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Assistant Dean, Graduate and International Programs

Shehernaz Joshi oversees the admissions, enrollment management and student retention, marketing and recruitment  for international and US students for the LLM, MSL, SJD and Exchange programs. An experienced law school administrator, Dean Joshi has worked with the international and graduate students for over two decades at GW Law. She has extensive experience in international admissions, global partnerships, and in working with the international legal community.

Before joining academia, Dean Joshi worked for the United Nations and other international organizations. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and her Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies from George Washington University. She previously served as Chair of the Global Engagement Committee at AALS and is currently a member of the LSAC International Recruitment Workgroup.

Email: sjoshilaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (sjoshi[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

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Assistant Program Director

Andrew has been supporting students throughout the student lifecycle at GW Law since 2012, after resettling in the States following service in the Peace Corps in Kazakhstan. He has an MA in Writing from DePaul University and an MA in Education and Human Development from GWU. He lives in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife, and two young kids who are determined he doesn’t get much sleep.

Email: avogtlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (avogt[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

Graduate Admissions and Engagement Coordinator

Sophia George has been supporting students through the admissions process at GW Law since 2022. She earned her bachelor’s degree from American University the same year and is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate through the GW School of Business. Originally from Connecticut, Sophia now lives in downtown Washington, DC, and enjoys being part of the city’s vibrant community.

Email: sophia [dot] georgelaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (sophia[dot]george[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

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Associate Director, Career Counseling

Email: falrawaflaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (falrawaf[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

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