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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.
GW Law Shines: Faculty and Staff Make Waves at AALS Annual Meeting
January 16, 2024
The AALS Annual Meeting occurred on January 3-6 in Washington, DC.
Professor Blake Morant To Speak at MLK Celebration
January 15, 2024
Professor Morant is the first Black person to serve as dean at GW Law and will speak at the UVA LAW as part of UVA’s Community MLK Celebration.
Meet the 2024 Van Vleck Constitutional Law Moot Court Finalists
January 12, 2024
The final round will take place on Thursday, January 25.
Associate Dean Schenck Funds National Security Crisis Negotiation Competition for First Year Law Students
January 10, 2024
Dean Schenck and her husband fund an annual crisis negotiation competition for 1L students, fostering skills applicable across legal fields.
Professor Leah Calabro Presents on Yazidi Women at ASIL Mid-Year Meeting
January 8, 2024
Professor Leah Calabro addresses Yazidi women's justice post-ISIS, probing tribunal effectiveness.
Professor Blake Morant Explains The Urgent Case For Effective Leadership
January 4, 2024
Professor Morant spoke to Joe Madison The Black Eagle on SiriusXM to break down motivational leadership in American politics.
Universities Are Prioritizing Their Health Systems Over Teaching. That’s Killing Academic Freedom
January 3, 2024
In his recent op-ed, Professor Richman discusses how when universities carry health systems, they buckle to politicians’ whims, leaving academic freedom behind.
GW Law Adds New JD Concentration in Privacy, Data Security, and Technology Law
December 22, 2023
GW Law recently added a new JD Concentration in Privacy, Data Security and Technology (PDT) Law.
GW Law Faculty and Staff Share Some of Their Holiday Traditions
December 22, 2023
We asked some GW Law faculty and staff what their favorite holiday song is, what book they'll read over the break, and if they have any holiday traditions.