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.
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A View of the Court
Kate Murphy '20L spent her summer on both sides of the bench, working for the Supreme Court of Virginia and the U.S. Attorney's Office.
In the Office of the Public Defender
Rashanna Butler '20L split her summer between public defender offices in Lexington and Roanoke.
White Collar Crime and the DOJ
Michael Stinnett-Kassoff '19L spent the summer in New York with Department of Justice Antitrust Division
Policy in Action at NextGen America
Georgi Pisano-Goetz ‘20L spent her summer at San Francisco-based voting rights group.
Research Project on Ethiopia Takes W&L Law Student to London
Emily Kendall '20L researched the impact of extractive mining practices on human rights and economic development.
State Bar of Michigan Names Katie Abplanalp Brown ’05, ’11L Outstanding Young Lawyer
The award recognizes a lawyer under the age of 36 who has demonstrated an overwhelming commitment to public service, service to the bar and exceptional leadership.
W&L Law Professor Bob Danforth Leads Local Chess Team to Success
A group of W&L faculty, led by Bob Danforth, have helped develop one of Virginia's best elementary school chess programs.
Cambridge University Press Partners with German Law Journal at W&L Law
Cambridge University Press and the editorial board of the German Law Journal are pleased to announce that they will partner in the publication of the journal from 2019.
JCRSJ Invites Articles for Direct Review
The Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice at Washington and Lee School of Law has issued an announcement regarding a call for submissions.
Law Alumni Honored by Anti-Defamation League
Washington and Lee law graduates Chris Wolf ‘80L and Joe Brown ‘68L have been honored for their work by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
IRS Matching Grant Helps W&L Tax Clinic Serve Low-income Taxpayers
The Tax Clinic at the Washington and Lee University School of Law has been awarded a matching grant from the Internal Revenue Service’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic program (LITC).
School of Law Honors Graduates at 2018 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 163rd commencement on Saturday, May 5, awarding 114 juris doctor degrees.
Charu Kulkarni ‘18L Wins Oliver White Hill Pro Bono Award
The Virginia State Bar has named Washington and Lee University law student Charu Kulkarni, a member of the Law Class of 2018, as the recipient of the Oliver White Hill Law Student Pro Bono Award.
The Defender: Dan Goldman ‘11L to Lead Northern Virginia Capital Defense Office
Goldman is the first W&L alumnus to lead one of Virginia's four regional capital defense offices.
Career Paths: Fiorella Herrera ’18L
After graduation, Fiorella will work for the York, Pennsylvania Immigration Court as part of the Department of Justice Honors Program.
Career Paths: Sara Lamneck ’18L
After graduation, Sara Lamneck will join the U.S. Army as a JAG officer.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2018 Reunion Celebration
Parker Denaco '68L, Howard Wall '83L, and Matney Rolfe '14L were honored for their contributions to the law school.
Career Paths: Peter Askin ’18L
Peter Askin will clerk for the Supreme Court of Virginia after graduation.
Career Paths: John Fluharty ’18L
After graduation, John Fluharty '18L is headed to London to work as an associate in Allen & Overy’s International Capital Markets practice group.
Career Paths: Martha Vazquez ’18L
Martha Vazquez is headed to Washington, DC to join the law firm Wiley Rein.
International Human Rights Practicum: 2018 Trip to Tanzania
This year's class focused on investigating the divorce process in Tanzania that often leaves women in poverty.
Strong JAG Placement, 10 Month Employment Highlight W&L Law Graduate Report
Washington and Lee University School of Law has released a report on employment rates for its class of 2017.
W&L Law Student Argues Case before Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
3L Luisa Hernandez argued an appeal of a Black Lung Case, moving one step closer to her life-long dream of becoming a lawyer.
A W&L Law Send-off
A W&L fixture for more than 40 years, Prof. Mark Grunewald's teaches his final class.
A Voice for the Homeless: Sam Petsonk ’13L in the Spotlight for Advocacy Work
For those who remember W&L Law alumnus Sam Petsonk '13L, they will not be surprised by the recent feature in WV Living detailing his work for the homeless population of Charleston.
7 Days in Germany: A Report from Transatlantic Seminar Students
A group of W&L Law students traveled to Germany over spring break for an intensive week-long exploration of German law and legal culture.
Off the Beaten Path
From corporate big-law to outdoors gear connoisseurs, Ferrell & Koral Alman (‘12L) demonstrate the versatility of a W&L legal education.
W&L Law Student Wins Prestigious Writing Award
Shaun Bennett '18L earned second place in the Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni’s (ASECA) Writing Competition.
W&L Law Students Win Best Brief at Patent Law Competition
Washington and Lee second-year law students Lauren Bond and Daniele San Roman recently competed in Atlanta at the Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition, the leading oral and written advocacy competition for patent law.
W&L Law Students Win National Uvaldo Herrera Moot Court Competition for Second Straight Year
The W&L Law team of Joseph Isenberg ‘19L and Danielle Phillips ‘18L was named National Champion, and Phillips Best Oral Advocate, at the competition.
Career Paths: Chris Losito ’18L
After graduation, Chris Losito will work as a litigation associate in the Financial Institutions group at Norton Rose Fulbright in New York.
Danforth to Give Talk in Honor of Smith Professorship
Robert Danforth, John Lucian Smith, Jr. Memorial Term Professor of Law, will deliver a lecture on April 5 in honor of his professorship.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Lectures for the UN in Lebanon
Drumbl was in Beirut at the invitation of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, established by the UN to investigate the assassination of Rafik Hariri.
Harvard Law Professor David Wilkins to Deliver Law School Commencement Address
Law Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, May 5 beginning at 10 a.m.
Former Powell Clerk Julia Penny Clark to Deliver Powell Distinguished Lecture
Julia Penny Clark, a partner at the law firm Bredhoff & Kaiser and former clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell, will deliver the sixteenth annual Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Distinguished Lecture.
Fairfield to Give Talk in Honor of Bain Family Professorship
Joshua Fairfield, William Donald Bain Family Professor of Law, will give a talk titled “Can Law Keep Up?” on March 29 in honor of his professorship.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Involved in Major UN Initiative Addressing Child Terrorists
Mark Drumbl, Class of 1975 Alumni Professor at Washington and Lee University School of Law, is involved in the legal content of a new book launched last month at the United Nations.
Virginia Festival of the Book to Feature Work by W&L Law Professor
The Virginia Festival of the Book, the long-running literary celebration produced by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, has announced this year’s line-up, and a book edited by Washington and Lee law professor Russell Miller is among the featured works.
Law Students Reflect on Shepherd Internships
2Ls Bethny Barrett and Lauren Bennett spent their 1L summers in public interest positions funded by the Shepherd Program.
Experience, W&L Law: Inside the Black Lung Clinic with Dowin Coffy ’18L
Dowin Coffy is a registered nurse whose desire to understand fully the healthcare system brought him to W&L Law.
BLSA Moot Court Team Advances to Nationals
The team of Angelique Rogers and Junior Ndlovu will represent W&L Law at the National Competition in Brooklyn next month.
Experience, W&L Law: A Week in the Immigrant Rights Clinic
3Ls Kendall Manning and Aileen Almonte, student attorneys in the Immigrant Rights Clinic, provide a snapshot into a typical week working in the clinic.
Estate Planning Expert Mary Mancini Joins W&L Law as Millhiser Professor of Practice
Mary Ann Mancini, a partner at Loeb & Loeb in Washington, DC and an expert in Trusts and Estates, has joined Washington and Lee School of Law as the Millhiser Professor of Practice for the 2018 spring semester.
W&L Law Students Work to Free Ethiopian Political Prisoner
Law students taking part in the school’s Criminal Tribunal practicum hope that their work for client Bekele Gerba, will lead to his freedom.
Finding Passion and Purpose in the Law
An externship in DC gave Ali Hakusui '18L a chance to do something different, and find new meaning in the law.
Using the Network for a One-of-a-Kind Experience
Mark Dewyea '18L used the W&L alumni network to find a unique placement with the government affairs and legal departments at Rolls Royce in DC.
W&L Law MLK Events Feature Berkeley Professor Sonia Katyal, Voting Rights Panel
Washington and Lee University School of Law will host several events as part of the University’s multi-day observance of Martin Luther King’s birthday.
W&L Law Student Contributes to Report on Juvenile Detention Center
Washington and Lee law student Hollie Webb ‘18L offered her experience representing underage immigrants for a recent media report on conditions at a regional juvenile detention center.
W&L Law’s Rice Internationally Recognized for Global Anti-Corruption Work
Washington and Lee law professor Thomas H. Speedy Rice was one of six individuals and organizations honored at the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Awards in Geneva.
W&L’s Fairfield on How the Internet of Things is Changing Ownership
Law professor Josh Fairfield discusses digital ownership on Quartz.com.
W&L’s Johnson and Millon Honored for Mentorship by AALS
Law professors Lyman Johnson and David Millon have been honored by the AALS Section on Business Associations Outstanding Mentor Award for their work with younger scholars in the field of corporate law.
Roland Hartung ’18L Argues Case Before U.S. Tax Court
Tax Clinic cases rarely go to trial, but this semester, for only second time in the Clinic's history, a student argued a case before the U.S. Tax Court.
W&L’s Fairfield Discusses Comcast Move into Blockchain
Law professor Josh Fairfield discussed the implications of a new blockchain app on nasdaq.com.
Why W&L Law?: Investing in your Future with Emily Kendall, 1L
Emily Kendall was headed to law school in California. Then she visited W&L Law.
Why W&L Law?: The Benefits of a Small School with Rashanna Butler, 1L
Alumni connections are a big reason why Rashanna Butler decided to attend W&L Law.
Why W&L Law?: Living in Lexington with Austin Scieszinski, 1L
Austin Scieszinski likes how the town of Lexington compliments the personal kind of legal education his is getting.
Why W&L Law?: The Great Outdoors with Tommy Bishop, 3L
For 3L Tommy Bishop, the outdoor activities are one of the best things about going to law school at W&L.
Why W&L Law?: An Intimate Learning Environment with Madison Peace, 1L
Coming from New York, Madison Peace wasn't sure if a small law school was for her, but at W&L Law, the great access to professors has made the difference.
Why W&L Law?: Visiting Campus with Andrew Salinas, 1L
The campus visit was big part of the law school decision for Andrew Salinas.
Why W&L Law?: The W&L Community with Sarah Van Horn,1L
Sarah Van Horn was impressed by W&L Law's focus on outcomes, but there were other benefits she saw in joining the community.
Why W&L Law?: Honor and Ethics with Joe Barton, 1L
Joe Barton explains why the Honor System at W&L Law was important in his decision to attend.
Why W&L Law?: Choosing a Law School with Dami Lawal, 1L
1L Dami Lawal shares his thoughts about how to choose a law school and why W&L Law was right for him.
Why W&L Law?: A Typical Day at W&L with Megan Williams, 1L
1L Megan Williams Explains What Factors Led Her to Choose W&L Law
W&L Law Students Describe Journey from Military to Law School
An article from Law.com features comments from Washington and Lee University law students Lauren Morina '20L and Michael Stinnett-Kassoff '19L about the path from military service to law school.
W&L Law’s Stroud Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 in Law and Policy
Hernandez Stroud, a visiting assistant professor at Washington and Lee University School of Law and a 2015 law graduate, has landed on Forbes' 2018 list of the top 30 Under 30 in Law & Policy.
Tax Clinic Students Present at State Legal Aid Conference
W&L Law Tax Clinic students Gabrielle Ongies, Roland Hartung, and Javier Puga presented at the Annual Statewide Legal Aid Conference.
Law Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Scholarship
W&L Law professors Joshua Fairfield and Jilll Fraley have been awarded the Lewis Prize for Excellence in Legal Scholarship.
First-Year Law Students Attend Equal Justice Works Job Fair
On Friday, October 27, twenty 1Ls joined 2Ls and 3Ls interviewing in Washington, D.C. at Equal Justice Works (EJW), the largest legal public sector career fair in the country.
