Jenna 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.
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Catherine 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.
Gabriella 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.
Maureen Edobor Appears on “Law and Democracy” Podcast
The podcast, hosted by the Ohio State College of Law, focuses on developments in election law.
Shannon 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.
Sarah Powell ‘93L Appointed General Counsel for Planet Fitness
Powell will advise one of the largest and fastest growing fitness center operators.
Mark 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 Profile: Maureen Edobor
Maureen Edobor is an assistant professor of law and a fellow in the DeLaney Center.
Student 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 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.
Student Organization Spotlight: BLSA
BLSA is a student organization committed to advancing the status of Black individuals under the law and within the legal profession.
Meet Gabriela Gino ’26L
Gabriela Gino volunteers at The Community Table, learning how meals foster connection, understanding, and community resilience.
Summer Experience: Julia Lanning ’26L
Julia Lanning spent the summer as a student case worker in the Black Lung Clinic.
Faculty 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 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.
Student 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.
Student Organization Spotlight: WLSO
The Women Law Students Organization (WLSO) is dedicated to advocating for the success of women in the law.
Kish Parella Lectures as Visiting Scholar in Singapore
During her stay, Parella lectured on topics from two forthcoming papers.
Summer Experience: Emilio Avila ’26L
This past summer, Emilio Avila was a summer law clerk at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo in California.
W&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.
Mark 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 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.
Shannon Fyfe Publishes Article in JAMA Pediatrics
The article examines the shifting guidance from the federal government on administering COVID-19 vaccinations to children.
Summer Experience: Zach Brockway ’26L
This past summer, Zach Brockway interned for the Trial Defense Service (TDS) of the U.S. Army JAG Corps.
Summer Experience: Katie Dietrich ’26L
This summer, Katie Dietrich worked as a litigation associate at Foley and Lardner, LLP in Denver, Colorado.
Carrie Stanton Publishes Article in the Journal of Corporation Law
The article examines previously unexplored multi-tiered systems of contractual damages caps.
Shannon Fyfe Quoted by NPR
Fyfe contributed to a “Deep Dive” story examining how questions of intent inform the legal definition of genocide.
Summer Experience: Fonda Pham ’27L
Fonda Pham spent the summer as an intern for a federal judge in a U.S. District Court in Texas.
Summer Experience: Lilian Sampson ’26L
This summer, Lilian Sampson interned at the Virginia State Corporation Commission Financial Services Division in Richmond, Virginia.
Law Students Compete at International Tax Competition
The students traveled to Montreal in August for an event hosted by the Tax Executives Institute.
Mark 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.
Summer Experience: Rosaline Meyer ‘27L
This summer, Rosaline Meyer worked at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in their Birmingham, Alabama office.
Melinda 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.
Summer 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.
Meet a Colleague: Amy Earnest
Amy Earnest is Associate Director of Law School Advancement.
Shannon 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 Spotlight: Hector Quesada ’21L
Hector Quesada is an associate at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Summer Experience: Caroline Penfield ’26L
This summer, Caroline Penfield worked at the Public Defender’s Office in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Meet 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 Spotlight: Lauren Morina ’20L
Lauren Morina serves as director and corporate counsel for Hibbett Retail, a leading athletic fashion retailer.
W&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.
Meet a 1L: Nick Pasquarello ’28L
Nick Pasquarello is from Billings, Montana and received his undergraduate degree from Montana Technological University.
Meet 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.
Meet a 1L: Elle Crawford ’28L
Elle Crawford is from Franklinville, New Jersey and received her undergraduate degree from Roanoke College.
Meet 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.
Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Annelise Burgess '25L argued the case as a student attorney in the clinic.
Catherine 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.
Meet a 1L: Gabrielle Dosev ’28L
Gabrielle Dosev '28L is from Pensacola, Florida and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.
W&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.
Jonathan 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.
Meet a 1L: Dustin Bickham ’28L
Dustin Bickham '28L is from New Orleans, Louisiana and received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University.
Meet 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.
Patrick Barthle ‘12L Named Rising Star by Law360
Barthle earned a top spot as one of five cybersecurity and privacy attorneys under 40.
Shannon 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.
Law 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.
Catherine 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.
Meet a 1L: Laura Powers ’28L
Laura Powers '28L is from Golden, Colorado and attended the University of Wyoming for her undergraduate degree.
Alan 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.
Meet a 1L: Priya Dogra ’28L
Priya Dogra '28L is from Woodstock, Georgia, and attended Kennesaw State University for her undergraduate degree.
Alumni 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.
Brandon 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.
Professor 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.
W&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.
Immigrant 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.
Dan 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.
Talia 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.
Karen 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.
Law 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.
Tammi 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.
