Pro Bono Orientation

The Public Interest and Public Service Law Center

The Center and Its Mission

One of the central missions of the George Washington University Law School is to equip students to shape solutions to the pressing challenges of our times. The law school does this by supporting students’ academic, experiential, and professional development, which enables students to envision and plan for public interest careers. At the apex of this effort is the Public Interest and Public Service Law Center, whose mission is to equip the next generation of leaders committed to serving people and advancing the public good.

The Center is led by Alan B. Morrison, the Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service, and it is supported by the Center’s Program Manager, Anapaula Pérez-Gaitan, and the Public Interest Advisory Council.

The GW Law Community looks forward to building a comprehensive, full-service Center to encourage, support, and equip students interested in taking advantage of our location in the nation’s capital, our rich legacy of public service, and the deep expertise of our alumni, faculty, and staff to enter fulfilling careers serving the public, whether in not-for-profit organizations, in government, or by providing pro bono assistance to those who cannot afford a lawyer.

News

Brian Tronic and Angelo Mathay

GW Law Welcomes Spring 2026 Richey Fellows

Brian Tronic and Angelo Mathay Will Share Their Expertise with Students This Semester

February 4, 2026

GW Law is proud to welcome two Richey Fellows—Brian Tronic and Angelo Mathay—to campus this spring.

Matt Nosanchuk

GW Law Announces New Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law

February 3, 2026

GW Law is pleased to announce Matt Nosanchuk as the new Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law.

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.

Events

Several events will be held throughout the year. Please check back for new events.

 

News & Events

 

Meet the Team

Alan B. Morrison

Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law; Professorial Lecturer in Law

abmorrisonatlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (abmorrison[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
202.994.7120

Anapaula Pérez-Gaitan

Fleischaker Family Public Interest and Public Service Program Manager

aperezgaitanatlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (aperezgaitan[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
202.994.2680

Jessica Battle

Assistant Director, Career Counseling; Advisor, Sandra Day O'Connor Inn

jessica [dot] battleatlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (jessica[dot]battle[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

Erin Kelly

Associate Director, Career Counseling; Advisor, Sandra Day O'Connor Inn

erin [dot] kelly1atlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (erin[dot]kelly1[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

 

 

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What is Public Interest Law?

Broadly speaking, public interest refers to the welfare or well-being of the general public. Public interest law can mean any work within the public sector, as well as any work that involves itself in the representation or protection of marginalized or under-represented people or organizations, or work that may affect laws or policies in the public interest. This can include direct services, impact litigation, policy work, and more.

At GW Law, we define public interest law to encompass work at non-profit organizations, for government agencies, and on pro bono matters with private law firms across a wide variety of practice areas.


Contact Us

2000 H. St. NW
Stuart Hall, 104A
Washington, DC 20052

publicinterestatlaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (publicinterest[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu) | 202.994.2680

Schedule an Appointment with our Program Manager