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Portrait of Francis A. Gilligan

In Memoriam: Francis “Fran” Gilligan

August 12, 2024

It is with sadness that we inform our community of the passing of one of our long-term part-time faculty members, Colonel Francis “Fran” Gilligan.

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Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Aram Gavoor elected to Governing Council of Influential ABA Administrative Law Section

August 8, 2024

Dean Gavoor is an internationally recognized scholar in administrative law, technology law, national security, and federal courts.

Freedom of speech, person is censored.

Professor Mary Anne Franks Testifies Before The House Committee on Small Business

August 6, 2024

Professor Franks testified before the House Committee on Small Business about the distinction between censorship and protected speech.

Nina Bundy

Student Spotlight: Nina Bundy

August 2, 2024

Nina Bundy, Class of 2025, shares her summer work experience.

Richard Jones

Richard Jones, JD '84, Elected to GW's Board of Trustees

July 29, 2024

Jones is the EVP, general counsel and ethics officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and a past president of the GW Alumni Association.

Scott Hepler, Ethan Syster, and Michael Gerbasi

GW Law Alumni Sweep the NCMA DC Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards

July 22, 2024

NCMA is the world’s leading resource for professionals in the Contract Management field.

Alicia Solow-Niederman (left) and Daniel Solove (right)

Two Faculty Members Quoted During Senate Testimony

July 17, 2024

Professors Alicia Solow-Niederman and Daniel Solove’s research was quoted during a Senate testimony on the need for privacy laws in the age of AI.

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Professor Peter Meyers Wins Dateline Award for Washington Lawyer Commentary

July 12, 2024

His article, “Take a Chance? Releasing D.C. Prisoners Under the Second Look Amendment Act,” won best in criticism among newsletter and trade publications.

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Jill Chien, JD '24, Receives Equal Justice Works Public Interest Award

July 8, 2024

Selected for her innovation, impact, and dedication to public interest law, Jill was honored for outstanding service in volunteer work, internships, and more.

Martin J. Adelman (left) being presented an honorary fellowship diploma during the 87th Board of Governors meeting in Jerusalem

Marty Adelman’s Contributions Celebrated with Honorary Fellowship Award

July 3, 2024

A patent-law expert, Adelman has lectured in more than 40 countries and testified in more than 190 patent infringement cases.

Photo with 4 headshots: (L-R) Health Rights Law Clinic Student Attorneys Akshara Anirjita (Class of ‘25), Clare Choi (Class of ‘24), Kaitlin Lee (Class of ‘24), and Hanadi Chidiac (Class of ‘24).

Health Rights Law Clinic Restores Essential Home Health Aid for DC Resident with Disabilities

June 27, 2024

The Health Rights Law Clinic recently won an important victory for client Noah Harrison, a low-income gentleman with physical and cognitive disabilities.

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GW Law Celebrates Reunion Weekend 2024

June 26, 2024

We were joined by alumni from across the country to celebrate GW Law's Reunion Week.