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GW Law's 2024 Wrapped: 10 Highlights From this Year
Thousands of hours serving clients, a groundbreaking new center, and more
December 19, 2024
The GW Law School had a successful 2024. Here are 10 highlights from the year.

Armed Forces Chief Judge Visits GW Law to Discuss Service to the Nation
December 18, 2024
GW Law hosted the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Kevin A. Ohlson to commemorate Veterans Day.

GW Law Faculty Highlighted in GW Philanthropy Impact Report
December 17, 2024
GW Law professors Mary Anne Franks, F. Scott Kieff, and Daniel Solove were recognized in the university's annual philanthropy impact report.

GW Law Celebrates Graduates At Mid-Year Graduation Luncheon
December 12, 2024
Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew recognized a diverse set of 32 graduates at the annual luncheon.

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.

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.