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Dmitry Karshtedt

In Memoriam: Dmitry Karshtedt

November 2, 2022

Dmitry Karshtedt, a brilliant patent law scholar and beloved teacher, mentor, and colleague, passed away on October 30, 2022.

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Working in the IC: National Security Junior Attorney Alumni Panel

November 2, 2022

This panel discussion offered current law students an opportunity to learn about work as attorneys practicing in the Intelligence Community.

Dean Rosa Celorio and Nassim Fussell speaking

GW's International and Comparative Law Program Begins New Women in International Law Speaker Series

October 21, 2022

GW Law's International and Comparative Law Program (ICL) hosted its inaugural Women in International Law Speaker Series.

Assistant Dean Attanasio and EBA President Delia Patterson

Assistant Dean Donna Attanasio Honored with Energy Bar Association Award

October 19, 2022

GW Law's Assistant Dean for Energy Law and Professorial Lecturer in Law Donna M. Attanasio was honored with this year's Paul E. Nordstrom Service Award presented by the Energy Bar Association (EBA).

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From GW Law to the JAG Corps

October 14, 2022

National Security, Cybersecurity, & Foreign Relations Law Program and the Military Law Society, hosted an annual Judge Advocate General's Corps recruiter panel.

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"Mass clemency alone will not bring about the immense reforms needed within the criminal justice system."

October 14, 2022

In her recent Op-Ed for the LA Times, Professor Jessica K. Steinberg discusses mass pardons and reforming the criminal justice system.

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GW Wins Grand Prize at DC Public Health Case Challenge

October 12, 2022

The winners of the 2022 annual DC Public Health Case Challenge were announced at this year's National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Annual Meeting.

Professor Schooner talking with his hands in the air.

Applying Research to Advocacy

October 10, 2022

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), recently appointed GW Law's Steven L. Schooner, LLM '89, the Nash & Cibinac Professor of Government Procurement Law, as an inaugural member (officially, a commissioner) of the nascent federal advisory committee (FAC).

George Washington statue

In Memoriam: Burrus "Buzz" Carnahan

October 7, 2022

Burrus "Buzz" Carnahan, a dedicated educator, passed away on September 9, 2022, at the age of 78.

GW Law students and their professors at Space Law Moot Court in Paris

GW Law Wins Best Oral Advocate at Space Law Moot Court in Paris

October 5, 2022

3L Evan Matsuda was selected as Best Oral Advocate at the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court World Championship in Paris, France.

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GW Law Faculty Preview Key Cases of Supreme Court’s October Term

October 3, 2022

An expert panel of GW Law faculty and legal reporters met up on September 20, to preview some of the key cases and issues to be argued this fall at the Supreme Court.

Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. giving keynote address

The Equity Institute Initiative's Keynote Addresses "Value Gap" at the Heart of American Democracy

September 30, 2022

The Equity Institute Initiative's Keynote Addresses "Value Gap" at the Heart of American Democracy.