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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

Martin J. Adelman (left) being presented an honorary fellowship diploma during the 87th Board of Governors meeting in Jerusalem

Marty Adelman’s Contributions Celebrated with Honorary Fellowship Award

July 3, 2024

A patent-law expert, Adelman has lectured in more than 40 countries and testified in more than 190 patent infringement cases.

Professor Alberto Benitez teaching in a classroom

Professor Alberto Benítez Awarded the 2024 Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award

June 24, 2024

The letters nominating Professor Benítez ranged from current to past students, colleagues working with him daily, and those he taught once or twice years ago.

Front view portrait of cute African-American girl lying on bed with big pet dog and smiling, copy space

DC Introduces Animal in Housing Act Amendment written by Professor Schaffner and GW Law Animal Welfare Project

June 14, 2024

The bill is designed to provide accessible and affordable housing for individuals and families with companion animals and more.


In the News

BBC Radio | Bill Kovacic - September 25, 2025

BBC Radio spoke to Bill Kovacic, the Global Competition Professor of Law and Policy, about the Amazon settlement over claims of deceptive practices.

"Evaluating the FTC as a Potential Information Platform Regulator"

The Regulatory Review featured Bill Kovacic, arguing that any regulator of information services platforms should meet key benchmarks.

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