W&L Law’s Demleitner on Impeachment and Witness Protection
The Hill published a commentary by Nora Demleitner on impeachment and witness protection.
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Annual Law and Literature Seminar to Explore Celeste Ng’s ‘Little Fires Everywhere’
Washington and Lee University School of Law will host the 2019 Law and Literature Seminar on Oct. 27-28.
Joan Biskupic to Deliver Annual Tucker Lecture at W&L Law
Biskupic, CNN legal analyst, will explore the early influences on Chief Justice John Roberts and his position as the ideological middle of the Court.
WLSO Symposium Explores Women in Academia
The 6th Annual Lara D. Gass Symposium on Women in the Law is Friday, October 11 from 2:30-5:00 PM in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.
W&L Law’s Chatman Discusses Male Stereotypes in Commentary
Slate published an article by Carliss Chatman titled "Men Get Stereotyped Too. It’s Time the Court Acknowledges It."
Haverford Professor to Lecture on Child Soldiers and Trial Process
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Prof. Jill Stauffer, director of the Peace, Justice and Human Rights program at Haverford College, will visit W&L Law to give a talk on the topic of child soldiers, evidence, and trial process.
Department of Defense General Counsel Paul Ney to Speak at W&L Law
Ney will speak on public service and ethics on Friday, Oct. 4 at 2:15 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Deepens Understanding of Child Soldiers in New Book
The Research Handbook on Child Soldiers brings to bear a unique array of perspectives to unpack the life-cycle of youth and militarization—from recruitment, to demobilization, and return to civilian life.
German Law Journal Kicks off 20th Anniversary Celebration with Kai Ambos Talk
Respected German scholar Kai Ambos will visit W&L Law this month to help kick off celebrations marking the German Law Journal’s 20th anniversary.
Scholarship of W&L Law’s Buchhandler-Raphael Cited in Washington Post
Buchhandler-Raphael argues that the distinction made by sexual assault statutes between involuntary and voluntary intoxicated victims is unwarranted.
Law, Policy and Diplomacy
2L Anahita Mohtasham-Gharagozloo learned to react quickly to law and policy changes during her internship with the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights.
Learning the Material
3L Ashley Duckworth was exposed to a new area of the law during her summer internship with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Corporate Finance in Washington, D.C.
Sam Calhoun Named Robert O. Bentley Professor of Law
Brant Hellwig, Dean of Washington and Lee School of Law, has announced the appointment of law professor Sam Calhoun to the Robert O. Bentley Chair in Law.
Compassion and Patience
Communication skills were important for 2L Khadija Dukes, who spent her summer with the Georgia Legal Service Program working on domestic violence matters.
Taking on Big Challenges
Thanks to his first year writing courses, 2L Karlo Goronja was able to make real contributions during his summer internship with the DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review.
Focusing on the Facts
During her internship in Alaska with the Office of the Attorney General, 2L Brooke Wilson learned how the right facts can make or break a case.
W&L Law’s Fraley Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant to Turkey
Jill Fraley, associate professor of law at Washington and Lee University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant to conduct research at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey during the 2019–20 academic year.
W&L Law’s Doug Rendleman Named Adviser to ALI Restatement on Torts and Remedies
Washington and Lee law professor Doug Rendleman has been added as an Adviser a new Adviser to the American Law Institute’s (ALI) Restatement of the Law Third Torts: Remedies.
David Baluarte Appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at W&L Law
David Baluarte, associate clinical professor of law at Washington and Lee University School of Law, has been appointed associate dean for academic affairs by Dean Brant Hellwig.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl on Propaganda and Hate
Drumbl was interviewed on the BBC show "A History of Hate" on how propaganda fueled the Rwandan genocide.
Prof. Carliss Chatman on the Legal Definition of Personhood
In a Washington Post opinion piece published May 17, Washington and Lee law professor Carliss Chatman considers how the law will apply to a change in the definition of personhood.
School of Law Honors Graduates at 2019 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 164th commencement on Friday, May 10, awarding 109 juris doctor degrees.
Law Students Reflect on Visit to National Memorial for Peace and Justice
Eight law students traveled to Montgomery, Alabama with W&L Law Dean Brant Hellwig to visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a haunting memorial to slavery and terror lynchings that took place in twelve Southern states.
Bits and Blocks
Kevin Batteh, ’95 and ‘98L, navigates new technology to advise blockchain and cryptocurrency clients.
W&L Law Announces New Faculty for Upcoming Academic Year
Washington and Lee University School of Law will welcome several new teachers to the faculty next academic year.
Life Outside the Law: Gabriella Passidomo ’19L
'Solar-powered' law student Gabriella Passidomo keeps herself and fellow students moving as key staff for the W&L Outing Club.
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.
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.
