W&L Law School Archive (758 Stories)

Alumni in ActionOctober 22, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Hayden Driscoll ’22L

Hayden Driscoll clerks for Vice Chancellor Nathan A. Cook on the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Our CommunityOctober 21, 2026From 4-H to Law School: Meet Catalina Clouthier ’28L

An early fascination with animals and agriculture has shaped the path of a W&L Law student pursuing a career in environmental and natural resources law.

Experience, W&L LawOctober 20, 2026Summer Experience: Lilly Freemyer ’28L

This summer, Lilly Freemyer interned for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Olivia Trusty.

Alumni AccoladeOctober 16, 2026W&L Welcomes New Trustee Kevin Batteh ’95, ’98L

Batteh was sworn in as a trustee on Oct. 16.

Faculty FocusOctober 16, 2026Maureen Edobor Discusses Supreme Court Voting Rights Case on Courthouse News Podcast

Edobor examines a case involving voter registration requirements, voter roll purges, and federal election protections.

Faculty FocusOctober 14, 2026Alexandra Klein Discusses Botched Tennessee Execution on BBC News

Klein examines constitutional questions and potential reforms following a failed lethal injection.

Faculty FocusOctober 12, 2026Mark Drumbl Examines Limits of International Criminal Justice in New Article

The article argues for new approaches to accountability when international courts cannot bring accused war criminals to trial.

Experience, W&L LawOctober 5, 2026Summer Experience: Andy Wong ’24, ’27L

This past summer, Andy Wong worked as a Summer Associate at Kirkland & Ellis in New York.

Faculty FocusOctober 2, 2026Q&A: The Human Cost of Carrying Out the Death Penalty

W&L Law Professor Alexandra Klein discusses Tennessee's failed execution and the impact the practice has on those tasked with carrying out the process.

AccoladesSeptember 30, 2026Nina-Simone Edwards Publishes Essay on Black Homeplace and Privacy Law

Edwards examines how traditional understandings of privacy law fail to account for the significance and complexity of Black domestic spaces.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 29, 2026Summer Experience: Fareed Ahmed ’28L

This summer, Fareed Ahmed worked for Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. alongside the U.S. general counsel.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 25, 2026Summer Experience: Emily Maldonado Lopez ‘28L

This past summer, Emily Maldonado Lopez interned for the Honorable Julie Sneed in the Middle District of Florida.

Faculty FocusSeptember 24, 2026Paper by Chris Seaman Selected for 2026 Conference on Empirical Legal Studies

The empirical study examines how separating issues in patent trials can affect juror decision-making.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 23, 2026Alumni Spotlight: AK Sherman ’23L

AK Sherman is University Counsel at the University of Alabama.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 22, 2026Summer Experience: John Schiff ’27L

This summer, John Schiff worked at Bet Tzedek Legal Services, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit.

Faculty FocusSeptember 21, 2026Sarah Gottlieb’s Research on Conviction Integrity Units Featured in The Champion

The review highlights Gottlieb’s examination of whether prosecutor-led conviction review can effectively address wrongful convictions.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 16, 2026Summer Experience: Gretchen McGrath ’27L

This summer, Gretchen McGrath worked at Alston & Bird in New York City.

AccoladesSeptember 14, 2026Student Scholarship Celebrated at 2026 Law Review Notes Colloquium

Carlyn Kirk and Pierson Hotchkiss were honored for their scholarly contributions to the Law Review.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 14, 2026Summer Experience: Elizabeth Rives ’28L

This summer, Elizabeth Rives worked as a Summer Associate for the Global Initiative for Transnational Crime in Vienna, Austria.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 8, 2026Summer Experience: Malani Plancher ’28L

This summer, Malani Plancher spent two months in Rome, Italy, working with the Community of Sant’Egidio.

Faculty FocusSeptember 7, 2026Professors Catherine Smith and Suzette Malveaux Submit Amicus Brief in U.S. Supreme Court Case

The brief argues that Colorado has a compelling interest in protecting children from discriminatory harms and providing equal access to educational opportunities.

Faculty FocusSeptember 7, 2026Jill Fraley Publishes Article on Property, Sovereignty and Noncitizen Land Laws

The article in the Indiana Law Journal Supplement examines the constitutional foundations of state laws restricting noncitizen ownership of real property.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 4, 2026Summer Experience: Nina Dascoli ’27L

This summer, Nina Dascoli worked as a Litigation Summer Associate at Holland & Knight LLP in their New York office.

Faculty FocusSeptember 3, 2026Opinio Juris Hosts Symposium on Mark Drumbl’s Reframing Transitional Justice

Five scholars examine and respond to the new volume co-edited by Drumbl and Kirsten Fisher.

Campus EventsSeptember 3, 2026W&L to Host Constitution Day Panel on Supreme Court Cases from the 2025-26 Term

The Liberating Ideas panel discussion takes place in Northen Auditorium on Sept. 16.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 1, 2026Summer Experience: Laura Powers ‘28L

This summer, Laura Powers worked as a law clerk for Slovensky Divorce and Family Law in Roanoke, Virginia.

Our CommunityAugust 26, 2026Meet a 1L: Griffin Polinsky ’29L

Griffin Polinsky is from Wilmington, North Carolina and received his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University.

Alumni in ActionAugust 25, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Astrika Adams ‘15L

Astrika Adams currently serves as Deputy General Counsel of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington D.C.

Experience, W&L LawAugust 25, 2026Summer Experience: Ciara Rascona ’28L

Ciara Rascona spent her summer working in the Office of General Counsel at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Our CommunityAugust 20, 2026W&L Law Welcomes Impressive Law Class of 2029

The class includes 130 students from 30 states and D.C. and nine countries, representing 85 undergraduate institutions.

Our CommunityAugust 20, 2026Meet a 1L: Brody El Ahmar ’29L

Brody El Ahmar is from Berwick, Maine and received his undergraduate degree from American University.

Our CommunityAugust 19, 2026Meet a 1L: Ruthie Ross ’29L

Ruthie Ross is from Seattle, Washington and received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine.

Our CommunityAugust 18, 2026Meet a 1L: Ethan Yeung ’29L

Ethan Yeung is from San Francisco, California and received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Alumni in ActionAugust 18, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Colin Emrich ’21L

Colin Emrich is a Staff Attorney and Senior Judge Law Clerk with the Chief Staff Attorney’s Office for the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

Our CommunityAugust 17, 2026Meet a 1L: Chloe Plescher ’29L

Chloe Plescher is from Holland, Michigan and received her undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University.

Faculty FocusAugust 13, 2026Karen Woody Quoted in The New York Times on Prediction Market Regulation

Washington and Lee law professor Karen Woody discusses insider trading concerns in the rapidly growing prediction market industry.

Our CommunityAugust 13, 2026Meet a 1L: Jarvis Chandler ’29L

Jarvis Chandler is from Chesterfield County, Virginia, and received his undergraduate degree from the Virginia Military Institute.

Alumni in ActionAugust 13, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Dani Potter ’21L

Dani Potter works in the structured finance practice at Mayer Brown in Charlotte, North Carolina.

InnovationAugust 12, 2026Teaching Students to Think Like Lawyers in the Age of AI

New required course gives W&L Law students the knowledge and judgment to use artificial intelligence responsibly from the first day of law school.

Our CommunityAugust 11, 2026Meet a 1L: Erin Spiva ’29L

Erin Spiva grew up in Keenesburg, Colorado and received her undergraduate degree from West Texas A&M University.

Our CommunityAugust 10, 2026Meet a Colleague: Nina-Simone Edwards

Nina-Simone Edwards is the Technology and Research Librarian at the law school.

Our CommunityAugust 7, 2026Meet a 1L: Udy Kumra ’29L

Udy Kumra lived in Darien, Connecticut; Dehli, India; and Hong Kong before attending the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Alumni in ActionAugust 7, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Christopher Duckworth ’25L

Christopher Duckworth works as an assistant public defender in Anchorage, Alaska.

Faculty FocusAugust 4, 2026Shannon Fyfe Publishes Article Challenging the Role of Genocide Law in Preventing Mass Atrocities

New Loyola University Chicago Law Journal article argues that debates over whether violence constitutes genocide often distract from the need to end violence.

Our CommunityAugust 3, 2026Meet a 1L: Ella Colbert ’29L

Ella Colbert is from Minneapolis, Minnesota and received her undergraduate degree from The College of William & Mary.

Faculty FocusAugust 3, 2026Maureen Edobor Featured on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

Edobor contributed to a story about voter roll purges.

Our CommunityJuly 29, 2026Meet a 1L: Ky Armstrong ’29L

Ky Armstrong is from San Diego, California and earned her undergraduate degree from UC Irvine.

Lives of ConsequenceJuly 28, 2026Raising the Bar

Three W&L alumni are continuing their dedication to public service as presidents of their respective state bar associations.

Faculty FocusJuly 17, 2026Maureen Edobor Quoted by Democracy Docket on Election Assistance Commission Firings

Edobor discussed the constitutional implications of the Trump administration's dismissal of the bipartisan commission overseeing federal election administration.

Faculty FocusJuly 16, 2026Shannon Fyfe Discusses the Legacy of Srebrenica at International Conference

Fyfe’s research on genocide prevention drew attention from Bosnian media during the 31st anniversary commemoration.

Faculty FocusJuly 15, 2026Chris Seaman’s Yale Law Journal Research Cited in OECD Employment Outlook 2026

International policy report draws on Seaman's scholarship examining how confidentiality agreements can restrict worker mobility.

Faculty FocusJuly 14, 2026Russell Miller Awarded Prestigious Volkswagen Foundation Transatlantic Bridge Professorship

The three-year fellowship will support research and collaboration at one of Germany's leading law faculties.

Faculty FocusJuly 9, 2026Maureen Edobor Publishes Essay in the Minnesota Law Review

The article examines recent judicial decisions impacting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

Career PathsJuly 8, 2026$227,956 In Grants Awarded to Students and Alumni Working in Public Interest Positions

62 students and recent graduates received grants this summer to support their work in public interest positions.

Faculty FocusJuly 7, 2026Lauren Hughes Publishes Article in the Columbia Human Rights Law Review

The article examines the backlog of pending asylum applications before both the Asylum Office and Immigration Courts.

Faculty FocusJuly 3, 2026Maureen Edobor Contributes to NPR ‘Deep Dive’

Edobor contributed to a story about voter roll purges.

Faculty FocusJuly 2, 2026Jill Fraley Publishes Article in the Santa Clara Law Review

The article examines how some private law doctrines can serve structural constitutional functions.

Faculty FocusJune 29, 2026W&L Law Hosts Inaugural Writing Retreat

Ten law professors from schools across the country participated in the event to advance scholarship covering private law topics.

Faculty FocusJune 23, 2026Melanie Wilson Publishes Major Works on Criminal Procedure

The books include a criminal procedure casebook coauthored by W&L law professor Alex Klein.

Faculty FocusJune 16, 2026Michelle Drumbl Publishes Essay in the Pittsburgh Tax Review

The article explores ways to recognize the tax credit needs of unmarried cohabitating parents.

Career PathsJune 12, 2026Career Paths: Dani Wasshausen ‘26L

After graduation, Dani Wasshausen will work at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in the firm’s New York office.

Faculty FocusJune 11, 2026Josh Fairfield Publishes Articles on AI’s Impact on the Law

In his recent work, Fairfield examines how artificial intelligence impacts consensus building and resists the detection of discrimination.

Faculty FocusJune 11, 2026Leila Lawlor Receives National Impact Award from Academic Support Educators Association

The award honors AASE members whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a meaningful difference to the organization and the academic support and bar success profession.

Our CommunityJune 10, 2026Inside the 1L Year with Brigitte Arcoite ’28L

Brigitte Arcoite '28L reflects on her first year at W&L Law.

Faculty FocusJune 9, 2026Chris Seaman Quoted by Chalkbeat

Seaman contributed to a story about the impact of recent voting rights decisions on local school boards.

Career PathsMay 21, 2026Career Paths: Chandler Cummings-McBride ’26L

After graduation, Chandler Cummings-McBride will work in the real estate practice group for Troutman Pepper in Atlanta.

Faculty FocusMay 20, 2026Maureen Edobor Quoted By NPR

Edobor contributed to a story about local impacts of recent voting rights cases.

Alumni in ActionMay 18, 2026Valerie Fulton ’17L Appears on ‘Jeopardy!’

Valerie Fulton, who lives and practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, discusses her selection for the popular quiz gameshow.

Our CommunityMay 15, 2026School of Law Honors Graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 171st commencement on Friday, May 15, recognizing 119 graduates earning Juris Doctor degrees.

Experience, W&L LawMay 13, 2026Experience Spotlight: Jeremy Thompson ’26L

This year, Jeremy Thompson worked as a student clinician in the Civil Rights and Racial Justice Clinic.

Alumni in ActionMay 12, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Steve Halpin ’15L

Steve Halpin is senior counsel in the New York City office of King & Ruiz LLP and a member of the W&L Law Council.

Faculty FocusMay 7, 2026Law School Announces 2026 Faculty Fellowships

W&L Law Dean Melanie Wilson has announced the annual awards that recognize faculty members for their accomplishments as teachers and scholars and for service to the school.

Career PathsMay 1, 2026Career Paths: Will Vardy ’26L

After graduation, Will Vardy will clerk for Judge Paul M. Black at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia.

Faculty FocusApril 28, 2026New Faculty to Join W&L Law in Fall 2026

The new faculty members teach and research in the areas of education and religion as well as tax law and comparative constitutional law.

Experience, W&L LawApril 24, 2026Experience Spotlight: Rex Laird ’26L

Rex Laird spent a semester working for the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in Washington, D.C.

Career PathsApril 21, 2026Career Paths: Makayla Foust ’26L

After graduation, Makayla Foust will work in Misdemeanor Early Representation Unit at the Dekalb County Public Defender’s Office.

Faculty FocusApril 21, 2026Kish Parella Featured Speaker at VALET Program Annual Meeting

The program provides guidance and resources to Virginia companies engaged in global markets.

Faculty FocusApril 17, 2026Mark Drumbl to Deliver Distinguished British Academy Lecture

The lecture series features the most outstanding academics from the United Kingdom and beyond.

Our CommunityApril 16, 2026Student Organization Spotlight: Christian Legal Society

The goal of the Christian Legal Society is to foster spiritual wellbeing and contextualize legal careers within the greater calling as followers of Christ.

AccoladesApril 15, 2026School of Law Celebrates Distinguished Graduates during 2026 Law Alumni Weekend

Nan ‘76L and Hal Clarke ‘76L were honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Kristin Ray ‘96L and MK Mallery ‘21L were recognized for volunteer work.

Our CommunityApril 15, 2026Meet Sofia Castillo ’27L

Sofia Castillo discusses the W&L Law community and the class where she truly felt in her element.

Experience, W&L LawApril 14, 2026Experience Spotlight: Allie R. Cyr ‘26L and Emma Claire Canterbury ’26L

Allie Cyr and Emma Claire Canterbury discuss their time in the Criminal Justice Clinic.

In MemoriamApril 13, 2026In Memoriam: Jessine A. Monaghan ’79L, Trustee Emerita and Former Adjunct Professor of Law

Monaghan served on the Washington and Lee University Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2016 and taught at the W&L Law School as an adjunct professor for four years.

Career PathsApril 13, 2026Career Paths: Rush Lee ’26L

After graduation, Rush Lee will join Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in their Washington, D.C. office

Experience, W&L LawApril 9, 2026Experience Spotlight: Hazel Fernandez ‘26L

Hazel Fernandez learned what kind of lawyer she wants to become during her externship with the Virginia Court of Appeals.

Faculty FocusApril 9, 2026Brian Murchison Publishes Article in the Hofstra Law Review

The article explores how the U.S. Supreme Court should view independent federal agencies and presidential removal power.

Career PathsApril 8, 2026W&L Law Releases 2025 Graduate Employment Report

According to the report, 94.5 percent of the class of 2025 is employed in J.D. required/preferred positions or pursuing a graduate degree.

Faculty FocusApril 8, 2026Mark Drumbl Appears on “Law on Film” Podcast

The podcast bridges the world of law and cinema by featuring an expert discussing a film from a legal perspective.

Career PathsApril 7, 2026Career Paths: Emma Gilliam ’26L

After graduation, Emma Gilliam will work in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York.

Our CommunityApril 2, 2026Inside the 3L Year with Ally Ortegon ’26L

Ally Ortegon discusses her successes and challenges during law school and the importance of staying authentic.

Faculty FocusApril 1, 2026Alan Trammell Publishes Article in the Indiana Law Journal

The article examines the reemergence of the theory of territoriality in Supreme Court jurisprudence.

In MemoriamMarch 31, 2026In Memoriam: Edward Henneman, Associate Professor of Law Emeritus

Henneman worked for Washington and Lee University for 33 years, serving as associate dean of law for eight of those years.

Our CommunityMarch 31, 2026Meet John Reynolds ’26L

John Reynolds discusses his practice experience and his role as peer mentor for the Office of Career Strategy.

Career PathsMarch 30, 2026Career Paths: Jack Leetun ’26L

After graduation, Jack Leetun will join the litigation practice group at Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte.

Faculty FocusMarch 30, 2026Alex Klein Publishes Article in the University of Illinois Law Review

The article examines the process through which the U.S. Supreme Court selects cases for review, urging the Court to adopt a more transparent approach.

Experience, W&L LawMarch 27, 2026Experience Spotlight: Lucie Cao ’26L

Lucie Cao gained valuable experience in corporate law working for the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Upcoming EventsMarch 27, 2026Corinna Lain to Discuss Lethal Injection at the School of Law

Lain’s talk will be held April 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room.

Our CommunityMarch 26, 2026Student Organization Spotlight: American Constitution Society

The American Constitution Society advocates for laws and systems that strengthen democratic legitimacy and uphold the rule of law.

Global PerspectivesMarch 26, 2026W&L Law Named Top School for International Law

The school received an A+ grade in a National Jurist study that evaluated curricular and extracurricular offerings that expose students to law in the global context.

Experience, W&L LawMarch 25, 2026Experience Spotlight: Sanat Wuernikebai ’26L

Sanat Wuernikebai worked on numerous cases for the Imperial County District Attorney's office in California.

Career PathsMarch 23, 2026Career Paths: Tyler Schieda ’26L

After graduation, Tyler Schieda is going to work at Sidley Austin in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

Faculty FocusMarch 23, 2026Maureen Edobor Publishes Article in the Texas Law Review

The article reviews the book “The Originalism Trap” by Madiba K. Dennie.

Our CommunityMarch 20, 2026Student Organization Spotlight: Environmental Law Society

The Environmental Law Society aims to bring together students with an interest in and appreciation of environmental law and policy.

In MemoriamMarch 19, 2026In Memoriam: Doug Rendleman, Robert E. R. Huntley Professor of Law, Emeritus

A member of the faculty since 1988, Professor Rendleman was a teaching legend and one of the nation’s leading scholars in the field of remedies.

Experience, W&L LawMarch 18, 2026Experience Spotlight: Blair Brown ’26L

Blair Brown spent her 3L year as a student attorney in the Tax Clinic.

Faculty FocusMarch 18, 2026Mark Drumbl Quoted in Courthouse News Service

Drumbl was among several scholars discussing disputes about the legal definition of genocide and the term’s use to describe Israel’s actions in Gaza.

AccoladesMarch 17, 2026Sam Foer ‘27L Wins Law School Essay Contest

Foer won the top prize for an essay competition sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation.

Upcoming EventsMarch 16, 2026Brian Murchison Featured Speaker at Tucker Lecture, Law Commencement

Murchison, the third-longest serving law professor of all time, will retire from full-time teaching at the end of the academic year.

Faculty FocusMarch 16, 2026Murch Exits the Stage

Professor Brian Murchison will retire from full-time teaching at the end of the academic year.

Faculty FocusMarch 13, 2026Kish Parella Publishes Article in the Seattle University Law Review

The article explores the supply chains for new technologies where the U.S. has a strong national security interest.

Faculty ProfileMarch 11, 2026Office Space: Mark Drumbl

Mark Drumbl is the Class of 1975 Alumni Professor at Washington and Lee University’s School of Law, where he also serves as director of the university’s Transnational Law Institute.

Lives of ConsequenceMarch 9, 2026Preserving a Tradition

Tom Millhiser ’81L and his wife Shelly have established an endowment to fund the purchase of the W&L Law walking sticks.

Experience, W&L LawMarch 5, 2026Experience Spotlight: Allison Hermann ’26L

Allison Hermann participated in the general externship program, working in the Augusta County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in Staunton.

Career PathsMarch 2, 2026Career Paths: Christian Davis ’26L

After graduation, Christian Davis will clerk for Justice D. Garrison Hill on the Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Our CommunityFebruary 25, 2026Meet Adam Soltan ’27L

Adam Soltan discusses how his professors and classmates have helped him meet the challenge of law school.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 24, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Alexandra Clark ’21L

Alexandra Clark is an associate in the antitrust and competition practice at Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C.

Faculty FocusFebruary 23, 2026Suzette Malveaux Delivers Keynote for Black FLEX Conference

Malveaux spoke at the seventh annual conference hosted by the Student Association for Black Unity at W&L.

Faculty FocusFebruary 18, 2026Mark Drumbl and Will Vardy ‘26L Publish Article in the International Criminal Law Review

The article examines the life of German scientist Fritz Haber, regarded as the father of chemical warfare.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 16, 2026Experience Spotlight: Symone Gibbs ’26L

No two days looked the same for Symone Gibbs during her externship with Blue Ridge Legal Services.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 13, 2026Alan Carrillo ‘18L Recognized as a Best Lawyer Under 40

Carrillo is a partner in the Dallas office of Brown Fox and focuses his practice on commercial litigation.

Our CommunityFebruary 11, 2026Meet Haley Lawson ’27L

Haley Lawson came to W&L Law for the rigorous education and to be pushed outside of her comfort zone.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 10, 2026Experience Spotlight: Jamie Rowley ‘27L

Jamie Rowley completed an externship this fall with NOCAP sports, one of the leading NIL companies in the college sports economy.

Beyond the PageFebruary 9, 2026Russ Miller to Headline Third Beyond the Page Event

The J.B. Stombock Professor of Law will discuss his book, “An Introduction to German Law and Legal Culture.”

Upcoming EventFebruary 5, 2026Public Lecture at W&L Law to Address Transnational Justice

Professor Keleboglie Zvobgo will discuss her new book, which explores how civil society organizations impact government processes for delivering justice.

Our CommunityFebruary 4, 2026Meet Robbie Santos ’27L

Robbie Santos was drawn to W&L Law by the world class legal education and the collaborative community.

AccoladesFebruary 3, 2026Addison Gills ’27L Selected as 2026 Founders’ Fellow of The Philadelphia Society

Gills previously participated as a General Fellow with the Society, which is dedicated to the discussion of economic, political, and social issues fundamental to a free society.

Faculty FocusFebruary 2, 2026Faculty Profile: Carrie Stanton

Carrie Stanton teaches and writes in the areas of contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance, among other topics.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 29, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Micaela Owens ’19L

Micaela Owens is a partner at Cruser Mitchell in New Jersey and focuses her practice on litigation in a variety of civil law contexts.

Faculty FocusJanuary 27, 2026Maureen Edobor Publishes Article in the UCLA Law Review

The article advocates for a constitutional “right to truth” in public education to confront censorship and protect democracy.

Our CommunityJanuary 23, 2026Meet Nina Dascoli ’27L

Nina Dascoli discusses why she chose W&L Law, her role as a Law Ambassador, and some of her most impactful experiences during law school.

Faculty FocusJanuary 19, 2026Maureen Edobor Publishes Article in the California Law Review

The article imagines the future of democracy after the erosion of voting rights protections.

Faculty FocusJanuary 16, 2026Sarah Gottlieb Publishes Article in the University of Colorado Law Review

The article evaluates the efficacy of Conviction Integrity Units within prosecutors’ offices to uncover misconduct.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 16, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Tom Boss ’24L

Tom Boss is an associate at Williams and Connolly in Washington, D.C.

Faculty FocusJanuary 15, 2026Michelle Drumbl Publishes Article in the Temple Law Review

The article examines state legislation and case law from U.S. bankruptcy courts to explore protections for debtors who are entitled to refundable tax credits.

Faculty FocusJanuary 7, 2026Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett Publishes Article in the BYU Law Review

The article examines the jurisprudence of the Roberts Court and defines the emergence of a new legal doctrine that helps explain the Court’s legal reasoning.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 6, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Arman Nikkhoo ’19L

Arman Nikkhoo is senior counsel in the Houston office of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani.

Faculty FocusJanuary 5, 2026Maureen Edobor Publishes Article in the University of Richmond Law Review

The article examines the state of Virginia’s laws regarding different areas of election law.

Experience, W&L LawDecember 18, 2025Immigrant Rights Clinic Client Wins Citizenship after 15-Year Struggle

The clinic first assisted the client, a woman from Central America, with an asylum claim.

Alumni in ActionDecember 12, 2025Jenna Lorence ‘17L Appointed Solicitor General of Alaska

Lorence is the first person to hold the newly created position meant to strengthen the state's appellate advocacy.

Faculty FocusDecember 11, 2025Catherine Smith Honored with SALT Human Rights Award

The award from the Society of American Law Teachers recognizes the contributions of individuals or groups who are tireless advocates for human rights, equality, and justice.

Alumni in ActionDecember 2, 2025Gabriella Passidomo Smith ’19L Elected Chairman of the Florida Public Service Commission

Passidomo Smith will lead the commission's efforts to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective utility service for Floridians.

Faculty FocusDecember 2, 2025Maureen Edobor Appears on “Law and Democracy” Podcast

The podcast, hosted by the Ohio State College of Law, focuses on developments in election law.

Faculty FocusNovember 21, 2025Shannon Fyfe Examines Off-label Vaccine Use in ‘The Conversation’

Shannon Fyfe, along with coauthor Elizabeth Lanphier, explores the evolving landscape of off-label usage of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.

Alumni in ActionNovember 19, 2025Sarah Powell ‘93L Appointed General Counsel for Planet Fitness

Powell will advise one of the largest and fastest growing fitness center operators.

Faculty FocusNovember 18, 2025Mark Drumbl Publishes New Book “The Character of International Law”

The book serves as a Festschrift—a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar—for Professor Rob Cryer.

Faculty FocusNovember 13, 2025Faculty Profile: Maureen Edobor

Maureen Edobor is an assistant professor of law and a fellow in the DeLaney Center.

Our CommunityNovember 12, 2025Student Organization Spotlight: Pro Bono Board

The Pro Bono Board’s mission is to provide opportunities for law students to begin integrating service into their legal careers from the beginning.

Alumni in ActionNovember 10, 2025Alumni Spotlight: David Thompson ’19L

David Thompson is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and currently serves as an instructor at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.

Our CommunityNovember 6, 2025Student Organization Spotlight: BLSA

BLSA is a student organization committed to advancing the status of Black individuals under the law and within the legal profession.

Our CommunityNovember 4, 2025Meet Gabriela Gino ’26L

Gabriela Gino volunteers at The Community Table, learning how meals foster connection, understanding, and community resilience.

Experience, W&L LawOctober 29, 2025Summer Experience: Julia Lanning ’26L

Julia Lanning spent the summer as a student case worker in the Black Lung Clinic.

Faculty FocusOctober 29, 2025Faculty Spotlight: Alan Trammell

A member of the law faculty since 2020, Professor Alan Trammell is recognized as one of the leading authorities on nationwide injunctions.

Alumni in ActionOctober 27, 2025Alumni Spotlight: MK Mallery ’21L

MK Mallery is currently a managing associate in the Global Finance Group at Sidley Austin in Dallas, where she represents borrowers in a variety of lending and debt transactions.

AccoladesOctober 27, 2025Student Scholarship Celebrated at 2025 Law Review Notes Colloquium

Alex Hudson ‘26L and Tina Pham ‘26L were honored for their scholarly contributions to the Law Review.

Our CommunityOctober 23, 2025Student Organization Spotlight: WLSO

The Women Law Students Organization (WLSO) is dedicated to advocating for the success of women in the law.

Faculty FocusOctober 22, 2025Kish Parella Lectures as Visiting Scholar in Singapore

During her stay, Parella lectured on topics from two forthcoming papers.

Experience, W&L LawOctober 22, 2025Summer Experience: Emilio Avila ’26L

This past summer, Emilio Avila was a summer law clerk at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo in California.

AccoladesOctober 20, 2025W&L Law No. 2 Best Value Private Law School; Ranks No. 5 Overall in Two-Year Employment Average

The National Jurist Best Value analysis weighs schools on a blend of outcomes and affordability.

Faculty FocusOctober 17, 2025Mark Drumbl and Mohamed Kamara Launch New Book in Geneva

The book, "Children and Violence: Agency, Experience, and Representation in and Beyond Armed Conflict" was published by Routledge Press earlier this year.

Alumni in ActionOctober 15, 2025Alumni Spotlight: Matt Bass ‘19L

Matt Bass currently works as Employment and Commercial Counsel at Rent the Runway, an e-commerce platform that allows users to rent, subscribe, or buy designer apparel and accessories.

Faculty FocusOctober 13, 2025Shannon Fyfe Publishes Article in JAMA Pediatrics

The article examines the shifting guidance from the federal government on administering COVID-19 vaccinations to children.

Experience, W&L LawOctober 13, 2025Summer Experience: Zach Brockway ’26L

This past summer, Zach Brockway interned for the Trial Defense Service (TDS) of the U.S. Army JAG Corps.

Experience, W&L LawOctober 7, 2025Summer Experience: Katie Dietrich ’26L

This summer, Katie Dietrich worked as a litigation associate at Foley and Lardner, LLP in Denver, Colorado.

Faculty FocusOctober 7, 2025Carrie Stanton Publishes Article in the Journal of Corporation Law

The article examines previously unexplored multi-tiered systems of contractual damages caps.

Faculty FocusSeptember 30, 2025Shannon Fyfe Quoted by NPR

Fyfe contributed to a “Deep Dive” story examining how questions of intent inform the legal definition of genocide.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 30, 2025Summer Experience: Fonda Pham ’27L

Fonda Pham spent the summer as an intern for a federal judge in a U.S. District Court in Texas.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 24, 2025Summer Experience: Lilian Sampson ’26L

This summer, Lilian Sampson interned at the Virginia State Corporation Commission Financial Services Division in Richmond, Virginia.

Global PerspectivesSeptember 22, 2025Law Students Compete at International Tax Competition

The students traveled to Montreal in August for an event hosted by the Tax Executives Institute.

Faculty FocusSeptember 19, 2025Mark Drumbl Appointed Editor-in-Chief of the International Criminal Law Review

The Review is a respected venue for cutting-edge scholarship on international criminal justice, atrocity law, penal law, and transitional justice.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 19, 2025Summer Experience: Rosaline Meyer ‘27L

This summer, Rosaline Meyer worked at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in their Birmingham, Alabama office.

Faculty FocusSeptember 18, 2025Melinda Roth Quoted on Prediction Markets

In recent articles in the Financial Times and Front Office Sports, Roth discussed sports betting and the rise of prediction markets.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 15, 2025Summer Experience: Nicole Jia ’26L

For the past two summers, Nicole Jia has interned at Akerman LLP as a litigation summer associate in their New York office.

Colleague ConnectionSeptember 15, 2025Meet a Colleague: Amy Earnest

Amy Earnest is Associate Director of Law School Advancement.

Faculty FocusSeptember 12, 2025Shannon Fyfe Quoted in The Times of Israel

Fyfe was among several scholars discussing the legal definition of genocide and the term’s use to describe Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 11, 2025Alumni Spotlight: Hector Quesada ’21L

Hector Quesada is an associate at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Experience, W&L LawSeptember 9, 2025Summer Experience: Caroline Penfield ’26L

This summer, Caroline Penfield worked at the Public Defender’s Office in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Our CommunityAugust 29, 2025Meet Floyd Johnson ’27L: Kirgis Fellow

Floyd Johnson discusses the professors who have made an impact on him and his role as a Kirgis Fellow, a peer mentor to incoming students.

Alumni in ActionAugust 27, 2025Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Morina ’20L

Lauren Morina serves as director and corporate counsel for Hibbett Retail, a leading athletic fashion retailer.

Our CommunityAugust 21, 2025W&L Law Welcomes Impressive Law Class of 2028

The class includes 131 students from 28 states and D.C. and four countries, representing 96 undergraduate institutions.

Our CommunityAugust 20, 2025Meet a 1L: Nick Pasquarello ’28L

Nick Pasquarello is from Billings, Montana and received his undergraduate degree from Montana Technological University.

Our CommunityAugust 18, 2025Meet Madi Gilgo ’27L: Kirgis Fellow

Madi Gilgo discusses the importance of getting outside of the law school "bubble" and her role as a Kirgis Fellow, a peer mentor to incoming students.

Our CommunityAugust 15, 2025Meet a 1L: Elle Crawford ’28L

Elle Crawford is from Franklinville, New Jersey and received her undergraduate degree from Roanoke College.

Our CommunityAugust 15, 2025Meet Lindsay Giglio ’27L: Kirgis Fellow

Lindsay Giglio discusses her favorite spots on campus and her role as a Kirgis Fellow, a peer mentor to incoming students.

AccoladesAugust 13, 2025Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Annelise Burgess '25L argued the case as a student attorney in the clinic.

Faculty FocusAugust 13, 2025Catherine Smith Publishes Article in the Seattle University Law Review

The article presents expert analysis Professor Smith provided for the plaintiffs in a landmark case involving the environment and children's rights.

Our CommunityAugust 11, 2025Meet a 1L: Gabrielle Dosev ’28L

Gabrielle Dosev '28L is from Pensacola, Florida and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.

Faculty FocusAugust 11, 2025W&L Law and the German Law Journal Welcome Prof. Jule Mulder for the Fall Term as the W&L/GLJ Global Teaching Fellow

Prof. Mulder will contribute to the law school’s comparative law seminar, which surveys German law and legal culture.

Alumni in ActionJuly 29, 2025Jonathan Gould ‘01L Confirmed as New Comptroller of the Currency

Gould was sworn in on July 10 to lead the office he previously served as senior deputy and chief counsel.

Our CommunityJuly 29, 2025Meet a 1L: Dustin Bickham ’28L

Dustin Bickham '28L is from New Orleans, Louisiana and received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University.

Our CommunityJuly 28, 2025Meet Zachary Kean ’27L: Kirgis Fellow

Zachary Kean discusses why he chose W&L Law and his role as a Kirgis Fellow, a peer mentor to incoming students.

Alumni in ActionJuly 28, 2025Patrick Barthle ‘12L Named Rising Star by Law360

Barthle earned a top spot as one of five cybersecurity and privacy attorneys under 40.

Faculty FocusJuly 25, 2025Shannon Fyfe Publishes Article in the Tennessee Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

The article examines legislative bans of gender-affirming care and their impact on trans youth.

Supporting W&L LawJuly 25, 2025Law School Exceeds Annual Goal, Sets New Campaign Target

Generous law alumni, parents and friends contributed over $1.4 million to the W&L Law Fund in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Faculty FocusJuly 24, 2025Catherine Smith Publishes Essay in the Georgetown Journal of Gender & the Law

The essay explains arguments advanced by Smith and her coauthors in several amicus briefs in cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Our CommunityJuly 24, 2025Meet a 1L: Laura Powers ’28L

Laura Powers '28L is from Golden, Colorado and attended the University of Wyoming for her undergraduate degree.

In the NewsJuly 23, 2025Alan Trammell Quoted in USA Today

Trammell was among a number of legal scholars addressing the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions.

Our CommunityJuly 21, 2025Meet a 1L: Priya Dogra ’28L

Priya Dogra '28L is from Woodstock, Georgia, and attended Kennesaw State University for her undergraduate degree.

Alumni in ActionJuly 14, 2025Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Sexton ’21L

Morgan Sexton is Corporate Counsel Director at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc., the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.

Faculty FocusJuly 14, 2025Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes Article in UPenn Law Review

Prof. Brandon Hasbrouck, along with coauthor Warren Buff '21L, published an article examining the historical foundations of the Fourth Amendment and its evolving application to modern policing.

Faculty FocusJuly 3, 2025Professor Suzette Malveaux Cited in Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Case

The Court cited in opposition Malveaux's 2017 Harvard Law Review Forum article on universal injunctions and executive overreach.

Our CommunityJuly 2, 2025W&L Law Welcomes New Faculty Members

W&L Law is pleased to announce the following full-time faculty who joined the law school on July 1.

Experience, W&L LawJune 26, 2025Immigrant Rights Clinic Prevails in Six Year Asylum Case

The clinic secured asylum for a client who was persecuted in his home country for his political beliefs.

Alumni in ActionJune 24, 2025Dan Howell ’13L Named an Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor

The award recognizes young professionals for success in mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds, and financing.

AccoladesJune 24, 2025Talia Elliott ‘26L Wins Dallas Advocacy Competition

Elliott participated in the event while working as a summer associate in the Litigation Practice Group at the firm Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr.

Faculty FocusJune 23, 2025Karen Woody Publishes Article in SMU Law Review

Prof. Karen Woody, along with coauthor Joshua Clardy ‘22L, published an article examining the definition of property in relation to federal fraud statutes.

AccoladesJune 9, 2025Law School Announces 2025 Faculty Fellowships

W&L Law Dean Melanie Wilson has announced the annual awards that recognize faculty members for their accomplishments as teachers and scholars and for service to the school.

Faculty FocusMay 21, 2025Tammi Etheridge Publishes Article in the Florida Law Review

The article examines how antitrust enforcement has led to higher meat prices and how the politicization of food production harms the poor.

Colleague ConnectionMay 21, 2025Meet a Colleague: Jane McDonald

Jane McDonald has worked at W&L Law since 2005, holding positions in the Office of Career Strategy and currently in Faculty Services.

AccoladesMay 16, 2025School of Law Honors Graduates at 2025 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 170th commencement on Friday, May 16, recognizing 110 graduates earning Juris Doctor degrees.

Career PathsMay 15, 2025Career Paths: The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office

Four members of the Law Class of 2025 are headed to work for the District Attorney's office in Brooklyn, New York.

Career PathsMay 15, 2025Career Paths: Jack Kellerman ’25L

After graduation, Jack Kellerman will join the general litigation group at Barnes & Thornburg in Indianapolis.

Our CommunityMay 15, 2025Meet Arianna Wright ’25L: President of BLSA

Arianna Wright discusses influential professors and her focus as leader of the Black Law Students Association.

Faculty FocusMay 15, 2025Carrie Stanton Publishes Article in the Wisconsin Law Review

The article explores the risks for both private and public businesses that lack leadership transition plans.

Career PathsMay 14, 2025Career Paths: Sydney Layne ’25L

After graduation, Sydney Layne will join Troutman Pepper Locke in their Houston office.

Faculty FocusMay 13, 2025Josh Fairfield Publishes Article in the Belmont Law Review

The article critiques the failure of current privacy frameworks to protect workers from the growing encroachment of employer surveillance at home.

Colleague ConnectionMay 13, 2025Meet a Colleague: Kendra Hurt

Kendra Hurt is the Administrative Assistant for the Frances Lewis Law Center.

Faculty FocusMay 12, 2025Alex Klein Publishes Article in the Northeastern University Law Review

The article examines a legal test developed through a series of cases to determine whether a state’s proposed method of execution constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.

Board of TrusteesMay 9, 2025W&L Welcomes New Trustees Jason W. Aiken ’94 and Courtney Camp Enloe ’97L

Aiken and Enloe were sworn in as trustees on May 9.

Faculty FocusMay 8, 2025Locating the Law

In his most recent book, Russell Miller charts the constitutional history of Germany though text and images.

AccoladesMay 8, 2025Law Student Helps W&L Running Program Reach Historic Heights

First-year law student Cassie Carr ‘27L helped the Generals Cross Country and Track teams rewrite the record books.

Faculty FocusMay 2, 2025W&L Law Professors File Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Case

The brief is intended to assist the Court in deciding whether to allow the executive order ending birthright citizenship to go into effect.

Faculty FocusApril 28, 2025Tim MacDonnell Publishes Article in the South Dakota Law Review

The article examines U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence in reaction to emergencies such as natural disasters, economic crises, and epidemics.

Career PathsApril 24, 2025Career Paths: Rheise Berro ’25L

After graduation, Rheise Berro will work in the Asset Management group at Ropes & Gray in Washington, D.C.

Faculty FocusApril 21, 2025W&L Law Announces Faculty Appointments and Promotions

Three faculty members were named to endowed professorships, and two other faculty members were promoted.

Alumni at WorkApril 17, 2025Alumni Spotlight: Karen Vallejos Corrales ’20L

Karen Vallejos Corrales is Executive Director of the Dream Project, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Virginia students whose immigration status presents barriers to higher education.

Faculty FocusApril 17, 2025Faculty Spotlight: Catherine Smith

Catherine Smith is the Vincent L. Bradford Professor of Law and is an expert in children’s equality law.

GraduationApril 14, 2025Angelica Didier Light ‘75L to Deliver Law Commencement Address

Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 16 beginning at 10 a.m. on the lawn in front of University Chapel.

Law Alumni WeekendApril 14, 2025School of Law Celebrates Distinguished Graduates during Law Alumni Weekend

Charlie Tomm ’68, ‘75L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Eone Beck ‘95L and Sarah Kathryn Stahling ‘15L were recognized for volunteer work.

Experience, W&L LawApril 11, 2025Third-Year Law Student Argues Black Lung Benefits Case Before Fourth Circuit

Annelise Burgess '25L argued the case as a student attorney in W&L Law’s Advanced Administrative Law Clinic, better known as the Black Lung Clinic.

Faculty FocusApril 11, 2025Law Professor Karen Woody Interviewed by Time Magazine

Woody was interviewed concerning allegations of insider trading related to stock market volatility.

Career PathsApril 10, 2025W&L Law Releases 2024 Graduate Employment Report

According to the report, 95 percent of the class of 2024 secured a job that either requires bar passage or for which a J.D. degree is an advantage.

Faculty FocusApril 10, 2025Sarah Gottlieb Publishes Chapter in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Criminology

The chapter examines a trend of prosecutors running for office to use their power to reform the criminal legal system.

Career PathsApril 10, 2025Career Paths: Noah Brooks ’25L

After graduation, Noah Brooks will work in the Charlotte office of Mayer Brown in their Banking and Finance group.

Career PathsApril 8, 2025Career Paths: Jacob Kansco ’25L

After graduation, Jacob Kansco will join the general litigation group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York City.

Career PathsApril 8, 2025Career Paths: Dillon Ebner ’25L

After graduation, Dillon Ebner will clerk for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia.

AccoladesApril 4, 2025Symone Gibbs ‘26L Wins 2025 Halper Award

Gibbs received the award for her article examining pre-trial solitary confinement.

Faculty FocusApril 4, 2025Mark Drumbl and Mohamed Kamara Publish New Book on Children’s Fights

The book takes an innovative look at children and violence and features contributions from numerous W&L professors and visiting scholars.

Faculty FocusApril 3, 2025Nationwide Injunctions Scholarship of Suzette Malveaux Gets National Exposure

Her 2017 article “Class Actions, Civil Rights, and the National Injunction” argues against the elimination a key judicial mechanism.

Our CommunityMarch 31, 2025W&L Law to Hold Memorial Reception for Professor Joan Shaughnessy

The event will take place Saturday, April 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Main Reading Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.

Experience, W&L LawMarch 28, 2025A Collaborative Partnership

This fall, Ana Laura Gonzalez Coria ‘25L was as an extern at Scognamiglio Law Firm in Naples, Italy.

Faculty FocusMarch 28, 2025Faculty Profile: Alex Klein

Alex Klein, who rejoined W&L Law as an assistant professor this year, teaches and writes in the fields of capital punishment, criminal law, and criminal procedure.

Our CommunityMarch 28, 2025Student Organization Spotlight: OUTLaw

OUTLaw's mission is to unite LGBTQ+ law students, faculty, community members, and allies to promote diversity and build support for queer issues.

Law Alumni WeekendMarch 28, 2025Law Reunion Spotlight: Emily Chowhan ’20L

Emily Kendall Chowhan reflects on her time at W&L Law ahead of her 5th class reunion.

Faculty FocusMarch 26, 2025Josh Fairfield Publishes Article in Oxford Intersections: AI in Society

The article examines how the resource intensive use of AI can exacerbate environmental damage due to the way AI models learn and evolve.

Career PathsMarch 25, 2025Career Paths: Sabrina Callender-Clewett ’25L

After graduation, Sabrina Callender-Clewett will join Alston & Bird’s Corporate Transactions and Securities group located in Palo Alto, California.

Global PerspectivesMarch 24, 2025Stability and Justice

Xander Davies '26L writes about the German Law Journal's trip to Berlin for the Rule of Law Academy.

Alumni in ActionMarch 24, 2025Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Crosbie ’20L

Caroline Crosbie is an associate in the New York Office of Simpson Thacher.

Career PathsMarch 21, 2025Career Paths: Sara Fe’ White ’25L

After graduation, Sara Fe' White will pursue a career as JAG officer for the U.S. Navy.

Our CommunityMarch 18, 2025Meet Chloe Sin ’26L: Law Ambassador

Chloe Sin shares her passion for law school with prospective students as a student ambassador for the Law Admissions office.

Upcoming EventMarch 18, 2025JCRSJ Symposium to Explore Free Expression in the Classroom

The March 21 event will explore privacy, censorship, and freedom of expression in educational settings.

Faculty FocusMarch 17, 2025Kish Parella Co-Organizes Berle XVII Symposium on International Business Transactions

The conference is hosted by the Berle Center on Corporations, Law, and Society at the Seattle University School of Law.

Our CommunityMarch 17, 2025Student Organization Spotlight: SEIPLS

The Sports, Entertainment, and Intellectual Property Law Society provides students with practical exposure to the law and opportunities to compete in external competitions.

Faculty FocusMarch 12, 2025Faculty Spotlight: Josh Fairfield

Josh Fairfield is the William Donald Bain Family Professor of Law and the Director of Artificial Intelligence Legal Innovation Strategy.

Our CommunityMarch 7, 2025Meet Natalie Beers ’25L: Rachford Fellow

Natalie Beers lends her previous experience as a legal recruiter to students as they navigate their job searches.

Faculty FocusMarch 7, 2025Alex Klein Publishes “Kennedy v. Louisiana and the Future of the Eight Amendment” in the Pepperdine Law Review

This article addresses the potential for overruling Kennedy v. Louisiana and what that may mean for the future of the Eighth Amendment’s Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause.

Our CommunityMarch 5, 2025Meet Jack Halligan ’26L: Law Ambassador

Jack Halligan loves to help prospective students make the "big decision" of where to attend law school.

Upcoming EventMarch 4, 2025Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to Deliver Powell Lecture

Prelogar served as the 48th Solicitor General of the United States during the Biden administration.

Experience, W&L LawMarch 4, 2025Criminal Justice Clinic Students Win Freedom for Client Due to Ineffective Counsel

Katie Heller ‘24L and Nina Gagnon ‘24L gained valuable practice experience before beginning careers as public defenders.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 3, 2025Meet a Colleague: Kelli Woodard

Kelli Woodard is the Senior Recruitment Coordinator in the Office of Career Strategy.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 26, 2025A Relentless Pace

This fall, Jermaine Jones '25L was an extern with the Delaware Court of the Chancery.

Our CommunityFebruary 24, 2025The Legal Balle(Rena)

3L Rena Song writes about her experience as a member of the W&L Repertory Dance Company.

Upcoming EventFebruary 24, 2025Law Review Symposium to Explore Children’s Rights and Climate

The March 7 event will explore youth-powered movements to address the impacts of climate change.

Faculty FocusFebruary 24, 2025Catherine Smith Publishes Article in the Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy

The article argues that in analyzing children’s equal protection claims, courts engage in a series of analytical traps in reliance on an adult rights-bearing archetype, stifling young people’s rights.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 21, 2025At Work with Brilliant Minds

This fall, Cory Morris '22, '25L worked at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Our CommunityFebruary 21, 2025Student Organization Spotlight: APALSA

The Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) serves as a social, academic, cultural, and professional resource for both students from Asian Pacific areas and students who are interested in Asian cultures.

Faculty FocusFebruary 19, 2025Maureen Edobor Publishes “Brnovich: Extratextual Textualism” in the Penn Journal of Constitutional Law

The article examines a key U.S. Supreme Court decision focused on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 17, 2025Asking the “Why”

Mikayla Nasis '25L reflects on working in the Commonwealth Attorney's Office for Rockbridge County and the City of Lexington.

Campus EventsFebruary 14, 2025Ambassador Ertharin Cousin to Deliver Keynote at Annual Institute for Honor Symposium

This year’s symposium will take place March 14-15 and address the intersection of corporate responsibility and sustainable development.

Upcoming EventFebruary 14, 2025International Scholar to Address AI, Gig Warfare, and Killer Robots

Professor Mark Klamberg will explore the evolving role of the military use of artificial intelligence.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 13, 2025In House at USAG

Lillian Weitz '22, '25L spent the fall semester working for USA Gymnastics.

AccoladesFebruary 13, 2025Kish Parella Appointed to European Corporate Governance Institute as Research Member

ECGI is an international organization that provides a platform for debate and dialogue on corporate governance.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 11, 2025Committed to Service

Olivia Scheidt ‘25L discusses her experience as a student attorney in the Community Legal Practice Center.

Faculty FocusFebruary 11, 2025Mark Drumbl Launches New Books in Stockholm, The Hague, Cambridge, and Prague

The books are among three new works Drumbl released in the last year.

Faculty FocusFebruary 10, 2025Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes “Insurrection and Black Political Participation” in the California Law Review

The article explores the Supreme Court's jurisprudence in relation to the Fourteenth Amendment.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 10, 2025Achieving Just Outcomes

Spencer Thomas '25L discusses his externship with the Commonwealth's Attorney in Roanoke.

AccoladesFebruary 7, 2025Law Student Wins Criminal Law Paper Writing Competition

Bryce Thornburg ‘25L won the competition for his paper on California’s resentencing and plea-bargaining procedures.

Our CommunityFebruary 6, 2025Meet Katherine Berman ’22, ’25L: President of the Student Bar Association

Katherine Berman enjoys working to build community while advancing the interests of the student body.

W&L MagazineFebruary 3, 2025High-wire Act

Whether he is trying a case or drumming with a jazz band, Curtis Joseph ’93, ’96L doesn’t miss a beat.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 30, 2025Alumni Spotlight: Anjelica Hendricks ’15L

Anjelica Hendricks is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School where she focuses on criminal law.

Faculty FocusJanuary 23, 2025Suzette Malveaux’s Scholarship Cited in Justice Department Report

The report on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre relied on Professor Malveaux as an expert and cited her research regarding the massacre.

Faculty FocusJanuary 21, 2025Sarah Haan Publishes “Corporate Governance Speech” in the Seattle University Law Review

The article argues for a First Amendment approach to corporate governance speech that is sensitive to the democratic processes governing corporate organization.

Our CommunityJanuary 20, 2025Meet Martin Flores ’25L: Editor in Chief of The Law Review

Martin Flores is leading the Law Review through an active year of new publications and scholarly events.

Faculty FocusJanuary 20, 2025Kish Parella Publishes “Corporate Governance & International Law” in the Alabama Law Review

The article examines how stakeholder activism can compel corporations to comply with international law.

Alumni AccoladeJanuary 20, 2025Steve Abraham ’80, ’83L Named a Washingtonian of the Year for 2024

As founder and president of Wilderness Leadership and Learning, Abraham has impacted hundreds of youths in the D.C. area.

Faculty FocusJanuary 8, 2025W&L Law Faculty Present, Honored at AALS

Suzette Malveaux will be honored for her work, and several other members of the W&L Law faculty will present at the annual academic conference hosted by the Association of American Law Schools.

Faculty FocusDecember 16, 2024Scholarship by Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett Cited by U.S. District Court

Judge Mary S. McElroy of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island cited both a brief and an article in the resolution of a mass-arbitration case.

Alumni in ActionDecember 12, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Adam Hawks ’23L

Adam Hawks is an associate at Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. in Newport News.

Faculty FocusDecember 9, 2024Faculty Spotlight: Karen Woody

Professor Karen Woody, an expert in securities law, financial regulation, and white-collar crime, has used the podcast format to advance teaching and research.

Alumni in ActionDecember 9, 2024Practice Profile: Jonathan Gould ’01L Is a Partner in the Financial Markets Group at Jones Day

With extensive experience in government and business, Jonathan Gould provides financial regulatory and strategic advice to financial services providers of all types.

Experience, W&L LawDecember 5, 2024Meet Siju Oshin ’26L: Legal Fellow with the International Refugee Assistance Project

This semester, Siju Oshin is working in an independent research position with a global legal aid and advocacy organization.

Faculty FocusDecember 5, 2024Mark Drumbl Delivers Keynote Address on Tokyo Tribunal Justice

The event examined the legacy of Justice Radha Binod Pal, who served on the Tokyo Tribunal from 1946-48.

Our CommunityDecember 4, 2024In Memoriam: Joan Shaughnessy, Roger D. Groot Professor of Law

In a career that spanned nearly 40 years, Professor Shaughnessy inspired and mentored a generation of future lawyers and scholars.

Alumni in ActionDecember 4, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Roy Abernathy ’20L

Roy Abernathy is an associate attorney for Crowell & Moring in the Advertising and Brand Protection and Litigation and Trial practice groups.

Faculty FocusDecember 4, 2024Professors Catherine Smith and Suzette Malveaux Submit Tenth Circuit Amicus Brief

The brief argues that Colorado has a compelling interest in protecting children from discriminatory harms and providing equal access to educational opportunities.

AccoladesNovember 22, 2024Professor Suzette Malveaux Receives Clyde Ferguson, Jr. Award from AALS

The award recognizes an outstanding legal educator who, during their career, has achieved excellence in the areas of public service, teaching, and scholarship.

Faculty FocusNovember 21, 2024Faculty Spotlight: Russell Miller

Professor Russell Miller's latest book offers students, comparative law scholars, and practitioners an introduction to and survey of the German legal system.

Alumni in ActionNovember 21, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Kate Thompson ’21L

Kate Thompson is a clerk for the Honorable Ronald L. Buch of the United States Tax Court.

Faculty FocusNovember 18, 2024Scholarship by Sarah C. Haan Cited in Fifth Circuit Opinion

The Court cited Haan’s article “Voting Rights in Corporate Governance: History and Political Economy.”

Faculty FocusNovember 18, 2024Bridging the Divide

W&L Law Professor Kish Parella Launches Inaugural National Security and International Business Roundtable in Washington D.C.

Faculty FocusNovember 14, 2024Faculty Profile: Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett

Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett joined W&L Law in the fall of 2023. In his research, he studies the legal contours and practical effects of modern consumer and employment contracts.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 14, 2024Meet a Colleague: Caleb Simon

Caleb Simon is the Assistant Director of Law Career Strategy and joined W&L in October 2024.

Our CommunityNovember 7, 2024Meet Samantha Ennis ’25L: Writing Burks Scholar

Samantha Ennis enjoys helping students reach the breakthrough moment when working through a challenging concept.

AccoladesNovember 6, 2024German Law Journal Celebrates 25 Years

Founded by W&L Law professor Russell Miller, the Journal is one of the world’s leading forums for legal scholarship from a transnational and comparative perspective.

Faculty FocusNovember 4, 2024Mark Drumbl Co-Organizes International Conference on Post-Conflict Justice

Held at the University of Saskatchewan, the conference included a presentation by W&L Law student Will Vardy '26L.

Alumni in Action November 1, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Adrianne Williams ‘17L

Adrianne Williams is an Assistant Corporate Counsel at Amazon and owner of an athletic workout brand called The Fitness Collaboration.

Faculty FocusNovember 1, 2024Sarah Haan Publishes “Corporations and Labor Unions in Election Law” in the Oxford Handbook of American Election Law

The book chapter examines the role of corporations in campaign finance and reform efforts.

Faculty FocusOctober 18, 2024Faculty Profile: Tammi Etheridge

Tammi Etheridge is an expert in food and drug law with a talent for seeing both sides of complex issues.

Our CommunityOctober 18, 2024Meet Yardley Borten ’25L and Sadie Mapstone ’25L, Head Kirgis Fellows

The Kirgis Fellow program is a mentoring program designed to assist first-year and transfer students with the adjustment to law school.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 17, 2024Meet a Colleague: Debbie Price

Debbie Price is the Administrative Assistant for Law Admissions and has worked at the Law School since August 2015.

Our CommunityOctober 17, 2024Meet Saylor Snowden ‘25L, Research Burks Scholar

Being a Burks Scholar is a way for Saylor Snowden to pay it forward for help she received as a first year law student.

Faculty FocusOctober 15, 2024International Criminal Law Faculty Mark Drumbl and Shannon Fyfe Speak at Events in Germany

Professor Drumbl spoke at an event in Nuremberg on children in armed conflict, and Professor Fyfe spoke in Munich at event on academic debates concerning Israel and Palestine.

Alumni in ActionOctober 11, 2024Practice Profile: Elizabeth Summers ‘12L is an Estate Planning Consultant with Wealthspire Advisors

As Senior Vice President and Director of Wealth Strategy, Family Wealth at Wealthspire Advisors, Elizabeth Summers helps families plan for their future and solve the problems that keep them up at night.

Career PathsOctober 11, 2024Summer Experience: Cody Losey ’26L

Cody Losey spent the summer as a student caseworker in the Black Lung Clinic.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 9, 2024Meet a Colleague: Alex Klein

Alex Klein is an assistant professor of law who teaches courses in criminal law.

Faculty FocusOctober 4, 2024Faculty Profile: Shannon Fyfe

Shannon Fyfe is an assistant professor with a focus of international law and philosophy.

Upcoming EventOctober 4, 2024German Law Journal Symposium to Explore Legal Personhood

The event will be held Friday, October 11 in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall on the W&L campus.

Faculty FocusOctober 4, 2024Faculty Focus: Russell Miller on Supreme Court Reform

Rather than solve a crisis of integrity, Professor Miller argues that expansion of the number of justice or more frequent appointments resulting from term limits will destabilize the Court’s jurisprudence.

Career PathsOctober 3, 2024Summer Experience: Lilli Marshall ’26L

Lilli Marshall spent the summer working with the litigation and labor and employment practice groups at Williams Mullen in Richmond, Virginia.

Faculty FocusSeptember 30, 2024Kish Parella publishes “Enforcing International Law Against Corporations: A Stakeholder Management Approach” in the Harvard International Law Journal

The article explores the ways in which corporate stakeholders encourage corporations to integrate international law norms into their policies and practices.

Faculty FocusSeptember 30, 2024Chris Seaman to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Robert E.R. Huntley Professorship

Seaman’s talk will be held Oct. 8 in the Millhiser Moot Court Room.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 30, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Cole Bollman ’16, ’19L

Cole Bollman is an associate in the Corporate, Finance and Investments practice group at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta.

Our CommunitySeptember 26, 2024Meet Kendall Groza ’25L, Chair of the Moot Court Board

As the leader of the Moot Court Board, Kendall Groza hopes to expose students to the advocacy competitions that have defined her law school experience.

Faculty FocusSeptember 24, 2024Michelle Drumbl Publishes “Tax Enforcement at the Intersection of Social Welfare and Vulnerable Populations” in the Wisconsin Law Review

The article examines whether IRS denial of the Earned Income Tax Credit constitutes a violation of human rights.

Career PathsSeptember 18, 2024Summer Experience: Keltin Serio ’25L

This past summer, Keltin Serio worked for international human rights firm Saccucci & Partners in Rome, Italy.

Career PathsSeptember 18, 2024Summer Experience: Alexandra Hudson ’26L

This summer, Alex Hudson interned with the in-house counsel at Coca-Cola Beverages in Florida.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 17, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Kimberly Shi ’21L

Kimberly Shi works as an associate in the National Security group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

Career PathsSeptember 17, 2024Summer Experience: Moses Park ’26L

This summer, Moses Park worked in the Strategic Initiatives and Technology Group at Mastercard.

W&L MagazineSeptember 16, 2024Building a Dream Team: Austin Brown ’13L

As as top NBA sports agent, Brown knows the power of making authentic connections.

Career PathsSeptember 10, 2024Summer Experience: Jane Kim ’25L

Jane Kim spent the summer with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office in New York as a part of the trial zone.

Faculty FocusSeptember 9, 2024Kish Parella to Deliver Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Law Lecture

Parella’s talk “International Law in the Boardroom” will be held Sept. 17.

Our CommunitySeptember 5, 2024Meet a 1L: Caroline Tichenor ’27L

Caroline Tichenor is from DeLand, Florida and received her undergraduate degree from Baylor.

Career PathsSeptember 5, 2024Summer Experience: Noah Gallagher ’21, ’26L

Noah Gallagher spent the summer at the Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Inspector General in Washington, D.C.

On CampusSeptember 5, 2024W&L’s Annual Law and Literature Weekend Seminar to Examine Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s ‘Take My Hand’

The seminar will be hosted by Washington and Lee University School of Law and the Office of Lifelong Learning on Nov. 1-2.

Career PathsSeptember 3, 2024Summer Experience: Lindsay Lankau ’26L

Lindsay Lankau spent her summer as an intern with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings in Charlotte.

Upcoming EventsSeptember 2, 2024Virginia Court of Appeals to Hear Oral Arguments at W&L Law

A three judge panel will hear a variety of cases on September 4 and 5.

AccoladesSeptember 2, 2024Student Scholarship Celebrated at 2024 Law Review Notes Colloquium

Arianna Kiaei ‘25L and Zoe Speas ‘25L were honored for their contributions to the Law Review

Faculty FocusAugust 30, 2024W&L Law and the German Law Journal Welcome Prof. Paulina Starski for the Fall Term as the W&L/GLJ Global Teaching Fellow

Prof. Starski will contribute to the law school’s comparative law seminar, which surveys German law and legal culture.

Our CommunityAugust 30, 2024Meet a 1L: Enrick Dickey ’27L

Enrick Dickey is from Sumter, South Carolina and received his undergraduate degree from Auburn University.

Alumni in ActionAugust 29, 2024Summer Experience: Kile Granai ’25L

This past summer, Kile Granai worked as a summer associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth in New York City.

AccoladesAugust 29, 2024W&L Law Faculty Top 50 in Scholarly Impact Study

The study is considered in the legal academy as the most credible measure of a faculty’s scholarly impact.

Faculty FocusAugust 23, 2024Professor Allison Weiss, Prison Parole Project, Featured in Mother Jones

The article examines the history of parole in Virginia since it was abolished in 1995.

Our CommunityAugust 23, 2024Meet a 1L: Braxton Berry ’27L

Braxton Berry is from Richmond, Virginia and received his undergraduate degree from Washington College.

Career PathsAugust 23, 2024Summer Experience: Malia Devencenzi ’26L

This summer, Malia Devencenzi interned with the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation in Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Faculty FocusAugust 23, 2024Suzette Malveaux Publishes “Fireside Chat” in Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review

Professor Malveaux interviewed Chief Justice Angela Riley of the Supreme Court of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation regarding tribal courts and justice in Indian country.

Our CommunityAugust 23, 2024W&L Law Welcomes Impressive Law Class of 2027

The class includes 125 students from 28 states and D.C. and four countries, representing 88 undergraduate institutions.

Our CommunityAugust 22, 2024Meet a 1L: Shweta Karmakar ’27L

Shweta Karmakar is from Bay Shore, New York and received her undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University.

Our CommunityAugust 22, 2024Meet a 1L: Tyler Showalter ’27L

Tyler Showalter is from Harrisonburg, Virginia and attended James Madison University for his undergraduate degree.

Career PathsAugust 22, 2024Summer Experience: Bryce Thornburg ’25L

Bryce Thornburg spent his summer with the Complex and Affirmative Litigation Team of the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office.

Our CommunityAugust 21, 2024Meet a 1L: Ally Orr ’27L

Ally Orr is from Warren, Ohio and received her undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern.

Career PathsAugust 16, 2024Summer Experience: Rebecca Liu ’25L

This summer, Rebecca Liu worked as a summer associate at Fox Rothschild in their New York office.

Faculty FocusAugust 15, 2024Scholarship by Mark Drumbl Cited in Fifth Circuit Opinion

The case involved the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande to deter illegal migration.

Career PathsAugust 13, 2024Summer Experience: Ben Wood ’26L

Ben Wood spent his summer as an intern in D.C. Superior Court.

Faculty FocusAugust 8, 2024Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes “Prisons as Laboratories of Antidemocracy” in the Yale Law Journal

The article reviews Jeffrey Bellin’s "Mass Incarceration Nation" while analyzing the ways in which techniques for constraining incarcerated persons have been deployed outside prison walls.

Faculty FocusAugust 2, 2024Faculty Spotlight: Mark Drumbl

Professor Mark Drumbl's latest research focuses on informers in repressive societies.

Career PathsJuly 31, 2024$236,800 in Grants Awarded to Students and Alumni Working in Public Interest Positions

83 students and recent graduates received grants this summer to support their work in public interest positions.

Alumni in ActionJuly 30, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Michael Brown ’19L

Michael Brown is an Air Force JAG officer serving as Victims’ Counsel at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.

Faculty FocusJuly 29, 2024Scholarship by Catherine Smith Featured on Jotwell

Smith’s article was reviewed by UVA law professor Naomi Cahn as one of the best works of recent scholarship related to Family Law.

Faculty FocusJuly 17, 2024Professor Sarah Haan on Corporate Democracy and the ESG Movement

In article for the ProMarket blog, Haan argues that an Exxon Mobile corporate election and lawsuit shed more light on current upheavals in corporate democracy than they do on the success of the Environmental, Social, and Governance movement.

Alumni in ActionJuly 15, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Fiander ’16L

Morgan Fiander is a litigation associate at Fried Frank in New York City, where she represents clients in a variety of real estate, financial, and general commercial disputes.

Our CommunityJuly 8, 2024Zero L: Getting Ready for Law School

Law Ambassador Zoe Speas '25L offers her advice on what incoming students can do to prepare for the law school experience.

Faculty FocusJuly 8, 2024Faculty Spotlight: Kish Parella

Kish Parella is Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Law and 2024 Teacher of the Year.

Alumni in ActionJuly 3, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Matt Kaminer ’18, ’22L

Matt Kaminer is clerking for Judge Julio Fuentes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Faculty FocusJune 27, 2024W&L Law Welcomes New Faculty

W&L Law is pleased to announce the following faculty joining the law school as members of the permanent faculty.

Faculty FocusJune 14, 2024Josh Fairfield Publishes “Crypto-Counterfeiting” in William and Mary Business Law Review

The article explores legal challenges involving blockchain technology fraud.

Our CommunityJune 13, 2024Freda Coleman-Jackson Named Assistant Dean of Career Strategy

Dean Melanie Wilson has announced the appointment of Freda Coleman-Jackson as Assistant Dean of Career Strategy, effective July 1.

AccoladesJune 6, 2024Law Student Scholarship Cited in Appeals Court Decision

A note by recent Washington and Lee law graduate Scott Koven ‘24L was cited in a March ruling by the Missouri Court of Appeals.

AccoladesJune 5, 2024Law School Announces Faculty Fellowships for Teaching, Scholarship, and Service

W&L Law Dean Melanie Wilson has announced the annual awards that recognize faculty members for their accomplishments as teachers and scholars and for service to the school.

Career PathsJune 4, 2024Career Paths: Rachel Graf ’24L

After graduation, Rachel Graf will be working in estate planning at the firm MichieHamlett.

Faculty FocusMay 24, 2024Leila Lawlor Publishes “Building Belonging” in the Tennessee Law Review

The article examines a number of law schools to assess how well the schools retain their students.

Career PathsMay 22, 2024Career Paths: Scott Koven ’24L

After graduation, Scott Koven will clerk for Judge Daniel Ortiz on the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

AccoladesMay 16, 2024Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Haley Carter '24L argued the case as a student attorney in the clinic.

Faculty FocusMay 16, 2024Maureen Edobor Tapped for Inaugural Brennan Center Fellows Program

Professor Edobor is among the first five recipients of the Polan Fellowship in Constitutional Law and History.

Our CommunityMay 15, 2024Inside the 2L Year with Zoe Speas ’25L

What can the melancholy Jaques from Shakespeare's "As You Like It" teach us about law school?

AccoladesMay 14, 2024Celebrating BLSA

The W&L Law chapter of the Black Law Students Association made an impact at 2023-2024 conventions.

AccoladesMay 10, 2024School of Law Honors Graduates at 2024 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 169th commencement on Friday, May 10, awarding 141 juris doctor degrees.

Career PathsMay 9, 2024Career Paths: Ryan Mastro ’24L

After graduation, Ryan Mastro will work for the Manhattan District Attorney as an Assistant District Attorney.

Faculty FocusMay 7, 2024Sarah Haan Presents on CAP Panel Exploring Citizens United

Hosted by the Center for American Progress (CAP), the event featured Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and FEC Commissioner Shana Broussard

Career PathsMay 1, 2024Career Paths: Ian Joseph ’24L

After graduation, Ian Joseph will be a litigation associate at the firm McGlinchey Stafford in Nashville.

Faculty FocusMay 1, 2024Scholarship of Law Professor Cited in FTC Noncompete Decision

Two articles by Washington and Lee law professor Chris Seaman were cited in a ruling that bans nearly all noncompete agreements.

Career PathsMay 1, 2024Career Paths: Bernadette Coyle ’24L

After graduation, Bernadette Coyle will work in the Workplace Class Action group for Duane Morris in Chicago.

AccoladesApril 24, 2024Alumni and Friends Endow Scholarship to Honor Long-time Staff Member

The gifts honor Elizabeth Outland Branner and her 25 years of service to the School of Law.

AccoladesApril 24, 2024W&L Law Student Argues Case before Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Haley Carter '24L argued the case as a student attorney in W&L Law’s Advanced Administrative Law Clinic, better known as the Black Lung Clinic.

Our CommunityApril 23, 2024Inside the 1L Year with Jeremy Thompson ’26L

Law student Jeremy Thompson reflects on the challenges and successes of his first year at W&L Law.

Career PathsApril 22, 2024Career Paths: Colleen Karlovich ’24L

After graduation, Colleen Karlovich will work at the firm Jones Day in Washington, D.C.

Alumni in ActionApril 22, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Tomi Akinmola ’21L

Tomi Akinmola is a judicial clerk for the Hon. Jamar K. Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Career PathsApril 19, 2024Career Paths: Jasmine Cooper ’24L

After graduation, Jasmine Cooper will join Sheppard Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP in their Washington, D.C. office as a Labor and Employment Associate.

Career PathsApril 19, 2024Career Paths: Sara Lee ’24L

After graduation, Sara Lee will clerk for a federal district court judge and then join the general litigation group at Kirkland & Ellis in their New York office.

AccoladesApril 17, 2024Ali Fazal ‘25L Named ACS Next Generation Leader

Fazal is one of only 34 up-and-coming legal professionals selected for the program.

AccoladesApril 16, 2024W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2024 Reunion Celebration

Bill Oast ’71, ‘74L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Calvin Awkward ’06, ‘09L and Kathy McLaughlin ‘19L were recognized for volunteer work.

Alumni in ActionApril 15, 2024Women Supporting Women

Jasmin Oommen '26L interviews women law school graduates on successfully navigating a career in law.

Career PathsApril 15, 2024Career Paths: Andrew Morales ’24L

After graduation, Andrew Morales will join the law firm Huff Powell Bailey in Atlanta, Georgia.

Career PathsApril 15, 2024W&L Law Releases 2023 Graduate Employment Report

According to the report, 98.1 percent of the class of 2023 secured a job that either requires bar passage or for which a J.D. degree is an advantage.

Alumni in ActionApril 11, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Thuan Tran ’21L

Thuan Tran is an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Fairfax County.

Career PathsApril 11, 2024Career Paths: Ross Reggio ’24L

After graduation, Ross Reggio will be working with Manning Gross + Massenburg in the Irvine, California office.

Experience, W&L LawApril 9, 2024Good Work for Good People

Taryn Washburn ‘24L discusses her experience working with clients in the Trusts and Estates Practicum.

Faculty FocusApril 9, 2024Professor Mark Drumbl on Residuality and Responsibility in Sierra Leone

In an article on OpinioJuris, Drumbl discusses the legacy of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and its residual function.

Upcoming EventApril 4, 2024Judge Michael Luttig ‘76 to Deliver Powell Lecture

This year’s event will take the form of a conversation between Judge Luttig and Professor Brian Murchison.

Career PathsApril 4, 2024Career Paths: Tara Blackwell ’24L

After graduation, Tara Blackwell will be working at the Greater Chicago Legal Clinic (GCLC) as a Donoghue Fellow with the Homelessness Advice and Representation Program.

Colleague ConnectionApril 4, 2024Meet a Colleague: Rachel Hubbard

Rachel Hubbard is the Communication and Marketing Coordinator and has worked at W&L Law since February 2017.

AccoladesApril 4, 2024Law Students Compete at Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition

The team of Alexis Acosta, Simon Ciccarillo, and Christian Sanchez Leon received the top award for petitioner brief.

Faculty FocusApril 2, 2024Professor Kish Parella on Why Executives Should Care about International Law

In an article for the Columbia Law School Blue Sky blog, Parella explores the ways in which corporate stakeholders influence corporate actors.

AccoladesMarch 29, 2024Olivia Maier ‘24L Honored by American College of Bankruptcy

Maier has been named as the Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student for the Fourth Circuit.

AccoladesMarch 26, 2024Student Scholarship Celebrated at 2024 German Law Journal Notes Colloquium

Six 2L students had their scholarly work selected for publication in the Journal.

Upcoming EventsMarch 26, 2024CUNY Sociologist Tsedale Melaku to Deliver Smith Lecture at W&L Law

The title of her talk is “From Intersectionality to Allyship: Bridging the Gaps.”

Colleague ConnectionMarch 21, 2024Meet a Colleague: Josh Fairfield

Joshua Fairfield is the William Bain Family Professor of Law and the Director of AI Legal Innovation Strategy at W&L Law School.

Alumni in ActionMarch 21, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Arthur Vorbrodt ’17L

Arthur Vorbrodt is a senior counsel in the Transactions Practice Group at Foley & Lardner in Dallas.

Our CommunityMarch 19, 2024Spotlight: The Federalist Society

Members of the W&L Law chapter of the Federalist Society discuss the organization's purpose and activities.

Global ExperienceMarch 18, 2024Digital Evidence and International Law

Lillian Weitz '25L discusses her research with the UN Office of Drugs and Crime.

AccoladesMarch 18, 2024William Toles ’92, ’95L Named Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers

Toles, a member of the W&L Board of Trustees, was recently named a fellow of one of the premier legal associations in North America.

Global PerspectivesMarch 15, 2024Reflections on the Rule of Law Academy

Sabrina Callender-Clewett '25L writes about the German Law Journal's trip to Berlin.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 13, 2024Meet a Colleague: Emma Martone

Emma Martone is the Administrative Assistant for the Law Library and Law Center.

Faculty FocusMarch 11, 2024Sarah Haan Publishes “Voting Rights in Corporate Governance” in the Southern California Law Review

The article looks at current instability involving corporate shareholder voting rights, examining it through a historical lens.

Faculty FocusMarch 11, 2024Mark Drumbl Helps Honor Legacy of Sierra Leone Special Court

Professor Mark Drumbl participated in a conference examining the legacy of the international court that prosecuted war crimes.

Faculty FocusMarch 11, 2024Karen Woody Publishes “Corporate Crime and Cooperation” in The Business Lawyer

The article outlines the historical underpinnings of corporate cooperation, and expands upon the literature considering the structural, constitutional, and normative issues with corporate cooperation.

Faculty FocusMarch 7, 2024Professor Sarah Haan on the False Narrative of Shareholder Passivity

In an article for the ECGI blog, Haan challenges a central assumption of early 20th century corporate law.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 6, 2024Meet a Colleague: Karen Woody

Karen Woody has been a professor of law at W&L since July 2019.

Alumni in ActionMarch 4, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Noriya Shahadat ’21L

Noriya Shahadat is an associate in the Environmental and Mass Tort litigation group at McGuireWoods.

AccoladesFebruary 28, 2024Law Students Compete at Global Antitrust Competition

The team of Jack Perryman ‘25L and Jack Kellerman ‘25L won best brief and were the runners-up at the event.

Colleague ConnectionFebruary 28, 2024Meet a Colleague: Terri Byrnes

Terri Byrnes is an Academic Administrative Assistant II with the Law School.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 28, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Looking Ahead with Freedi Friedfeld ’83L

Freedi Friedfeld '83L steers ClearVision Optical through COVID and beyond.

Career PathsFebruary 27, 2024Career Paths: Catalina Perez ’24L

After graduation, Catalina Perez will head to Kennedys in Philadelphia, working in insurance coverage.

DiscoveryFebruary 23, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Eugene Butler ’98L is Making a Difference

Last year, Butler became the first Black judge in Virginia’s 24th District.

Faculty FocusFebruary 23, 2024Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes “1983” in the Columbia Law Review

The article takes the form of a fictional narrative evoking George Orwell's classic novel to examine flaws in the legal system.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 23, 2024A Client-Focused Experience

Colin Matthaei ‘24L spent the fall semester working in the Intellectual Property group at Nixon Peabody in Washington, D.C.

Colleague ConnectionFebruary 22, 2024Meet a Colleague: Anna Fernandez

Anna Fernandez is the Assistant Director of Community and Recruitment for Law Student Affairs.

In the NewsFebruary 21, 2024W&L Law’s Karen Woody Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Insider Trading

A biotech executive made $120,000 when he bought stock options on a drug company that he did not work for.

International LawFebruary 21, 2024Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

Joshua Justus '24L discusses studying law abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, his first time living outside the U.S.

Upcoming EventsFebruary 19, 2024VCU Professor Jessica Trisko Darden to Lecture on Women and Nazi-Era War Crimes

The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. in Sydney Lewis Hall Classroom B

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 16, 2024Clinic Students Win Asylum for Afghanistan Human Rights Advocate

The case spanned nearly two years and involved two sets of clinic students who worked to secure the outcome.

AccoladesFebruary 14, 2024German Law Journal Tops Ranking of International and European Law Journals

The pioneering online and open-access journal sees its impact in recent top ranking from Google Scholar.

Faculty FocusFebruary 14, 2024Karen Woody and Mark Drumbl Recognized with Lewis Prize for Excellence in Scholarship

Woody, a corporate law scholar, and Drumbl, an expert in international law, were recognized for their outstanding scholarly work.

Faculty FocusFebruary 2, 2024Chris Seaman Publishes “Beyond Trade Secrecy” in the Yale Law Journal

The article examines confidentiality agreements that operate to prevent employees from accepting new positions under threat of breach of contract.

Faculty FocusFebruary 2, 2024Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes Book Review in Harvard Law Review

Hasbrouck reviewed "Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable" by Joanna Schwartz.

Faculty FocusFebruary 2, 2024Sarah Haan Publishes Article in Seattle Law Review

The article, "Delegated Corporate Voting and the Deliberative Franchise," examines a shift in the shareholder voting process that could impact wealth maximization.

Faculty FocusFebruary 1, 2024Karen Woody Joins SEC Historical Society Board of Advisors

Woody is among 13 new members to join the Board and will serve a three-year term.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 1, 2024Ryan Snow ‘01L Installed as 136th President of the Virginia Bar Association

W&L alumni Chip Nunley '81 and Mark Peake ‘88L will also serve in leadership roles with the organization.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 26, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Gretchen Panchik ’17L

Following a clerkship and working as a prosecutor, Gretchen Panchik now practices in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance recovery.

Upcoming EventJanuary 26, 2024Law Review Symposium to Explore Voting Rights

Topics include voting rights litigation in federal and state court, current issues in election administration, and proposed legislation to protect the right to vote.

Experience, W&L LawJanuary 24, 2024Gaining Insight at Juvenile and Domestic Court

Lexi Acosta '24L spent the fall semester as a judicial extern in the Roanoke City Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

Colleague ConnectionJanuary 24, 2024Meet a Colleague: Maureen Edobor

Maureen Edobor ‘17L is an Assistant Professor of Law and DeLaney Center Fellow.

Faculty FocusJanuary 18, 2024Keri Gould to Lead Law School Pro Bono and Public Service Efforts

Gould’s new duties will include developing a robust pro bono program and advising students who engage in service efforts.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 16, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Christian Addison ’17L

Following his service in the JAG Corps, Christian Addison opened ASE Representation, a full-service sports and entertainment agency.

Colleague ConnectionJanuary 16, 2024Meet a Colleague: Elizabeth Branner

Elizabeth Outland Branner currently serves as the Senior Advisor of Law School Advancement.

AccoladesJanuary 9, 2024Melanie Wilson Assumes AALS Presidency, Named to List of Most Influential in Legal Education

Wilson appears at number 14 on the list as she begins her presidency of the Association of American Law Schools.

Faculty FocusJanuary 8, 2024Professor Kish Parella Publishes “Corporate Foreign Policy in War” in the Boston College Law Review

The article examines how corporations are affecting foreign policy by using economic means to reward or punish countries involved in conflict.

Our CommunityJanuary 8, 2024Law School Announces Transitions in Career Strategy Office

Freda Coleman-Jackson has been named Interim Assistant Dean of Career Strategy, taking over for Cliff Jarrett '91L, who departs the law school this month.

Faculty FocusJanuary 3, 2024W&L Law Faculty Present at AALS

Several members of the W&L Law faculty will present at the annual academic conference hosted by the Association of American Law Schools.

Experience, W&L LawDecember 12, 2023Empowered in the Immigrant Rights Clinic

Jose Lopez '24L describes his clinical experience and trip to Mexico City to advise migrants and refugees on the U.S. asylum process.

Colleague ConnectionsDecember 6, 2023Meet a Colleague: Brian Murchison

Brian Murchison, Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law, has been on the law faculty since 1982.

Experience, W&L LawDecember 5, 2023Trial Experience at the Department of Labor

Madison Howell ’24L spent the semester as an extern in the litigation office of the Plan Benefits Security Division.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 29, 2023Meet a Colleague: Suzanne Wade

Suzanne Wade is the Assistant Director for Employer and Alumni Outreach for the Office of Career Strategy and Law Advancement.

Faculty FocusNovember 27, 2023W&L Law’s Trammell Publishes Article in the Columbia Law Review

Professor Alan Trammell published "The False Promise of Jurisdiction Stripping."

Alumni in ActionNovember 27, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Patrick Bolling ’14L

Patrick Bolling is a principal at Woods Rogers, advising a variety of employers in traditional labor and employment.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 15, 2023Meet a Colleague: Michelle Cosby

Michelle Cosby is the Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice.

From the MagazineNovember 13, 2023From Big Law to Foreign Assets

Chrishon McManus ’14L—attorney and competitive swimmer—radiates calm when it counts.

Our CommunityNovember 13, 2023Spotlight: Law Families

The mission of Law Families is to support law students and their partners, spouses, or children during law school and to create a welcoming and inclusive community.

Career PathsNovember 13, 2023Summer Experience: Alexis Smith ’24L

Alexis Smith spent her summer working in the litigation department of the AARP Foundation.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 9, 2023Meet a Colleague: Leila Lawlor

Leila Lawlor is Director of the new Academic Excellence Program and a Professor of Practice.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 9, 2023Sarah Hughes Selected as Assistant Dean of Law Advancement at W&L Law

Hughes has over 16 years of experience in fundraising and development within the education sector, including a stint at W&L Law earlier in her career.

Life of ConsequenceNovember 7, 2023W&L Law Receives $2 Million Gift for Student Financial Aid

An anonymous donor will match up to $2 million for student scholarship funds raised during the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 1, 2023Meet a Colleague: Catlin Meade

Catlin Meade is a professor of practice who has been teaching legal writing since 2022.

Faculty FocusOctober 26, 2023Josh Fairfield to Lead Law School Artificial Intelligence Strategy

In this role, Fairfield will lead efforts within the law school to create policies, initiatives, and programing to support faculty, staff, and students as AI use grows and evolves.

Faculty FocusOctober 25, 2023W&L Law’s Haan Publishes Article in the Seattle Law Review

Professor Sarah Haan published "Women in Shareholder Activism."

Colleague ConnectionOctober 24, 2023Meet a Colleague: Kristy Speers

Kristy Speers is the Senior Recruitment Coordinator at W&L Law.

Alumni in ActionOctober 20, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Griffin ’19L

Lauren Griffin is an associate at Alston & Bird LLP, working in the Intellectual Property Litigation group based in the Charlotte, North Carolina office.

On CampusOctober 20, 2023Law and Literature Seminar to Examine Guterson’s “The Final Case”

Washington and Lee University School of Law will host the 2023 Law and Literature Seminar on Oct. 27-28.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 17, 2023Meet a Colleague: Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett

Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett joined W&L Law this fall as an assistant professor.

Faculty FocusOctober 17, 2023W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in the UCLA Law Review

Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "Democratizing Abolition."

On CampusOctober 12, 2023WLSO Symposium Focuses on Legal “Grey Spaces”

The Women Law Students Organization at Washington and Lee University School of Law will host the 10th Annual Lara D. Gass Symposium on Women in the Law on Friday, October 13.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 12, 2023Meet a Colleague: Christina Querrard

Christina Querrard is a custodian at Washington and Lee and works in Sydney Lewis Hall.

Career PathsOctober 3, 2023Summer Experience: Ana Laura Coria ’25L

Ana Laura Coria split her time interning at a small legal firm in Verona, Italy and the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of West Virginia.

Career PathsSeptember 27, 2023Summer Experience: Barbara Merryman ’24L

Barbara Merryman spent her summer clerking with the Juvenile Litigation Division of the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore.

On CampusSeptember 25, 2023German Law Journal Student Editors Convene Symposium on Sexual Violence and the Law

The event will bring together scholars from around the globe to consider the problem of sexual violence and examine how law can help.

Colleague ConnectionSeptember 20, 2023Meet a Colleague: Ashley Evans

Ashley Evans joined W&L Law in November 2022 as the Head of Collection Services for the Law Library.

Career PathsSeptember 20, 2023Summer Experience: Jared Hunter ’24L

Jared Hunter spent the summer as an associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York City.

Our CommunitySeptember 20, 2023Spotlight: Disabled Law Students Association

The Disabled Law Students Association is striving to create a community for students with disabilities and a more accessible legal field.

Career PathsSeptember 13, 2023Summer Experience: Mariya Denisenko ’24L

Mariya Denisenko worked as a summer associate at Sidley Austin’s Chicago office.

Our CommunitySeptember 13, 2023Meet a 1L: Symone Gibbs ’26L

Symone Gibbs is from Smithfield, Virginia and received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Colleague ConnectionSeptember 13, 2023Meet a Colleague: Erica Ingersoll

Erica Ingersoll is an Executive Assistant in the Dean’s Office of the Law School.

Career PathsSeptember 13, 2023Summer Experience: Yardley Borten ’25L

Yardley Borten spent the summer as a legal intern at the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (MAIP) in Washington, D.C.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 12, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Carson Cox ’22L and Trey Smith ’22L

Carson Cox and Trey Smith, both new associates at Troutman Pepper in Richmond, are involved with a pro bono case concerning veteran's benefits.

Our CommunitySeptember 12, 2023Meet a 1L: Nathan Heastie ’26L

Nathan Heastie is from Nassau, The Bahamas and attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate degree.

Our CommunitySeptember 12, 2023Meet a 1L: Aya Hobeika ’26L

Aya Hobeika is from Houston, Texas and attended Texas A&M for her undergraduate degree.

Faculty FocusSeptember 6, 2023W&L Law’s Murchison Reviews Supreme Court Cases for Federal Bar Association

Brian Murchison addressed the Roanoke chapter of the Federal Bar Association to discuss notable cases from the 2022 term.

AccoladesSeptember 6, 2023Student Scholarship Celebrated at 2023 Law Review Notes Colloquium

Jordan Hicks ‘24L and Fenja Schick-Malone ‘24L will be honored for their contributions to the Law Review.

Our CommunitySeptember 5, 2023Meet a 1L: Adnan Kajoshi ’26L

Adnan Kajoshi is from Tuckahoe, New York and attended New York University for his undergraduate degree.

Our CommunitySeptember 5, 2023Meet a 1L: Jasmin Oommen ’26L

Jasmin Oommen is from Philadelphia and attended La Salle University for her undergraduate degree.

Career PathsSeptember 5, 2023Summer Experience: Tom Boss ’24L

Tom Boss worked as a summer associate with Williams & Connolly in Washington, D.C.

Our CommunityAugust 30, 2023Meet a 1L: Emilio Avila ’26L

Emilio Avila is from Laguna Niguel, California and attended San Francisco State University for his undergraduate degree..

Provost's LectureAugust 28, 2023Brandon Hasbrouck ’11L to Give Inaugural Provost’s Lecture

Annual Provost’s Lecture celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching.

Our CommunityAugust 25, 2023Meet a 1L: Lindsay Lankau ’26L

Lindsay Lankau is from Charleston, SC and attended the University of Tennessee for her undergraduate degree.

Alumni in ActionAugust 25, 2023Alumni Spotlight: John Henry ’98L

Following his entrepreneurial passions, John Henry gets comfort from his discomfort.

Our CommunityAugust 23, 2023W&L Law Welcomes Impressive Law Class of 2026

The class includes 125 students from 21 states and six countries, representing 83 different undergraduate institutions.

Colleague ConnectionAugust 23, 2023Meet a Colleague: Matt Boaz

Matt Boaz is acting director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic and a Professor of Practice.

Career PathsAugust 22, 2023Summer Experience: Arianna Kiaei ‘25L

Arianna Kiaei spent her summer as a judicial intern at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York.

Faculty FocusAugust 22, 2023W&L Law’s Haan Quoted in Bloomberg News on SEC Legal Challenge

Professor Sarah Haan was quoted extensively in a Bloomberg Law news article on a challenge brought by business groups to a new SEC disclosure rule.

Alumni in ActionAugust 18, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Tracy ’13L

Jessica Tracy is General Counsel at video hosting, sharing, and services platform provider Vimeo.

AccoladesAugust 18, 2023Sarah Haan to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Endowed Professorship

Haan’s talk “The Democratization of Shareholding: Power and Passivity in American Corporate and Political Governance” will be held on Sept. 5.

Colleague ConnectionAugust 18, 2023Meet a Colleague: Jane Pultz

Jane Pultz is the Dining Shift Supervisor for the Brief Stop located in the law school.

Our CommunityAugust 16, 2023First Year in the Dean’s Office

A Q&A with Law Dean Melanie Wilson

Alumni in ActionAugust 16, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Stanley Sacks ’44, ’48L

Virginia’s, and perhaps the nation’s, oldest practicing lawyer.

Alumni in ActionAugust 14, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Negin Farahmand Wood ’12L

Negin Farahmand Wood is Senior Assistant Public Defender at Office of the Public Defender for Fairfax County.

Colleague ConnectionAugust 8, 2023Meet a Colleague: Jon Shapiro

Jon Shapiro is a Professor of Practice who has taught at W&L for 13 years.

Faculty FocusAugust 7, 2023W&L Law’s Parella Publishes Article in the Cornell Law Review

Prof. Kish Parella published "International Law in the Boardroom."

Alumni in ActionJuly 28, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Redd ’15L

Ryan Redd is an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Lubbock Division of the Northern District of Texas.

Colleague ConnectionJuly 28, 2023Meet a Colleague: Sarah Cravens

Sarah Cravens is a Visiting Professor of Law, who joined the law school as of June 2023.

Faculty FocusJuly 28, 2023W&L Law’s Woody Publishes Article in the American University Law Review

Prof. Karen Woody published "Caremark's Butterfly Effect."

Faculty FocusJuly 6, 2023New Faculty Join W&L Law

W&L Law is pleased to announce the following faculty joining the law school for the upcoming academic year.

Career PathsJune 26, 2023$323,000 in Grants Awarded to Students and Alumni Working in Public Interest

105 students and recent graduates received grants to support their work in public interest positions.

AccoladesJune 15, 2023Law Faculty Fellowships Announced for Teaching, Scholarship, and Service

W&L Law Dean Melanie Wilson has announced the annual awards that recognize faculty members for their accomplishments as teachers and scholars and for service to the school.

Faculty FocusJune 12, 2023W&L Law’s Fairfield Publishes Article in the William and Mary Law Review

Prof. Josh Fairfield published "Making Virtual Things."

AccoladesJune 12, 2023Law Faculty Appointed to Leadership Positions

Beth Belmont has been named Director of Experiential Education, and Brandon Hasbrouck will lead the Frances Lewis Law Center.

Faculty FocusJune 5, 2023W&L Law’s Miller Publishes Article in the NYU Journal of International Law and Politics

Prof. Russ Miller published "Pandemic as Transboundary Harm: Lessons from the Trail Smelter Arbitration."

AccoladesMay 25, 2023Chris Seaman Named Robert E.R. Huntley Professor of Law

Seaman joined the Washington and Lee Law faculty in 2012. His research and teaching interests include intellectual property, property, and election law and voting rights.

Colleague ConnectionMay 19, 2023Meet a Colleague: Florentina Butler

Florentina Butler is the Associate Director of Law School Advancement.

AccoladesMay 19, 2023W&L Law’s Trammell Selected to Present at Yale/Stanford/Harvard Junior Faculty Forum

Alan Trammell will present "The False Promise of Jurisdiction Stripping," which is forthcoming in the Columbia Law Review.

AccoladesMay 17, 2023Record Breaker

W&L Law student Charles Scharf '25L ran school best times in the 5K and 10K, all while dealing with the rigors of 1L year.

Career PathsMay 15, 2023Career Paths: Sam Romano ’23L

After graduation, Sam Romano will work as a Deputy District Attorney at the Denver DA’s Office.

Experience, W&L LawMay 15, 2023Real Practice in the Black Lung Clinic

Lexi Weber '23L discusses her year helping miners get federal benefits.

AccoladesMay 12, 2023School of Law Honors Graduates at 2023 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 168th commencement on Friday, May 12, awarding 106 juris doctor degrees.

Alumni in ActionMay 9, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Josh Keruski ‘21L and Ainsley-Brooke Satterwhite ‘22L

Josh Keruski ‘21L and Ainsley-Brooke Satterwhite ‘22L are both stationed at Fort Novosel in Alabama as members of the U.S. Army JAG Corps.

Colleague ConnectionMay 9, 2023Meet a Colleague: Jenny Mitchell

Jenny Mitchell is the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian in the School of Law.

Colleague ConnectionApril 24, 2023Meet a Colleague: Sheryl Salm

Sheryl Salm is a senior legal assistant for the Black Lung and Criminal Justice Clinics.

AccoladesApril 21, 2023W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2023 Reunion Celebration

David “Freedi” Friedfeld ‘83L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Nan Hannah ‘93L, Tom Mitchell ‘93L, and Kit Thomas ‘18L were recognized for volunteer work.

Experience, W&L LawApril 17, 2023Overcoming Barriers in the Refugee Protection Practicum

Anne Rodgers '20, '23L writes about her experience using creativity and emotion in her work helping her client seek asylum.

International LawApril 17, 2023Major International Conference at W&L Explores Children Trapped in Violence

The April conference explored children ensnared in violent situations, including armed conflict and liberation struggles.

Colleague ConnectionsApril 13, 2023Meet a Colleague: Wendy Rice

Wendy Rice is the Sr. Administrative Assistant (Team Lead) for Faculty Services in the School of Law.

Experience, W&L LawApril 13, 2023More than a Number

In the Rights of Prisoners practicum, Courtney Ebersohl '24L urges the Virginia Parole Board to see past the crime.

Colleague ConnectionApril 10, 2023Meet a Colleague: Russell Miller

Russell Miller is the J.B. Stombock Professor of Law at W&L Law where his research and teaching focus on public law and comparative law.

Career PathsApril 6, 2023W&L Law Releases 2022 Graduate Employment Report

According to the report, 96.6 percent of the class of 2022 secured a job that either requires bar passage or for which a J.D. degree is an advantage.

Experience. W&L LawMarch 31, 2023Help During the Hardest Times

Mallory Kostroff ‘23L discusses her year as a student attorney in the Criminal Justice Clinic.

AccoladesMarch 27, 2023W&L Law Professor David Baluarte Awarded Fulbright to Develop Clinical Programs in Mexico

Baluarte will teach in the Refugee Law Clinic and assist in the development of clinical legal education more broadly at the Iberoamericana University.

Faculty FocusMarch 24, 2023Scholarship of W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Cited in Federal Court Opinion

Judge Carlton Reeves of the U.S. District for the Southern District of Mississippi cited Hasbrouck's article "The Antiracist Constitution."

Upcoming EventMarch 23, 2023Martha Fineman to Deliver Annual Tucker Lecture at W&L Law

An internationally recognized law and society scholar, Fineman is a leading authority on critical legal theory and feminist jurisprudence.

Career PathsMarch 21, 2023Career Paths: Sierra Terrana ’20, ’23L

After graduation, Sierra Terrana will work in-house for IBM.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 21, 2023Meet a Colleague: Allison Weiss

Allison Wexler Weiss teaches legal writing and prison law.

Career PathsMarch 20, 2023Career Paths: Francis Morency ’23L

After graduation, Francis Morency will join Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP in the firm’s Tampa Office as an associate in the Bankruptcy practice group.

Career PathsMarch 20, 2023W&L Law Commits $330,000 Annually to Public Interest Students and Alumni

W&L Law has announced the creation of a program to guarantee financial support for current students and graduates interested or serving in public interest and government careers.

Career PathsMarch 16, 2023Career Paths: Alicia Ochsner Utt ’23L

After graduation, Alicia Ochsner Utt will be working at the King County Department of Public Defense in Seattle, Washington.

International LawMarch 16, 2023International Human Rights Practicum in Tanzania

Audrey Curelop '23L discusses a recent research trip to Tanzania as part of the International Human Rights Practicum.

Alumni in ActionMarch 15, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Ben Richie ’22L

Ben Richie works for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Corporation Finance’s Disclosure Review Program.

AccoladesMarch 15, 2023W&L Law BLSA Teams Take Top Awards for Writing at National Competition

The teams earned honors for best petitioner and best respondent briefs at the NBLSA conference.

Career PathsMarch 13, 2023Career Paths: Maddie Hawkins ’18, ’23L

After graduation, Maddie Hawkins will be a corporate law associate with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP in New York.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 13, 2023Meet a Colleague: Gwen Marshall

Gwen Marshall is the Assistant Director of Law Admissions.

AccoladesMarch 8, 2023Professor Ben Davis Honored for Contributions to Diversity

Ben Davis, a visiting professor at W&L Law, received the 2022 Outstanding Contribution to Diversity in ADR award from the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR).

Experience, W&L LawMarch 8, 2023Real Practice in the Immigrant Rights Clinic

Winni Zhang '24L discusses her work in the Immigrant Rights Clinic, where she has been able handle important legal matters from start to finish.

AccoladesMarch 7, 2023Professor Kish Parella Named International Research Fellow at Oxford

As an international research fellow, Professor Parella will help research the role of social evaluations in business and society.

Upcoming EventsMarch 7, 2023Law Review Symposium to Explore the Future of E-Commerce

This year’s symposium investigates why and how blockchain technology is relevant to the legal community.

Career PathsMarch 3, 2023Career Paths: Grant McClernon ’23L

After graduation, Grant McClernon will join the Washington, D.C. office of Kirkland & Ellis, working with the healthcare transactions team of the Private Equity group.

Faculty FocusMarch 1, 2023W&L Law’s Laroche Publishes Article in the Boston University Law Review

Professor Carla Laroche published "Black Women and Voter Suppression."

Experience, W&L LawMarch 1, 2023With the Delaware Court of the Chancery

Melissa May ’23L spent the fall semester as an extern in the Delaware Court of Chancery under Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 28, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Junior Ndlovu ’20L and Natey Kinzounza Ndlovu ’20L

Junior and Natey Kinzounza, who met at W&L Law, are both trial attorneys who honed their skills in moot court and summer externships.

Career PathsFebruary 27, 2023Career Paths: Sica Matsuda ’23L

After graduation, Sica Matsuda will be a litigation associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Washington, D.C and then a clerk at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 22, 2023Lisa Hedrick ‘08L Named 2022 Mergers and Acquisitions Legal Advisor of the Year

Lisa Hedrick, partner and chair of the M&A and Finance practice group at the firm Hirschler Fleischer, has been recognized for her work in the field.

AccoladesFebruary 21, 2023W&L Law BLSA Teams Take Top Honors at Regional Moot Court Competition

Charisma Hunter ‘23L and Kobie Crosley ‘23L took first place in the competition and also took top honors with the Best Petitioner Brief award.

From the MagazineFebruary 16, 2023The Art of: Roaming Freely

Sandy Hooper ’97, ’03L sold his home and went part time at work to travel the country in a camper van.

Faculty FocusFebruary 16, 2023New Book from W&L Law’s Peppers Chronicles Work of Death Row Chaplain

Part memoir/part biography, the book tells the story of the Reverend Russ Ford, who served as the head chaplain on Virginia’s death row for eighteen years.

AccoladesFebruary 10, 2023Hon. Robert Payne ’63, ’67L Receives Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Award

The Honorable Robert E. Payne, senior United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), has been awarded the prestigious Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Award for 2023 by the Virginia State Bar Section on Criminal Law.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 8, 2023Connecting with Clients in the Tax Clinic

Ben Halligan '23L discusses his year as a student attorney in the Tax Clinic, helping clients resolve post-filing controversies with the IRS.

Upcoming EventFebruary 7, 2023W&L Law to Host Virtual Conference on Child Soldiers

The conference will be held via Zoom on February 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: Enjoying Law School with Jack Perryman

Jack Perryman '25L is from St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Centre College for his undergraduate degree.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: The People You Know with Kali Venable

Before law school, Kali Venable '25L worked as a public safety reporter, and later as an investigative and environmental reporter at a daily newspaper in central south Texas.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: A Welcoming Community with Ali Fazal

Ali Fazal '25L is from Raleigh, North Carolina. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: In the Room Where It Happens with Zoe Speas ’25L

Zoe Speas ’25L hails from Cumberland, VA. She graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2012 before moving to New York City to embark on a career in the theater.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: On Being a Double General with Katherine Berman

Katherine Berman '25L is from Houston, Texas. She is a 2022 graduate of W&L.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: A Communal Feel with Nick Payne

Nick Payne '25L is from Louisville, Kentucky. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: A Community that Cares with Marc Sendra

Marc Sendra ‘25L is originally from Orlando, FL and attended the University of Central Florida for his undergraduate degree.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: A Focus on Wellness with Ebony Aiken

Ebony Aiken ‘25L is originally from Jackson, Mississippi and attended the University of Houston for her undergraduate degree. She also obtained a master’s in public policy from the University of Arizona.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 1, 2023With the Brooklyn Defender Service

Shannon McGrath ‘23L spent the fall working in the criminal defense practice of the Brooklyn Defender Service.

AccoladesFebruary 1, 2023W&L Law’s Woody Appointed to FINRA National Adjudicatory Council

As a member of the NAC, Woody will review decisions rendered in FINRA disciplinary and membership proceedings.

Experience, W&L LawJanuary 31, 2023Clerking for the EEOC

Nikolaus Smith '23L spent the fall semester as a judicial extern for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Our CommunityJanuary 25, 2023Spotlight: The Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Students Association

Students have launched a new affinity group to support Middle Eastern and South Asian students during law school.

DiscoveryJanuary 23, 202350 Years of The Law News

‘Irreverence With Some Measure Of Reverence’

DiscoveryJanuary 23, 2023Beautiful Struggle

Janssen Evelyn ’06L uses resilience and intentional joy to find his purpose.

DiscoveryJanuary 23, 2023Painting with Words

After a successful career in big law, Michael Cohen ’90L returns to his passions of poetry and painting.

AccoladesJanuary 19, 2023W&L Law’s Hasbrouck a Top 20 Law Scholar on SSRN

The scholarship of Prof. Brandon Hasbrouck was downloaded nearly 13,500 times during 2022, placing him 16th on a list combining scholars from all categories of legal research.

Experience, W&L LawJanuary 19, 2023A Semester in New York

This fall, Joseph Aminov '23L researched cryptocurrency and other emerging financial technologies with the law firm Pryor Cashman.

AccoladesJanuary 12, 2023Law Faculty Recognized with Lewis Prize for Excellence in Scholarship

Professors Joshua Fairfield and Kish Parella were recognized for their outstanding scholarly work.

AccoladesJanuary 10, 2023Melanie Wilson to Serve as President-Elect of AALS

The AALS House of Representatives voted to accept Wilson’s nomination as the 2023 President-elect. Wilson has served the AALS in numerous capacities, including membership on its Executive Committee since 2020.

Our CommunityJanuary 9, 2023Maria Saez Tatman Joins W&L Law as Associate Dean of Student Affairs

In her role, Saez Tatman will develop and implement programs to enrich the law school experience and to help law students succeed in school, personally, and professionally.

Colleague ConnectionDecember 20, 2022Meet a Colleague: Freda Coleman-Jackson

Freda Coleman-Jackson is the Assistant Director of Career Strategy and has worked at W&L Law since May 2020.

Alumni in ActionDecember 19, 2022Career Paths: Chris Chino ’21L

As a public defender, Chris Chino enjoys fighting for his clients in the "theatre of trial."

Faculty FocusDecember 13, 2022Scholarship of W&L Law’s Haan Featured in New York Times

Recent articles by Sarah Haan on sexism in corporate governance were featured in a commentary by New York Times business and economic columnist Peter Coy.

AppointmentsDecember 9, 2022Michelle Lyon Drumbl Named Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at W&L Law

Michelle Lyon Drumbl, Robert O. Bentley Professor of Law and Director of the Tax Clinic at the Washington and Lee University School of Law, has been named as the next Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

AccoladesDecember 8, 2022Sydney Brun-Ozuna ’24L Awarded Consumer Advocacy Fellowship

Brun-Ozuna received the Hobbs Fellowship from the National Consumer Law Center.

Faculty FocusDecember 6, 2022W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in Northwestern Law Review

Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "Reimagining Public Safety."

Colleague ConnectionDecember 5, 2022Meet a Colleague: David Eggert

David Eggert is a Professor of Practice who teaches a range of courses, including Antitrust, Conflict of Laws, Remedies, Torts, Property, and Complex Litigation.

Our CommunityNovember 30, 2022Meet Ebony Aiken ’25L, AmeriCorps Researcher and Policy Analyst

Before starting law school, Ebony Aiken worked in real estate and in policy research with AmeriCorps Public Allies division.

Our CommunityNovember 10, 2022W&L Law Celebrates Law Student Veterans

W&L provides Yellow Ribbon funding to an unlimited number of undergraduate and law students covering their tuition and fees. Currently, ten W&L Law students receive Yellow Ribbon, GI Bill, or other veteran benefits.

Our CommunityNovember 9, 2022Meet Zoe Speas ’25L, From Shakespeare to Statutes

Before law school, Zoe Speas worked as a Shakespearean actor and musician across the country, eventually joining the American Shakespeare Center.

Experience, W&L LawNovember 8, 2022Law Students Argue Case in 4th Circuit Court of Appeals

Sica Matsuda ‘23L and Brian Warren ‘23L were assigned the case as part of their work with the school’s Criminal Justice Clinic.

Our CommunityNovember 2, 2022Meet Marc Sendra ’25L, Former Religious Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Army

Before law school, Marc Sendra helped look after the mental and spiritual well-being of 500 soldiers as a Religious Affairs Specialist.

Upcoming EventOctober 31, 2022JCRSJ Symposium Examines Civil Rights Movement Across the Decades

The Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice will host its annual symposium on Friday, November 4. This year’s event is titled “60 Since the 60s: Civil Rights Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.”

Alumni in ActionOctober 24, 2022Career Paths: Namrata Kang ’21L

Nam Kang enjoys solving the puzzles in compliance investigations as a member of the regulatory team at Troutman Pepper.

Institutional HistoryOctober 21, 2022WLSO Symposium Celebrates 50 Years of Women at W&L Law

This symposium will highlight the experiences of women over the past 50 years in relation to three pivotal events that are all observing anniversaries.

Faculty FocusOctober 20, 2022W&L Law’s MacDonnell Publishes Article in Villanova Law Review

Prof. Tim MacDonnell published "Making An Offer That Can’t Be Refused: The Need For Reform In The Rules Governing Informed Consent And Doctor-Patient Agreements."

Our CommunityOctober 13, 2022Meet Kali Venable ’25L, Journalist Turned Law Student

Before law school, Kali Venable worked as a public safety reporter, and later as an investigative and environmental reporter at a daily newspaper in central south Texas.

Faculty FocusOctober 11, 2022Jill Fraley Named Inaugural Director of Pedagogy and Engaged and Inclusive Law Teaching

In a new role focusing on pedagogy, W&L Law professor Jill Fraley will design faculty workshops to help the law school advance science-based teaching practices that further student learning and inclusivity.

Summer ExperienceOctober 7, 2022Summer Experience: Anika Maan ’24L

Anika Maan spent her summer working for the United Nations: Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Suva, Fiji.

Faculty FocusOctober 6, 2022W&L’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in the Virginia Law Review

Prof. Brandon Hasbrouck published "On Lenity: What Justice Gorsuch Didn’t Say" examining the decision in Wooden v. United States.

Summer ExperienceOctober 4, 2022Summer Experience: Ella Bishop ’24L

Ella Bishop spent her summer as a judicial intern for Judge Lucy Inman at the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Justice Samuel Ervin IV at the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Faculty FocusOctober 4, 2022W&L Law’s Moliterno Publishes New Editions of Casebooks

Professor James Moliterno's recent publications include the third edition of "Global Issues in the Legal Profession."

Our CommunityOctober 3, 2022Andreina Arroyo Joins W&L Law as Director of Law Records

Arroyo is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing delivery of registrar services and student academic information within the Law School.

Summer ExperienceOctober 3, 2022Summer Experience: Jacob Wamsley ’24L

This summer, Jacob Wamsley worked as a summer associate with the in-house legal counsel at FedEx Ground’s corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA.

SustainabilitySeptember 29, 2022Law Center Adopts Policy to Offset Climate Impacts

The Frances Lewis Law Center at W&L Law has secured carbon offsets to address the Center’s impacts on climate change.

Summer ExperienceSeptember 20, 2022Summer Experience: Elizabeth Pruitt ’24L

Elizabeth Pruitt spent her summer working at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Fort Worth, TX.

Faculty FocusSeptember 19, 2022W&L Law’s Murchison Presents to Federal Bar Association

Prof. Brian Murchison reviewed the last term term of the U.S. Supreme Court and the development of the "major questions" doctrine.

Summer ExperienceSeptember 13, 2022Summer Experience: Maeve Harris ’24L

Maeve Harris spent her summer working for Judge Richard G. Latin of the Supreme Court of New York.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 6, 2022Warren Buff ‘21L Awarded Equal Justice Works Fellowship

Buff will serve as the Housing Justice Fellow with Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Faculty FocusSeptember 2, 2022W&L Law’s Drumbl Provides Testimony to United Nations on Anti-racism Initiatives

Law professor Mark Drumbl recently provided expert testimony to the drafting committee tasked with developing a protocol to the United Nations Convention to Eliminate Racial Discrimination.

Summer ExperienceAugust 31, 2022Summer Experience: Rob Hawes ’24L

Rob Hawes spent his summer working for Jones Day in Frankfurt, Germany.

Our CommunityAugust 29, 2022Spotlight: The First-Generation Student Union

Students have launched a new organization to support first-generation students during law school.

Our CommunityAugust 23, 2022W&L Law Welcomes Impressive Law Class of 2025

On Tuesday, August 23, Washington and Lee University School of Law enrolled 125 students in the J.D. Class of 2025.

Alumni in ActionAugust 19, 2022Career Paths: Georgi Pisano Goetz ’20L

Although clerking after law school was not part of her plan, Georgi Pisano Goetz '20L is about to start her third after stops in Baltimore and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

AccoladesAugust 16, 2022Anika Maan ’24L Receives Inaugural Dickovick Internship

Maan received support for her summer placement with the UN Office of Drugs and Crime in Fiji.

Faculty FocusAugust 11, 2022W&L Law’s King Publishes Article in the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law

Professor J.D. King published "Juries, Democracy, and Petty Crime."

Faculty FocusAugust 9, 2022W&L Law’s Chatman Publishes Article in the UCLA Journal of Gender and Law

Professor Carliss Chatman published "We Shouldn't Need Roe."

AccoladesAugust 8, 2022Paul Trible ’71L Honored for Service to Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin has proclaimed July 31, 2022 to be The Honorable Paul S. Trible, Jr. Day in the commonwealth of Virginia.

Alumni in ActionAugust 8, 2022Career Paths: Casey Floyd ’15L

With his company NOCAP Sports, Casey Floyd '15L helps athletes and agents negotiate and transact NIL deals.

Alumni in ActionAugust 3, 2022Henry Leventis ’03L Nominated for U.S. Attorney Post

W&L Law alumnus Henry C. Leventis '03L has been tapped by President Joe Biden to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Alumni SupportJuly 20, 2022Law Fundraising Tops Annual Goal

Generous law alumni, parents and friends contributed over $1.6 million to W&L Law’s Annual Fund in the 2021-22 fiscal year.

Faculty FocusJune 30, 2022W&L Law’s Klein Publishes Article in Florida Law Review

Prof. Alex Klein published "When Police Volunteer to Kill."

AccoladesJune 29, 2022Six Law Faculty Members Recognized for Scholarship and Teaching

Six members of the faculty were recognized for their contributions in the classroom, to scholarship and to experiential education.

AccoladesJune 28, 2022Jonathan Thomas ’24L Selected for Equal Justice Works Fellowship

Jonathan Thomas, a member of the Law Class of 2024, has been chosen for a 2022 Disaster Resilience Program Fellowship through Equal Justice Works.

AccoladesJune 27, 2022Sarah Haan Named to Class of 1958 Uncas and Anne McThenia Term Professorship

W&L Law professor Sarah Haan has been named to be the inaugural Class of 1958 Uncas and Anne McThenia Professor of Law. Her appointment is effective July 1, 2022.

Alumni in ActionJune 15, 2022Pranita Raghavan ’02L Appointed to NEH Operations Post

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced the appointment of Pranita A. Raghavan as NEH’s new Assistant Chair for Planning and Operations.

International LawJune 10, 2022Visiting Scholar Presents Work on Child Soldiers

Dr. Christelle Molima Bameka presented her research related to the effects of colonialism on violent conflict in East Africa.

Faculty FocusJune 10, 2022W&L Law’s Baluarte Publishes Article in Belmont Law Review

Professor David Baluarte published "Refugees Under Duress: International Law and the Serious Nonpolitical Crime Bar."

AccoladesJune 10, 2022W&L Law’s Cosby Selected for Harvard Leadership Program

Michelle Cosby, Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice, has been selected to attend the Harvard Graduate School of Education Leadership Institute for Academic Librarians.

Faculty FocusJune 9, 2022W&L Law’s Boaz Publishes Article in Tennessee Law Review

Prof. Matt Boaz published "Practical Abolition: Universal Representation as an Alternative to Immigration Detention."

Faculty FocusJune 7, 2022W&L Law’s Fairfield Publishes Article in the Osgoode Hall Law Journal

Prof. Josh Fairfield published "'You Keep Using That Word': Why Privacy Doesn’t Mean What Lawyers Think."

AccoladesJune 6, 2022Tara Blackwell ’24L Selected for Legal Corps Fellowship

Tara Blackwell, a member of the Law Class of 2024, has been chosen for a 2022 Rural Summer Legal Corps Fellowship.

Faculty FocusMay 31, 2022W&L Law’s Seaman Publishes Article in Iowa Law Review

Prof. Chris Seaman, along with coauthor Thuan Tran '21L, published “Intellectual Property and Tabletop Games.”

AccoladesMay 26, 2022Student Podcast Wins Award for Excellence in Communication

"Classroom Insiders," a podcast produced by Prof. Karen Woody and her students, has been honored by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.

Faculty FocusMay 23, 2022W&L Law’s Moliterno Publishes Article in Tennessee Journal of Business Law

Prof. James Moliterno published "Introducing Students to Ethics and Professionalism Challenges in Virtual Communication."

AccoladesMay 16, 2022School of Law Honors Graduates at 2022 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 167th commencement on Friday, May 13, awarding 119 juris doctor degrees.

Alumni in ActionMay 10, 2022Running to the Fire

As global head of litigation for 3M, Courtney Enloe ‘97L is never bored. And that’s the way she likes it.

Faculty FocusMay 10, 2022W&L Law’s Fairfield Publishes Article in UCLA Journal of Law and Technology

Prof. Josh Fairfield published “Governing the Interface Between Natural and Formal Language in Smart Contracts.”

CommencementMay 5, 2022Lizanne Thomas ‘82L to Deliver Law Commencement Address

Lizanne Thomas, a member of the W&L Law Class of 1982 and partner-in-charge of the southern region for the law firm Jones Day, will deliver this year’s commencement address during the graduation exercises at Washington and Lee University School of Law.

AccoladesMay 2, 2022W&L Law’s Halley Townsend ’22L Wins Constance Baker Motley National Writing Competition

Townsend won the competition for her paper "Second Middle Passage: How Anti-Abortion Laws Perpetuate Structures of Slavery and the Case for Reproductive Justice."

Faculty FocusApril 28, 2022Elon Musk and the SEC: A Collision between an Unstoppable Force and an Immovable Object

Law professor Karen Woody breaks down some of the history behind Elon Musk’s relationship with Twitter and the controversy surrounding the takeover of the company.

Faculty FocusApril 21, 2022Q&A with Dean Melanie Wilson

Meet Melanie Wilson, the next dean of W&L Law. Her appointment is effective July 1.

Career PathsApril 15, 2022Career Paths: Elena Schiefele ’22L

After graduation, Elena Schiefele will work for a law firm for a year and then clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Faculty FocusApril 15, 2022W&L Law’s Parella Publishes Article in Boston University Law Review

Prof. Kish Parella published "Contractual Stakeholderism"

AccoladesApril 15, 2022W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2022 Reunion Celebration

Bobby Hatten '72L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Jim Seevers '97L and Bo Mahr '17L were recognized for volunteer work.

Career PathsApril 8, 2022Career Paths: Katie Pauly ’22L

Katie Pauly will be working as a clerk on the Montana Supreme Court after graduation.

Career PathsApril 7, 2022Career Paths: Sarah Childs ’22L

Sarah Childs will be working for Parr Brown Gee & Loveless in Salt Lake City, Utah, focusing on Intellectual Property.

Career PathsApril 7, 2022Career Paths: Ainsley-Brooke Satterwhite ‘22L

After graduation, Ainsley-Brooke Satterwhite will enter the Army JAG Corps.

Career PathsApril 7, 2022Career Paths: Trey Smith ’22L

Trey Smith will be working at Troutman Pepper in Richmond, joining the firm’s White Collar Litigation and Investigations practice group.

Career PathsApril 7, 2022W&L Law Releases 2021 Graduate Employment Report

According to the report, 90.7 percent of the class of 2021 secured a full-time, long-term job that either requires bar passage or for which a J.D. degree is an advantage.

Career PathsApril 6, 2022Career Paths: Lauren Robertson ’22L

Lauren Robertson will be working with the litigation group at Holland & Knight LLP in the firm’s Tampa office.

Career PathsApril 6, 2022Career Paths: Mari Gonzalez ’22L

Mari Gonzalez will be working in the corporate department at Latham & Watkins’s D.C. office.

Faculty FocusApril 4, 2022W&L Law’s Haan Publishes Article in Stanford Law Review

Prof. Sarah Haan published "Corporate Governance and the Feminization of Capital."

Upcoming EventMarch 30, 2022Susan J. Pearson to Deliver Annual Hendricks Law and History Lecture

On Friday, April 8, Northwestern University history professor Susan J. Pearson will deliver the annual Hendricks Lecture in Law and History. The title of Pearson’s talk is “What’s in a Document? Birth Registration and Identity in American Law and History.”

In the NewsMarch 25, 2022Melanie D. Wilson Named Next Dean of Washington and Lee University School of Law

Melanie D. Wilson has been named the next dean of Washington and Lee University’s School of Law. She will also hold the Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Professorship in Law.

Career PathsMarch 23, 2022Career Paths: Rich Gilliland ’22L

Rich Gilliland will be working for Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in the firm’s Austin, TX office, focusing on litigation.

Upcoming EventMarch 23, 2022Reva Siegel to Deliver Annual Tucker Lecture at W&L Law

Siegel’s lecture is titled “Equal Protection and Abortion in Dobbs.” During her talk, Prof. Siegel will discuss an amicus brief she authored with constitutional law scholars Serena Mayeri and Melissa Murray in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Career PathsMarch 18, 2022Career Paths: Katie Gallagher ’22L

After graduation, Gallagher is headed to New York to work in the state and local tax group at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Faculty FocusMarch 18, 2022W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in Boston University Law Review

Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "The Antiracist Constitution."

Alumni in ActionMarch 16, 2022Bootleggers and Aliens

Phil Brown '85L blends history and science fiction in his inaugural novel "It Gives You Strength."

Engaged CommunityMarch 14, 2022Anika Maan ’24L Takes Leadership Role at National Law Student Organization

As Content Director for NASALSA, Maan is getting a chance to network with South Asian lawyers and advance the organization's mission.

Faculty CommentaryMarch 14, 2022W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Discusses Russia and War Crimes on NPR

Prof. Mark Drumbl was interviewed on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss the whether Russia's assaults on Ukraine constitute war crimes.

Faculty FocusMarch 11, 2022W&L Law Hosts Research Roundtable on Informers and Collaborators in Repressive Regimes

Law professor Mark Drumbl and Scholar-in-Residence Barbora Hola are working on a book that explores why people inform on others under authoritarian regimes.

Upcoming EventMarch 9, 2022Melissa Murray to Give Talk During Order of Coif Distinguished Visit

Murray’s talk is based on her recent article published in the Harvard Law Review, “Race-ing Roe: Reproductive Justice, Racial Justice, and the Battle for Roe v. Wade.”

AccoladesMarch 7, 2022Law Students Compete at Global Antitrust Moot Court Competition

Kristin Barkemeyer ‘22L and Max Blumenthal ‘24L were semifinalists in the competition, and Barkemeyer was named Best Oralist.

Upcoming EventMarch 7, 2022Law Review Symposium to Focus on Intersectionality Theory and Human Rights Work

The symposium is scheduled for Friday, March 11 and will include a keynote address by Adrien Wing, Associate Dean for International and Comparative Law Programs and Bessie Dutton Murray Professor at University of Iowa College of Law.

Faculty FocusMarch 3, 2022W&L Law’s Fraley Publishes Article in Cardozo Law Review

Professor Jill Fraley published "Against Court Packing, or a Plea to Formally Amend the Constitution."

In the ClassroomMarch 3, 2022New Episodes in Student Insider Trading Podcast Examine Powell Jurisprudence

Washington and Lee law professor Karen Woody and the students in her Insider Trading seminar recently launched a podcast that explores the arc and evolution of insider trading over the last century.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 17, 2022W&L Law Professor and Students Win Pardon for Excessive Sentence

Ronald Davis was given 80 years in prison—an effective life sentence—for a series of armed robberies where no one was hurt and he never held a gun.

Our CommunityFebruary 8, 2022Law School Launches Endowment Campaign for Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice

W&L Law is seeking to raise $200,000 to support the Journal in perpetuity and increase publication rate.

SymposiumFebruary 7, 2022JCRSJ Symposium Explores Abolition of Capital Punishment

The Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice will host its annual symposium on Thursday, Feb. 10 and Friday, Feb. 11.

Upcoming EventFebruary 1, 2022Justice Cleo Powell to Deliver Smith Lecture at W&L Law

Her talk, "The Importance of a Legacy—What Will Yours Be?,” is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.

Faculty FocusJanuary 28, 2022W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Files Amicus Brief in International Criminal Court

The brief concerns the case of Dominic Ongwen, a Ugandan former child soldier and military commander, who is appealing a conviction for war crimes committed in the early 2000s.

Upcoming EventJanuary 28, 2022Former Powell Clerk Paul Cane to Deliver Distinguished Lecture

On Feb. 3 at 5:00 pm, Cane will give a talk titled “Serving Justice: Clerking for Lewis Powell, and His Timeless Lessons for Young Lawyers.”

Alumni in ActionJanuary 27, 2022Victor Cardwell ‘87L Elected President of Virginia Bar Association

W&L Law alumnus Victor O. Cardwell ‘87L has been elected to serve as the 134th President of the Virginia Bar Association (VBA). Cardwell’s election marks the first time a Black lawyer has served as VBA President.

Faculty FocusJanuary 20, 2022W&L Law Welcomes New Faculty Member Randle Pollard

Tax law expert Randle Pollard has joined the W&L Law faculty as the Rochelle and Thomas McN. Millhiser ‘81L Professor of Practice.

Alumni ActionJanuary 19, 2022Education Elevators

Allison McJunkin ‘04L helps kids take flight through mentoring program.

Upcoming EventJanuary 10, 2022ABA President-elect Deborah Enix-Ross to Speak on MLK Day

Enix-Ross will give a talk entitled "Undeterred Dreams" on Monday, Jan. 17 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Faculty FocusJanuary 5, 2022W&L Law Faculty Present at AALS

The faculty of W&L Law are well represented at this year’s annual academic conference hosted by the Association of American Law Schools.

Our CommunityDecember 16, 2021W&L Law Names Michelle Cosby to Lead Law Library

Interim Dean Michelle Drumbl has announced the appointment of Michelle Cosby as Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice . Her appointment takes effect June 1, 2022.

Faculty FocusDecember 6, 2021W&L Law Professor, Students Launch Podcast on Insider Trading

Washington and Lee law professor Karen Woody and the students in her Insider Trading seminar have launched a podcast that will explore the arc and evolution of insider trading over the last century.

Faculty FocusNovember 19, 2021W&L Law’s Chatman Publishes Article in UC Irvine Law Review

Professor Carliss Chatman published "Corporate Family Matters."

Experience, W&L LawNovember 12, 2021Planning for the Future

W&L Law students offer free estate planning to area residents.

Faculty FocusNovember 11, 2021Intersectionality and Human Rights

A new book from W&L Law professor Johanna Bond pulls together decades of research to address identity discrimination.

Experience, W&L LawNovember 4, 2021Starting Up

W&L Law students help launch local businesses.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 30, 2021Paul Fletcher ’85L Named Executive Director of Virginia Bar Association

Fletcher, who was publisher and editor-in-chief of Virginia Lawyers Weekly for more than 30 years, will lead a volunteer professional association with over 4000 members.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 9, 2021Oren Griffin ’96L Named Dean of Tulsa College of Law

Griffin currently serves as the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and a professor of law at Mercer University, where he has taught since 2006.

From the MagazineAugust 23, 2021Farewell to the VC3

Alumni and faculty reflect on the legacy of the Virginia Capital Case Clearinghouse, closing its doors after over 30 years serving capital defense attorneys.

AccoladesAugust 16, 2021W&L Law’s Parella Wins Scholarship Award

Professor Kish Parella was honored by the American Business Law Journal with the Hoeber Award for Excellence in Research.

AccoladesJune 21, 2021Law Faculty Recognized for Scholarship and Teaching

Six members of the faculty were recognized for their contributions in the classroom, to scholarship and to experiential education.

Graduation 2021May 8, 2021School of Law Honors Graduates at 2021 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 166th commencement on Friday, May 7, awarding 119 juris doctor degrees.

Faculty FocusApril 28, 2021Can Law Keep Up?

A new book by W&L Law professor Joshua Fairfield examines how the law can keep pace to govern rapid advancements in technology.

AccoladesApril 28, 2021W&L Law’s Miller Receives Prestigious Research Prize

Russell Miller, J.B. Stombock Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University, is the recipient of a Humboldt Research Prize, one of Germany’s highest academic honors.

Institutional HistoryApril 15, 2021Law Classroom Named in Honor of Alumnus Edmund D. Campbell

Campbell was a champion of desegregation in Virginia and worked to fight Virginia’s program of massive resistance.

AccoladesApril 14, 2021W&L Law Presents Annual Alumni Awards

Washington and Lee School of Law has announced the winners of the annual alumni awards. The presentation occurred during a virtual Law Reunion gathering held April 10.

Alumni in ActionApril 6, 2021Struggle and Triumph

As the new General Counsel for the Carolina Hurricanes, Nigel Wheeler '15L has fulfilled his dream of a legal career in professional sports.

AccoladesMarch 30, 2021Professor Kish Parella Named Co-Chair of 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law

Parella will partner with Professor Rachel Lopez of Drexel School of Law and Patrick Pearsall of the firm Allen & Overy to chair the annual conference.

Alumni in ActionMarch 26, 2021Immersed in IP

After his start as a prosecutor, Dan Collopy ’81L found his way into intellectual property law, and a career in Asia.

Faculty FocusMarch 24, 2021Meet the Professor: Alan Trammell

Alan Trammell joined W&L Law in 2020. He teaches and writes primarily in the fields of civil procedure, federal courts and conflict of laws. He is recognized as one of the leading authorities on nationwide injunctions.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 17, 2021Adventurer in Law

The latest turn in the winding career path of Christopher Riano ’10L finds him leading a national effort to improve civic education and engagement.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 8, 2021From Courtroom to Camera, Advocacy Fuels Brian Buckmire’s Drive for Justice

A public defender with the Legal Aid Society of New York City, Buckmire '14L is also the host of “Law & Crime Daily,” a nationally syndicated program described as ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ for courtroom drama.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 5, 2021Spencer Cox ‘01L Sworn In as 18th Governor of Utah

Spencer Cox, a 2001 graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, was sworn in Jan. 4 as governor of Utah following his victory in the general election held in November. He is the state’s 18th governor.

Alumni in ActionNovember 17, 2020A Life Concerned with the World

With podcasts that look inward and outward, the Younis brothers amplify their perspective as global citizens.

Changing PerspectivesNovember 16, 2020Teach For America Prepares Students for the Challenges of Law School

Nam Kang ’21L and Nate Reynolds ‘22L reflect on how their experience with Teach for America is guiding their time in law school and beyond.

Alumni in ActionOctober 29, 2020Personal Experience Leads Tina Beamon ’97L to Success in the Pharmaceutical Industry

As vice president and chief compliance officer for a pharmaceutical company, Tina Beamon uses her legal background to promote the greater good.

Institutional HistorySeptember 22, 2020W&L Law Unveils Tribute to First Female Graduates

A new installation at Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrates the first female graduates of the law school.

Alumni in ActionAugust 12, 2020Joy Lee ‘12L Serving as Counsel to the Republican National Convention

Helping plan the 2020 convention has required creativity and flexibility as the COVID-19 pandemic has required big changes to the event.

AccoladesJune 12, 2020W&L Law Announces 2020 Alumni Awards

John Sicilian ‘85L, Andy Lee ‘90L and Katie Waibler 15L were honored for their accomplishments and contributions to the law school.

Faculty FocusMay 12, 2020Faculty Scholarship: Karen Woody and the “New” Insider Trading

Insider trading is back in the news, although some would argue it never left.

Law Class of 2020May 12, 2020W&L Law Announces Honors and Awards for Class of 2020

Achievements in academics and service are among the awards and honors announced by the School of Law.

Alumni in ActionApril 15, 2020Slowing the Spread

Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox ‘01L is leading the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Faculty FocusMarch 2, 2020Tax Credits for the Working Poor

Michelle Lyon Drumbl, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Tax Clinic at Washington and Lee University School of Law, has published a new book that identifies shortcomings in how the United States delivers social benefits through its tax system.

Experience, W&L LawNovember 19, 2019Time Served

W&L Law students help long-serving inmates earn parole.

Alumni in ActionOctober 24, 2019Opportunity Alabama

Alex Flachsbart, ‘15L, traded corporate law for the opportunity to revitalize impoverished areas of Alabama.

Faculty FocusSeptember 6, 2019W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Deepens Understanding of Child Soldiers in New Book

The Research Handbook on Child Soldiers brings to bear a unique array of perspectives to unpack the life-cycle of youth and militarization—from recruitment, to demobilization, and return to civilian life.

Faculty FocusAugust 13, 2019W&L Law’s Fraley Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant to Turkey

Jill Fraley, associate professor of law at Washington and Lee University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant to conduct research at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey during the 2019–20 academic year.

Law Class of 2019May 10, 2019School of Law Honors Graduates at 2019 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 164th commencement on Friday, May 10, awarding 109 juris doctor degrees.

Engaged CommunityMay 9, 2019Law Students Reflect on Visit to National Memorial for Peace and Justice

Eight law students traveled to Montgomery, Alabama with W&L Law Dean Brant Hellwig to visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a haunting memorial to slavery and terror lynchings that took place in twelve Southern states.

Alumni in ActionMay 7, 2019Bits and Blocks

Kevin Batteh, ’95 and ‘98L, navigates new technology to advise blockchain and cryptocurrency clients.

Institutional HistoryApril 23, 2019W&L Law Unveils Tribute to first African-American Graduate

A new installation at Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrates the life and legacy of Leslie Devan Smith Jr., who graduated in 1969.

Alumni WeekendApril 19, 2019W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2019 Reunion Celebration

Greg Stillman '74L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Stu Nibley '75, '79L and Randall Miller '14L were recognized for volunteer work.

Career PathsApril 9, 2019Judicial Clerkships a Top Destination for W&L Law Graduates

W&L Law is perennially ranked in the top 20 for federal clerkship placement and also sends a significant number of students into state clerkships.

AccoladesApril 9, 2019Professor Kish Parella Selected to Present at Yale/Stanford/Harvard Junior Faculty Forum for Third Year

Washington and Lee law professor Kish Parella has been selected for the third time in three years to present at the Yale/Stanford/Harvard Junior Faculty Forum.

Alumni in ActionMarch 6, 2019Porter Hardy ’04L and Smartmouth Brewery Make News with Breakfast Beer

So-called "Lucky Charms" beer release draws hundreds to brewery founded by W&L Law alumnus.

AccoladesMarch 5, 2019Hon. Jacqueline Talevi ‘83L Named to Inaugural List of Influential Women of Law

Judge Talevi was honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for pioneering court-related therapeutic services.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 25, 2019Trending Upwards

Mohamed Younis '07L, the new editor in chief of Gallup, leverages legal education to give voice to others.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 1, 2019By Land, Sea and Air

Marc Nichols ‘98L oversees legal functions at Saab to assure safety of domestic travelers and the military.

AccoladesJanuary 11, 2019W&L Alumnae Recognized for M&A Work

Three Washington and Lee alumnae and lawyers, two from the law school and one from the college, have been recognized for their work in the legal field of mergers and acquisitions.

Engaged CommunityDecember 21, 2018Al Otro Lado

W&L law students provide legal assistance at the border.

Alumni in ActionNovember 1, 2018W&L Law Alumnae Honored for Pro Bono Work

Amy Conant Hoang ‘13L and Krystal Swendsboe ‘15L were recognized for their efforts in pro bono work.

Alumni in ActionOctober 19, 2018A World of Knowledge

Peter Strasser '79L brings a wealth of government and international experience to his new position as U.S. Attorney.

Experience, W&L LawOctober 18, 2018Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

The U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a client represented by the Black Lung Clinic at W&L Law.

AccoladesOctober 17, 2018W&L Law’s Shapiro Honored for Clinical Work

Shapiro is the inaugural recipient of the Elliott Milstein Award for Professional Excellence from American University Washington College of Law

Alumni in ActionSeptember 27, 2018Debbie Tang ’03L Named to Washington Business Journal 40 under 40

Tang is a partner in minority-owned executive search firm Bridge Partners where she works to increase diversity in executive positions and on company boards.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 14, 2018Charles Grant ’91L Named Board President of Tennessee Legal Aid Society

Grant will serve as board president of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, the state’s largest nonprofit law firm.

AccoladesSeptember 6, 2018Two Law Alumni Named 2018 Leaders in the Law

Channing Martin '75, '79 and Marie Washington '03L have been named to the 2018 class of Leaders in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

AccoladesSeptember 4, 2018Three W&L Law Alumni Make Listing of Most Influential Black Lawyers

Savoy Magazine’s list of Most Influential Black Lawyers of 2018 includes Kevin Clunis '93L, Ashley Taylor '93L and James Williams '98L

Alumni in ActionAugust 13, 2018State Bar of Michigan Names Katie Abplanalp Brown ’05, ’11L Outstanding Young Lawyer

The award recognizes a lawyer under the age of 36 who has demonstrated an overwhelming commitment to public service, service to the bar and exceptional leadership.

CommunityAugust 13, 2018W&L Law Professor Bob Danforth Leads Local Chess Team to Success

A group of W&L faculty, led by Bob Danforth, have helped develop one of Virginia's best elementary school chess programs.

Alumni in ActionJune 4, 2018Law Alumni Honored by Anti-Defamation League

Washington and Lee law graduates Chris Wolf ‘80L and Joe Brown ‘68L have been honored for their work by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

Law GraduationMay 5, 2018School of Law Honors Graduates at 2018 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 163rd commencement on Saturday, May 5, awarding 114 juris doctor degrees.

Alumni in ActionApril 30, 2018The Defender: Dan Goldman ‘11L to Lead Northern Virginia Capital Defense Office

Goldman is the first W&L alumnus to lead one of Virginia's four regional capital defense offices.

Alumni WeekendApril 25, 2018W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2018 Reunion Celebration

Parker Denaco '68L, Howard Wall '83L, and Matney Rolfe '14L were honored for their contributions to the law school.

Experience, W&L LawApril 12, 2018W&L Law Student Argues Case before Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

3L Luisa Hernandez argued an appeal of a Black Lung Case, moving one step closer to her life-long dream of becoming a lawyer.

Faculty FocusApril 12, 2018A W&L Law Send-off

A W&L fixture for more than 40 years, Prof. Mark Grunewald's teaches his final class.

Alumni in ActionApril 9, 2018A Voice for the Homeless: Sam Petsonk ’13L in the Spotlight for Advocacy Work

For those who remember W&L Law alumnus Sam Petsonk '13L, they will not be surprised by the recent feature in WV Living detailing his work for the homeless population of Charleston.

November 14, 2017W&L Law’s Stroud Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 in Law and Policy

Hernandez Stroud, a visiting assistant professor at Washington and Lee University School of Law and a 2015 law graduate, has landed on Forbes' 2018 list of the top 30 Under 30 in Law & Policy.

November 7, 2017Law Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Scholarship

W&L Law professors Joshua Fairfield and Jilll Fraley have been awarded the Lewis Prize for Excellence in Legal Scholarship.

AccoladesOctober 16, 2017W&L Law’s Shapiro Honored for Pro Bono Work

Shapiro was honored by the Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition for pro bono work in the immigration field.

October 13, 2017Professor Bill Geimer Still Working for Peace

Since retiring from W&L, Professor Bill Geimer has continued his work in support of peace and nonviolent conflict resolution.

July 17, 2017New Book by W&L Law Prof. Joshua Fairfield Examines Frontier of Digital Ownership

In “Owned: Property, Privacy and the New Digital Serfdom,” Prof. Joshua Fairfield examines how and why traditional property ownership is fading online and how we have become serfs to our digital lords.

Alumni in ActionJuly 7, 2017Robby Aliff ’91, ‘97L Recognized for Giving Back to West Virginia

The West Virginia Bar Foundation has inducted W&L alumnus Robby Aliff as one of its Fellows for exemplary service as an officer of the law.

May 6, 2017School of Law Honors Graduates at 2017 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 162nd commencement on Saturday, May 6, awarding 99 juris doctor degrees.

April 11, 2017W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2017 Reunion Celebration

Robert M. Couch ’78, ‘82L received the Outstanding Law Alumnus award and Amy King Condara '02L received the 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award.

March 31, 2017Powell Archives at W&L Law Turns 25

Twenty-five years ago, on April 2-4, 1992, marked the dedication of the Lewis F. Powell Jr. Archives, and of the addition to the law building known as the Powell Wing.

February 24, 2017Student Research: The Life and Times of Chauncey Belknap

Chauncey Belknap, a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, is the subject of a two-year research project by law students Lizzy Williams '17L and Jess Winn '17L.

January 31, 2017Sebghatullah Ebrahimi ‘10L: Compliance Officer with Relief International

Sebghatullah Ebrahimi was one of two Afghan law students who came to W&L Law in 2009 to complete a Masters in U.S. Law degree. Now he is back in the U.S. working for an international humanitarian organization.

December 6, 2016A Dream Job and a Landmark Case

As the Secular Society Women’s Rights Legal Fellow for the ACLU of Virginia, Gail Deady '11L works on issues related to gender equality, reproductive rights and LGBT discrimination.