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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.

In Memoriam: Mitchell Ethan Lucarelli

June 24, 2024

It is with sadness that we inform our community of the death of one of our long-term part-time faculty members, Mr. Mitchell Ethan Lucarelli (Ethan).

Professor Alberto Benitez teaching in a classroom

Professor Alberto Benítez Awarded the 2024 Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award

June 24, 2024

The letters nominating Professor Benítez ranged from current to past students, colleagues working with him daily, and those he taught once or twice years ago.

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DC Introduces Animal in Housing Act Amendment written by Professor Schaffner and GW Law Animal Welfare Project

June 14, 2024

The bill is designed to provide accessible and affordable housing for individuals and families with companion animals and more.

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3 Questions with Nina Totenberg

June 10, 2024

GW Law was honored to host Nina Totenberg as the keynote speaker of the 157th Commencement.

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Two GW Law Alums Have Been Appointed Immigration Judges

June 5, 2024

The Executive Office for Immigration Review announced the appointment of 20 immigration judges.

Back Row: Senior Judge Bill Annexstad, Senior Judge Natalie Richardson, and Judge Roberto Ramírez Front Row: Christiana Lano, Cathryn Jones, and James Van Drie

U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals Hears Oral Argument at GW Law

May 29, 2024

Four GW Law students submitted amicus briefs for both parties and appeared before the court for the hearing.

Blue states pass ‘good cause’ eviction laws

May 28, 2024

A HEPA Clinic student is interviewed about Clinic work.

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GW Law Celebrates Commencement 2024

May 24, 2024

The 157th Commencement of the George Washington University Law School was held on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

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Class of 2024 Volunteered 57K+ Pro Bono Hours

May 23, 2024

GW Law is committed to encouraging students to volunteer their legal services.