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Paul Cornoni

GW Law Alumnus Named DC Bar Association Pro Bono Attorney of the Year

May 15, 2025

The D.C. Bar Association recently named GW Law Alumnus Paul Cornoni, JD ‘03, the 2025 Laura N. Rinaldi Pro Bono Attorney of the Year.

Stockton Hall

100 Years of Stockton Hall

May 13, 2025

GW Law Associate Dean for Information Services and Director of the Law Library Scott Pagel discusses the history of Stockton Hall, which as been home to GW Law for 100 years this year.

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Fundamentals of Lawyering: AI in 1L Classes

May 8, 2025

Professor Catlin Meade talks about how GW Law incorporates AI into Fundamentals of Lawyering classrooms.

From left, Alan B. Morrison, Christopher Alan Bracey, Mary Anne Franks, Ellen M. Granberg, and Dayna Bowen Matthew celebrated the installation. (Photo by Abby Greenawalt)

GW Law’s Mary Anne Franks Installed in Endowed Professorship

May 6, 2025

GW Law Professor Mary Anne Franks was endowed as the Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor of Intellectual Property, Technology and Civil Rights Law.

Whitney Hermandorfer

President Donald Trump Nominates GW Law Alumna Whitney Hermandorfer to 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

May 5, 2025

President Donald Trump nominated GW Law alumna Whitney Hermandorfer to fill a seat on the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati.

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TaxProf Blog Ranks GW Law No. 5 for Employment Rate

May 2, 2025

TaxProf Blog ranked GW Law No. 5 out of all law schools for 10-month employment rate in 2024. GW Law's employment rate was 99.3 percent.

Nkechi Taifa

GW Law Alumna Receives DC Bar Brennan Award

April 29, 2025

The D.C. Bar has named Nkechi Taifa, founder, principal, and CEO of The Taifa Group, LLC, as the recipient of its 2025 William J. Brennan Jr. Award for her significant contributions to improving access to justice.

Trey Donathan and Will Shorter pose for a photo at the Giles Rich Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition.

GW Law Students Win Moot Court Competitions

April 29, 2025

Two teams of GW Law students won at moot court competitions earlier this year.

Three photos of people smiling for the camera to the left and the GW Law logo at AALS on the right

GW Law Faculty to Present at 2025 AALS Conference on Clinical Legal Education

April 25, 2025

GW Law faculty are proud to represent at this year's AALS Conference on Clinical Legal Education.

Spencer Overton headshot

GW Law Professor Spencer Overton Publishes Article in Utah Law Review

April 24, 2025

GW Law Professor and Director of the Multiracial Democracy Project Spencer Overton published an article "Analyzing the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence to Racially Inclusive Democracy" in the Utah Law Review.

Iselin Gambert

Fundamentals of Lawyering 101 with Iselin Gambert

April 22, 2025

GW Law Director of the Fundamentals of Lawyering Program explains what sets the GW Law 1L experience apart.

Steven Charnovitz

In Memoriam: Steve Charnovitz

April 17, 2025

Honoring the life and legacy of Professor Steve Charnovitz, remembered for his scholarship, service, and impact.