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

Alicia Solow-Niederman (left) and Daniel Solove (right)

Two Faculty Members Quoted During Senate Testimony

July 17, 2024

Professors Alicia Solow-Niederman and Daniel Solove’s research was quoted during a Senate testimony on the need for privacy laws in the age of AI.

corridor of a prison with bars and open cell door

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.

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.


In the News

"Which key Texas politicians have the most impact on U.S. immigration policy?"

The Dallas Morning News quoted Cori Alonso-Yoder on Congress's inaction, leading states to challenge Supreme Court precedents on federal supremacy in immigration law.

"Hillary Clinton triggers irony alert in calling for arrest of those spreading election 'propaganda'"

The Washington Times quoted comments written by Jonathan Turley.

"Truth Be Told: Would Trump be "effectively immune" from prosecution in a second term?"

Scripps News quoted Paul Schiff Berman on the blurred lines of the broadness of the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling.

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