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Student 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.
School 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.
Meet Sofia Castillo ’27L
Sofia Castillo discusses the W&L Law community and the class where she truly felt in her element.
Experience Spotlight: Allie R. Cyr ‘26L and Emma Claire Canterbury ’26L
Allie Cyr and Emma Claire Canterbury discuss their time in the Criminal Justice Clinic.
Career Paths: Rush Lee ’26L
After graduation, Rush Lee will join Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in their Washington, D.C. office
Experience Spotlight: Hazel Fernandez ‘26L
Hazel Fernandez learned what kind of lawyer she wants to become during her externship with the Virginia Court of Appeals.
Brian 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.
W&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.
Mark 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 Paths: Emma Gilliam ’26L
After graduation, Emma Gilliam will work in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York.
Inside the 3L Year with Ally Ortegon ’26L
Ally Ortegon discusses her successes and challenges during law school and the importance of staying authentic.
Alan Trammell Publishes Article in the Indiana Law Journal
The article examines the reemergence of the theory of territoriality in Supreme Court jurisprudence.
Meet John Reynolds ’26L
John Reynolds discusses his practice experience and his role as peer mentor for the Office of Career Strategy.
Career Paths: Jack Leetun ’26L
After graduation, Jack Leetun will join the litigation practice group at Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte.
Alex 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 Spotlight: Lucie Cao ’26L
Lucie Cao gained valuable experience in corporate law working for the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Corinna 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.
Student Organization Spotlight: American Constitution Society
The American Constitution Society advocates for laws and systems that strengthen democratic legitimacy and uphold the rule of law.
W&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 Spotlight: Sanat Wuernikebai ’26L
Sanat Wuernikebai worked on numerous cases for the Imperial County District Attorney's office in California.
Career Paths: Tyler Schieda ’26L
After graduation, Tyler Schieda is going to work at Sidley Austin in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Maureen Edobor Publishes Article in the Texas Law Review
The article reviews the book “The Originalism Trap” by Madiba K. Dennie.
Student 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 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 Spotlight: Blair Brown ’26L
Blair Brown spent her 3L year as a student attorney in the Tax Clinic.
Mark 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.
Sam Foer ‘27L Wins Law School Essay Contest
Foer won the top prize for an essay competition sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation.
Brian 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.
Murch Exits the Stage
Professor Brian Murchison will retire from full-time teaching at the end of the academic year.
Kish 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.
Preserving 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 Spotlight: Allison Hermann ’26L
Allison Hermann participated in the general externship program, working in the Augusta County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in Staunton.
Career Paths: Christian Davis ’26L
After graduation, Christian Davis will clerk for Justice D. Garrison Hill on the Supreme Court of South Carolina.
Meet Adam Soltan ’27L
Adam Soltan discusses how his professors and classmates have helped him meet the challenge of law school.
Alumni Spotlight: Alexandra Clark ’21L
Alexandra Clark is an associate in the antitrust and competition practice at Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C.
Suzette 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.
Mark 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 Spotlight: Symone Gibbs ’26L
No two days looked the same for Symone Gibbs during her externship with Blue Ridge Legal Services.
Alan 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.
Meet Haley Lawson ’27L
Haley Lawson came to W&L Law for the rigorous education and to be pushed outside of her comfort zone.
Experience 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.
Public 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.
Meet Robbie Santos ’27L
Robbie Santos was drawn to W&L Law by the world class legal education and the collaborative community.
Addison 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 Profile: Carrie Stanton
Carrie Stanton teaches and writes in the areas of contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance, among other topics.
Alumni 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.
Maureen 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.
Meet 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.
Maureen Edobor Publishes Article in the California Law Review
The article imagines the future of democracy after the erosion of voting rights protections.
Sarah 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 Spotlight: Tom Boss ’24L
Tom Boss is an associate at Williams and Connolly in Washington, D.C.
Michelle 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.
Alexi 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 Spotlight: Arman Nikkhoo ’19L
Arman Nikkhoo is senior counsel in the Houston office of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani.
Maureen 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.
Immigrant Rights Clinic Client Wins Citizenship after 15-Year Struggle
The clinic first assisted the client, a woman from Central America, with an asylum claim.
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.
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.
