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Two Faculty Members Quoted During Senate Testimony
July 17, 2024
Professors Alicia Solow-Niederman and Daniel Solove’s research was quoted during a Senate testimony on the need for privacy laws in the age of AI.
Professor Peter Meyers Wins Dateline Award for Washington Lawyer Commentary
July 12, 2024
His article, “Take a Chance? Releasing D.C. Prisoners Under the Second Look Amendment Act,” won best in criticism among newsletter and trade publications.
Jill Chien, JD '24, Receives Equal Justice Works Public Interest Award
July 8, 2024
Selected for her innovation, impact, and dedication to public interest law, Jill was honored for outstanding service in volunteer work, internships, and more.
Marty Adelman’s Contributions Celebrated with Honorary Fellowship Award
July 3, 2024
A patent-law expert, Adelman has lectured in more than 40 countries and testified in more than 190 patent infringement cases.
Health Rights Law Clinic Restores Essential Home Health Aid for DC Resident with Disabilities
June 27, 2024
The Health Rights Law Clinic recently won an important victory for client Noah Harrison, a low-income gentleman with physical and cognitive disabilities.
GW Law Celebrates Reunion Weekend 2024
June 26, 2024
We were joined by alumni from across the country to celebrate GW Law's Reunion Week.
In Memoriam: Mitchell Ethan Lucarelli
June 24, 2024
It is with sadness that we inform our community of the death of one of our long-term part-time faculty members, Mr. Mitchell Ethan Lucarelli (Ethan).
Professor Alberto Benítez Awarded the 2024 Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award
June 24, 2024
The letters nominating Professor Benítez ranged from current to past students, colleagues working with him daily, and those he taught once or twice years ago.
DC Introduces Animal in Housing Act Amendment written by Professor Schaffner and GW Law Animal Welfare Project
June 14, 2024
The bill is designed to provide accessible and affordable housing for individuals and families with companion animals and more.
3 Questions with Nina Totenberg
June 10, 2024
GW Law was honored to host Nina Totenberg as the keynote speaker of the 157th Commencement.
Two GW Law Alums Have Been Appointed Immigration Judges
June 5, 2024
The Executive Office for Immigration Review announced the appointment of 20 immigration judges.
U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals Hears Oral Argument at GW Law
May 29, 2024
Four GW Law students submitted amicus briefs for both parties and appeared before the court for the hearing.