GW Law is proud to welcome an impressive group of new faculty members at the start of the 2025-26 school year. These faculty are experts in their fields and are leading voices on issues ranging from first amendment and free speech to historic preservation and property.
They have held positions in top levels of government, published scholarship shaping the future of law and society, and ushered countless students into their law careers.
We asked them why they chose GW Law. Here's what they had to say.
"Many at GW Law share my belief that law should be used to advance the public good. I couldn't be more excited about the opportunity to get to know my new colleagues, who are well known for their deep commitment to scholarship, mentorship, and educating the next generation of lawyers. I’m also really looking forward to meeting and learning from our students."
Sara Bronin
Freda H. Alverson Professor of Law
"I was drawn to GW Law by its vibrant intellectual community and its strong programs in my areas of interest. I am especially excited to teach a large and diverse class of students, to learn from their perspectives, and to work alongside engaged colleagues who care deeply about their scholarship, their teaching, and the law school community."
Caroline Cecot
Professor of Law
"The school’s deep expertise in patent, intellectual property, and technology law—areas central to my research and teaching—make this an especially exciting opportunity and a perfect fit. I’m inspired by the strength of the faculty, the high level of student interest, and the vast alumni networks in these areas."
Christopher Cotropia
David Weaver Research Professor of Law
"I am thrilled to be joining the GW Law School community and sharing my love of criminal procedure, criminal law, and all things relating to technology, privacy, and policing."
Andrew Guthrie Ferguson
Professor of Law
"I'm excited to continue my work at GW Law because of its unparalleled location in Washington, D.C., which provides direct access to federal agencies and federal courts that are central to my administrative law scholarship and practice. GW Law's collaborative environment and strong tradition in public law scholarship create the ideal setting for developing innovative solutions to complex governance issues that serve both the academic community and practicing attorneys."
Aram Gavoor
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Law
"I teach and research in constitutional law, administrative law, and leg reg, so the possibility of being in Washington DC was incredibly exciting! GW Law was a natural fit for me given its distinguished faculty and commitment to public service. I'm looking forward to meeting and learning from my colleagues, students, and everyone else in the GW community!"
Chris Havasy
Associate Professor of Law
Kristin Johnson
Professor of Law
Jeremy McClane
Professor of Law
"GW Law has a large, vibrant scholarly community with leading scholars in a wide range of areas of the law who are also deeply committed to teaching excellence. GW's proximity to the federal government as well as the nation's top lawyers, nonprofits, and journalists offers unparalleled opportunities for me to make a real-world impact. It is a dream to be back in DC, where I started my legal career as a law clerk and practicing attorney. I am especially excited to pop over to the U.S. Supreme Court to hear oral arguments whenever there is a case that interests me."
Mary-Rose Papandrea
Burchfield Professor of First Amendment and Free Speech Law
Maneka Sinha
Professor of Law
