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Professor Jeffrey Kohn Reflects on the Past Eight Years of GWNY
February 15, 2024
GW Law's New York program connects law students with real-world experience, internships, and mentorship and is expanding to offer Fall and Spring semesters.
Love in Bloom: Celebrating Valentine's Day at GW Law
February 14, 2024
Love is in the air! Alumni Bridgette and Michael Gershoni, JD '16, share how they found love at GW Law.
"Social Media and the Weaponization of Free Speech "
February 12, 2024
During its 18-month inquiry, the January 6th Attack Committee sought expert insights, including from Professor Franks, to grasp the attack's facts and causes.
Devin Woodson, Class of 2025, Highlighted by US Rowing
February 9, 2024
Before GW Law, Devin rowed and coached at Louisiana State University.
The Tip of the Iceberg
February 8, 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.
What’s the Big Idea: Immorta Aims to Provide Humanity with a Collective Repository Memory
February 7, 2024
GW Law student Sonia Schmidt has co-founded a social media platform so users can share and preserve their cultures and memories.
The Supreme Court as Death Panel: The Necropolitics of Bruen and Dobbs
February 6, 2024
In her recent article with NYU Law Review, Professor Franks examines how 2022 Supreme Court decisions showcase a dangerous shift.
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.