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Business & Finance Law

The Business and Finance Law program prepares students for legal practice in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, in all aspects of business and financial law, including corporate law, securities and financial regulation, accounting, antitrust, bankruptcy and reorganization, entrepreneurship, and taxation. The breadth of the program’s course offerings and its opportunities for clinical experience and practical involvement in the field enable students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the world of business and finance law.

In addition to GW’s dominant presence in Washington, DC, GW’s Business and Finance Law (BFL) program has a presence in New York City through its training program and alumni network. The program  features a full slate of academic seminar courses, immersive field placements, reflective learning, and workshops on professional development.

While practical experience is essential, another strength is the program faculty and the variety of course offerings. The perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our faculty and students enables building a network of colleagues and to gain a broader perspective on the field of business and finance law. Our network of alumni serve as mentors to current students, adding professional support.

 

Program News

Screengrab of C-SPAN's coverage of GW Law's FTC event.

C-SPAN Covers Antitrust Symposium Hosted by GW Law

August 25, 2026

C-SPAN provided full day coverage of “The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) After Trump v. Slaughter” symposium at GW Law on August 3.

Assistant Dean Adrienne Fowler speaks on a panel as part of the GBBC conference

GW Law Hosts Symposium with Global Blockchain Business Council

July 21, 2026

The Business and Finance Law program and The Bernard Center partnered with the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) to host a day-long symposium.

GW Law Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew and alumni pose for a photo a the GW Law in New York reunion on June 12, 2026.

GW Law in New York Program Hosts Reunion Celebration

June 23, 2026

GWNY begins its tenth academic year this Fall, and has welcomed 194 GW Law students to New York City since its inaugural semester in 2017.

Business & Finance Law News

Upcoming Events

The Business & Finance Law Program holds several events throughout the semester. Please check back for new events.

 

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Faculty in the News

"Taiwan not for sale, minister tells Musk"

Taiwan’s Taipei Times quoted Donald Clarke criticizing Musk’s comparison of Taiwan and China.

"Microsoft, Google and Antitrust: Similar Legal Theories in a Different Era"

The New York Times quoted William Kovacic discussing the course of action Google is taking after Microsoft’s antitrust battles.

"Trump’s outbursts met with silence so far by prosecutor, judge"

William Kovacic was featured on Fox News in the discussion on LIV’s negotiations and will have to take the Senate committee’s concerns into account.

"Candle Businesses Face Hurdles With Fragrance Price-Fixing Cases"

William Kovavic was quoted in Bloomberg Law explaining the Twombly Standard and the issue candle businesses are currently facing.