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In Memoriam: Burrus "Buzz" Carnahan

October 07, 2022
Burrus Carnahan, a dedicated educator, passed away on September 9, 2022, at the age of 78.
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GW Law Faculty Preview Key Cases of Supreme Court’s October Term

October 03, 2022
Affirmative action, elections, EPA and the Voting Rights Act, are among issues that may be greatly impacted this term.
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The Equity Institute Initiative's Keynote Addresses "Value Gap" at the Heart of American Democracy

September 30, 2022
Delivering the Equity Institute Initiative keynote, professor and CNN commentator Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. pointed to the unacknowledged “value gap” at the root of structural inequalities in America.

Beyond the Capital

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GW Law Wins Best Oral Advocate at Space Law Moot Court in Paris

October 05, 2022
According to Professor Henry R. Hertzfeld, "The bench was extremely hot and began asking tough questions even before anyone could get a full sentence out[.] ... Our team did exceptionally well[.]"
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From Junior Tax Law Professor to National Library of Scotland Curator

September 22, 2022
Over the summer, Professor Jeremy Bearer-Friend has been making strides to uncover hidden meanings underlying head tax movements in the U.S. and abroad.
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Anna Schwartz, Class of '24, Shares her Summer Fellowship

September 15, 2022
“NCUIH was a great fit. I was excited to be part of an organization with such an important role in driving social change and improving health rights,” she said.

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Study Law Where Law Is Made

 

Maria Soledad Sternke

Estefania Palacios

Class of 2023

"I’m following my passion and exploring the field of public interest. This semester, I am interning at the Department of Justice in the civil rights division with the immigrant and employment rights section, where I am able to help attorneys and assist them in trial and policy work. This is the work I want to pursue after graduation."

Upcoming Events

October
10—
October
14

Fall Health and Wellness Week

12:00pm—4:00pm

October
12
Wednesday

GW Law Perspectives on the Inflation Reduction Act

12:00pm

October
12
Wednesday

IP Speaker Series - Professor Zvi Rosen

12:00pm

October
12
Wednesday

Washington DC Law School Fair

5:00pm—8:00pm

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Faculty In the News

"Supreme Court Gears Up for ‘Blockbuster’ Term"

October 06, 2022
Alan Morrison was quoted by The Hill regarding the first week of the Supreme Court’s October term.

"Marion County Agency Wants SCOTUS to Strip Protections for Millions of Vulnerable Americans"

October 06, 2022
Sara Rosenbaum was quoted by the Indianapolis Star regarding the upcoming Supreme Court Medicaid case that could bar beneficiaries from suing if their rights are violated.

"Supreme Court Vacates Massachusetts Gun Control Ruling in Another 2A Victory"

October 05, 2022
Jonathan Turley was quoted by the Washington Examiner regarding the Supreme Court remanding the gun-related case Morin v Lyver to the 1st Circuit in light of the Court’s ruling in Bruen.

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COVID-19 Updates

Learn more about the steps GW and GW Law are taking to ensure the health and safety of our community, including protocols for vaccinations, masking, and building and classroom access.
 

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