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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.

Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Kevin A. Ohlson speaks to students during a Veterans Day event at GW Law.

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.

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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.

Graduating students pose for a photo in front of a GW Law step and repeat at the 2024 Mid Year Graduation Luncheon.

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.

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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.

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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

Navy Rear Admiral Jonathan Stephens talks to students during a GW Law event.

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.

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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.

Jaylah Richie, Sidney Lee, Emma Stinson and Nana-Yaw Owusu

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.

Mélida Hodgson speaking at the Brand-Manatt lecture.

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.

Six JAG Corps members wearing military uniforms and sitting at a table answer law students' questions during the annual JAG recruiter panel event.

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.

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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.