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Retired Judge Advocate Discusses Her Legacy of Service

December 19, 2023

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency General Counsel and Retired Judge Advocate Discusses Her Legacy of Service in Honor of Veterans Day

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Dean Schooner Awarded TED Ambassador Award

December 14, 2023

Dean Steve L. Schooner, whose article, co-authored with Désirée Klinger, won a TED Ambassador Award.

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Professor Charnovitz Gives Keynote Address at the SemiAnnual Meeting of European Union Trade Ministers

December 11, 2023

The title of his talk was "International Trade Cooperation in an Era of Turbulence."

Jane Drummey, Judge Charles Thomas, and Judge Jeffrey Smith on the bench with students Kyle Coopersmith and James Dugan after winning the competition

Cohen & Cohen Mock Trial Competition Recap

December 8, 2023

The Cohen & Cohen Mock Trial Competition is our premier upper-level trial advocacy competition made possible by Professor Cohen and his law firm Cohen & Cohen.

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Professor Hammond Testifies Before The House Committee on Small Business

December 6, 2023

In the hearing, Members examined how burdensome Department of Energy rules are impacting small businesses.

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GW Law Hosts “Coffee with Experience”

December 4, 2023

Alumni and students gathered for a morning of career questions and making connections.

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GW Law Launches its New Center for Law and Technology

December 4, 2023

GW Law proudly unveils its Center for Law and Technology, focusing on Intellectual Property and Privacy and Technology Law.

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Professor Susan R. Jones Awarded JEDI-CCE Award

December 1, 2023

Transform Mid-Atlantic awarded Professor Jones the JEDI-CCE Award for her contributions to clinical law and dedication to just community development at GW Law.

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Professor Kathryne Young Elected to Serve at the Law & Society Association

November 30, 2023

Professor Young will serve as the Secretary of the Law & Society Association.

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Professor Robert Brauneis Receives Honorary Degree from the University of Augsburg

November 27, 2023

This honorary doctorate in law was awarded in recognition of Professor Brauneis's contributions to the German-American legal dialogue.

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Chickasaw Advocate at GW Law: Morgan Gray's Journey and the Call for Indigenous Representation

November 21, 2023

Morgan Gray, Class of 2024, advocates for Tribal Nations, strives to establish a NALSA chapter and promotes Indigenous awareness in DC.

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In Latest Round of Seed Grants, Equity Institute Funds Community Health Research Network and Clinical Tool for Nursing Home Nurses

November 20, 2023

The Equity Institute has provided over $650K in funding for interdisciplinary projects and convened experts addressing racial, ethnic and economic inequality.