Supreme Court
The SBA Supreme Court is one of the three branches of the George Washington University Law School Student Bar Association (SBA). Its judicial authority is outlined in Article III of the SBA Constitution. Comprising a Chief Justice and four Associate Justices, this court interprets and applies the SBA Constitution and Bylaws, resolves cases and controversies, reviews the constitutionality of SBA Senate actions, and provides legal guidance to the SBA Senate. The Chief Justice leads proceedings, ensuring a fair and impartial process. The SBA Supreme Court's decisions carry authority and can provide relief to parties.
GW Law students can initiate actions by completing the provided form. Once submitted, the Court will contact you with further information. Visit our public docket for access to previous opinions and guidance from the Supreme Court on filing. Before initiating any action with the Court, please examine the SBA Constitution and Bylaws, as these documents dictate the Court's jurisdiction.
The Court can be reached by email: sbajudiciary
law [dot] gwu [dot] edu (sbajudiciary[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu).
Colton Diges, Chief Justice
Colton is a 3L from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended West Virginia University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry. He currently serves as the Executive Production Editor for the American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal, a member of the Moot Court Board, and a member of the Mock Trial Board. In addition, he is student attorney for GW Law’s Criminal Appeals and Post Conviction Services Clinic. His interest is primarily in litigation. He has a passion for both Intellectual Property Law and Criminal Law. After graduation, Colton will join Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox in their Trial and Appellate Group.
Connor McMahon, Associate Justice
Connor is a 3L from Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Georgia State University where he studied history and was heavily involved in leadership and music. He is a second year justice on the SBA Supreme Court, a member of the International Law Review, a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, and more. He is passionate about litigation, negotiation, national security, and international law. He has interned with several government agencies and will intern at the State Department for his final semester in the spring. In his free time, Connor enjoys reading, writing, video games, singing, boxing and lifting weights, and going out with friends.
Danielle Bernstein, Associate Justice
Danielle attended American University School of International Service, where she graduated with a Bachelor's in International Service. She currently serves as a Notes Editor on the George Washington International Law Review and as an Associate Justice for the SBA Supreme Court. In her free time, Danielle enjoys sightseeing in Washington, DC, trying new restaurants, and talking about her two dogs.
Courtney Bridges, Associate Justice
Courtney is a 2L originally from Troy, Michigan. She attended Hampton University and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and later pursued her Master's in Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan. Before law school, she worked in IT consulting at Capgemini in Illinois and Texas. In addition to being an Associate Justice, she is President of SIPLA (Student Intellectual Property Law Association) and is a member of the executive board for the Moot Court Board. She is passionate about IP litigation and will spend her next summer at Dentons.
Jake Temkin, Associate Justice
Jake Temkin is a rising 2L from Queens, New York. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Hofstra University where he studied political science, and was an active member of the university's Moot Court and Speech & Debate teams. Jake currently serves as an Associate Justice of the SBA Supreme Court. He is also involved in the GW Law Mock Trial Board, Federal Circuit Bar Journal, and serves as a Student Ambassador and 1L Inns Advisor. Jake has a passion for litigation and has gained professional experience through internships in the US Senate, Department of Justice for the Southern District of New York, SEC, and Queens County DA. Outside of law school, he enjoys hiking, snowboarding, MMA, and traveling.