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GW Law Professor Wins Award for Dedicated Service
December 10, 2024
The AAPI and MENA Women in the Legal Academy Workshop honored professor Cynthia Lee for "dedicated service to the academy” at its annual workshop in October.
GW Law Excels at American Society of International Law's Research Forum
December 5, 2024
The American Society of International Law (ASIL) held its Midyear Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, November 14 -16, 2024
The Navy’s Lead Special Trial Counsel Speaks to Students About the Changed Military Justice System
December 2, 2024
Rear Admiral Jonathan T. Stephens, JD '05, LLM '11, shared his experience serving in the Navy and as a litigator during an October 30 event at GW Law.
DC Bar Selects Kiera Yu, JD '26, as New Writer in Residence
November 25, 2024
The program provides law students an opportunity to hone their writing skills, earn publication credit, and benefit from one-on-one interactions with attorneys.
Advocating for Healthier Futures: Environmental Justice Division’s Impactful Submission to HUD on Lead Hazards
November 25, 2024
The Health Equity and Policy Advocacy Clinic recently celebrated a milestone achievement, thanks to the work of our Environmental Justice (EJ) student team.
American Society of International Law President Mélida Hodgson Addresses International Arbitration
November 20, 2024
GW Law's annual Brand-Manatt Lecture keynote speaker was Mélida Hodgson.
GW Law Hosts Annual JAG Corps Recruitment Panel
November 19, 2024
Over 50 GW Law students attended the annual Judge Advocate General's Corps panel to learn about serving as military lawyers.
From Custody to Freedom: Student-Attorneys’ Client Defense Results in Triumph
November 15, 2024
Student-attorneys in the Criminal Defense and Justice Clinic helped their client, Mr. Martinez, free himself from the criminal legal system entirely.
New Administrative Law, Issues, and Appeals Clinic Training the Next Generation of Appellate Litigators
November 15, 2024
GW Law Clinical Program’s new Administrative Law, Issues, and Appeals (ALIA) Clinic, directed by Dean Aram Gavoor, debuted during the Fall 2024 semester.
Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic Wins $1,000,000 in Client Compensation and Attorneys’ Fees
November 15, 2024
The Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic (VILC) has represented 20 clients with claims within the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) in the last year.
GW Law Hosts a Celebration of Teaching
November 14, 2024
This fall we hosted an event recognizing and celebrating the inspiring and innovative teaching done by the GW Law faculty.
Dean Rosa Celorio selected to serve as US Representative in Special Mission to Observe the Election of Judges in Guatemala
November 11, 2024
The Special Mission was created under the auspices of the Organization of American States upon request of the President of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo.