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Wendy Ellis is named Director for George Washington University Institute for Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Equity (the Equity Institute)
February 5, 2024
Wendy Ellis, Assistant Professor and Director, Center for Community Resilience at SPH has been named the Inaugural Director of the Equity Institute at GW.
The George Washington University Law School Names Suzanne Hard as the New Associate Dean, Professional Development and Career Strategies
February 1, 2024
The Center for Professional Development and Career Strategy at GW Law is dedicated to partnering with our students to develop their personalized career plans.
Legacy of Resilience: Honoring Black History Month
February 1, 2024
Spotlighting GW Law's Black alumni: Inspirational stories of excellence, resilience, and impact in the legal field.
"Most State Abortion Bans Have Limited Exceptions − But It’s Hard to Understand What They Mean"
January 31, 2024
In a recent co-authored article, Professor Suter explains how US abortion restrictions create confusion.
Wendy Ellis Announced as Director of GW Equity Institute
January 30, 2024
The assistant professor of global health & director of the Center for Community Resilience will lead the interdisciplinary Equity Institute into its next phase.
74th Annual Van Vleck Competition Recap
January 29, 2024
"Van Vleck really illustrates the best part of GW Law," noted Lauren Arquette, Class of 2024, and 2023 Van Vleck Moot Court Competition winner.
Cape May Fishermen at Center of High Stakes US Supreme Court Case
January 29, 2024
“This happens to be the moment when the court is ready to reconsider Chevron,” Professor Siegel said.
James Van Drie, Class of 2024, Wins the Law Student Writing Contest of the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law
January 26, 2024
The ABA SCAFL’s writing contest is an opportunity for law students to showcase outstanding essays that explore military justice issues and applications.
GW Law Welcomes Mary-Rose Papandrea as Inaugural Holder of the Burchfield Professorship of First Amendment and Free Speech Law
January 26, 2024
Mary-Rose Papandrea is a nationally known scholar who has published numerous articles on First Amendment and media law issues.
GW Law's International & Comparative Law Program Fall 2023 Newsletter is Available
January 24, 2024
The International & Comparative Program hosted a remembrance to honor the legacy of the late Professor and Judge Thomas Buergenthal.
"U.S. v. Rahimi begs the Supreme Court to choose women’s lives over guns."
January 22, 2024
In her recent op-ed, Professor Mary Anne Franks highlights the gendered nature of gun use, particularly in cases of domestic violence.
Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew Advocates for Equity in Public Health Education at APHA Annual Meeting
January 18, 2024
Dean Matthew addresses health education equity at the 2023 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo.