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Alicia Solow-Niederman and Christina Lee

GW Law Professors Win Awards for Scholarly Papers

January 27, 2026

GW Law Professor Alicia Solow-Niederman and Visiting Professor Christina Lee won the Future of Privacy Forum's Policy Papers for Policymakers Awards.

GW Law faculty participate in a panel on the US Intervention in Venezuela

GW Law Hosts Panel on US Intervention in Venezuela

January 26, 2026

The GW Law International & Comparative Law Program partnered with the National Security, Cybersecurity & Foreign Relations Law Program to host the panel.

Two judges in the Schenck competition with students in the foreground

GW Law to Host 2026 Schenck National Security Crisis Negotiation Competition

January 23, 2026

The competition provides first-year law students with an opportunity to develop critical negotiation skills in a high-stakes national security environment.

Andrew Gounardes

Alumni Spotlight: New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes, JD ‘10

January 22, 2026

New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes, JD ‘10, has remained close with his professors and classmates from his time at GW Law.

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

GW Law Hosts AI, Animals and the Law Conference

January 21, 2026

In November, GW Law hosted a three day conference on AI, Animals, and the Law.

Four panelists sit at a table during a panel at the Inflation Reduction Act symposium.

GW Health Law and Policy Program Hosts Symposium on Inflation Reduction Act

January 16, 2026

The symposium, titled "A Preliminary Assessment of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Drug Price Provisions" brought together top health law and policy leaders.

Ujwala Murthy

Student Spotlight: Ujwala Murthy Shares Her Experience in the Public Interest Program

January 13, 2026

Ujwala Murthy, JD '27, decided to go to law school to make a difference in her clients' lives. In this Q&A, she shares her experience in public interest at GW.

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GW Law Faculty Share Insights, Expertise at AALS 2026 Meeting

January 12, 2026

GW Law faculty and staff members traveled to New Orleans last week to connect with colleagues and celebrate faculty during the 2026 AALS Annual Meeting.

LTG Joseph B. Berger III speaks at GW Law.

Former Judge Advocate General of the Army Visits GW Law for Veterans Day Event

January 7, 2026

The National Security, Cybersecurity, & Foreign Relations Law Program and VLSA hosted Lieutenant General (LTG) (Ret.) Joseph B. Berger III.

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GW Law at AALS 2026

Where to Find GW Law Faculty at the Annual Meeting in New Orleans

January 5, 2026

GW Law professors will be honored in three award ceremonies and featured on 14 panels at this year's meeting.

A collage of four images. Top left: A woman arguing during the Van Vleck Moot Court competition. Top right: GW Law graduates in their caps and gowns. Bottom Left: GW Law students walking on campus. Bottom Right: GW Law Associate Dean Alan Morrison speaking on a panel.

GW Law's 2025 Wrapped

The Top 10 Moments From This Year

December 18, 2025

From the 75th Anniversary of Van Vleck to welcoming 11 new faculty members, read all about GW Law's 2025.

Charlie Berardesco

GW Law Alumnus Charlie Berardesco Named Board President of Sarasota Concert Association

December 17, 2025

Charlie Berardesco, JD '83, was elected board president of the Sarasota Concert Association.