"Biden Should Deport Prince Harry to Kick Off Immigration Crisis Crackdown"
Alberto Benitez was quoted by the Washington Examiner about Prince Harry’s prior drug use and his application to reside in the United States.
National Security, Cybersecurity, & Foreign Relations Law
Areas of Study
National Security & U.S. Foreign Relations
This practice area explores the nature and origins of the federal government's foreign relations powers, and U.S. law implementing international law, and the U.S. law of national security and counterterrorism.
National Security & Cybersecurity
This practice area has evolved with the world's increased connectivity through the use of modern technology and cyberspace and the accompanying growing vulnerabilities from physical and cyber threats.
About Us
Learn more about our diverse and experienced National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law faculty.
Stretching National Security Law's Reach
National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations law program launches new degrees and online courses. GW Law is expanding its national security law offerings with two groundbreaking MSL programs at the cutting edge of cybersecurity. View Magazine
GW Law Hosts DOD Officials Roundtable on Civilian Harm
Associate Dean for National Security, Cybersecurity, & Foreign Relations Law Lisa Schenck hosted a roundtable discussion on armed conflict and civilian protection wtih Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker, and other leading experts. View Article
National Security Junior Attorney Alumni Panel
GW Law's National Security Law Association and National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations law program held a Junior Natoinal Security Attorney Alumni Panel with recent GW Law graduates to share their experiences. View Article
Upcoming Events
The National Security Law Program holds several events throughout the semester. Please check back for new events.
Faculty in the News
"The Scorched-Earth Legal Strategy Corporations Are Using to Silence Their Critics"
Ralph Steinhardt was quoted by the Intercept about companies using the civil provisions of RICO to charge their critic’s opposing attorneys with racketeering.
Alberto Benítez appeared on WUSA9 to discuss the legality of state governors from Florida and Texas transporting migrants out of state to DC & Martha’s Vineyard.
"Corporate Lobbying Could Imperil Sweeping Data Privacy Bill"
Daniel J. Solove was quoted by The Hill about the American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
"Online Privacy is So Much More Than Having "Nothing to Hide." Here's Why"
Daniel J. Solove was interviewed by NBC’s Think Again about the right to online privacy. (July 21, 2022)
News Stories
GW Law Students Welcomed by the Army's Judge Advocate General at the Pentagon
This tour allowed students to meet with Lieutenant General Risch, receive a personal Pentagon tour, and learn about career opportunities.
Ambassador Van Schaack Chats About International Criminal Justice
Ambassador Van Schaack spoke about U.S. policy towards Ukraine, international criminal justice initiatives, and more.
GW Law Hosts DoD Officials for Roundtable on Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan
The roundtable focused on implementing the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP).