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Moose in the wild

Animal Law at GW: Upcoming Events and Programming

September 16, 2026

Check out the upcoming events hosted by the Animal Law Program at GW Law.

A baby and adult elephant in a field.

Animal Law at GW: A Look Back at the 2025-26 School Year

September 16, 2026

GW Law's Animal Law Program released its annual newsletter, looking back at program events and highlights from the 2025-26 school year.

US Supreme Court Building

GW Law to Host Preview of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2026 October Term

September 16, 2026

GW Law faculty will provide their expertise on the key cases facing the U.S. Supreme Court in its upcoming October term on Tuesday, September 22.

Ruby Nitzberg

Student Spotlight: Ruby Nitzberg, Class of 2027

September 15, 2026

Ruby Nitzberg came to law school after a career as a documentary film researcher. She shares her experience as a second-career law student.

A woman puts an American flag in the lawn at University Yard in remembrance of victims of the September 11 attacks.

In Photos: GW Remembers 9/11 with Flag Planting and Ceremony on Foggy Bottom Campus

September 11, 2026

Nearly 3,000 U.S. flags were on display in University Yard to remember those lost, including nine university alumni and two GW Law alumni.

GW Law Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew poses for a photo with Colonel Baldrate and the president of the Veteran Law Students Association.

GW Law Hosts Fall 2026 Veterans Welcome Back Reception

September 10, 2026

GW Law’s National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program held its annual Veterans Welcome Back Reception on September 2.

Alberto Benitez and Paulina Vera

Two GW Law Professors to Receive Awards from Hispanic Bar Association DC

September 9, 2026

Professors Alberto Benitez and Paulina Vera will receive the Judge Ricardo M. Urbina Lifetime Achievement and Attorney of the Year awards, respectively.

Joe Sutter

Student Spotlight: Joe Sutter, Class of 2029

September 8, 2026

Sutter describes his experience attending GW Law as a part-time evening student with a full time job.

Daniel Solove

GW Law Professor Daniel Solove Named Among ‘Most Influential Leaders in Cyber Incident Response’

September 3, 2026

GW Law Professor Daniel Solove was named one of the 2026 “Most Influential Leaders in Cyber Incident Response” by BreachRx, a cyber incident response management platform.

Konya Margai

Student Spotlight: Konya Margai, Class of 2028

Margai Describes Her Experience as a Sotomayor Program Judicial Intern

September 2, 2026

Margai reflects on her summer with the Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program.

2026-27 Public Interest Scholars

Meet GW Law’s 10 Public Interest Scholars

August 31, 2026

The Public Interest Scholars will receive a $5,000 stipend to support summer employment at non-profit or government organizations.

Jeff Sebo speaks to an audience during the AI, Animals, and the Law conference

GW Law Animal Law Program to Host Second Annual Animals, Technology, and the Law Conference

August 27, 2026

The GW Law Animal Law Program will host the second annual Animals, Technology, and the Law Conference from Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25.