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Morgan Lewis Foundation Awards Diversity Scholarships to Two GW Law Students

July 15, 2022

The Morgan Lewis Foundation selected Dejonay Tulcidas, JD ’24, and Ugochukwu (Ugo) Uche-Anya, JD ’24, as recipients of 2022 Diversity Scholarships.

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"Abandoning decades of antitrust precedent won’t reduce inflation"

July 13, 2022

In his latest op-ed in The Hill, Richard Pierce discusses the Federal Trade Commission's regulation of predatory pricing.

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GW Law Professor Emily Hammond Named Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

July 11, 2022

“GW is a place of extraordinary faculty impact,” Hammond said.

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Professor Kate Weisburd authors "Women in prison and under court surveillance will suffer under new abortion bans"

July 6, 2022

In her latest op-ed for the Los Angeles Times, Kate Weisburd discusses the affect of Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization on women under criminal court control.

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GW Law Celebrates Reunion Weekend 2022

July 1, 2022

On June 3rd, we were joined by over 175 attendees from across the country to celebrate our in-person GW Law Reunion weekend. The weekend kicked off with the Stockton Guard brunch with Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew.

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Dean John Whealan Receives Champion of Intellectual Property Award

June 29, 2022

On June 22 the D.C. Bar recognized Dean Whealan's outstanding legal career, particularly his impact on future attorneys.

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3L Fatima Khan Awarded Fellowship with Immigrant Justice Corps

June 27, 2022

The JLC Justice Fellowship is awarded to individuals with tremendous talent, promise, and a demonstrated commitment to providing immigration legal services.

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Garrett Gunner Swope Awarded The Lavender Equality Fellowship

June 24, 2022

The 2022 Lavender Equality Fellowship was awarded to Garrett Gunner Swope, 3L.

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Clerkship Class of 2022

June 22, 2022

Over 40 GW Law students participated in judicial clerkships in 2022. Each year approximately 10% of graduates go on to judicial clerkships, including federal, state, and specialized courts.

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GW Law recognizes Juneteenth 2022

June 17, 2022

This weekend we recognize Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of chattel slavery in America.

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Open Doors: Cynthia Patton, JD '86

June 10, 2022

Now general counsel at Verily and a regular GW donor, alumna says the impact of aid on her own life reminds her to give back to others.