"‘A Hard Sell’: Can Biden’s DOJ Really Shatter Google’s Grip on Digital Ads?"
William Kovacic was quoted by Politico about the quality of the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit seeking to break up Google’s advertising business.
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
Alumni Spotlight: Austin Park, JD '23
October 8, 2026
Park shares how the GW in New York program and the business and finance law program overall provided the foundation for his career in financial restructuring.
GW Law Professor Tara Twomey Testifies at Council of the District of Columbia Hearing
October 6, 2026
Professor Twomey provided testimony on Bill 26-771, the Tax Sale Equity Amendment Act of 2026.
Student Spotlight: Joe Sutter, Class of 2029
September 8, 2026
Sutter describes his experience attending GW Law as a part-time evening student with a full time job.
Upcoming Events
The Business & Finance Law Program holds several events throughout the semester. Please check back for new events.
Faculty in the News
Richard Pierce was quoted by Business Insider about the effect the failure to find the Supreme Court leaker will have on the Court going forward.
"Worker Noncompete Ban Proposal Promises FTC Authority Fight"
Richard Pierce was quoted by Bloomberg Law regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s aggressive bid to free workers from restrictive noncompete agreements.
"Mayer Brown Adds 2 Longtime Corporate & Securities Pros"
Law360 covered the news that Lawrence Cunningham will be joining Mayer Brown LLP as special counsel in New York.
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