Meet a 1L: Braxton Berry ’27L
Braxton Berry is from Richmond, Virginia and received his undergraduate degree from Washington College.
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Summer Experience: Malia Devencenzi ’26L
This summer, Malia Devencenzi interned with the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation in Honolulu, Hawai’i.
Suzette 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.
W&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.
Meet a 1L: Shweta Karmakar ’27L
Shweta Karmakar is from Bay Shore, New York and received her undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University.
Meet a 1L: Tyler Showalter ’27L
Tyler Showalter is from Harrisonburg, Virginia and attended James Madison University for his undergraduate degree.
Summer Experience: Bryce Thornburg ’25L
Bryce Thornburg spent his summer with the Complex and Affirmative Litigation Team of the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office.
Meet a 1L: Ally Orr ’27L
Ally Orr is from Warren, Ohio and received her undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern.
Summer Experience: Rebecca Liu ’25L
This summer, Rebecca Liu worked as a summer associate at Fox Rothschild in their New York office.
Scholarship by Mark Drumbl Cited in Fifth Circuit Opinion
The case involved the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande to deter illegal migration.
Summer Experience: Ben Wood ’26L
Ben Wood spent his summer as an intern in D.C. Superior Court.
Brandon 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 Spotlight: Mark Drumbl
Professor Mark Drumbl's latest research focuses on informers in repressive societies.
$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.
Russ Miller Publishes “The Purpose and Practice of Precedent” in the UC Law Constitutional Quarterly
The article examines how recent cases involving the doctrine of stare decisis forecasted the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.
Alumni Spotlight: Michael Brown ’19L
Michael Brown is an Air Force JAG officer serving as Victims’ Counsel at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.
Scholarship 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.
Professor 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 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.
Zero 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 Spotlight: Kish Parella
Kish Parella is Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Law and 2024 Teacher of the Year.
Alumni Spotlight: Matt Kaminer ’18, ’22L
Matt Kaminer is clerking for Judge Julio Fuentes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
W&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.
Josh Fairfield Publishes “Crypto-Counterfeiting” in William and Mary Business Law Review
The article explores legal challenges involving blockchain technology fraud.
Freda 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.
Law 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.
Law 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 Paths: Rachel Graf ’24L
After graduation, Rachel Graf will be working in estate planning at the firm MichieHamlett.
Leila 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 Paths: Scott Koven ’24L
After graduation, Scott Koven will clerk for Judge Daniel Ortiz on the Court of Appeals of Virginia.
Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Haley Carter '24L argued the case as a student attorney in the clinic.
Maureen 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.
Inside the 2L Year with Zoe Speas ’25L
What can the melancholy Jaques from Shakespeare's "As You Like It" teach us about law school?
Celebrating BLSA
The W&L Law chapter of the Black Law Students Association made an impact at 2023-2024 conventions.
School 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 Paths: Ryan Mastro ’24L
After graduation, Ryan Mastro will work for the Manhattan District Attorney as an Assistant District Attorney.
Sarah 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
Utah Governor Spencer Cox ‘01L to Deliver Law Commencement Address
Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 10 beginning at 10 a.m. on the lawn in front of University Chapel.
Career Paths: Ian Joseph ’24L
After graduation, Ian Joseph will be a litigation associate at the firm McGlinchey Stafford in Nashville.
Scholarship 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 Paths: Bernadette Coyle ’24L
After graduation, Bernadette Coyle will work in the Workplace Class Action group for Duane Morris in Chicago.
Kish Parella Elected to ASIL Executive Council
Parella will serve a three-year term on the Executive Council of the American Society of International Law.
Alumni 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.
W&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.
Inside 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 Paths: Colleen Karlovich ’24L
After graduation, Colleen Karlovich will work at the firm Jones Day in Washington, D.C.
Alumni 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 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 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.
Ali Fazal ‘25L Named ACS Next Generation Leader
Fazal is one of only 34 up-and-coming legal professionals selected for the program.
W&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.
Women Supporting Women
Jasmin Oommen '26L interviews women law school graduates on successfully navigating a career in law.
Career Paths: Andrew Morales ’24L
After graduation, Andrew Morales will join the law firm Huff Powell Bailey in Atlanta, Georgia.
W&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 Spotlight: Thuan Tran ’21L
Thuan Tran is an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Fairfax County.
Career Paths: Ross Reggio ’24L
After graduation, Ross Reggio will be working with Manning Gross + Massenburg in the Irvine, California office.
Good Work for Good People
Taryn Washburn ‘24L discusses her experience working with clients in the Trusts and Estates Practicum.
Professor 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.
Judge 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 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.
Meet a Colleague: Rachel Hubbard
Rachel Hubbard is the Communication and Marketing Coordinator and has worked at W&L Law since February 2017.
Law 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.
Professor 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.
Olivia Maier ‘24L Honored by American College of Bankruptcy
Maier has been named as the Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student for the Fourth Circuit.
Student Scholarship Celebrated at 2024 German Law Journal Notes Colloquium
Six 2L students had their scholarly work selected for publication in the Journal.
CUNY Sociologist Tsedale Melaku to Deliver Smith Lecture at W&L Law
The title of her talk is “From Intersectionality to Allyship: Bridging the Gaps.”
Meet 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 Spotlight: Arthur Vorbrodt ’17L
Arthur Vorbrodt is a senior counsel in the Transactions Practice Group at Foley & Lardner in Dallas.
Spotlight: The Federalist Society
Members of the W&L Law chapter of the Federalist Society discuss the organization's purpose and activities.
