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: sbajudiciarylaw [dot] gwu [dot] edu (sbajudiciary[at]law[dot]gwu[dot]edu).

Courtney is a 3L 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 Chief Justice, she is Membership Chair of Moot Court Board and a Deans Fellow for the Brandeis Inn. She is passionate about IP litigation and will be at Dentons following graduation.

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.

Mathew is a 3L from Springfield, New Jersey. He is a graduate of Rutgers University, where he studied history and philosophy. In addition to serving as an Associate Justice, Matt is an associate on the George Washington Law Review, a research assistant, and a student tutor. Outside of law school, Matt enjoys hiking, fishing, exercising, cooking, and visiting the many monuments and museums of Washington, DC.