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The American Association of Law Schools (AALS) Creates Section for Law School Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Professionals
July 27, 2022
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Professionals Section promotes the communication of ideas, interests, and activities among members.
GW Law hosts Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute's Caminos al Futuro Scholars
July 25, 2022
This summer Professor Paulina Vera taught a mock immigration law class to high school scholars of the Caminos al Futuro program.
It’s Time to End Legacy Admissions
July 21, 2022
In his latest op-ed for Inside Higher Ed, Associate Dean Alan Morrison assesses the legality of legacy admissions at higher ed institutions.
Morgan Lewis Foundation Awards Diversity Scholarships to Two GW Law Students
July 15, 2022
The Morgan Lewis Foundation selected Dejonay Tulcidas, JD ’24, and Ugochukwu (Ugo) Uche-Anya, JD ’24, as recipients of 2022 Diversity Scholarships.
"Abandoning decades of antitrust precedent won’t reduce inflation"
July 13, 2022
In his latest op-ed in The Hill, Richard Pierce discusses the Federal Trade Commission's regulation of predatory pricing.
GW Law Professor Emily Hammond Named Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
July 11, 2022
“GW is a place of extraordinary faculty impact,” Hammond said.
Professor Kate Weisburd authors "Women in prison and under court surveillance will suffer under new abortion bans"
July 6, 2022
In her latest op-ed for the Los Angeles Times, Kate Weisburd discusses the affect of Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization on women under criminal court control.
GW Law Celebrates Reunion Weekend 2022
July 1, 2022
On June 3rd, we were joined by over 175 attendees from across the country to celebrate our in-person GW Law Reunion weekend. The weekend kicked off with the Stockton Guard brunch with Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew.
Dean John Whealan Receives Champion of Intellectual Property Award
June 29, 2022
On June 22 the D.C. Bar recognized Dean Whealan's outstanding legal career, particularly his impact on future attorneys.
3L Fatima Khan Awarded Fellowship with Immigrant Justice Corps
June 27, 2022
The JLC Justice Fellowship is awarded to individuals with tremendous talent, promise, and a demonstrated commitment to providing immigration legal services.
Garrett Gunner Swope Awarded The Lavender Equality Fellowship
June 24, 2022
The 2022 Lavender Equality Fellowship was awarded to Garrett Gunner Swope, 3L.