Career Paths: Kelly Cunningham ’19L
After graduation, Cunningham will be clerking for Judge Hugh Lawson at the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.
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W&L Law Visiting Professor Helps End Hair Discrimination in NYC, California
Wendy Greene's scholarship and advocacy has helped ban natural hair discrimination in New York City and California.
Career Paths: Lauren Bennett ’19L
After graduation, Bennett will be working as an Assistant Public Defender with the Colorado State Public Defender.
IRS Renews W&L Tax Clinic Federal Grant Award for Three Years
The Tax Clinic at the Washington and Lee University School of Law has been awarded a matching grant by the Internal Revenue Service’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Program Office. This is the twelfth straight year that the Tax Clinic has received federal dollars to support its efforts.
Career Paths: Danielle Novelly ’19L
After graduation Novelly will be a Litigation Associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius in New York City.
W&L Law Unveils Tribute to first African-American Graduate
A new installation at Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrates the life and legacy of Leslie Devan Smith Jr., who graduated in 1969.
Career Paths: Benton Morton ’19L
Morton is headed to a clerkship with the United States Court of Federal Claims, Office of Special Masters.
Career Paths: Kathy McLaughlin ’19L
After graduation, McLaughlin will be working for the Colorado State Public Defender as a Deputy Public Defender.
Career Paths: Alex Shoaf ’19L
After graduation, Shoaf will head west to work for the Colorado State Public Defender.
Royal Return? W&L’s Michelle Drumbl on the Tax Consequences for Megan Markle’s Baby
Drumbl commented in a NBC News story published on April 15.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2019 Reunion Celebration
Greg Stillman '74L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Stu Nibley '75, '79L and Randall Miller '14L were recognized for volunteer work.
Career Paths: Stefani Evans ’19L
After graduation, Evans will clerk for Judge Steven S. Smith on the Thirty-First Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia.
Career Paths: Diane Gremillion ’19L
Diane Gremillion '19L is headed to the Washington, DC office of Venable to work on regulatory matters.
Judicial Clerkships a Top Destination for W&L Law Graduates
W&L Law is perennially ranked in the top 20 for federal clerkship placement and also sends a significant number of students into state clerkships.
Professor Kish Parella Selected to Present at Yale/Stanford/Harvard Junior Faculty Forum for Third Year
Washington and Lee law professor Kish Parella has been selected for the third time in three years to present at the Yale/Stanford/Harvard Junior Faculty Forum.
W&L Law Releases 2018 Graduate Employment Report
Employment up again. Strong law firm and clerkship placements highlight W&L Law ABA report.
Bryan Stevenson to Deliver Law Commencement Address
Stevenson is the executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of the critically acclaimed "Just Mercy."
Faculty Scholarship: Sarah Haan and the Post-Truth First Amendment
From fake news to the First Amendment, Sarah Haan's new article looks at the impact of "Post-Truthism" on the law.
4th Circuit Court of Appeals to Hear Arguments at Law School
On Tuesday, April 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit will hear oral arguments at Washington and Lee University School of Law.
Former Powell Clerk and Biographer John Jeffries to Deliver Powell Distinguished Lecture
Jeffries, former dean at the University of Virginia School of Law, will deliver the 17th annual Powell Lecture on Monday, March 25.
Visiting Professor Wendy Greene Featured in Teen Vogue
Greene's scholarship and advocacy brought about a ban on natural hair discrimination in New York City.
Law Students Discuss Income Taxes with Local High School Students
Third-year law students Cole Bollman and Pierce Rigney visited a class at Rockbridge County High School to discuss the federal income tax system.
Porter Hardy ’04L and Smartmouth Brewery Make News with Breakfast Beer
So-called "Lucky Charms" beer release draws hundreds to brewery founded by W&L Law alumnus.
Hon. Jacqueline Talevi ‘83L Named to Inaugural List of Influential Women of Law
Judge Talevi was honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for pioneering court-related therapeutic services.
Archibald Carter (Chip) Magee ‘79L Dies at 64
Magee was a member of the Law Council and also served as an adjunct professor.
Life Outside the Law: Frank Bozzi ’19L and Morgan Richter ’20L
Law students Frank Bozzi and Morgan Richter bring years of experience to their positions as coaches of area swim teams.
W&L Law Professor David Baluarte on ISIS and Statelessness
Baluarte was quoted extensively in a Feb. 22 story in the New York Times on the cases of Hoda Muthana and Shamima Begum.
Trending Upwards
Mohamed Younis '07L, the new editor in chief of Gallup, leverages legal education to give voice to others.
W&L Law Professor Nora Demleitner on Voting Rights Restoration
Demleitner's commentary was published Feb. 19 in the Virginia Pilot.
BLSA Moot Court Headed Back to Nationals
The team of Angelique Rogers and Junior Ndlovu will represent W&L Law at the National Competition in Little Rock next month.
Law Review Symposium to Explore Shareholder Rights and Activism
The 2018-2019 Lara D. Gass Symposium will feature a diverse collection of leading scholars and experts on corporate law to explore the past, present, and future of social and environmental shareholder activism.
By Land, Sea and Air
Marc Nichols ‘98L oversees legal functions at Saab to assure safety of domestic travelers and the military.
Life Outside the Law: Lauren Morina ’20L
Lauren Morina stays grounded and connected to the community through service at hospice care and the food pantry.
Semester in DC: Gabriella Passidomo at the U.S. Department of Energy
W&L’s DC Externship Program enables students like myself not to have to make that fretful decision-- urban or rural, academic or experiential. I got the best of both words, and will be a more effective lawyer because of it.
Semester in DC: Daniele San Roman at Federal Appeals Court
Even if I had taken a full course load of patent classes, I would not have gained as much practical knowledge of patent law as I did in Judge Reyna’s chambers.
Criminal Tribunal Students Provide Input on Anti-Terrorism Proclamation
This past Fall semester, a team of W&L Law students in the Criminal Tribunal Practicum class were given the unique opportunity to review and suggest legislative amendments to Ethiopia’s Anti-terrorism Proclamation.
Semester in DC: Michael DiBiagio ’19L at the SEC
Working full time and living in DC granted me the opportunity to immerse myself in the work I was assigned and form a network of securities law professionals.
W&L Alumnae Recognized for M&A Work
Three Washington and Lee alumnae and lawyers, two from the law school and one from the college, have been recognized for their work in the legal field of mergers and acquisitions.
W&L Law Professor David Baluarte on Birthright Nationality
Baluarte's commentary was published in November by openDemocracy.
Chief Judge Roger Gregory to Give MLK Day Address at W&L Law
Roger L. Gregory, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, will deliver a lecture at W&L Law in conjunction with the University’s multi-day observance of Martin Luther King’s birthday.
Al Otro Lado
W&L law students provide legal assistance at the border.
W&L Law Welcomes New Faculty Member
Washington and Lee law school dean Brant Hellwig has announced the appointment of Carliss Chatman to the permanent faculty, effective next semester.
Results of Fall Moot Court Competitions Announced
A busy fall season of intra-school moot court events concluded this week with the finals of the Mock Trial competition.
Stephen Cushman to Deliver 2018 Hendricks Law and History Lecture
Cushman, the Robert C. Taylor Professor at the University of Virginia, will deliver at talk titled “George B. McClellan, Robert E. Lee, and the Laws of War before the Lieber Code.”
Ready for Trial
Kathy McLaughlin '19L spent her summer in the Colorado State Public Defender office.
W&L Law Alumnae Honored for Pro Bono Work
Amy Conant Hoang ‘13L and Krystal Swendsboe ‘15L were recognized for their efforts in pro bono work.
Gerry Simpson to Lecture on History of War Crimes Law
Simpson is Chair of Public International Law at the London School of Economics and a Senior Fellow at the Institute for International Law and Justice at NYU Law.
W&L Law Hosts Round-table on Justice after Conflict
This month, W&L Law hosted an round-table discussion on post-conflict justice.
Miller to Give Talk in Honor of Stombock Professorship
The lecture, titled “Comparative Law’s Taxonomy Problem," is scheduled for Thursday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m. in Classroom A.
JCRSJ Symposium to Focus on Taxes and Poverty
On Friday, November 2, the Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice will host its annual symposium in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.
A World of Knowledge
Peter Strasser '79L brings a wealth of government and international experience to his new position as U.S. Attorney.
Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
The U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a client represented by the Black Lung Clinic at W&L Law.
W&L Law’s Shapiro Honored for Clinical Work
Shapiro is the inaugural recipient of the Elliott Milstein Award for Professional Excellence from American University Washington College of Law
W&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.
W&L Law’s Demleitner on Voting Rights for Felons
Washington and Lee law professor Nora Demleitner commented extensively in a Public Radio International story on the right to vote for convicted felons.
WLSO Symposium Explores Women and Incarceration
The 5th Annual Lara D. Gass Symposium on Women in the Law is Friday, October 12 from 2:30-5:00 PM in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.
Bond to Give Talk in Honor of Lewis Professorship
The lecture, titled "Global Intersectionality and Women’s Human Rights," is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17 at 4 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room
Debbie Tang ’03L Named to Washington Business Journal 40 under 40
Tang is a partner in minority-owned executive search firm Bridge Partners where she works to increase diversity in executive positions and on company boards.
W&L Law’s Sarah Haan Contributes to First Amendment News Online Symposium
Haan is one of 15 women to provide commentary for a special online symposium commemorating the 200th issue of First Amendment News.
What’s a YAC and How You Can Be One Too
If you are a younger member of our alumni community and wondering how you can get involved with the law school, our Young Alumni Council, or YAC, is the answer.
Linda Greenhouse to Deliver Annual Tucker Lecture at W&L Law
The lecture will take place Thursday, Oct 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall on the campus of Washington and Lee.
Charles Grant ’91L Named Board President of Tennessee Legal Aid Society
Grant will serve as board president of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, the state’s largest nonprofit law firm.
Finding Your Path
Kristen Mynes '19L spent her summer in Germany with Jones Day, getting a new perspective on the law and her career plans.
Two Law Alumni Named 2018 Leaders in the Law
Channing Martin '75, '79 and Marie Washington '03L have been named to the 2018 class of Leaders in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
Success at the Firm
As a summer associate with Epstein Becker & Green in New York City, John Milani '20L learned how to manage expectations in a fast-paced corporate law environment.
One Profession, Many Jobs
Blair Barker '20L split her summer between a small firm in Chattanooga and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in D.C.
Three W&L Law Alumni Make Listing of Most Influential Black Lawyers
Savoy Magazine’s list of Most Influential Black Lawyers of 2018 includes Kevin Clunis '93L, Ashley Taylor '93L and James Williams '98L
Access to Education
Carrie Macon '20L worked with the Guardian ad Litem education team at the Children's Law Center in Washington, DC this summer.
Ethics at the Pentagon
David Thompson '19L spent the summer at the Standards of Conduct Office, the senior ethics office for the Department of Defense.
