Tech Policy quoted Mary Anne Franks on the struggles surrounding terminology when it comes to defining deepfakes and other harmful content.
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
Professor Peter Meyers Wins Dateline Award for Washington Lawyer Commentary
July 12, 2024
His article, “Take a Chance? Releasing D.C. Prisoners Under the Second Look Amendment Act,” won best in criticism among newsletter and trade publications.
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.
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
"White House announces Big Tech commitments to reduce image-based sexual abuse"
NBC News interviewed Mary Anne Franks on the delay in enforcing stricter corporate responsibility to prevent product and service abuses before they occur.
"Climate Lawsuits Are Exploding. Are Homicide Charges Next?"
The New York Times quoted from a paper co-authored by Donald Braman on how fossil fuel companies could be charged with types of homicide.
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