Meet a 1L: Elle Crawford ’28L
Elle Crawford is from Franklinville, New Jersey and received her undergraduate degree from Roanoke College.
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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.
Meet 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.
School 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 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 Paths: Jack Kellerman ’25L
After graduation, Jack Kellerman will join the general litigation group at Barnes & Thornburg in Indianapolis.
Meet Arianna Wright ’25L: President of BLSA
Arianna Wright discusses influential professors and her focus as leader of the Black Law Students Association.
Carrie 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 Paths: Sydney Layne ’25L
After graduation, Sydney Layne will join Troutman Pepper Locke in their Houston office.
Josh 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.
Meet a Colleague: Kendra Hurt
Kendra Hurt is the Administrative Assistant for the Frances Lewis Law Center.
Alex 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.
Locating the Law
In his most recent book, Russell Miller charts the constitutional history of Germany though text and images.
Law 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.
W&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 Profile: Sarah Gottlieb
Sarah Gottlieb is Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Justice Clinic.
Tim 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 Paths: Rheise Berro ’25L
After graduation, Rheise Berro will work in the Asset Management group at Ropes & Gray in Washington, D.C.
W&L Law Announces Faculty Appointments and Promotions
Three faculty members were named to endowed professorships, and two other faculty members were promoted.
Alumni 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 Spotlight: Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith is the Vincent L. Bradford Professor of Law and is an expert in children’s equality law.
Angelica 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.
School 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.
Third-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.
Law Professor Karen Woody Interviewed by Time Magazine
Woody was interviewed concerning allegations of insider trading related to stock market volatility.
W&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.
Sarah 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 Paths: Noah Brooks ’25L
After graduation, Noah Brooks will work in the Charlotte office of Mayer Brown in their Banking and Finance group.
Career Paths: Jacob Kansco ’25L
After graduation, Jacob Kansco will join the general litigation group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York City.
Career Paths: Dillon Ebner ’25L
After graduation, Dillon Ebner will clerk for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia.
Symone Gibbs ‘26L Wins 2025 Halper Award
Gibbs received the award for her article examining pre-trial solitary confinement.
Mark 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.
Nationwide 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.
W&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.
A Collaborative Partnership
This fall, Ana Laura Gonzalez Coria ‘25L was as an extern at Scognamiglio Law Firm in Naples, Italy.
Faculty 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.
Student 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 Reunion Spotlight: Emily Chowhan ’20L
Emily Kendall Chowhan reflects on her time at W&L Law ahead of her 5th class reunion.
Josh 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 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.
Stability and Justice
Xander Davies '26L writes about the German Law Journal's trip to Berlin for the Rule of Law Academy.
Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Crosbie ’20L
Caroline Crosbie is an associate in the New York Office of Simpson Thacher.
Career Paths: Sara Fe’ White ’25L
After graduation, Sara Fe' White will pursue a career as JAG officer for the U.S. Navy.
Meet 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.
JCRSJ Symposium to Explore Free Expression in the Classroom
The March 21 event will explore privacy, censorship, and freedom of expression in educational settings.
