Media Advisories

President Obama, Chris Dodd, Barney Frank, Elizabeth Warren and Others Speaking at Virtual Event Commemorating 10 Year Anniversary of Dodd-Frank Act

July 07, 2020
Better Markets and George Washington University Law School’s Business and Finance Law Program will co-host a virtual conference on Tuesday, July 21, the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Dodd-Frank Act, the most sweeping financial reform law since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The program will look back at the consideration, passage, and impact of that historic financial reform law as well as look forward at preventing future crashes, protecting consumers and investors, getting finance to serve society, reducing inequality, and creating broad-based prosperity for all Americans.

GW Law Faculty Unanimously Adopt Antiracism Resolution on Juneteenth

June 23, 2020
In an effort to confront society’s history of racial inequity, the GW Law faculty passed a new antiracism resolution by unanimous vote on Juneteenth, resolving to promote individual and institutional accountability for combatting racism. The resolution was submitted at a special faculty meeting and was approved the same day, with all faculty members voting in favor.

I Hear America Suing: Implications of Unsettled Copyright Infringement Jurisprudence for American Music and Musicians

March 04, 2020
The GW Law Intellectual Property Law Program invites you to join a conference on March 20, focusing on actual and potential effects of the increasing number - and contentious dispositions - of copyright infringement claims involving musical works.

Innovation in Business and Finance Law Conference

February 21, 2020

Rhoda Weeks-Brown, General Counsel, International Monetary Fund, will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural Business and Finance Law Conference.

Forum: Nationwide Injunctions and Federal Regulatory Programs

January 31, 2020
Join GW Law, the Administrative Conference of the United States, and the America Bar Association, Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice as they host leading commentators, judges, and public officials to debate the arguments for and against national injunctions, special issues that arise in challenges to federal regulations, and possible judicial and statutory reforms.

Clerks at 100: Academic Symposium

October 04, 2019
Join the George Washington Law Review and the National Constitution Center in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Supreme Court clerkships. Symposium essays will be published on the George Washington Law Review's online publication, Arguendo.

Fall 2019 Brand-Manatt Lecture

September 24, 2019
Join the International and Comparative Law Program, the American Bar Association Section of International Law, the American Society of International Law, the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the Organization of American States, The George Washington International Law Review, and the GW Law International Law Society, as they host the Fall 2019 Brand-Manatt Lecture delivered by Judge Elizabeth Odio Benito, Inter-American Court of Human Rights.

Previewing the Supreme Court's October Term 2019

September 12, 2019
GW Law hosts a distinguished panel of legal experts who will discuss the cases on the docket for the Supreme Court’s October Term 2019 and examine whether Chief Justice John Roberts is stepping into a new role as the Court's “swing vote.”

Which Way to Electrification of the U.S. Transportation System?

March 11, 2019
Over the course of two days, GW Law’s Sustainable Energy Initiative will host a group of speakers who will explore the initiatives in electric transportation in the United States with an emphasis on the role of government.

Senior African American Administrators at George Washington University Establish Affinity Group

February 19, 2019
Leading administrators at George Washington University have established the GW African American Leadership Collective (GWAALC).  Roger A. Fairfax, Jr., Jeffrey and Martha Kohn Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School, is the founder of the group.

Philanthropist James F. Humphreys Recognized by Alma Mater GW Law

January 24, 2019
For those who wish to pursue a degree in law, the ability to pay for law school is often a limiting factor. But James F. Humphreys seeks to break down these walls in addition to helping students at the George Washington University Law School achieve their dreams.

Dean Blake D. Morant Spearheads Major Curricular Reform

January 22, 2019
Spearheaded by GW Law Dean Blake D. Morant, the Legal Research and Writing (LRW) program will be transformed from an adjunct-based model to one taught by full-time professionals beginning in the fall of 2019.

Professor Emeritus Thomas Buergenthal Receives Stockholm Human Rights Award

December 11, 2018
Thomas Buergenthal, Lobingier Professor Emeritus of Comparative Law and Jurisprudence, has received the 2018 Stockholm Human Rights Award in recognition for his work advancing international justice and strengthening the respect of human rights.

Women and Corporate Governance: A Conference Exploring the Role and Impact of Women in the Governance of Public Corporations

October 18, 2018
The Symposium will explore the role of women in a changing corporate environment, particularly in light of the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath.

The Future of Free Speech on Campus

October 10, 2018
Free speech and open inquiry on campus have been critical components of social change throughout American history. In recent years, college campuses have been forced to examine issues related to campus speech and its far-reaching implications. Administrators seek to find a stable policy that honors the traditions of academic freedom as well as the laws protecting free speech.

Cannabis Law Institute Conference

August 28, 2018

Cannabis, also known by its street name marijuana, is now a big business in many states. That also means important and complicated legal issues. 

Previewing the Supreme Court's October Term 2018

August 08, 2018

As a part of Constitution Day 2018, a distinguished panel of legal experts will discuss the cases on the docket for the Supreme Court’s October Term 2018.

Presentation of The Honorable Charles R. Richey Equal Justice Award

March 15, 2018
Join GW Law as we honor distinguished attorney and civil rights hero William T. Coleman, Jr., posthumously, with The Honorable Charles R. Richey Equal Justice Award.

Symposium: “Was It All That Bad? U.S. Federal Antitrust Policy Since 1980”

November 07, 2017
This symposium brings together academics and practitioners who have served in leadership positions at the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission at various times since 1980. The participants will assess the performance of federal enforcement policy over the past three decades and discuss possible refinements going ahead.

The Challenge of Crime in a Free Society: 50 Years Later

October 17, 2017
The George Washington Law Review, along with co-sponsor Roger A. Fairfax, Jr., Jeffrey and Martha Kohn Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School, announces its Fall 2017 Symposium, The Challenge of Crime in a Free Society: ­50 Years Later.

Previewing the Supreme Court's October Term 2017

August 10, 2017

A distinguished panel of legal experts will discuss the cases on the docket for the Supreme Court’s October Term 2017.

Driverless Cars: The Legal Landscape

May 23, 2017

The world of driverless cars – also known as autonomous vehicles – is coming, but is our country ready for it?

Library Releases Digital Collection of Pre-1870 Copyright Records

April 12, 2017
The Jacob Burns Law Library is pleased to announce a new online collection: "Pre-1870 Copyright Records." The collection provides access to over 2,000 pages of digitized U.S. copyright records created prior to 1870 that had generally been assumed lost.

The Challenge of Crime in a Free Society: 50 Years Later

March 28, 2017
The George Washington Law Review announces its Fall 2017 Symposium, “The Challenge of Crime in a Free Society: ­50 Years Later.”

Professor Thornton Appointed Director of Government Procurement Law Program

March 13, 2017
The George Washington University Law School is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Da Ponte Thornton as director of the Government Procurement Law program, effective May 1.

FinTech Forum 2017: The Global Reach of Financial Innovation

February 27, 2017

The GW Center for Law, Economics & Finance is hosting its third FinTech Forum: The Global Reach of Financial Innovation.

J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Environmental Law Symposium: Private Environmental Governance

February 22, 2017

Join the George Washington University Law School, Journal of Energy and Environmental Law, and School of Business; the Vanderbilt University Law School and Department of Sociology; and the

A Conversation about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

November 01, 2016

Join the GW Law International and Comparative Law Program for a conversation about FCPA investigation, enforcement, and compliance with the Honorable Le

Did U.S. Housing Policy Cause the 2008 Financial Crisis?

October 25, 2016

Join the GW Center for Law, Economics, and Finance for a debate with premier national experts about whether the 2008 Financial Crisis was caused by U.S. Housing Policy.

A Conversation with Paul L. Friedman, Senior U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia

October 19, 2016

Join GW Law for a conversation with Paul L. Friedman, Senior U.S.

Health Care Law Symposium

October 14, 2016

On October 27, GW Law is hosting "The Future of Health Reform: Law, Politics, and Policy." Professor James Morone of Brown University will open the conference with an overview of the "Key Issues in

FinTech Forum Silicon Valley

September 16, 2016
GW’s Center for Law, Economics and Finance is holding the FinTech Forum Silicon Valley at Plug and Play in Sunnyvale, California, to bring together industry leaders, academic experts, government regulators, and legal scholars in the heartland of innovation to discuss the ideas that arise in the search for such a balance.

The Role of Law in the Fight Against International Terrorism

September 15, 2016

Bringing together judges, scholars, law practitioners, and high-level veteran government officials, the event will explore terrorism’s impact on victims, methods of legal recourse, the role of soci

Sports Law & Entrepreneurship Conference

September 15, 2016

The global sports industry is a market in which individuals, businesses, and organizations produce, promote, or organize any activity or business focused on sports.

A Conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan

September 09, 2016

GW Law will host a conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, moderated by GW Law Professor Bradford Clark.

The Race for Skilled Foreign Talent and Its Impact on U.S. Immigration Policy and the World

March 29, 2016

Immigration is a prominent topic this election season, and April 1 is the first day the U.S.

FinTech Forum: The Convergence of Finance, Technology, and the Law

March 07, 2016

GW’s Center for Law, Economics & Finance presents: FinTech Forum: The Convergence of Finance, Technology, and the Law.

The 2016 Manuel F. Cohen Lecture: The Role of the CFTC in the Market

January 29, 2016

Join the GW Center for Law, Economics & Finance for a symposium on the Role of the U.S.

From GW Grad to Managing Michael Jordan

January 19, 2016

GW Law launches the Falk Academy of Management and Entrepreneurship (FAME), a new initiative made possible by the generosity of David Falk, JD ’75.

A Second Chance for Mr. Norris: A Presidential Commutation After Over 20 Years in Prison

October 23, 2015
GW Law will host a conversation on the presidential commutation of a prison sentence granted to Rudolph Norris, which was obtained by GW Law's Neighborhood Law and Policy Clinic (NLPC) and featured in The New York Times. Mr. Norris will be present, along with Professor Jessica Steinberg, Director of the NLPC, and Courtney Francik, JD '15, who served as Mr. Norris's student-attorney. The event coincides with the celebration of National Pro Bono Week.

"The Detroit Bankruptcy: Then and Now" Will Be Presented by GW Law's Center for Law, Economics and Finance

October 22, 2015
An all-star panel will discuss lessons from the Detroit bankruptcy and its application to other municipalities and territories such as Puerto Rico that are currently dealing with bankruptcy and restructuring of debts. Panelists include the major stakeholders that helped save Detroit from the biggest bankruptcy in U.S. history.

Professor Lisa M. Fairfax Nominated by President Barack Obama to Serve as Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission

October 20, 2015
George Washington University Law School Dean Blake D. Morant is proud to announce that Lisa M. Fairfax, the Leroy Sorenson Merrifield Research Professor of Law, has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Previewing the Supreme Court's October Term 2019

Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Join GW Law as they host a distinguished panel of legal experts who will discuss the cases on the docket for the Supreme Court’s October Term 2019 and examine whether Chief Justice John Rober