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GW Law Alumni Chosen To Serve in Federal Government and Lead National Organizations

January 17, 2025

GW alumni, William McGinley, Russell Vought, Danielle M. Conway, and Sheldon Gilbert, have been chosen to lead in the government and in national organizations.

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GW Law Faculty and Staff Shine at AALS Annual Meeting

January 17, 2025

The AALS Annual Meeting occurred on January 8-11 in San Francisco, CA.

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GW Law Professor Presents at ESIL International Conference in Spain

January 16, 2025

Visiting Associate Professor and Environmental Law Fellow Giovanna Gismondi presented her environmental law research at the ESIL conference.

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Protecting Privacy in a Tech-Driven World

January 14, 2025

GW’s Center for Law and Technology is expanding the law school’s footprint in one of the hottest fields of legal practice—led by a faculty of global scholars.

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Launching Impactful Government Careers

January 9, 2025

GW Law has a long history as a national leader in launching impactful government careers. The Career Development Office is striving to stretch the pipeline wider.

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Multiracial Democracy Project Overview

January 7, 2025

As the country emerges from a one of the most politically charged elections, we take a deep dive into Professor Spencer Overton’s Multiracial Democracy Project.

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At the Forefront of the First Amendment

January 2, 2025

Meet GW Law’s prominent First Amendment scholars at the forefront of the national conversation on free speech on campus and in society at large.

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GW Law's 2024 Wrapped: 10 Highlights From this Year

Thousands of hours serving clients, a groundbreaking new center, and more

December 19, 2024

The GW Law School had a successful 2024. Here are 10 highlights from the year.

Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Kevin A. Ohlson speaks to students during a Veterans Day event at GW Law.

Armed Forces Chief Judge Visits GW Law to Discuss Service to the Nation

December 18, 2024

GW Law hosted the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Kevin A. Ohlson to commemorate Veterans Day.

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GW Law Faculty Highlighted in GW Philanthropy Impact Report

December 17, 2024

GW Law professors Mary Anne Franks, F. Scott Kieff, and Daniel Solove were recognized in the university's annual philanthropy impact report.

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GW Law Celebrates Graduates At Mid-Year Graduation Luncheon

December 12, 2024

Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew recognized a diverse set of 32 graduates at the annual luncheon.

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GW Law Professor Wins Award for Dedicated Service

December 10, 2024

The AAPI and MENA Women in the Legal Academy Workshop honored professor Cynthia Lee for "dedicated service to the academy” at its annual workshop in October.