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A view of the Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery in Wilmington, California

Should Big Oil Be Tried for Homicide?

April 24, 2024

GW Law Professor Braman advocates charging fossil fuel companies with crimes, citing their knowledge of climate risks and efforts to suppress information.

Saul Luciano Lliuya in the Andes Mountains

Conquering Peaks, Defying Odds: Saul Luciano Lliuya, “The Hero of the Andes”

April 22, 2024

GW Law students Fiorella Valladares and Maria LeLourec traveled to Peru to meet a climate justice activist whose case could set an important precedent.

Robert Verchick speaking

George Washington University Hosts Environmental Law Symposium with Keynote and Panels Devoted to Hope

April 19, 2024

GW Law student James Crisafulli won the Grodsky Prize for the year’s best paper on environmental law.

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Introducing the GW Law Election Expert Hub

April 18, 2024

Your go-to source for 2024 Election insights.

Paulina Vera, Alexander Love, and Alberto Benítez

GW Law’s Immigration Clinic Helps Clients from around the Globe

April 17, 2024

Dedicated George Washington University students and faculty work to assist immigrants in dire situations.

Caroline Pham and Shelby Amato holding the Belva Ann Lockwood plaque

Caroline Pham, JD '11, Receives Belva Ann Lockwood Award

April 15, 2024

Commissioner Pham is an internationally recognized leader in financial services compliance and regulatory strategy and policy.

Michael Rice, and his wife, Jane

A Chip Off the Old Block: Family Behind Utz Brands Endows GW Law Scholarship

April 12, 2024

Generations of GW alumni continue a longstanding family tradition of giving back with the Rice Family Foundation’s $1.6 million gift.

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GW Law Students Volunteers Offering Free Tax Return Help

April 10, 2024

Certified volunteers will prepare tax returns until April 14 ahead of Tax Day.

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Air Force Deputy Judge Advocate General Discusses Women in Legal Leadership

April 9, 2024

GW Law celebrated Women's History Month with Maj. Gen. Rebecca Vernon, Air Force Deputy JAG, sharing leadership insights from her distinguished military career.

Scott Mory

Scott Mory Named Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff

April 5, 2024

Higher education leader and GW Law alumnus Scott Mory returns to Foggy Bottom.

Daniel J. Solove Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law George Washington University Law School President & CEO, TeachPrivacy

"With the vast amount of data collected and the powerful data analytics at disposal, we are on the path to a privacy dystopia."

April 3, 2024

“20 Talks” is a series of insightful discussions with experts and influential personalities across diverse domains.

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The 1L Job Search Experience

April 1, 2024

Nothing But Dicta podcast host Andrew Tuvlin, 2L, returns to discuss the 1L job search experience with Shloke Nair, 2L, and Rithu Gurazada, 2L.