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

Addressing Racial Harms in the Age of AI

February 16, 2024

As the landscape of democracy continues to evolve, Professor Spencer Overton stands as a steadfast proponent of equity, justice, and inclusion.

"Social Media and the Weaponization of Free Speech "

February 12, 2024

During its 18-month inquiry, the January 6th Attack Committee sought expert insights, including from Professor Franks, to grasp the attack's facts and causes.

The Supreme Court as Death Panel: The Necropolitics of Bruen and Dobbs

February 6, 2024

In her recent article with NYU Law Review, Professor Franks examines how 2022 Supreme Court decisions showcase a dangerous shift.


In the News

"What happens if Trump gets convicted ahead of November?"

The Hill quoted Stephen Saltzburg on what this trial will do to Trump’s popularity, trails and presidential campaign.

"Alvin Bragg Has 'Troubling' Position in Donald Trump Trial—Legal Analyst"

Newsweek quoted Jonathan Turley on Trump’s Hush Money trial.

"Legal experts: Democrats would have a strong case against Ohio law that could keeps Biden off November ballot"

Cleveland.com quoted Paul Schiff Berman discussing the difference on each state’s and each state’s court for ballot rules.

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