Dean of Students Staff
Jason Belk
Dean of Students
Dean Belk oversees the function of the Dean of Students Office and works with students individually on a wide range of issues from personal concerns to academic status. He also counsels the Student Bar Association, helps to create new programming and outreach, and collaborates with other offices in the law school and across the university on academic and extracurricular ideas. Dean Belk is an advisor for the Ginsburg Inn. If you would like to schedule a meeting, you may do so here.
Anthony Tiberio
Assistant Dean of Students
Dean Tiberio provides support to students through academic and personal counseling. Students can contact him about leaves of absence, Academic Scholarship Committee petitions, bar character and fitness questions - including supplemental disclosures - as well as any general questions they might have. Dean Tiberio is an advisor for both Brandeis and Jay Inns. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please use this scheduling link or contact him at anthony [dot] tiberio
law [dot] gwu [dot] edu
Andra Roy Chernack
Director of Disability Services and Senior Academic Advisor
Andra Roy Chernack serves as the Law School's liaison to the University’s Disability Support Services Office to implement academic accommodations for law students registered with the University for support. Her portfolio includes supporting law students with disabilities and advising joint degree students and transfer students. She has been a proud advisor to the O’Connor Inn of Court since its inception. She currently serves as President-Elect of the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSAP). Her leadership within NALSAP focuses on the Accessibility & Accommodations Knowledge and Practice Group and the Thriving Advocacy Project (TAP). To schedule a meeting, please email archernacklaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (archernack[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu).
Dan Prestwich
Director of Student Academic Services
Dan Prestwich oversees the law school’s tutor matching program (which includes both one-on-one and group sessions), recording policy, schedules make-up exams and accommodated exams, and answers general questions about the law school. You may schedule an appointment with Dan by using this scheduling link or by emailing him at dprestwichlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (dprestwich[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu).
Andrew D. Realon
Director of Student Academic Development
Dr. Andrew D. Realon leads the Academic Excellence program, advises students with their bar applications, and administers GW Law's annual Academic Awards ceremony. He is the DOS representative to the Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court. Students can schedule an appointment with Andrew using this scheduling link or contacting him at arealonlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (arealon[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu).
Ayomide Fashola
Senior Student Affairs Program Associate
Ayomide supports the development of a vibrant and engaged law school community. She supports programs such as Orientation, the Open Doors Scholars Program, and Footnotes, while advising student organizations and coordinating events that enhance the academic, professional, and social experiences of law students.
Students may schedule an appointment with Ayomide through her Zoom scheduler or contact her via email at a [dot] fasholalaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu.