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GW Law Students Gain Invaluable Experience Through Munich IP & Technology Law Program

July 18, 2025

GW Law's Munich IP & Technology Law Program provided 30 GW Law students with an immersive cultural experience plus an intensive education in international IP, privacy, and technology law.

Maria Jose Alarcon

Pursuing Climate Justice Through Law: Meet SJD Candidate Maria Jose Alarcon

July 15, 2025

Maria Jose Alarcon was recently accepted as the first online SJD candidate in GW Law’s Environmental Law program.

Melissa Colangelo

GW Law Professor Melissa Colangelo Receives Excellence Award

July 10, 2025

The National Association of Counsel for Children awarded GW Law Professor Melissa Colangelo with its Outstanding Legal Advocate award. Professor Colangelo teaches the Advanced Field Placement co-requisite course and coaches students competing in moot court competitions.

GW Law student Byron Sequeira poses for a photo during his presentation.

GW Law Students Showcase Innovative Research at International Conferences

July 8, 2025

Byron Sequeira, LLM ’25, recently presented his research paper at two leading international academic conferences.

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GW Law Professor Paulina Vera Shares Her Law Career Journey

July 1, 2025

GW Law Professor spoke with the Ms JD blog about her journey throughout her law career.

Carmia Caesar and Jessica Steinberg

GW Law Announces Changes to Clinical Program Leadership

June 27, 2025

Beginning on July 1, 2025, Professor Jessica Steinberg and Dean Carmia Caesar will assume leadership of the Clinics.

Adam Manning

Fundamentals of Lawyering: GW Law's Dean's Fellows Program

June 25, 2025

GW Law Alumnus, Adam Manning, JD '22, talks about his experience being a Dean's Fellow at GW Law.

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GW Law Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew Reflects on Juneteenth

June 18, 2025

This week, GW Law recognizes Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of chattel slavery in America.

Natalia Blinkova

Fundamentals of Lawyering: GW Law's Writing Center

June 12, 2025

Everything you need to know about the GW Law Writing Center from Professor and Writing Center Coordinator Natalia Blinkova.

GW Law Professor Stephen Saltzburg Elected to DC Bar Board of Governors

June 10, 2025

The DC Bar elected Professor Saltzburg, the Wallace and Beverly Woodbury University Professor of Law and Co-director of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program, for a three-year term on the Board of Governors.

GW Law students stand on the steps at the U.S. Capitol.

Briefing Congress on Eviction Policy: The Health Justice Policy and Advocacy Clinic Takes to Capitol Hill to Discuss Housing Policy

June 5, 2025

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus invited the Health Justice Policy & Advocacy Clinic to participate in a virtual briefing for its members.

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Associate Dean Aram Gavoor Appointed Public Member of ACUS

June 4, 2025

GW Law Associate Dean Aram Gavoor was appointed as a public member to the Administrative Council of the United States in May.