Colleague Connection Archive (63 Stories)

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.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 21, 2024Meet a Colleague: Joshua Fairfield

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

Colleague ConnectionMarch 13, 2024Meet a Colleague: Emma Martone

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

Colleague ConnectionMarch 6, 2024Meet a Colleague: Karen Woody

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

Colleague ConnectionFebruary 28, 2024Meet a Colleague: Terri Byrnes

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

Colleague ConnectionFebruary 22, 2024Meet a Colleague: Anna Fernandez

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

Colleague ConnectionJanuary 24, 2024Meet a Colleague: Maureen Edobor

Maureen Edobor ‘17L is an Assistant Professor of Law and DeLaney Center Fellow.

Colleague ConnectionJanuary 16, 2024Meet a Colleague: Elizabeth Branner

Elizabeth Outland Branner currently serves as the Senior Advisor of Law School Advancement.

Colleague ConnectionsDecember 6, 2023Meet a Colleague: Brian Murchison

Brian Murchison, Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law, has been on the law faculty since 1982.

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.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 15, 2023Meet a Colleague: Michelle Cosby

Michelle Cosby is the Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice.

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 1, 2023Meet a Colleague: Catlin Meade

Catlin Meade is a professor of practice who has been teaching legal writing since 2022.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 24, 2023Meet a Colleague: Kristy Speers

Kristy Speers is the Senior Recruitment Coordinator at W&L Law.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 17, 2023Meet a Colleague: Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett

Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett joined W&L Law this fall as an assistant professor.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 12, 2023Meet a Colleague: Christina Querrard

Christina Querrard is a custodian at Washington and Lee and works in Sydney Lewis Hall.

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.

Colleague ConnectionSeptember 13, 2023Meet a Colleague: Erica Ingersoll

Erica Ingersoll is an Executive Assistant in the Dean’s Office of the Law School.

Colleague ConnectionAugust 23, 2023Meet a Colleague: Matt Boaz

Matt Boaz is acting director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic and a Professor of Practice.

Colleague ConnectionAugust 18, 2023Meet a Colleague: Jane Pultz

Jane Pultz is the Dining Shift Supervisor for the Brief Stop located in the law school.

Colleague ConnectionAugust 8, 2023Meet a Colleague: Jon Shapiro

Jon Shapiro is a Professor of Practice who has taught at W&L for 13 years.

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.

Colleague ConnectionMay 19, 2023Meet a Colleague: Florentina Butler

Florentina Butler is the Associate Director of Law School Advancement.

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.

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.

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.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 21, 2023Meet a Colleague: Allison Weiss

Allison Wexler Weiss teaches legal writing and prison law.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 13, 2023Meet a Colleague: Gwen Marshall

Gwen Marshall is the Assistant Director of Law Admissions.

Colleague ConnectionFebruary 23, 2023Meet a Colleague: Milea Webb

Milea Webb is a Library Assistant and the Circulation Lead in the Law Library.

Colleague ConnectionJanuary 18, 2023Office of University Development Announces Staffing Changes

Missy Witherow moves on while Sydney Cross is promoted to Director of Annual Giving.

Colleague ConnectionDecember 21, 2022Meet a Colleague: Dave Salge

Dave Salge serves as a resident in counseling within the W&L Counseling Center.

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.

Colleague ConnectionDecember 14, 2022Meet a Colleague: Molly Myers

Molly Myers serves as associate director of annual giving.

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.

People and NewsOctober 27, 2022W&L’s Office of Sustainability and Energy Education Continues Evolution

New program director Jane Stewart leads office into next phase.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 26, 2022Ryan Brink

Ryan Brink serves as Campus Kitchen coordinator.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 21, 2022Meet a Colleague: Brianne Kleinert

Brianne Kleinert is a Senior Legal Assistant and works with the Immigrant Rights Clinic, the Tax Clinic, and Externship Programs.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 18, 2022Erin Ness

Erin Ness serves as head women's tennis coach and senior woman administrator for athletics.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 12, 2022Fiorela (Fio) Giraldo Prado de Lewis

Fio serves as the senior program coordinator for the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 5, 2022Jon Eastwood

Jon Eastwood serves as department chair for sociology and anthropology.

Colleague ConnectionSeptember 28, 2022Maggie Irby

Maggie Irby serves as the engagement resources lead with Advancement Operations

Colleague ConnectionSeptember 21, 2022Caleb Dance

Caleb Dance serves as associate professor of classics

Colleague ConnectionSeptember 7, 2022Jake Reeves

Jake Reeves serves as an assistant director of inclusion and engagement for LGBTQ+ support.

Colleague ConnectionAugust 24, 2022Emily Cook

Emily Cook serves as an assistant professor and research and instruction librarian at W&L

Colleague ConnectionMay 3, 2021Meet a General: Isra El-Beshir

Isra El-Beshir, associate director of museums, is helping develop, coordinate and execute the strategic plan for the Museums of W&L.

Colleague ConnectionFebruary 11, 2021Meet a General: Cindy Irby

Cindy Irby, assistant director of international education and study abroad advisor at W&L, says her experience as a member of Up with People — which included participation in a Super Bowl halftime show — helps to inspire her as she makes study abroad opportunities possible for W&L students.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 23, 2020Meet a General: Chuck Hubbard

When he isn't looking out for the safety of the W&L community as assistant director of Public Safety, Chuck Hubbard enjoys gardening, remodeling and outdoor music festivals.

Colleague ConnectionJuly 10, 2020Meet a General: Kelly Fujiwara

As special events coordinator for Lee House, Kelly Fujiwara works with departments across campus to make sure that all events at the president's house are unforgettable occasions.

Colleague ConnectionApril 13, 2020Meet a General: Dave Pfaff

Dave Pfaff, academic technologist in the IQ Center at W&L, enjoys the fact that his job exposes him to interesting lessons in a variety of subjects.

Colleague ConnectionJanuary 31, 2020Meet a General: Emily King

When she isn't keeping the offices of Lifelong Learning and Institutional History humming, Emily King likes to spend time with her family, bake and collect more books than she will ever read.

Staff SpotlightOctober 15, 2019Meet a General: Gabe Pickett

When he isn't connecting employers with W&L students, Gabe Pickett is often working out—probably to burn off all those hot dogs.

Staff SpotlightMarch 29, 2019Meet a General: Brian Laubscher

As director of sports information, Brian Laubscher puts in long hours to make sure W&L athletic teams get the recognition they deserve.

Colleague ConnectionsJanuary 16, 2019Meet a General: Emily Floyd

As executive assistant to the director of University Advancement, Emily Floyd has interacted with people all over the world. But she still finds time for her favorite pastimes: bargain shopping and Candy Crush.

On CampusOctober 16, 2018W&L Law Names Alex Zhang to Lead Law Library

Dean Brant Hellwig has announced the appointment of Alex Zhang as Assistant Dean for Legal Information Services and Director of the Law Library at Washington and Lee School of Law.

AccoladeJune 6, 2018W&L Recognizes 29 Retiring Faculty and Staff

President Dudley recognized retiring faculty and staff during Commencement on May 24.

Don't Miss ItApril 6, 2018W&L Photographer Hinely’s Work on Exhibit

The work of Patrick Hinely '73 is currently on exhibit at Nelson Gallery, which is located on Washington Street in Lexington.

December 18, 2017Jen Hickey: Driven to Succeed in Dining Services

Meet our new dining services director, Jen Hickey, who loves the Philadelphia Eagles, going for long drives with her husband, and her job at W&L.

Veterans DayNovember 13, 2017Washington and Lee Commemorates Veterans Day

The veterans in attendance included current and retired members of the W&L staff and faculty, as well as a student at the W&L School of Law.

October 20, 2017Gabrielle Tremo ’15: Will Work for Bagels

Meet our digital content strategist, who loves random foods, random facts and random cats.

June 26, 2017Rapping with a Tap-Dancing Hoosier

Meet Suzanne Gardner, assistant director of annual giving at W&L

February 22, 2017Always on the Run

Helen MacDermott, office manager for the Center for Global Learning, is an avid runner and mother of two who would rather have coffee with her mom than any celebrity on earth.

November 11, 2016John White Loves Fixing Things

"I have been [at W&L] for fifteen years and I have always been treated with respect and kindness by everyone. That has made me very loyal to this institution and the people here."