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Marvin S.C. Dang Becomes First Asian American ABA Officer

GW Law Alumnus Marvin S.C. Dang, JD '78, was elected secretary for a three-year term as one of five officers on the ABA Board of Governors.

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Professor Overton on the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling

In a recent interview with Forbes, Professor Overton talks about higher education and the Supreme Court’s decision on race-conscious university admissions.

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Dean Robinson Inducted Into Washington Bar Association's Hall of Fame

The Washington Bar Association is the oldest and largest voluntary bar association comprised primarily of Black attorneys and judges in the Washington, DC area.

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Dean Robinson Leads Research on Study of Black Women Lawyers

In a 28-page report, Dean Robinson measures the progress of meaningful inclusion of Black women lawyers in collaboration with The National Bar Association.

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Student Spotlight: Precious Diamond Thompson

We talked to Open Doors Scholar, Precious Diamond Thompson, Class of 2025, about her experiences at GW Law and plans for the summer.

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GW Law Recognizes Juneteenth 2023

This weekend we recognize Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of chattel slavery in America.

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GW Law Celebrates Pride Month

Pride Month is a dedicated time and opportunity for the GW Law community to celebrate love and honor the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City.

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The Transformative Power of Scholarships

Operating a law school where students of all backgrounds and circumstances are fully represented requires more than a fair-weather commitment.

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GW Law Alumni Celebrate Women's History Month

This Women's History Month, GW Law is highlighting the stories of some of our alumni.

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Ashley Carter, JD '16 Alumni Spotlight

Ashley Carter, JD '16 alumni spotlight.