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"Mass clemency alone will not bring about the immense reforms needed within the criminal justice system."
October 14, 2022
In her recent Op-Ed for the LA Times, Professor Jessica K. Steinberg discusses mass pardons and reforming the criminal justice system.
GW Wins Grand Prize at DC Public Health Case Challenge
October 12, 2022
The winners of the 2022 annual DC Public Health Case Challenge were announced at this year's National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Annual Meeting.
Applying Research to Advocacy
October 10, 2022
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), recently appointed GW Law's Steven L. Schooner, LLM '89, the Nash & Cibinac Professor of Government Procurement Law, as an inaugural member (officially, a commissioner) of the nascent federal advisory committee (FAC).
In Memoriam: Burrus "Buzz" Carnahan
October 7, 2022
Burrus "Buzz" Carnahan, a dedicated educator, passed away on September 9, 2022, at the age of 78.
GW Law Wins Best Oral Advocate at Space Law Moot Court in Paris
October 5, 2022
3L Evan Matsuda was selected as Best Oral Advocate at the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court World Championship in Paris, France.
GW Law Faculty Preview Key Cases of Supreme Court’s October Term
October 3, 2022
An expert panel of GW Law faculty and legal reporters met up on September 20, to preview some of the key cases and issues to be argued this fall at the Supreme Court.
The Equity Institute Initiative's Keynote Addresses "Value Gap" at the Heart of American Democracy
September 30, 2022
The Equity Institute Initiative's Keynote Addresses "Value Gap" at the Heart of American Democracy.
Meet SBA President Nicole Karem
September 27, 2022
Nicole Karem started the year by addressing the incoming 1L class. She reminded each of them they do belong here and laid out her plans for the SBA this year.
European Commission Director-General Calleja Addresses Energy Issues at GW Law
September 26, 2022
The George Washington University Law School hosted a delegation led by Daniel Calleja Y Crespo, Director-General for Legal Service of the European Commission.
From Junior Tax Law Professor to National Library of Scotland Curator
September 22, 2022
Last semester, Professor Jeremy Bearer-Friend was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study poll tax issues in the archives of the National Library of Scotland (NLS).
GW Law Hosts Veterans Welcome Back Reception
September 21, 2022
The National Security, Cybersecurity, & Foreign Relations Law Program held its annual Veterans Welcome Back Reception.
Equity Institute Initiative Will Showcase Researchers’ Work on Racial, Ethnic and Socioeconomic Equity
September 20, 2022
GW Law to Address Inequity in GWU's Equity Institute Initiative