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Faculty

GW Law faculty members are scholars and practitioners with strong reputations in the legal community.

Our faculty members are among the most cited law faculty in the nation, appearing in print, online, and on-air, in world-renowned media outlets. But first and foremost, each faculty member is devoted to teaching.


Faculty News

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Professor Weisburd's Paper Honored at 13th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award

February 16, 2023

Her paper along with five other scholars will be showcased at a ceremony on Capital Hill on February 16, 2023.

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Paulina Vera Named President-Elect of the Hispanic Bar Association of DC

February 3, 2023

Before being named as President-Elect, Professor Vera served on HBA-DC's Board.

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Elizabeth L. Ewert Appointed Senior Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs

February 1, 2023

Most recently, Elizabeth L. Ewert served as GW Law's Associate Dean of Students, overseeing student affairs and academic services.


In the News

"America 250: One Nation Under God?”

WAMU-FM’s "1A" spoke to Jeffrey Rosen on the thousands of Americans who attended a day-long conservative prayer gathering on the National Mall. 

"When Did Constant Surveillance Become Normal?”

Michael Smerconish spoke to Andrew Ferguson on modern policing, smart technology, and the constant monitoring of ordinary Americans.

"Corvallis Prosecutors say Deborah Albin Didn’t Protect Her Now Deceased Baby, She says she was Surviving Abuse"

Corvallis Advocate quoted Joan Meier on "failure to protect” cases, where a parent is criminally charged for enabling a partner or co-parent’s child abuse.

Scholarly Work

Our faculty are leading scholars and practitioners—experts whose experience and passion for teaching shape the study and practice of law. Learn more about publications and other work written by our faculty.

Daniel J. Solove
Breached!: Why Data Security Law Fails and How to Improve It

Rosa Celorio
Women and International Human Rights in Modern Times: A Contemporary Casebook 

Dayna Bowen Matthew
Just Health: Treating Structural Racism to Heal America

Catherine J. Ross
A Right to Lie? Presidents, Other Liars, and the First Amendment

Additional Faculty Scholarship News

Faculty Books