The School of Law

Alumni in ActionDecember 12, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Adam Hawks ’23L

Adam Hawks is an associate at Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. in Newport News.

Faculty FocusDecember 9, 2024Faculty Spotlight: Karen Woody

Professor Karen Woody, an expert in securities law, financial regulation, and white-collar crime, has used the podcast format to advance teaching and research.

Alumni in ActionDecember 9, 2024Practice Profile: Jonathan Gould ’01L Is a Partner in the Financial Markets Group at Jones Day

With extensive experience in government and business, Jonathan Gould provides financial regulatory and strategic advice to financial services providers of all types.

Experience, W&L LawDecember 5, 2024Meet Siju Oshin ’26L: Legal Fellow with the International Refugee Assistance Project

This semester, Siju Oshin is working in an independent research position with a global legal aid and advocacy organization.

Faculty FocusDecember 5, 2024Mark Drumbl Delivers Keynote Address on Tokyo Tribunal Justice

The event examined the legacy of Justice Radha Binod Pal, who served on the Tokyo Tribunal from 1946-48.

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Our CommunityDecember 4, 2024In Memoriam: Joan Shaughnessy, Roger D. Groot Professor of Law

In a career than spanned nearly 40 years, Professor Shaughnessy inspired and mentored a generation of future lawyers and scholars.

Alumni in ActionDecember 4, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Roy Abernathy ’20L

Roy Abernathy is an associate attorney for Crowell & Moring in the Advertising and Brand Protection and Litigation and Trial practice groups.

Faculty FocusDecember 4, 2024Professors Catherine Smith and Suzette Malveaux Submit Tenth Circuit Amicus Brief

The brief argues that Colorado has a compelling interest in protecting children from discriminatory harms and providing equal access to educational opportunities.

AccoladesNovember 22, 2024Professor Suzette Malveaux Receives Clyde Ferguson, JR. Award from AALS

The award recognizes an outstanding legal educator who, during their career, has achieved excellence in the areas of public service, teaching, and scholarship.

Faculty FocusNovember 21, 2024Faculty Spotlight: Russell Miller

Professor Russell Miller's latest book offers students, comparative law scholars, and practitioners an introduction to and survey of the German legal system.

Alumni in ActionNovember 21, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Kate Thompson ’21L

Kate Thompson is a clerk for the Honorable Ronald L. Buch of the United States Tax Court.

Faculty FocusNovember 18, 2024Scholarship by Sarah C. Haan Cited in Fifth Circuit Opinion

The Court cited Haan’s article “Voting Rights in Corporate Governance: History and Political Economy.”

Faculty FocusNovember 18, 2024Bridging the Divide

W&L Law Professor Kish Parella Launches Inaugural National Security and International Business Roundtable in Washington D.C.

HolidaysNovember 15, 2024Enjoy an Eventful 2024 Holiday Season

W&L celebrates the 2024 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.

Faculty FocusNovember 14, 2024Faculty Profile: Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett

Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett joined W&L Law in the fall of 2023. In his research, he studies the legal contours and practical effects of modern consumer and employment contracts.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 14, 2024Meet a Colleague: Caleb Simon

Caleb Simon is the Assistant Director of Law Career Strategy and joined W&L in October 2024.

Our CommunityNovember 7, 2024Meet Samantha Ennis ’25L: Writing Burks Scholar

Samantha Ennis enjoys helping students reach the breakthrough moment when working through a challenging concept.

AccoladesNovember 6, 2024German Law Journal Celebrates 25 Years

Founded by W&L Law professor Russell Miller, the Journal is one of the world’s leading forums for legal scholarship from a transnational and comparative perspective.

Campus EventsNovember 4, 2024Lawyer and Historian Paul Lombardo to Deliver Lecture on Buck v. Priddy Court Case

The Nov. 18 lecture is open to the public and marks the centenary of the case argued in Amherst County, Virginia.

Faculty FocusNovember 4, 2024Mark Drumbl Co-Organizes International Conference on Post-Conflict Justice

Held at the University of Saskatchewan, the conference included a presentation by W&L Law student Will Vardy '26L.

Alumni in Action November 1, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Adrianne Williams ‘17L

Adrianne Williams is an Assistant Corporate Counsel at Amazon and owner of an athletic workout brand called The Fitness Collaboration.

Faculty FocusNovember 1, 2024Sarah Haan Publishes “Corporations and Labor Unions in Election Law” in the Oxford Handbook of American Election Law

The book chapter examines the role of corporations in campaign finance and reform efforts.

Faculty FocusOctober 18, 2024Faculty Profile: Tammi Etheridge

Tammi Etheridge is an expert in food and drug law with a talent for seeing both sides of complex issues.

Our CommunityOctober 18, 2024Meet Yardley Borten ’25L and Sadie Mapstone ’25L, Head Kirgis Fellows

The Kirgis Fellow program is a mentoring program designed to assist first-year and transfer students with the adjustment to law school.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 17, 2024Meet a Colleague: Debbie Price

Debbie Price is the Administrative Assistant for Law Admissions and has worked at the Law School since August 2015.

Our CommunityOctober 17, 2024Meet Saylor Snowden ‘25L, Research Burks Scholar

Being a Burks Scholar is a way for Saylor Snowden to pay it forward for help she received as a first year law student.

Faculty FocusOctober 15, 2024International Criminal Law Faculty Mark Drumbl and Shannon Fyfe Speak at Events in Germany

Professor Drumbl spoke at an event in Nuremberg on children in armed conflict, and Professor Fyfe spoke in Munich at event on academic debates concerning Israel and Palestine.

Alumni in ActionOctober 11, 2024Practice Profile: Elizabeth Summers ‘12L is an Estate Planning Consultant with Wealthspire Advisors

As Senior Vice President and Director of Wealth Strategy, Family Wealth at Wealthspire Advisors, Elizabeth Summers helps families plan for their future and solve the problems that keep them up at night.

Career PathsOctober 11, 2024Summer Experience: Cody Losey ’26L

Cody Losey spent the summer as a student caseworker in the Black Lung Clinic.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 9, 2024Meet a Colleague: Alex Klein

Alex Klein is an assistant professor of law who teaches courses in criminal law.

Faculty FocusOctober 4, 2024Faculty Profile: Shannon Fyfe

Shannon Fyfe is an assistant professor with a focus of international law and philosophy.

Upcoming EventOctober 4, 2024German Law Journal Symposium to Explore Legal Personhood

The event will be held Friday, October 11 in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall on the W&L campus.

Faculty FocusOctober 4, 2024Faculty Focus: Russell Miller on Supreme Court Reform

Rather than solve a crisis of integrity, Professor Miller argues that expansion of the number of justice or more frequent appointments resulting from term limits will destabilize the Court’s jurisprudence.

Career PathsOctober 3, 2024Summer Experience: Lilli Marshall ’26L

Lilli Marshall spent the summer working with the litigation and labor and employment practice groups at Williams Mullen in Richmond, Virginia.

Faculty FocusSeptember 30, 2024Kish Parella publishes “Enforcing International Law Against Corporations: A Stakeholder Management Approach” in the Harvard International Law Journal

The article explores the ways in which corporate stakeholders encourage corporations to integrate international law norms into their policies and practices.

Faculty FocusSeptember 30, 2024Chris Seaman to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Robert E.R. Huntley Professorship

Seaman’s talk will be held Oct. 8 in the Millhiser Moot Court Room.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 30, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Cole Bollman ’16, ’19L

Cole Bollman is an associate in the Corporate, Finance and Investments practice group at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta.

Our CommunitySeptember 26, 2024Meet Kendall Groza ’25L, Chair of the Moot Court Board

As the leader of the Moot Court Board, Kendall Groza hopes to expose students to the advocacy competitions that have defined her law school experience.

Faculty FocusSeptember 24, 2024Michelle Drumbl Publishes “Tax Enforcement at the Intersection of Social Welfare and Vulnerable Populations” in the Wisconsin Law Review

The article examines whether IRS denial of the Earned Income Tax Credit constitutes a violation of human rights.

Career PathsSeptember 18, 2024Summer Experience: Keltin Serio ’25L

This past summer, Keltin Serio worked for international human rights firm Saccucci & Partners in Rome, Italy.

Career PathsSeptember 18, 2024Summer Experience: Alexandra Hudson ’26L

This summer, Alex Hudson interned with the in-house counsel at Coca-Cola Beverages in Florida.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 17, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Kimberly Shi ’21L

Kimberly Shi works as an associate in the National Security group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

Career PathsSeptember 17, 2024Summer Experience: Moses Park ’26L

This summer, Moses Park worked in the Strategic Initiatives and Technology Group at Mastercard.

W&L MagazineSeptember 16, 2024Building a Dream Team: Austin Brown ’13L

As as top NBA sports agent, Brown knows the power of making authentic connections.

Career PathsSeptember 10, 2024Summer Experience: Jane Kim ’25L

Jane Kim spent the summer with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office in New York as a part of the trial zone.

Faculty FocusSeptember 9, 2024Kish Parella to Deliver Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Law Lecture

Parella’s talk “International Law in the Boardroom” will be held Sept. 17.

Our CommunitySeptember 5, 2024Meet a 1L: Caroline Tichenor ’27L

Caroline Tichenor is from DeLand, Florida and received her undergraduate degree from Baylor.

Career PathsSeptember 5, 2024Summer Experience: Noah Gallagher ’21, ’26L

Noah Gallagher spent the summer at the Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Inspector General in Washington, D.C.

On CampusSeptember 5, 2024W&L’s Annual Law and Literature Weekend Seminar to Examine Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s ‘Take My Hand’

The seminar will be hosted by Washington and Lee University School of Law and the Office of Lifelong Learning on Nov. 1-2.

Career PathsSeptember 3, 2024Summer Experience: Lindsay Lankau ’26L

Lindsay Lankau spent her summer as an intern with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings in Charlotte.

Upcoming EventsSeptember 2, 2024Virginia Court of Appeals to Hear Oral Arguments at W&L Law

A three judge panel will hear a variety of cases on September 4 and 5.

AccoladesSeptember 2, 2024Student Scholarship Celebrated at 2024 Law Review Notes Colloquium

Arianna Kiaei ‘25L and Zoe Speas ‘25L were honored for their contributions to the Law Review

Faculty FocusAugust 30, 2024W&L Law and the German Law Journal Welcome Prof. Paulina Starski for the Fall Term as the W&L/GLJ Global Teaching Fellow

Prof. Starski will contribute to the law school’s comparative law seminar, which surveys German law and legal culture.

Our CommunityAugust 30, 2024Meet a 1L: Enrick Dickey ’27L

Enrick Dickey is from Sumter, South Carolina and received his undergraduate degree from Auburn University.

W&L LawAugust 30, 2024Anonymous Donor’s $2.5M Gift Propels Law School Scholarships

Matching challenge aims to help alleviate student debt.

Alumni in ActionAugust 29, 2024Summer Experience: Kile Granai ’25L

This past summer, Kile Granai worked as a summer associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth in New York City.

AccoladesAugust 29, 2024W&L Law Faculty Top 50 in Scholarly Impact Study

The study is considered in the legal academy as the most credible measure of a faculty’s scholarly impact.

A W&L WelcomeAugust 27, 2024W&L Welcomes New Faculty

Twenty-nine new faculty are joining the university this year.

A W&L WelcomeAugust 26, 2024W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Postgraduate Fellows and Assistant Coaches

Washington and Lee University has welcomed 26 new faculty members who will serve as visiting professors, postdoctoral fellows or assistant coaches this fall.

Faculty FocusAugust 23, 2024Professor Allison Weiss, Prison Parole Project, Featured in Mother Jones

The article examines the history of parole in Virginia since it was abolished in 1995.

Our CommunityAugust 23, 2024Meet a 1L: Braxton Berry ’27L

Braxton Berry is from Richmond, Virginia and received his undergraduate degree from Washington College.

Career PathsAugust 23, 2024Summer Experience: Malia Devencenzi ’26L

This summer, Malia Devencenzi interned with the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation in Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Faculty FocusAugust 23, 2024Suzette 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.

Our CommunityAugust 23, 2024W&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.

Our CommunityAugust 22, 2024Meet a 1L: Shweta Karmakar ’27L

Shweta Karmakar is from Bay Shore, New York and received her undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University.

Our CommunityAugust 22, 2024Meet a 1L: Tyler Showalter ’27L

Tyler Showalter is from Harrisonburg, Virginia and attended James Madison University for his undergraduate degree.

Career PathsAugust 22, 2024Summer Experience: Bryce Thornburg ’25L

Bryce Thornburg spent his summer with the Complex and Affirmative Litigation Team of the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office.

Our CommunityAugust 21, 2024Meet a 1L: Ally Orr ’27L

Ally Orr is from Warren, Ohio and received her undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern.

Career PathsAugust 16, 2024Summer Experience: Rebecca Liu ’25L

This summer, Rebecca Liu worked as a summer associate at Fox Rothschild in their New York office.

Faculty FocusAugust 15, 2024Scholarship by Mark Drumbl Cited in Fifth Circuit Opinion

The case involved the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande to deter illegal migration.

Career PathsAugust 13, 2024Summer Experience: Ben Wood ’26L

Ben Wood spent his summer as an intern in D.C. Superior Court.

Faculty FocusAugust 8, 2024Brandon 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 FocusAugust 2, 2024Faculty Spotlight: Mark Drumbl

Professor Mark Drumbl's latest research focuses on informers in repressive societies.

Career PathsJuly 31, 2024$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.

Faculty FocusJuly 30, 2024Russ 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 in ActionJuly 30, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Michael Brown ’19L

Michael Brown is an Air Force JAG officer serving as Victims’ Counsel at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.

Faculty FocusJuly 29, 2024Scholarship 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.

Faculty FocusJuly 17, 2024Professor 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.

Our CommunityJuly 17, 2024Inaugural APEX Program Draws Diverse Class of Future Law Students

The program is designed to increase underrepresented college students' access to legal education.

Alumni in ActionJuly 15, 2024Alumni 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.

Our CommunityJuly 8, 2024Zero 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 FocusJuly 8, 2024Faculty Spotlight: Kish Parella

Kish Parella is Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Law and 2024 Teacher of the Year.

Alumni in ActionJuly 3, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Matt Kaminer ’18, ’22L

Matt Kaminer is clerking for Judge Julio Fuentes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Faculty FocusJune 27, 2024W&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.

Faculty FocusJune 14, 2024Josh Fairfield Publishes “Crypto-Counterfeiting” in William and Mary Business Law Review

The article explores legal challenges involving blockchain technology fraud.

Our CommunityJune 13, 2024Freda 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.

AccoladesJune 6, 2024Law 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.

Lifelong LearningJune 5, 2024‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Mark Drumbl

In this month’s episode, Professor Drumbl examines the function and limitations of law through his experiences, research and teachings in mass violence and human rights.

AccoladesJune 5, 2024Law 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 PathsJune 4, 2024Career Paths: Rachel Graf ’24L

After graduation, Rachel Graf will be working in estate planning at the firm MichieHamlett.

Faculty FocusMay 24, 2024Leila 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 PathsMay 22, 2024Career Paths: Scott Koven ’24L

After graduation, Scott Koven will clerk for Judge Daniel Ortiz on the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

AccoladesMay 16, 2024Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Haley Carter '24L argued the case as a student attorney in the clinic.

Faculty FocusMay 16, 2024Maureen 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.

Our CommunityMay 15, 2024Inside the 2L Year with Zoe Speas ’25L

What can the melancholy Jaques from Shakespeare's "As You Like It" teach us about law school?

AccoladesMay 14, 2024Celebrating BLSA

The W&L Law chapter of the Black Law Students Association made an impact at 2023-2024 conventions.

AccoladesMay 10, 2024School 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 PathsMay 9, 2024Career Paths: Ryan Mastro ’24L

After graduation, Ryan Mastro will work for the Manhattan District Attorney as an Assistant District Attorney.

Faculty FocusMay 7, 2024Sarah 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

Career PathsMay 1, 2024Career Paths: Ian Joseph ’24L

After graduation, Ian Joseph will be a litigation associate at the firm McGlinchey Stafford in Nashville.

Faculty FocusMay 1, 2024Scholarship 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 PathsMay 1, 2024Career Paths: Bernadette Coyle ’24L

After graduation, Bernadette Coyle will work in the Workplace Class Action group for Duane Morris in Chicago.

AccoladesApril 24, 2024Kish Parella Elected to ASIL Executive Council

Parella will serve a three-year term on the Executive Council of the American Society of International Law.

AccoladesApril 24, 2024Alumni 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.

AccoladesApril 24, 2024W&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.

Our CommunityApril 23, 2024Inside 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 PathsApril 22, 2024Career Paths: Colleen Karlovich ’24L

After graduation, Colleen Karlovich will work at the firm Jones Day in Washington, D.C.

Alumni in ActionApril 22, 2024Alumni 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 PathsApril 19, 2024Career 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 PathsApril 19, 2024Career 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.

AccoladesApril 17, 2024Ali Fazal ‘25L Named ACS Next Generation Leader

Fazal is one of only 34 up-and-coming legal professionals selected for the program.

AccoladesApril 16, 2024W&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.

Alumni in ActionApril 15, 2024Women Supporting Women

Jasmin Oommen '26L interviews women law school graduates on successfully navigating a career in law.

Career PathsApril 15, 2024Career Paths: Andrew Morales ’24L

After graduation, Andrew Morales will join the law firm Huff Powell Bailey in Atlanta, Georgia.

Career PathsApril 15, 2024W&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 in ActionApril 11, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Thuan Tran ’21L

Thuan Tran is an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Fairfax County.

Career PathsApril 11, 2024Career Paths: Ross Reggio ’24L

After graduation, Ross Reggio will be working with Manning Gross + Massenburg in the Irvine, California office.

Experience, W&L LawApril 9, 2024Good Work for Good People

Taryn Washburn ‘24L discusses her experience working with clients in the Trusts and Estates Practicum.

Faculty FocusApril 9, 2024Professor 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.

Upcoming EventApril 4, 2024Judge 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 PathsApril 4, 2024Career 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.

Colleague ConnectionApril 4, 2024Meet a Colleague: Rachel Hubbard

Rachel Hubbard is the Communication and Marketing Coordinator and has worked at W&L Law since February 2017.

AccoladesApril 4, 2024Law 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.

Faculty FocusApril 2, 2024Professor 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.

AccoladesMarch 29, 2024Olivia Maier ‘24L Honored by American College of Bankruptcy

Maier has been named as the Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student for the Fourth Circuit.

AccoladesMarch 26, 2024Student Scholarship Celebrated at 2024 German Law Journal Notes Colloquium

Six 2L students had their scholarly work selected for publication in the Journal.

Upcoming EventsMarch 26, 2024CUNY Sociologist Tsedale Melaku to Deliver Smith Lecture at W&L Law

The title of her talk is “From Intersectionality to Allyship: Bridging the Gaps.”

AccoladeMarch 25, 2024ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees

University Provost Lena Hill addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 21, 2024Meet a Colleague: Joshua 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 in ActionMarch 21, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Arthur Vorbrodt ’17L

Arthur Vorbrodt is a senior counsel in the Transactions Practice Group at Foley & Lardner in Dallas.

Our CommunityMarch 19, 2024Spotlight: The Federalist Society

Members of the W&L Law chapter of the Federalist Society discuss the organization's purpose and activities.

Global ExperienceMarch 18, 2024Digital Evidence and International Law

Lillian Weitz '25L discusses her research with the UN Office of Drugs and Crime.

AccoladesMarch 18, 2024William Toles ’92, ’95L Named Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers

Toles, a member of the W&L Board of Trustees, was recently named a fellow of one of the premier legal associations in North America.

Global PerspectivesMarch 15, 2024Reflections on the Rule of Law Academy

Sabrina Callender-Clewett '25L writes about the German Law Journal's trip to Berlin.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 13, 2024Meet a Colleague: Emma Martone

Emma Martone is the Administrative Assistant for the Law Library and Law Center.

Faculty FocusMarch 11, 2024Sarah Haan Publishes “Voting Rights in Corporate Governance” in the Southern California Law Review

The article looks at current instability involving corporate shareholder voting rights, examining it through a historical lens.

Faculty FocusMarch 11, 2024Mark Drumbl Helps Honor Legacy of Sierra Leone Special Court

Professor Mark Drumbl participated in a conference examining the legacy of the international court that prosecuted war crimes.

Faculty FocusMarch 11, 2024Karen Woody Publishes “Corporate Crime and Cooperation” in The Business Lawyer

The article outlines the historical underpinnings of corporate cooperation, and expands upon the literature considering the structural, constitutional, and normative issues with corporate cooperation.

Faculty FocusMarch 7, 2024Professor Sarah Haan on the False Narrative of Shareholder Passivity

In an article for the ECGI blog, Haan challenges a central assumption of early 20th century corporate law.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 6, 2024Meet a Colleague: Karen Woody

Karen Woody has been a professor of law at W&L since July 2019.

Alumni in ActionMarch 4, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Noriya Shahadat ’21L

Noriya Shahadat is an associate in the Environmental and Mass Tort litigation group at McGuireWoods.

AccoladesFebruary 28, 2024Law Students Compete at Global Antitrust Competition

The team of Jack Perryman ‘25L and Jack Kellerman ‘25L won best brief and were the runners-up at the event.

Colleague ConnectionFebruary 28, 2024Meet a Colleague: Terri Byrnes

Terri Byrnes is an Academic Administrative Assistant II with the Law School.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 28, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Looking Ahead with Freedi Friedfeld ’83L

Freedi Friedfeld '83L steers ClearVision Optical through COVID and beyond.

Career PathsFebruary 27, 2024Career Paths: Catalina Perez ’24L

After graduation, Catalina Perez will head to Kennedys in Philadelphia, working in insurance coverage.

DiscoveryFebruary 23, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Eugene Butler ’98L is Making a Difference

Last year, Butler became the first Black judge in Virginia’s 24th District.

Faculty FocusFebruary 23, 2024Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes “1983” in the Columbia Law Review

The article takes the form of a fictional narrative evoking George Orwell's classic novel to examine flaws in the legal system.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 23, 2024A Client-Focused Experience

Colin Matthaei ‘24L spent the fall semester working in the Intellectual Property group at Nixon Peabody in Washington, D.C.

Colleague ConnectionFebruary 22, 2024Meet a Colleague: Anna Fernandez

Anna Fernandez is the Assistant Director of Community and Recruitment for Law Student Affairs.

In the NewsFebruary 21, 2024W&L Law’s Karen Woody Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Insider Trading

A biotech executive made $120,000 when he bought stock options on a drug company that he did not work for.

International LawFebruary 21, 2024Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

Joshua Justus '24L discusses studying law abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, his first time living outside the U.S.

Upcoming EventsFebruary 19, 2024VCU Professor Jessica Trisko Darden to Lecture on Women and Nazi-Era War Crimes

The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. in Sydney Lewis Hall Classroom B

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 16, 2024Clinic Students Win Asylum for Afghanistan Human Rights Advocate

The case spanned nearly two years and involved two sets of clinic students who worked to secure the outcome.

AccoladesFebruary 14, 2024German Law Journal Tops Ranking of International and European Law Journals

The pioneering online and open-access journal sees its impact in recent top ranking from Google Scholar.

Faculty FocusFebruary 14, 2024Karen Woody and Mark Drumbl Recognized with Lewis Prize for Excellence in Scholarship

Woody, a corporate law scholar, and Drumbl, an expert in international law, were recognized for their outstanding scholarly work.

Faculty FocusFebruary 2, 2024Chris Seaman Publishes “Beyond Trade Secrecy” in the Yale Law Journal

The article examines confidentiality agreements that operate to prevent employees from accepting new positions under threat of breach of contract.

Faculty FocusFebruary 2, 2024Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes Book Review in Harvard Law Review

Hasbrouck reviewed "Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable" by Joanna Schwartz.

Faculty FocusFebruary 2, 2024Sarah Haan Publishes Article in Seattle Law Review

The article, "Delegated Corporate Voting and the Deliberative Franchise," examines a shift in the shareholder voting process that could impact wealth maximization.

Faculty FocusFebruary 1, 2024Karen Woody Joins SEC Historical Society Board of Advisors

Woody is among 13 new members to join the Board and will serve a three-year term.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 1, 2024Ryan Snow ‘01L Installed as 136th President of the Virginia Bar Association

W&L alumni Chip Nunley '81 and Mark Peake ‘88L will also serve in leadership roles with the organization.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 26, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Gretchen Panchik ’17L

Following a clerkship and working as a prosecutor, Gretchen Panchik now practices in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance recovery.

Upcoming EventJanuary 26, 2024Law Review Symposium to Explore Voting Rights

Topics include voting rights litigation in federal and state court, current issues in election administration, and proposed legislation to protect the right to vote.

Experience, W&L LawJanuary 24, 2024Gaining Insight at Juvenile and Domestic Court

Lexi Acosta '24L spent the fall semester as a judicial extern in the Roanoke City Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

Colleague ConnectionJanuary 24, 2024Meet a Colleague: Maureen Edobor

Maureen Edobor ‘17L is an Assistant Professor of Law and DeLaney Center Fellow.

In the NewsJanuary 22, 2024W&L to Host “Slices of Research” Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse

Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on Jan. 30.

Faculty FocusJanuary 18, 2024Keri Gould to Lead Law School Pro Bono and Public Service Efforts

Gould’s new duties will include developing a robust pro bono program and advising students who engage in service efforts.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 16, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Christian Addison ’17L

Following his service in the JAG Corps, Christian Addison opened ASE Representation, a full-service sports and entertainment agency.

Colleague ConnectionJanuary 16, 2024Meet a Colleague: Elizabeth Branner

Elizabeth Outland Branner currently serves as the Senior Advisor of Law School Advancement.

AccoladesJanuary 9, 2024Melanie Wilson Assumes AALS Presidency, Named to List of Most Influential in Legal Education

Wilson appears at number 14 on the list as she begins her presidency of the Association of American Law Schools.

Faculty FocusJanuary 8, 2024Professor Kish Parella Publishes “Corporate Foreign Policy in War” in the Boston College Law Review

The article examines how corporations are affecting foreign policy by using economic means to reward or punish countries involved in conflict.

Our CommunityJanuary 8, 2024Law School Announces Transitions in Career Strategy Office

Freda Coleman-Jackson has been named Interim Assistant Dean of Career Strategy, taking over for Cliff Jarrett '91L, who departs the law school this month.

Faculty FocusJanuary 3, 2024W&L Law Faculty Present at AALS

Several members of the W&L Law faculty will present at the annual academic conference hosted by the Association of American Law Schools.

Experience, W&L LawDecember 12, 2023Empowered in the Immigrant Rights Clinic

Jose Lopez '24L describes his clinical experience and trip to Mexico City to advise migrants and refugees on the U.S. asylum process.

Colleague ConnectionsDecember 6, 2023Meet a Colleague: Brian Murchison

Brian Murchison, Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law, has been on the law faculty since 1982.

Experience, W&L LawDecember 5, 2023Trial Experience at the Department of Labor

Madison Howell ’24L spent the semester as an extern in the litigation office of the Plan Benefits Security Division.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 29, 2023Meet a Colleague: Suzanne Wade

Suzanne Wade is the Assistant Director for Employer and Alumni Outreach for the Office of Career Strategy and Law Advancement.

Faculty FocusNovember 27, 2023W&L Law’s Trammell Publishes Article in the Columbia Law Review

Professor Alan Trammell published "The False Promise of Jurisdiction Stripping."

Alumni in ActionNovember 27, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Patrick Bolling ’14L

Patrick Bolling is a principal at Woods Rogers, advising a variety of employers in traditional labor and employment.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 15, 2023Meet a Colleague: Michelle Cosby

Michelle Cosby is the Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice.

From the MagazineNovember 13, 2023From Big Law to Foreign Assets

Chrishon McManus ’14L—attorney and competitive swimmer—radiates calm when it counts.

Our CommunityNovember 13, 2023Spotlight: Law Families

The mission of Law Families is to support law students and their partners, spouses, or children during law school and to create a welcoming and inclusive community.

Career PathsNovember 13, 2023Summer Experience: Alexis Smith ’24L

Alexis Smith spent her summer working in the litigation department of the AARP Foundation.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 9, 2023Meet a Colleague: Leila Lawlor

Leila Lawlor is Director of the new Academic Excellence Program and a Professor of Practice.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 9, 2023Sarah Hughes Selected as Assistant Dean of Law Advancement at W&L Law

Hughes has over 16 years of experience in fundraising and development within the education sector, including a stint at W&L Law earlier in her career.

Life of ConsequenceNovember 7, 2023W&L Law Receives $2 Million Gift for Student Financial Aid

An anonymous donor will match up to $2 million for student scholarship funds raised during the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 1, 2023Meet a Colleague: Catlin Meade

Catlin Meade is a professor of practice who has been teaching legal writing since 2022.

Faculty FocusOctober 26, 2023Josh Fairfield to Lead Law School Artificial Intelligence Strategy

In this role, Fairfield will lead efforts within the law school to create policies, initiatives, and programing to support faculty, staff, and students as AI use grows and evolves.

Faculty FocusOctober 25, 2023W&L Law’s Haan Publishes Article in the Seattle Law Review

Professor Sarah Haan published "Women in Shareholder Activism."

Colleague ConnectionOctober 24, 2023Meet a Colleague: Kristy Speers

Kristy Speers is the Senior Recruitment Coordinator at W&L Law.

Alumni in ActionOctober 20, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Griffin ’19L

Lauren Griffin is an associate at Alston & Bird LLP, working in the Intellectual Property Litigation group based in the Charlotte, North Carolina office.

On CampusOctober 20, 2023Law and Literature Seminar to Examine Guterson’s “The Final Case”

Washington and Lee University School of Law will host the 2023 Law and Literature Seminar on Oct. 27-28.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 17, 2023Meet a Colleague: Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett

Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett joined W&L Law this fall as an assistant professor.

Faculty FocusOctober 17, 2023W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in the UCLA Law Review

Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "Democratizing Abolition."

On CampusOctober 12, 2023WLSO Symposium Focuses on Legal “Grey Spaces”

The Women Law Students Organization at Washington and Lee University School of Law will host the 10th Annual Lara D. Gass Symposium on Women in the Law on Friday, October 13.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 12, 2023Meet a Colleague: Christina Querrard

Christina Querrard is a custodian at Washington and Lee and works in Sydney Lewis Hall.

Career PathsOctober 3, 2023Summer Experience: Ana Laura Coria ’25L

Ana Laura Coria split her time interning at a small legal firm in Verona, Italy and the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of West Virginia.

Career PathsSeptember 27, 2023Summer Experience: Barbara Merryman ’24L

Barbara Merryman spent her summer clerking with the Juvenile Litigation Division of the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore.

Colleague ConnectionSeptember 27, 2023Meet a Colleague: Lisa Rodocker

Lisa Rodocker serves as assistant dean of admissions for the Law School.

On CampusSeptember 25, 2023German Law Journal Student Editors Convene Symposium on Sexual Violence and the Law

The event will bring together scholars from around the globe to consider the problem of sexual violence and examine how law can help.

Colleague ConnectionSeptember 20, 2023Meet a Colleague: Ashley Evans

Ashley Evans joined W&L Law in November 2022 as the Head of Collection Services for the Law Library.

Career PathsSeptember 20, 2023Summer Experience: Jared Hunter ’24L

Jared Hunter spent the summer as an associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York City.

Our CommunitySeptember 20, 2023Spotlight: Disabled Law Students Association

The Disabled Law Students Association is striving to create a community for students with disabilities and a more accessible legal field.

Career PathsSeptember 13, 2023Summer Experience: Mariya Denisenko ’24L

Mariya Denisenko worked as a summer associate at Sidley Austin’s Chicago office.

Our CommunitySeptember 13, 2023Meet a 1L: Symone Gibbs ’26L

Symone Gibbs is from Smithfield, Virginia and received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Colleague ConnectionSeptember 13, 2023Meet a Colleague: Erica Ingersoll

Erica Ingersoll is an Executive Assistant in the Dean’s Office of the Law School.

Career PathsSeptember 13, 2023Summer Experience: Yardley Borten ’25L

Yardley Borten spent the summer as a legal intern at the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (MAIP) in Washington, D.C.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 12, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Carson Cox ’22L and Trey Smith ’22L

Carson Cox and Trey Smith, both new associates at Troutman Pepper in Richmond, are involved with a pro bono case concerning veteran's benefits.

Our CommunitySeptember 12, 2023Meet a 1L: Nathan Heastie ’26L

Nathan Heastie is from Nassau, The Bahamas and attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate degree.

Our CommunitySeptember 12, 2023Meet a 1L: Aya Hobeika ’26L

Aya Hobeika is from Houston, Texas and attended Texas A&M for her undergraduate degree.

A W&L WelcomeSeptember 7, 2023W&L Welcomes New Faculty

A total of 20 new faculty are joining the university this year.

A W&L WelcomeSeptember 6, 2023W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Professors of Practice and Postdoctoral Fellows

A total of 25 new instructors join the W&L community.

Faculty FocusSeptember 6, 2023W&L Law’s Murchison Reviews Supreme Court Cases for Federal Bar Association

Brian Murchison addressed the Roanoke chapter of the Federal Bar Association to discuss notable cases from the 2022 term.

AccoladesSeptember 6, 2023Student Scholarship Celebrated at 2023 Law Review Notes Colloquium

Jordan Hicks ‘24L and Fenja Schick-Malone ‘24L will be honored for their contributions to the Law Review.

Our CommunitySeptember 5, 2023Meet a 1L: Adnan Kajoshi ’26L

Adnan Kajoshi is from Tuckahoe, New York and attended New York University for his undergraduate degree.

Our CommunitySeptember 5, 2023Meet a 1L: Jasmin Oommen ’26L

Jasmin Oommen is from Philadelphia and attended La Salle University for her undergraduate degree.

Career PathsSeptember 5, 2023Summer Experience: Tom Boss ’24L

Tom Boss worked as a summer associate with Williams & Connolly in Washington, D.C.

Our CommunityAugust 30, 2023Meet a 1L: Emilio Avila ’26L

Emilio Avila is from Laguna Niguel, California and attended San Francisco State University for his undergraduate degree..

Provost's LectureAugust 28, 2023Brandon Hasbrouck ’11L to Give Inaugural Provost’s Lecture

Annual Provost’s Lecture celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching.

Our CommunityAugust 25, 2023Meet a 1L: Lindsay Lankau ’26L

Lindsay Lankau is from Charleston, SC and attended the University of Tennessee for her undergraduate degree.

Alumni in ActionAugust 25, 2023Alumni Spotlight: John Henry ’98L

Following his entrepreneurial passions, John Henry gets comfort from his discomfort.

Our CommunityAugust 23, 2023W&L Law Welcomes Impressive Law Class of 2026

The class includes 125 students from 21 states and six countries, representing 83 different undergraduate institutions.

Colleague ConnectionAugust 23, 2023Meet a Colleague: Matt Boaz

Matt Boaz is acting director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic and a Professor of Practice.

Career PathsAugust 22, 2023Summer Experience: Arianna Kiaei ‘25L

Arianna Kiaei spent her summer as a judicial intern at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York.

Faculty FocusAugust 22, 2023W&L Law’s Haan Quoted in Bloomberg News on SEC Legal Challenge

Professor Sarah Haan was quoted extensively in a Bloomberg Law news article on a challenge brought by business groups to a new SEC disclosure rule.

Alumni in ActionAugust 18, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Tracy ’13L

Jessica Tracy is General Counsel at video hosting, sharing, and services platform provider Vimeo.

AccoladesAugust 18, 2023Sarah Haan to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Endowed Professorship

Haan’s talk “The Democratization of Shareholding: Power and Passivity in American Corporate and Political Governance” will be held on Sept. 5.

Colleague ConnectionAugust 18, 2023Meet a Colleague: Jane Pultz

Jane Pultz is the Dining Shift Supervisor for the Brief Stop located in the law school.

Our CommunityAugust 16, 2023First Year in the Dean’s Office

A Q&A with Law Dean Melanie Wilson

Alumni in ActionAugust 16, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Stanley Sacks ’44, ’48L

Virginia’s, and perhaps the nation’s, oldest practicing lawyer.

Alumni in ActionAugust 14, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Negin Farahmand Wood ’12L

Negin Farahmand Wood is Senior Assistant Public Defender at Office of the Public Defender for Fairfax County.

Campus EventsAugust 11, 2023Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year

The W&L community is invited to the 2023 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Colleague ConnectionAugust 8, 2023Meet a Colleague: Jon Shapiro

Jon Shapiro is a Professor of Practice who has taught at W&L for 13 years.

Faculty FocusAugust 7, 2023W&L Law’s Parella Publishes Article in the Cornell Law Review

Prof. Kish Parella published "International Law in the Boardroom."

Faculty FocusAugust 3, 2023W&L Law and the German Law Journal Welcome Dr. Clara Rigoni for the Fall Term as the W&L/GLJ Global Teaching Fellow

Dr. Rigoni will contribute to the law school’s comparative law seminar, which surveys German law and legal culture.

Alumni in ActionJuly 28, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Redd ’15L

Ryan Redd is an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Lubbock Division of the Northern District of Texas.

Colleague ConnectionJuly 28, 2023Meet a Colleague: Sarah Cravens

Sarah Cravens is a Visiting Professor of Law, who joined the law school as of June 2023.

Faculty FocusJuly 28, 2023W&L Law’s Woody Publishes Article in the American University Law Review

Prof. Karen Woody published "Caremark's Butterfly Effect."

Faculty FocusJuly 6, 2023New Faculty Join W&L Law

W&L Law is pleased to announce the following faculty joining the law school for the upcoming academic year.

Career PathsJune 26, 2023$323,000 in Grants Awarded to Students and Alumni Working in Public Interest

105 students and recent graduates received grants to support their work in public interest positions.

AccoladesJune 15, 2023Law Faculty Fellowships Announced 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.

Faculty FocusJune 12, 2023W&L Law’s Fairfield Publishes Article in the William and Mary Law Review

Prof. Josh Fairfield published "Making Virtual Things."

AccoladesJune 12, 2023Law Faculty Appointed to Leadership Positions

Beth Belmont has been named Director of Experiential Education, and Brandon Hasbrouck will lead the Frances Lewis Law Center.

Faculty FocusJune 9, 2023W&L Law’s Boaz Publishes Article in the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal

Prof. Matt Boaz published "Speculative Immigration Policy."

Faculty FocusJune 5, 2023W&L Law’s Miller Publishes Article in the NYU Journal of International Law and Politics

Prof. Russ Miller published "Pandemic as Transboundary Harm: Lessons from the Trail Smelter Arbitration."

AccoladesMay 25, 2023Chris Seaman Named Robert E.R. Huntley Professor of Law

Seaman joined the Washington and Lee Law faculty in 2012. His research and teaching interests include intellectual property, property, and election law and voting rights.

Colleague ConnectionMay 19, 2023Meet a Colleague: Florentina Butler

Florentina Butler is the Associate Director of Law School Advancement.

AccoladesMay 19, 2023W&L Law’s Trammell Selected to Present at Yale/Stanford/Harvard Junior Faculty Forum

Alan Trammell will present "The False Promise of Jurisdiction Stripping," which is forthcoming in the Columbia Law Review.

On CampusMay 18, 2023Planned Maintenance to Sydney Lewis Hall Expected to Begin May 22

The project will require periodic modifications to pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area.

AccoladesMay 17, 2023Record Breaker

W&L Law student Charles Scharf '25L ran school best times in the 5K and 10K, all while dealing with the rigors of 1L year.

Career PathsMay 15, 2023Career Paths: Sam Romano ’23L

After graduation, Sam Romano will work as a Deputy District Attorney at the Denver DA’s Office.

Experience, W&L LawMay 15, 2023Real Practice in the Black Lung Clinic

Lexi Weber '23L discusses her year helping miners get federal benefits.

AccoladesMay 12, 2023School of Law Honors Graduates at 2023 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 168th commencement on Friday, May 12, awarding 106 juris doctor degrees.

Alumni in ActionMay 9, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Josh Keruski ‘21L and Ainsley-Brooke Satterwhite ‘22L

Josh Keruski ‘21L and Ainsley-Brooke Satterwhite ‘22L are both stationed at Fort Novosel in Alabama as members of the U.S. Army JAG Corps.

Colleague ConnectionMay 9, 2023Meet a Colleague: Jenny Mitchell

Jenny Mitchell is the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian in the School of Law.

Colleague ConnectionApril 24, 2023Meet a Colleague: Sheryl Salm

Sheryl Salm is a senior legal assistant for the Black Lung and Criminal Justice Clinics.

AccoladesApril 21, 2023W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2023 Reunion Celebration

David “Freedi” Friedfeld ‘83L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Nan Hannah ‘93L, Tom Mitchell ‘93L, and Kit Thomas ‘18L were recognized for volunteer work.

Experience, W&L LawApril 17, 2023Overcoming Barriers in the Refugee Protection Practicum

Anne Rodgers '20, '23L writes about her experience using creativity and emotion in her work helping her client seek asylum.

International LawApril 17, 2023Major International Conference at W&L Explores Children Trapped in Violence

The April conference explored children ensnared in violent situations, including armed conflict and liberation struggles.

On CampusApril 14, 2023W&L Students Showcase Original Research at Science, Society, and the Arts Conference

The two-day conference in March provided a unique opportunity for students to conduct and share original research in a professional setting.

Colleague ConnectionsApril 13, 2023Meet a Colleague: Wendy Rice

Wendy Rice is the Sr. Administrative Assistant (Team Lead) for Faculty Services in the School of Law.

Experience, W&L LawApril 13, 2023More than a Number

In the Rights of Prisoners practicum, Courtney Ebersohl '24L urges the Virginia Parole Board to see past the crime.

Colleague ConnectionApril 10, 2023Meet a Colleague: Russell Miller

Russell Miller is the J.B. Stombock Professor of Law at W&L Law where his research and teaching focus on public law and comparative law.

CommencementApril 6, 2023Justice Cleo Powell to Deliver Law Commencement Address

Supreme Court of Virginia Justice Cleo E. Powell will serve as the law school’s commencement speaker for the Class of 2023 in May.

Career PathsApril 6, 2023W&L Law Releases 2022 Graduate Employment Report

According to the report, 96.6 percent of the class of 2022 secured a job that either requires bar passage or for which a J.D. degree is an advantage.

Experience. W&L LawMarch 31, 2023Help During the Hardest Times

Mallory Kostroff ‘23L discusses her year as a student attorney in the Criminal Justice Clinic.

AccoladesMarch 28, 2023W&L Law’s Bond Named Dean of Rutgers Law School

Johanna Bond, Sydney and Frances Lewis Professor of Law at W&L Law, has been named as the next Dean of Rutgers Law School. Bond will assume her role at Rutgers on July 3, 2023.

AccoladesMarch 27, 2023W&L Law Professor David Baluarte Awarded Fulbright to Develop Clinical Programs in Mexico

Baluarte will teach in the Refugee Law Clinic and assist in the development of clinical legal education more broadly at the Iberoamericana University.

Faculty FocusMarch 24, 2023Scholarship of W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Cited in Federal Court Opinion

Judge Carlton Reeves of the U.S. District for the Southern District of Mississippi cited Hasbrouck's article "The Antiracist Constitution."

Upcoming EventMarch 23, 2023Martha Fineman to Deliver Annual Tucker Lecture at W&L Law

An internationally recognized law and society scholar, Fineman is a leading authority on critical legal theory and feminist jurisprudence.

Career PathsMarch 21, 2023Career Paths: Sierra Terrana ’20, ’23L

After graduation, Sierra Terrana will work in-house for IBM.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 21, 2023Meet a Colleague: Allison Weiss

Allison Wexler Weiss teaches legal writing and prison law.

Career PathsMarch 20, 2023Career Paths: Francis Morency ’23L

After graduation, Francis Morency will join Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP in the firm’s Tampa Office as an associate in the Bankruptcy practice group.

Career PathsMarch 20, 2023W&L Law Commits $330,000 Annually to Public Interest Students and Alumni

W&L Law has announced the creation of a program to guarantee financial support for current students and graduates interested or serving in public interest and government careers.

FeaturesMarch 17, 2023ODK Holds Spring Initiation For W&L Honorees

W&L President Emeritus Kenneth Ruscio addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.

Upcoming EventMarch 17, 2023Counsel in Loving v. Virginia to Deliver Smith Lecture at W&L Law

Philip J. Hirschkop, a civil rights lawyer who argued the landmark Supreme Court case that struck down state bans on interracial marriage, will deliver the annual Leslie Devan Smith, Jr. Lecture at W&L Law this month.

Career PathsMarch 16, 2023Career Paths: Alicia Ochsner Utt ’23L

After graduation, Alicia Ochsner Utt will be working at the King County Department of Public Defense in Seattle, Washington.

International LawMarch 16, 2023International Human Rights Practicum in Tanzania

Audrey Curelop '23L discusses a recent research trip to Tanzania as part of the International Human Rights Practicum.

Alumni in ActionMarch 15, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Ben Richie ’22L

Ben Richie works for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Corporation Finance’s Disclosure Review Program.

AccoladesMarch 15, 2023W&L Law BLSA Teams Take Top Awards for Writing at National Competition

The teams earned honors for best petitioner and best respondent briefs at the NBLSA conference.

Career PathsMarch 13, 2023Career Paths: Maddie Hawkins ’18, ’23L

After graduation, Maddie Hawkins will be a corporate law associate with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP in New York.

Colleague ConnectionMarch 13, 2023Meet a Colleague: Gwen Marshall

Gwen Marshall is the Assistant Director of Law Admissions.

AccoladesMarch 8, 2023Professor Ben Davis Honored for Contributions to Diversity

Ben Davis, a visiting professor at W&L Law, received the 2022 Outstanding Contribution to Diversity in ADR award from the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR).

Experience, W&L LawMarch 8, 2023Real Practice in the Immigrant Rights Clinic

Winni Zhang '24L discusses her work in the Immigrant Rights Clinic, where she has been able handle important legal matters from start to finish.

AccoladesMarch 7, 2023Professor Kish Parella Named International Research Fellow at Oxford

As an international research fellow, Professor Parella will help research the role of social evaluations in business and society.

Upcoming EventsMarch 7, 2023Law Review Symposium to Explore the Future of E-Commerce

This year’s symposium investigates why and how blockchain technology is relevant to the legal community.

Career PathsMarch 3, 2023Career Paths: Grant McClernon ’23L

After graduation, Grant McClernon will join the Washington, D.C. office of Kirkland & Ellis, working with the healthcare transactions team of the Private Equity group.

Career PathsMarch 2, 2023Career Paths: Marshall Branch ’23L

After graduation, Marshall Branch will join the U.S. Army JAG Corps.

Faculty FocusMarch 1, 2023W&L Law’s Laroche Publishes Article in the Boston University Law Review

Professor Carla Laroche published "Black Women and Voter Suppression."

Experience, W&L LawMarch 1, 2023With the Delaware Court of the Chancery

Melissa May ’23L spent the fall semester as an extern in the Delaware Court of Chancery under Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 28, 2023Alumni Spotlight: Junior Ndlovu ’20L and Natey Kinzounza Ndlovu ’20L

Junior and Natey Kinzounza, who met at W&L Law, are both trial attorneys who honed their skills in moot court and summer externships.

Career PathsFebruary 27, 2023Career Paths: Sica Matsuda ’23L

After graduation, Sica Matsuda will be a litigation associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Washington, D.C and then a clerk for Judge Amy Berman Jackson at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 22, 2023Lisa Hedrick ‘08L Named 2022 Mergers and Acquisitions Legal Advisor of the Year

Lisa Hedrick, partner and chair of the M&A and Finance practice group at the firm Hirschler Fleischer, has been recognized for her work in the field.

AccoladesFebruary 21, 2023W&L Law BLSA Teams Take Top Honors at Regional Moot Court Competition

Charisma Hunter ‘23L and Kobie Crosley ‘23L took first place in the competition and also took top honors with the Best Petitioner Brief award.

From the MagazineFebruary 16, 2023The Art of: Roaming Freely

Sandy Hooper ’97, ’03L sold his home and went part time at work to travel the country in a camper van.

Faculty FocusFebruary 16, 2023New Book from W&L Law’s Peppers Chronicles Work of Death Row Chaplain

Part memoir/part biography, the book tells the story of the Reverend Russ Ford, who served as the head chaplain on Virginia’s death row for eighteen years.

AccoladesFebruary 10, 2023Hon. Robert Payne ’63, ’67L Receives Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Award

The Honorable Robert E. Payne, senior United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), has been awarded the prestigious Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Award for 2023 by the Virginia State Bar Section on Criminal Law.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 8, 2023Connecting with Clients in the Tax Clinic

Ben Halligan '23L discusses his year as a student attorney in the Tax Clinic, helping clients resolve post-filing controversies with the IRS.

Upcoming EventFebruary 7, 2023W&L Law to Host Virtual Conference on Child Soldiers

The conference will be held via Zoom on February 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: Enjoying Law School with Jack Perryman

Jack Perryman '25L is from St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Centre College for his undergraduate degree.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: The People You Know with Kali Venable

Before law school, Kali Venable '25L worked as a public safety reporter, and later as an investigative and environmental reporter at a daily newspaper in central south Texas.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: A Welcoming Community with Ali Fazal

Ali Fazal '25L is from Raleigh, North Carolina. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: In the Room Where It Happens with Zoe Speas ’25L

Zoe Speas ’25L hails from Cumberland, VA. She graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2012 before moving to New York City to embark on a career in the theater.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: On Being a Double General with Katherine Berman

Katherine Berman '25L is from Houston, Texas. She is a 2022 graduate of W&L.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: A Communal Feel with Nick Payne

Nick Payne '25L is from Louisville, Kentucky. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: A Community that Cares with Marc Sendra

Marc Sendra ‘25L is originally from Orlando, FL and attended the University of Central Florida for his undergraduate degree.

Why W&L LawFebruary 6, 2023Why W&L Law: A Focus on Wellness with Ebony Aiken

Ebony Aiken ‘25L is originally from Jackson, Mississippi and attended the University of Houston for her undergraduate degree. She also obtained a master’s in public policy from the University of Arizona.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 1, 2023With the Brooklyn Defender Service

Shannon McGrath ‘23L spent the fall working in the criminal defense practice of the Brooklyn Defender Service.

AccoladesFebruary 1, 2023W&L Law’s Woody Appointed to FINRA National Adjudicatory Council

As a member of the NAC, Woody will review decisions rendered in FINRA disciplinary and membership proceedings.

Experience, W&L LawJanuary 31, 2023Clerking for the EEOC

Nikolaus Smith '23L spent the fall semester as a judicial extern for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Our CommunityJanuary 25, 2023Spotlight: The Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Students Association

Students have launched a new affinity group to support Middle Eastern and South Asian students during law school.

DiscoveryJanuary 23, 202350 Years of The Law News

‘Irreverence With Some Measure Of Reverence’

DiscoveryJanuary 23, 2023Beautiful Struggle

Janssen Evelyn ’06L uses resilience and intentional joy to find his purpose.

DiscoveryJanuary 23, 2023Painting with Words

After a successful career in big law, Michael Cohen ’90L returns to his passions of poetry and painting.

AccoladesJanuary 19, 2023W&L Law’s Hasbrouck a Top 20 Law Scholar on SSRN

The scholarship of Prof. Brandon Hasbrouck was downloaded nearly 13,500 times during 2022, placing him 16th on a list combining scholars from all categories of legal research.

Experience, W&L LawJanuary 19, 2023A Semester in New York

This fall, Joseph Aminov '23L researched cryptocurrency and other emerging financial technologies with the law firm Pryor Cashman.

AccoladesJanuary 12, 2023Law Faculty Recognized with Lewis Prize for Excellence in Scholarship

Professors Joshua Fairfield and Kish Parella were recognized for their outstanding scholarly work.

AccoladesJanuary 10, 2023Melanie Wilson to Serve as President-Elect of AALS

The AALS House of Representatives voted to accept Wilson’s nomination as the 2023 President-elect. Wilson has served the AALS in numerous capacities, including membership on its Executive Committee since 2020.

Campus EventJanuary 9, 2023W&L Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

A variety of events and lectures are planned for this year’s observance of MLK day.

Our CommunityJanuary 9, 2023Maria Saez Tatman Joins W&L Law as Associate Dean of Student Affairs

In her role, Saez Tatman will develop and implement programs to enrich the law school experience and to help law students succeed in school, personally, and professionally.

Colleague ConnectionDecember 20, 2022Meet a Colleague: Freda Coleman-Jackson

Freda Coleman-Jackson is the Assistant Director of Career Strategy and has worked at W&L Law since May 2020.

Alumni in ActionDecember 19, 2022Career Paths: Chris Chino ’21L

As a public defender, Chris Chino enjoys fighting for his clients in the "theatre of trial."

Faculty FocusDecember 13, 2022Scholarship of W&L Law’s Haan Featured in New York Times

Recent articles by Sarah Haan on sexism in corporate governance were featured in a commentary by New York Times business and economic columnist Peter Coy.

AppointmentsDecember 9, 2022Michelle Lyon Drumbl Named Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at W&L Law

Michelle Lyon Drumbl, Robert O. Bentley Professor of Law and Director of the Tax Clinic at the Washington and Lee University School of Law, has been named as the next Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

AccoladesDecember 8, 2022Sydney Brun-Ozuna ’24L Awarded Consumer Advocacy Fellowship

Brun-Ozuna received the Hobbs Fellowship from the National Consumer Law Center.

Faculty FocusDecember 6, 2022W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in Northwestern Law Review

Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "Reimagining Public Safety."

Colleague ConnectionDecember 5, 2022Meet a Colleague: David Eggert

David Eggert is a Professor of Practice who teaches a range of courses, including Antitrust, Conflict of Laws, Remedies, Torts, Property, and Complex Litigation.

Our CommunityDecember 2, 2022Tim Vest Joins W&L Law as Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

Vest will oversee the creation and management of the operating budget of the Law School and be responsible for various reporting obligations.

Our CommunityNovember 30, 2022Meet Ebony Aiken ’25L, AmeriCorps Researcher and Policy Analyst

Before starting law school, Ebony Aiken worked in real estate and in policy research with AmeriCorps Public Allies division.

Faculty FocusNovember 29, 2022W&L’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in the Oklahoma Law Review

Prof. Brandon Hasbrouck published "Movement Constitutionalism."

Our CommunityNovember 10, 2022W&L Law Celebrates Law Student Veterans

W&L provides Yellow Ribbon funding to an unlimited number of undergraduate and law students covering their tuition and fees. Currently, ten W&L Law students receive Yellow Ribbon, GI Bill, or other veteran benefits.

Our CommunityNovember 9, 2022Meet Zoe Speas ’25L, From Shakespeare to Statutes

Before law school, Zoe Speas worked as a Shakespearean actor and musician across the country, eventually joining the American Shakespeare Center.

Experience, W&L LawNovember 8, 2022Law Students Argue Case in 4th Circuit Court of Appeals

Sica Matsuda ‘23L and Brian Warren ‘23L were assigned the case as part of their work with the school’s Criminal Justice Clinic.

Our CommunityNovember 2, 2022Meet Marc Sendra ’25L, Former Religious Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Army

Before law school, Marc Sendra helped look after the mental and spiritual well-being of 500 soldiers as a Religious Affairs Specialist.

Upcoming EventOctober 31, 2022JCRSJ Symposium Examines Civil Rights Movement Across the Decades

The Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice will host its annual symposium on Friday, November 4. This year’s event is titled “60 Since the 60s: Civil Rights Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.”

Alumni in ActionOctober 24, 2022Career Paths: Namrata Kang ’21L

Nam Kang enjoys solving the puzzles in compliance investigations as a member of the regulatory team at Troutman Pepper.

Institutional HistoryOctober 21, 2022WLSO Symposium Celebrates 50 Years of Women at W&L Law

This symposium will highlight the experiences of women over the past 50 years in relation to three pivotal events that are all observing anniversaries.

Faculty FocusOctober 20, 2022W&L Law’s MacDonnell Publishes Article in Villanova Law Review

Prof. Tim MacDonnell published "Making An Offer That Can’t Be Refused: The Need For Reform In The Rules Governing Informed Consent And Doctor-Patient Agreements."

Our CommunityOctober 13, 2022Meet Kali Venable ’25L, Journalist Turned Law Student

Before law school, Kali Venable worked as a public safety reporter, and later as an investigative and environmental reporter at a daily newspaper in central south Texas.

Faculty FocusOctober 11, 2022Jill Fraley Named Inaugural Director of Pedagogy and Engaged and Inclusive Law Teaching

In a new role focusing on pedagogy, W&L Law professor Jill Fraley will design faculty workshops to help the law school advance science-based teaching practices that further student learning and inclusivity.

Summer ExperienceOctober 7, 2022Summer Experience: Anika Maan ’24L

Anika Maan spent her summer working for the United Nations: Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Suva, Fiji.

Faculty FocusOctober 6, 2022W&L’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in the Virginia Law Review

Prof. Brandon Hasbrouck published "On Lenity: What Justice Gorsuch Didn’t Say" examining the decision in Wooden v. United States.

A W&L WelcomeOctober 6, 2022W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty Members and Postdoctoral Fellows

The College, the Williams School and the Law School have combined to hire 25 visiting faculty members and two postdoctoral fellows for 2022-23.

Summer ExperienceOctober 4, 2022Summer Experience: Ella Bishop ’24L

Ella Bishop spent her summer as a judicial intern for Judge Lucy Inman at the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Justice Samuel Ervin IV at the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Faculty FocusOctober 4, 2022W&L Law’s Moliterno Publishes New Editions of Casebooks

Professor James Moliterno's recent publications include the third edition of "Global Issues in the Legal Profession."

Our CommunityOctober 3, 2022Andreina Arroyo Joins W&L Law as Director of Law Records

Arroyo is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing delivery of registrar services and student academic information within the Law School.

Summer ExperienceOctober 3, 2022Summer Experience: Jacob Wamsley ’24L

This summer, Jacob Wamsley worked as a summer associate with the in-house legal counsel at FedEx Ground’s corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA.

SustainabilitySeptember 29, 2022Law Center Adopts Policy to Offset Climate Impacts

The Frances Lewis Law Center at W&L Law has secured carbon offsets to address the Center’s impacts on climate change.

A W&L WelcomeSeptember 22, 2022W&L Welcomes New Faculty

Combined, the College, the Williams School and the Law School have hired 23 Faculty Members.

Summer ExperienceSeptember 20, 2022Summer Experience: Elizabeth Pruitt ’24L

Elizabeth Pruitt spent her summer working at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Fort Worth, TX.

Faculty FocusSeptember 19, 2022W&L Law’s Murchison Presents to Federal Bar Association

Prof. Brian Murchison reviewed the last term term of the U.S. Supreme Court and the development of the "major questions" doctrine.

Summer ExperienceSeptember 13, 2022Summer Experience: Maeve Harris ’24L

Maeve Harris spent her summer working for Judge Richard G. Latin of the Supreme Court of New York.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 6, 2022Warren Buff ‘21L Awarded Equal Justice Works Fellowship

Buff will serve as the Housing Justice Fellow with Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Faculty FocusSeptember 2, 2022W&L Law’s Drumbl Provides Testimony to United Nations on Anti-racism Initiatives

Law professor Mark Drumbl recently provided expert testimony to the drafting committee tasked with developing a protocol to the United Nations Convention to Eliminate Racial Discrimination.

Summer ExperienceAugust 31, 2022Summer Experience: Rob Hawes ’24L

Rob Hawes spent his summer working for Jones Day in Frankfurt, Germany.

Faculty FocusAugust 29, 2022W&L Law and the German Law Journal Welcome Prof. Nora Markard as a W&L Global Teaching Fellow

Prof. Markard will contribute to the law school’s comparative law seminar, which surveys German law and legal culture.

Our CommunityAugust 29, 2022Spotlight: The First-Generation Student Union

Students have launched a new organization to support first-generation students during law school.

Our CommunityAugust 23, 2022W&L Law Welcomes Impressive Law Class of 2025

On Tuesday, August 23, Washington and Lee University School of Law enrolled 125 students in the J.D. Class of 2025.

Alumni in ActionAugust 19, 2022Career Paths: Georgi Pisano Goetz ’20L

Although clerking after law school was not part of her plan, Georgi Pisano Goetz '20L is about to start her third after stops in Baltimore and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

AccoladesAugust 16, 2022Anika Maan ’24L Receives Inaugural Dickovick Internship

Maan received support for her summer placement with the UN Office of Drugs and Crime in Fiji.

Faculty FocusAugust 11, 2022W&L Law’s King Publishes Article in the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law

Professor J.D. King published "Juries, Democracy, and Petty Crime."

Faculty FocusAugust 9, 2022W&L Law’s Chatman Publishes Article in the UCLA Journal of Gender and Law

Professor Carliss Chatman published "We Shouldn't Need Roe."

AccoladesAugust 8, 2022Paul Trible ’71L Honored for Service to Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin has proclaimed July 31, 2022 to be The Honorable Paul S. Trible, Jr. Day in the commonwealth of Virginia.

Alumni in ActionAugust 8, 2022Career Paths: Casey Floyd ’15L

With his company NOCAP Sports, Casey Floyd '15L helps athletes and agents negotiate and transact NIL deals.

Alumni in ActionAugust 3, 2022Henry Leventis ’03L Nominated for U.S. Attorney Post

W&L Law alumnus Henry C. Leventis '03L has been tapped by President Joe Biden to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Faculty FocusAugust 2, 2022W&L Law’s Kolinsky Publishes Article in Florida Bar Journal

Professor Heather Kolinsky published "Storytelling, The Sound of Music, And Special Teams: Revisiting Some Basic Legal Writing Techniques With Fresh Eyes."

Alumni SupportJuly 20, 2022Law Fundraising Tops Annual Goal

Generous law alumni, parents and friends contributed over $1.6 million to W&L Law’s Annual Fund in the 2021-22 fiscal year.

Faculty AccoladeJuly 12, 2022Kish Parella Named Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Law

Parella, a professor in Washington and Lee’s School of Law, will hold the position for a three-year period.

Faculty FocusJune 30, 2022W&L Law’s Klein Publishes Article in Florida Law Review

Prof. Alex Klein published "When Police Volunteer to Kill."

AccoladesJune 29, 2022Six Law Faculty Members Recognized for Scholarship and Teaching

Six members of the faculty were recognized for their contributions in the classroom, to scholarship and to experiential education.

AccoladesJune 28, 2022Jonathan Thomas ’24L Selected for Equal Justice Works Fellowship

Jonathan Thomas, a member of the Law Class of 2024, has been chosen for a 2022 Disaster Resilience Program Fellowship through Equal Justice Works.

AccoladesJune 27, 2022Sarah Haan Named to Class of 1958 Uncas and Anne McThenia Term Professorship

W&L Law professor Sarah Haan has been named to be the inaugural Class of 1958 Uncas and Anne McThenia Professor of Law. Her appointment is effective July 1, 2022.

Alumni in ActionJune 15, 2022Pranita Raghavan ’02L Appointed to NEH Operations Post

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced the appointment of Pranita A. Raghavan as NEH’s new Assistant Chair for Planning and Operations.

International LawJune 10, 2022Visiting Scholar Presents Work on Child Soldiers

Dr. Christelle Molima Bameka presented her research related to the effects of colonialism on violent conflict in East Africa.

Faculty FocusJune 10, 2022W&L Law’s Baluarte Publishes Article in Belmont Law Review

Professor David Baluarte published "Refugees Under Duress: International Law and the Serious Nonpolitical Crime Bar."

AccoladesJune 10, 2022W&L Law’s Cosby Selected for Harvard Leadership Program

Michelle Cosby, Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice, has been selected to attend the Harvard Graduate School of Education Leadership Institute for Academic Librarians.

Faculty FocusJune 9, 2022W&L Law’s Boaz Publishes Article in Tennessee Law Review

Prof. Matt Boaz published "Practical Abolition: Universal Representation as an Alternative to Immigration Detention."

Faculty FocusJune 7, 2022W&L Law’s Fairfield Publishes Article in the Osgoode Hall Law Journal

Prof. Josh Fairfield published "'You Keep Using That Word': Why Privacy Doesn’t Mean What Lawyers Think."

AccoladesJune 6, 2022Tara Blackwell ’24L Selected for Legal Corps Fellowship

Tara Blackwell, a member of the Law Class of 2024, has been chosen for a 2022 Rural Summer Legal Corps Fellowship.

Faculty FocusJune 1, 2022W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in NYU Law Review

Professor Brandon Hasbrouck Published "Movement Judges."

Faculty FocusMay 31, 2022W&L Law’s Seaman Publishes Article in Iowa Law Review

Prof. Chris Seaman, along with coauthor Thuan Tran '21L, published “Intellectual Property and Tabletop Games.”

AccoladesMay 26, 2022Student Podcast Wins Award for Excellence in Communication

"Classroom Insiders," a podcast produced by Prof. Karen Woody and her students, has been honored by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.

Faculty FocusMay 23, 2022W&L Law’s Moliterno Publishes Article in Tennessee Journal of Business Law

Prof. James Moliterno published "Introducing Students to Ethics and Professionalism Challenges in Virtual Communication."

AccoladesMay 16, 2022School of Law Honors Graduates at 2022 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 167th commencement on Friday, May 13, awarding 119 juris doctor degrees.

Alumni in ActionMay 10, 2022Running to the Fire

As global head of litigation for 3M, Courtney Enloe ‘97L is never bored. And that’s the way she likes it.

Faculty FocusMay 10, 2022W&L Law’s Fairfield Publishes Article in UCLA Journal of Law and Technology

Prof. Josh Fairfield published “Governing the Interface Between Natural and Formal Language in Smart Contracts.”

CommencementMay 5, 2022Lizanne Thomas ‘82L to Deliver Law Commencement Address

Lizanne Thomas, a member of the W&L Law Class of 1982 and partner-in-charge of the southern region for the law firm Jones Day, will deliver this year’s commencement address during the graduation exercises at Washington and Lee University School of Law.

AccoladesMay 2, 2022W&L Law’s Halley Townsend ’22L Wins Constance Baker Motley National Writing Competition

Townsend won the competition for her paper "Second Middle Passage: How Anti-Abortion Laws Perpetuate Structures of Slavery and the Case for Reproductive Justice."

Faculty FocusApril 28, 2022Elon Musk and the SEC: A Collision between an Unstoppable Force and an Immovable Object

Law professor Karen Woody breaks down some of the history behind Elon Musk’s relationship with Twitter and the controversy surrounding the takeover of the company.

Faculty FocusApril 21, 2022Q&A with Dean Melanie Wilson

Meet Melanie Wilson, the next dean of W&L Law. Her appointment is effective July 1.

Career PathsApril 15, 2022Career Paths: Elena Schiefele ’22L

After graduation, Elena Schiefele will work for a law firm for a year and then clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Faculty FocusApril 15, 2022W&L Law’s Parella Publishes Article in Boston University Law Review

Prof. Kish Parella published "Contractual Stakeholderism"

AccoladesApril 15, 2022W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2022 Reunion Celebration

Bobby Hatten '72L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Jim Seevers '97L and Bo Mahr '17L were recognized for volunteer work.

Career PathsApril 8, 2022Career Paths: Katie Pauly ’22L

Katie Pauly will be working as a clerk on the Montana Supreme Court after graduation.

Career PathsApril 7, 2022Career Paths: Sarah Childs ’22L

Sarah Childs will be working for Parr Brown Gee & Loveless in Salt Lake City, Utah, focusing on Intellectual Property.

Career PathsApril 7, 2022Career Paths: Trey Smith ’22L

Trey Smith will be working at Troutman Pepper in Richmond, joining the firm’s White Collar Litigation and Investigations practice group.

Career PathsApril 7, 2022W&L Law Releases 2021 Graduate Employment Report

According to the report, 90.7 percent of the class of 2021 secured a full-time, long-term job that either requires bar passage or for which a J.D. degree is an advantage.

Career PathsApril 6, 2022Career Paths: Lauren Robertson ’22L

Lauren Robertson will be working with the litigation group at Holland & Knight LLP in the firm’s Tampa office.

Career PathsApril 6, 2022Career Paths: Mari Gonzalez ’22L

Mari Gonzalez will be working in the corporate department at Latham & Watkins’s D.C. office.

Faculty FocusApril 4, 2022W&L Law’s Haan Publishes Article in Stanford Law Review

Prof. Sarah Haan published "Corporate Governance and the Feminization of Capital."

Upcoming EventMarch 30, 2022Susan J. Pearson to Deliver Annual Hendricks Law and History Lecture

On Friday, April 8, Northwestern University history professor Susan J. Pearson will deliver the annual Hendricks Lecture in Law and History. The title of Pearson’s talk is “What’s in a Document? Birth Registration and Identity in American Law and History.”

In the NewsMarch 25, 2022Melanie D. Wilson Named Next Dean of Washington and Lee University School of Law

Melanie D. Wilson has been named the next dean of Washington and Lee University’s School of Law. She will also hold the Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Professorship in Law.

Career PathsMarch 23, 2022Career Paths: Rich Gilliland ’22L

Rich Gilliland will be working for Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in the firm’s Austin, TX office, focusing on litigation.

Upcoming EventMarch 23, 2022Reva Siegel to Deliver Annual Tucker Lecture at W&L Law

Siegel’s lecture is titled “Equal Protection and Abortion in Dobbs.” During her talk, Prof. Siegel will discuss an amicus brief she authored with constitutional law scholars Serena Mayeri and Melissa Murray in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Career PathsMarch 18, 2022Career Paths: Katie Gallagher ’22L

After graduation, Gallagher is headed to New York to work in the state and local tax group at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Faculty FocusMarch 18, 2022W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in Boston University Law Review

Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "The Antiracist Constitution."

Alumni in ActionMarch 16, 2022Bootleggers and Aliens

Phil Brown '85L blends history and science fiction in his inaugural novel "It Gives You Strength."

Engaged CommunityMarch 14, 2022Anika Maan ’24L Takes Leadership Role at National Law Student Organization

As Content Director for NASALSA, Maan is getting a chance to network with South Asian lawyers and advance the organization's mission.

Faculty CommentaryMarch 14, 2022W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Discusses Russia and War Crimes on NPR

Prof. Mark Drumbl was interviewed on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss the whether Russia's assaults on Ukraine constitute war crimes.

Faculty FocusMarch 11, 2022W&L Law Hosts Research Roundtable on Informers and Collaborators in Repressive Regimes

Law professor Mark Drumbl and Scholar-in-Residence Barbora Hola are working on a book that explores why people inform on others under authoritarian regimes.

Upcoming EventMarch 9, 2022Melissa Murray to Give Talk During Order of Coif Distinguished Visit

Murray’s talk is based on her recent article published in the Harvard Law Review, “Race-ing Roe: Reproductive Justice, Racial Justice, and the Battle for Roe v. Wade.”

AccoladesMarch 7, 2022Law Students Compete at Global Antitrust Moot Court Competition

Kristin Barkemeyer ‘22L and Max Blumenthal ‘24L were semifinalists in the competition, and Barkemeyer was named Best Oralist.

Upcoming EventMarch 7, 2022Law Review Symposium to Focus on Intersectionality Theory and Human Rights Work

The symposium is scheduled for Friday, March 11 and will include a keynote address by Adrien Wing, Associate Dean for International and Comparative Law Programs and Bessie Dutton Murray Professor at University of Iowa College of Law.

Faculty FocusMarch 3, 2022W&L Law’s Fraley Publishes Article in Cardozo Law Review

Professor Jill Fraley published "Against Court Packing, or a Plea to Formally Amend the Constitution."

In the ClassroomMarch 3, 2022New Episodes in Student Insider Trading Podcast Examine Powell Jurisprudence

Washington and Lee law professor Karen Woody and the students in her Insider Trading seminar recently launched a podcast that explores the arc and evolution of insider trading over the last century.

ScholarshipFebruary 25, 2022W&L Law Review Publishes Issue Showcasing Black Authors

The W&L Law Review has published a first‑ever volume dedicated to showcasing the work of Black authors.

Experience, W&L LawFebruary 17, 2022W&L Law Professor and Students Win Pardon for Excessive Sentence

Ronald Davis was given 80 years in prison—an effective life sentence—for a series of armed robberies where no one was hurt and he never held a gun.

Our CommunityFebruary 8, 2022Law School Launches Endowment Campaign for Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice

W&L Law is seeking to raise $200,000 to support the Journal in perpetuity and increase publication rate.

SymposiumFebruary 7, 2022JCRSJ Symposium Explores Abolition of Capital Punishment

The Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice will host its annual symposium on Thursday, Feb. 10 and Friday, Feb. 11.

Upcoming EventFebruary 1, 2022Justice Cleo Powell to Deliver Smith Lecture at W&L Law

Her talk, "The Importance of a Legacy—What Will Yours Be?,” is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.

Faculty FocusJanuary 28, 2022W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Files Amicus Brief in International Criminal Court

The brief concerns the case of Dominic Ongwen, a Ugandan former child soldier and military commander, who is appealing a conviction for war crimes committed in the early 2000s.

Upcoming EventJanuary 28, 2022Former Powell Clerk Paul Cane to Deliver Distinguished Lecture

On Feb. 3 at 5:00 pm, Cane will give a talk titled “Serving Justice: Clerking for Lewis Powell, and His Timeless Lessons for Young Lawyers.”

Alumni in ActionJanuary 27, 2022Victor Cardwell ‘87L Elected President of Virginia Bar Association

W&L Law alumnus Victor O. Cardwell ‘87L has been elected to serve as the 134th President of the Virginia Bar Association (VBA). Cardwell’s election marks the first time a Black lawyer has served as VBA President.

Faculty FocusJanuary 20, 2022W&L Law Welcomes New Faculty Member Randle Pollard

Tax law expert Randle Pollard has joined the W&L Law faculty as the Rochelle and Thomas McN. Millhiser ‘81L Professor of Practice.

Alumni ActionJanuary 19, 2022Education Elevators

Allison McJunkin ‘04L helps kids take flight through mentoring program.

Upcoming EventJanuary 10, 2022ABA President-elect Deborah Enix-Ross to Speak on MLK Day

Enix-Ross will give a talk entitled "Undeterred Dreams" on Monday, Jan. 17 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Campus EventJanuary 7, 2022W&L Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

This year's observance of MLK day will comprise a variety of events and lectures.

Faculty FocusJanuary 5, 2022W&L Law Faculty Present at AALS

The faculty of W&L Law are well represented at this year’s annual academic conference hosted by the Association of American Law Schools.

Our CommunityDecember 16, 2021W&L Law Names Michelle Cosby to Lead Law Library

Interim Dean Michelle Drumbl has announced the appointment of Michelle Cosby as Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice . Her appointment takes effect June 1, 2022.

Faculty FocusDecember 6, 2021W&L Law Professor, Students Launch Podcast on Insider Trading

Washington and Lee law professor Karen Woody and the students in her Insider Trading seminar have launched a podcast that will explore the arc and evolution of insider trading over the last century.

Faculty FocusNovember 19, 2021W&L Law’s Chatman Publishes Article in UC Irvine Law Review

Professor Carliss Chatman published "Corporate Family Matters."

Experience, W&L LawNovember 12, 2021Planning for the Future

W&L Law students offer free estate planning to area residents.

Faculty FocusNovember 11, 2021Intersectionality and Human Rights

A new book from W&L Law professor Johanna Bond pulls together decades of research to address identity discrimination.

Experience, W&L LawNovember 4, 2021Starting Up

W&L Law students help launch local businesses.

AccoladesOctober 7, 2021Brant Hellwig to Lead Tax Program at NYU

Hellwig will take a leave of absence from W&L to lead the program, which is considered the premier graduate tax program in the country.

Summer ExperienceOctober 6, 2021Summer Experience: Kobie Crosley ’23L

This summer, Kobie Crosley split his time interning with K&L Gates and the U.S. Steel Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA.

Summer ExperienceOctober 6, 2021Summer Experience: Kylan Memminger ’22L

Kylan Memminger spent her summer as a tax intern in the Chicago office of Deloitte. She will return to work there after graduation.

AccoladesOctober 6, 2021Part of the Plan

Charisma Hunter '23L becomes first African American Woman on Law Review.

Summer ExperienceOctober 5, 2021Summer Experience: T.J. Benedict ’22L

This summer, T.J. Benedict '22L was a Summer Honors Law Clerk in the EPA’s Office of General Counsel.

Summer ExperienceSeptember 30, 2021Summer Experience: Jake Walker ’22L

During his summer position in the DC office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter and Hampton, Jake Walker '22 did it all, and came away with a job offer.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 30, 2021Paul Fletcher ’85L Named Executive Director of Virginia Bar Association

Fletcher, who was publisher and editor-in-chief of Virginia Lawyers Weekly for more than 30 years, will lead a volunteer professional association with over 4000 members.

AccoladesSeptember 23, 2021W&L Law’s Nora Demleitner Named President of St. John’s College

Demleitner, the Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Professor of Law, will lead the college's Annapolis campus.

Summer ExperienceSeptember 22, 2021Summer Experience: Nate Reynolds ’22L

This summer, Nate Reynolds worked in a variety of practice groups for Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen, and Hamilton in New York.

Faculty FocusSeptember 22, 2021Meet the Professor: Heather Kolinsky

Kolinsky, who joined W&L Law in 2021, teaches legal writing and professional responsibility.

Campus EventSeptember 14, 2021W&L Gathers to Honor Fallen in 9/11 Attacks

The Washington and Lee University community remembered the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony and placing of 2,977 American flags on Stemmons Plaza.

Class of 2020September 13, 2021Washington and Lee Honors Class of 2020 at Belated 233rd Commencement

The undergraduate and law classes of 2020 got a chance to return to campus, experience a traditional in-person ceremony, and celebrate their graduation with friends and family at an event that had been postponed for more than a year amid a pandemic.

Upcoming EventSeptember 13, 2021WLSO Symposium Looks at Female Leadership during Crises

The 8th Annual Lara D. Gass Symposium on Women in the Law is on Friday, September 17 from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. through Zoom.

VIDEOSeptember 9, 2021Meet the Class of 2025!

Washington and Lee's newest class moves in, talks about why they chose W&L, and gets ready to rock this academic year.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 9, 2021Oren Griffin ’96L Named Dean of Tulsa College of Law

Griffin currently serves as the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and a professor of law at Mercer University, where he has taught since 2006.

9/11September 8, 202120 Years Later

Washington and Lee University marks this milestone anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a special collection of stories.

Campus EventSeptember 8, 2021Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year

The W&L community is invited to the 2021 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m.

EventsSeptember 7, 2021W&L Marks 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with Campus Events

The Washington and Lee University community this year will remember the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony, prayer vigil and placing of 2,977 American flags.

Faculty AccoladeAugust 31, 2021W&L Law’s Shelby Publishes Article in California Law Review

Professor Cary Martin Shelby published "Profiting From Our Pain: Privileged Access to Social Impact Investing."

Faculty FocusAugust 30, 2021W&L Law Welcomes New Faculty and Distinguished Visitors

Washington and Lee University School of Law welcomes several new teachers and scholars to the faculty this year.

Summer ExperienceAugust 23, 2021Summer Experience: Alex Castro ’22L

This summer, Alex Castro '22L was a legal intern for El Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, a nonprofit that specializes in labor rights violations committed against migrant workers.

From the MagazineAugust 23, 2021Farewell to the VC3

Alumni and faculty reflect on the legacy of the Virginia Capital Case Clearinghouse, closing its doors after over 30 years serving capital defense attorneys.

Campus EventAugust 20, 2021W&L Celebrates the Class of 2020

The official Commencement ceremony for the undergraduate and law Classes of 2020 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on campus.

AccoladesAugust 16, 2021W&L Law’s Parella Wins Scholarship Award

Professor Kish Parella was honored by the American Business Law Journal with the Hoeber Award for Excellence in Research.

Alumni in ActionAugust 11, 2021W&L Law Alumnus Edward Neufville ’03L on Olympics, Legal Practice

Neufville, an immigration attorney based in Maryland, competed in the 1996 Olympic games representing Liberia.

Faculty FocusAugust 11, 2021W&L Law’s Haan Publishes Article in Financial History Magazine

The piece, based on a forthcoming article in the Stanford Law Review, is a fascinating look at the history of women shareholders.

In the NewsAugust 10, 2021W&L Law’s Scott Recommended for U.S. District Court Opening

Juval Scott, an adjunct professor of law and Federal Public Defender, has been recommended by U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine to fill a judicial vacancy in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia.

Our CommunityAugust 9, 2021W&L Law Welcomes Assistant Director to Office of Admissions and Student Affairs

Brandyn Jordan has joined W&L Law in the newly created position of Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, Diversity Recruitment and Engagement.

Faculty FocusJuly 16, 2021W&L Law’s Fairfield Quoted in Los Angeles Times

Professor Joshua Fairfield was quoted in a column titled "Amazon wants to use radar so Alexa can watch as you sleep."

In the NewsJune 30, 2021W&L Names Kim Robinson University Registrar

Robinson succeeds Jamie Kipfer, who is departing the role on June 30.

AccoladesJune 21, 2021Law Faculty Recognized for Scholarship and Teaching

Six members of the faculty were recognized for their contributions in the classroom, to scholarship and to experiential education.

CommentaryMay 25, 2021W&L Law’s Klein and Hasbrouck on Firing Squads

In a commentary in The Nation, Alex Klein and Brandon Hasbrouck discuss South Carolina's newest execution method.

Career PathsMay 21, 2021Career Paths: Kimberly Shi ’21L

Kimberly Shi will be working for Clifford Chance LLP in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, focusing on litigation and dispute resolution.

Faculty FocusMay 20, 2021W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Interviewed by IntLawGrrls

The two-part blog interview covered a wide range of topics, including child soldiers and ecocide.

Graduation 2021May 8, 2021School of Law Honors Graduates at 2021 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 166th commencement on Friday, May 7, awarding 119 juris doctor degrees.

Supporting W&LMay 6, 2021Double Time at W&L

Young alumna and current law student Cat Spencer '20, '23L shares her perspective on W&L and giving back.

Faculty FocusApril 28, 2021Can Law Keep Up?

A new book by W&L Law professor Joshua Fairfield examines how the law can keep pace to govern rapid advancements in technology.

AccoladesApril 28, 2021W&L Law’s Miller Receives Prestigious Research Prize

Russell Miller, J.B. Stombock Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University, is the recipient of a Humboldt Research Prize, one of Germany’s highest academic honors.

Career PathsApril 27, 2021Career Paths: Rebecca Mitchell ’21L

Rebecca Mitchell will be clerking on the Vermont Supreme Court for two years.

CommentaryApril 26, 2021W&L Law’s Fairfield on Digital Ownership

Joshua Fairfield contributed to an article on Vox.com discussing the erosion of personal ownership.

Faculty AccoladeApril 26, 2021W&L’s Youngman Awarded the Consortium for Undergraduate Law and Justice Programs Teaching Innovation Award

In 2020, Julie Youngman introduced significant programmatic and curricular development in W&L’s new interdisciplinary program on Law, Justice and Society.

CommentaryApril 23, 2021W&L Law’s Demleitner on Parole Decisions

The Washington Post published a commentary by Nora Demleitner on reducing the influence of prosecutors and victims on parole decisions.

My W&LApril 19, 2021Giving in a Whole New Way

Kevin Batteh '95, '98L is W&L's first Bitcoin donor.

Institutional HistoryApril 15, 2021Law Classroom Named in Honor of Alumnus Edmund D. Campbell

Campbell was a champion of desegregation in Virginia and worked to fight Virginia’s program of massive resistance.

AccoladesApril 14, 2021W&L Law Presents Annual Alumni Awards

Washington and Lee School of Law has announced the winners of the annual alumni awards. The presentation occurred during a virtual Law Reunion gathering held April 10.

Faculty FocusApril 13, 2021W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl on Anti-Doping Law

Prof. Mark Drumbl commented in the Washington Post on a new U.S. anti-doping law that could have consequences for sporting events around the globe.

Upcoming EventApril 8, 2021W&L Law to Host Book Celebration and Discussion of Refundable Tax Credits

Michelle Drumbl and her fellow panelists will share their research and perspectives on the future of refundable tax credits.

Alumni in ActionApril 6, 2021Struggle and Triumph

As the new General Counsel for the Carolina Hurricanes, Nigel Wheeler '15L has fulfilled his dream of a legal career in professional sports.

AccoladesMarch 30, 2021Professor Kish Parella Named Co-Chair of 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law

Parella will partner with Professor Rachel Lopez of Drexel School of Law and Patrick Pearsall of the firm Allen & Overy to chair the annual conference.

Our CommunityMarch 30, 2021W&L Law Kicks Off First Generation Student Resource Network

Alumni David Hurst '14L and Kasia Wiggins '20L discuss the new effort to support first-generation students.

Upcoming EventMarch 30, 2021Education Justice

Lewis Law Center Scholar-in-Residence Matthew Shaw will give a talk on the educational jurisprudence of Justice Lewis Powell.

Institutional HistoryMarch 29, 2021Slavery and Commerce

W&L Law Professor Carliss Chatman explored institutional history to animate the study of the Uniform Commercial Code for her students.

Alumni in ActionMarch 26, 2021Immersed in IP

After his start as a prosecutor, Dan Collopy ’81L found his way into intellectual property law, and a career in Asia.

AccoladesMarch 25, 2021Law Students Take Third at National Black Law Students Association Moot Court Competition

Noriya Shahadat '21L and Tomi Akinmola '21L also won best brief and best oral advocate in their last ever moot court competition.

Faculty FocusMarch 24, 2021Meet the Professor: Alan Trammell

Alan Trammell joined W&L Law in 2020. He teaches and writes primarily in the fields of civil procedure, federal courts and conflict of laws. He is recognized as one of the leading authorities on nationwide injunctions.

AccoladesMarch 23, 2021W&L Law’s Karen Woody Named a Herndon Fellow

Washington and Lee law professor Karen Woody has been selected for a fellowship with the Herndon Foundation aimed at preparing diverse professionals for positions on corporate boards.

Upcoming EventsMarch 22, 2021Adam Winkler to Deliver Annual Hendricks Law and History Lecture

On Friday, April 9, UCLA law professor Adam Winkler will deliver the annual Hendricks Lecture in Law and History. The title of Winkler’s talk is “How Corporations Became People.”

Student AccoladesMarch 17, 2021W&L Law Team Wins D.C. Regional Appellate Advocacy Competition

Matt Kaminer ’22L, Carson Cox ‘22L, and Rich Gilliland ’22L are headed to Nationals after winning the Washington D.C. Regional ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition

Upcoming EventMarch 11, 2021Law Review Symposium to Celebrate Fourth Circuit Judge Roger Gregory

The Washington and Lee Law Review’s annual Lara D. Gass Symposium at the Washington and Lee University School of Law will examine the judicial legacy of the Hon. Roger L. Gregory, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Faculty FocusMarch 9, 2021New Yorker Story Features Books by W&L Law’s Joshua Fairfield

Two books by Washington and Lee law professor Joshua Fairfield are featured in a recent New Yorker article on Big Tech and data privacy.

Our CommunityFebruary 24, 2021Law Faculty Connecting with Students

Professors Kish Parella and Jill Fraley talk virtual book clubs and happy hours.

Upcoming EventFebruary 23, 2021James Forman, Jr. to Deliver Annual Tucker Lecture at W&L Law

Forman is the J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law at Yale Law School and the author of the Pulitzer Prize winning book “Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America.”

Campus EventFebruary 23, 2021W&L Presents 2021 Ted Delaney Lecture

The Feb. 24 online lecture, titled “Black Entrepreneurs: Where Does Money Fit into Protest?,” will examine capitalism as a part of the Black freedom-fighting arsenal.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 17, 2021Adventurer in Law

The latest turn in the winding career path of Christopher Riano ’10L finds him leading a national effort to improve civic education and engagement.

AccoladesFebruary 17, 2021BLSA Moot Court, Mock Trial Teams Advance to National Competition

The W&L Law team of of Noriya Shahadat ‘21L and Tomi Akinmola ‘21 won the award for best brief in the national Thurgood Marshall Moot Court competition, and Shahadat was named best oral advocate.

Lifelong LearningFebruary 12, 2021W&L Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Brian Murchison

"W&L After Class: The Lifelong Learning Podcast" invites listeners to join conversations with W&L's expert faculty, giving them a walk down the Colonnade from the comfort of their home.

Upcoming EventFebruary 11, 2021Cornel West to Deliver Smith Lecture at W&L Law

Prominent teacher, philosopher and public intellectual Dr. Cornel West will deliver the second Annual Leslie Devan Smith, Jr. Lecture at W&L Law as the keynote speaker in the Black History Week event series organized by the Black Law Students Association.

CommentaryFebruary 1, 2021W&L Law’s Haan on GameStop and the Future of Corporate Governance

Prof. Sarah Haan coauthored a commentary for Project Syndicate on using stock price to judge performance.

Career PathsFebruary 1, 20212L Reflects on Tax Court Externship

Andrew Dagen '22L got the chance to work in the United States Tax Court in Washington D.C. after it reopened virtually this fall.

Faculty FocusJanuary 21, 2021W&L Law Professor Publishes Children’s Book on Corporate Personhood

How are people like companies? Prof. Carliss Chatman explains in her new children's book, "Companies are People Too."

CommentaryJanuary 20, 2021W&L Law’s Trammell on Sen. Hawley’s Legal Arguments

Prof. Alan Trammell coauthored a commentary in the Washington Post examining Sen. Josh Hawley's legal arguments on the election.

Founders DayJanuary 12, 2021ODK to Initiate Three Honorary, 50 Student Members at 2021 Convention

New members will be inducted into the national leadership honor society at W&L’s Founders Day/ODK convention, which will take place in a virtual format on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 8, 2021From Courtroom to Camera, Advocacy Fuels Brian Buckmire’s Drive for Justice

A public defender with the Legal Aid Society of New York City, Buckmire '14L is also the host of “Law & Crime Daily,” a nationally syndicated program described as ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ for courtroom drama.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 5, 2021Spencer Cox ‘01L Sworn In as 18th Governor of Utah

Spencer Cox, a 2001 graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, was sworn in Jan. 4 as governor of Utah following his victory in the general election held in November. He is the state’s 18th governor.

AccoladesJanuary 5, 2021Professor Doug Rendleman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from AALS

Doug Rendleman, Robert E.R. Huntley Professor of Law Emeritus at Washington and Lee University School of Law, has been named the 2021 recipient of the Lifetime Scholarly Achievement award from the Remedies Section of the Association of American Law Schools.

CommentaryDecember 17, 2020W&L Law’s Hasbrouck on Counting Black Votes

In a commentary for The Nation, W&L Law professor Brandon Hasbrouck argues for counting Black votes twice to overcome unequal representation.

AccoladesNovember 20, 2020Professor Carliss Chatman Receives Derrick Bell Award from AALS Section on Minority Groups

The award honors a faculty member who, through activism, mentoring, teaching and scholarship, has made an extraordinary contribution to legal education, the legal system or social justice.

Moot CourtNovember 19, 2020Moot Court Goes Virtual

Competitors overcome format changes to gain valuable advocacy experience.

Alumni in ActionNovember 17, 2020A Life Concerned with the World

With podcasts that look inward and outward, the Younis brothers amplify their perspective as global citizens.

Changing PerspectivesNovember 16, 2020Teach For America Prepares Students for the Challenges of Law School

Nam Kang ’21L and Nate Reynolds ‘22L reflect on how their experience with Teach for America is guiding their time in law school and beyond.

In the NewsNovember 11, 2020W&L Joins Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance

Washington and Lee University is among the 51 inaugural member institutions* of the Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance, a new initiative from the University of Southern California's Race and Equity Center.

In the NewsNovember 10, 2020Lena Hill Named Provost at Washington and Lee University

Lena Hill, dean of the College and professor of English and Africana studies at Washington and Lee, has been appointed to be the university’s next provost, beginning July 1, 2021.

Alumni in ActionOctober 29, 2020Personal Experience Leads Tina Beamon ’97L to Success in the Pharmaceutical Industry

As vice president and chief compliance officer for a pharmaceutical company, Tina Beamon uses her legal background to promote the greater good.

Alumni in ActionOctober 23, 2020Career Paths: Rachel Rossetti ’11L

As Senior Corporate Counsel at UKG Inc., Rachel Rosetti works on a wide variety of data privacy, data protection, and data security matters.

Engaged CommunityOctober 23, 2020Erin Hayes ’21L Works for Racial Justice in Texas

Third year law student Erin Hayes works pro bono as legislative director for the Racial Justice Coalition of Texas.

Upcoming EventOctober 19, 2020JCRSJ Symposium Explores Race and the Pandemic

The event is scheduled for Oct. 29 and 30 and will be hosted on Zoom.

International PerspectivesOctober 9, 2020For International Students, Getting Here was Half the Battle

Valeria Espinal '23L and Blake Kang '23L made it to Lexington despite many hurdles.

CommentaryOctober 9, 2020W&L Law’s Hasbrouck on Selecting Color-conscious Justices

In a Richmond Times commentary, Hasbrouck discusses court packing and a new standard for justices on the highest court in the land.

Mudd Lecture Series October 7, 2020W&L’s Thomas H. Speedy Rice is Third Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series

Rice's lecture, which is open to the public to view online, is titled "Cultural Norms and the Export of the W&L Honor System."

In the NewsOctober 5, 2020Michelle Lyon Drumbl Appointed Interim Dean of the Washington and Lee School of Law

Michelle Lyon Drumbl, Robert O. Bentley Professor of Law and director of the Tax Clinic at the Washington and Lee University School of Law, has been appointed to a one-year term as interim dean of the law school effective July 1, 2021.

Alumni in ActionOctober 2, 2020Career Paths: Ernest Hammond ’13L

As senior product counsel at Twilio, Ernest Hammond's work is centered at the intersection of tech, healthcare, and telecommunications.

Career PathsOctober 2, 2020Career Paths: Patrick Wright ’16, ’21L

Patrick Wright used his experience during his 1L and 2L summers at Jones Day to learn the practice and make connections.

Institutional HistorySeptember 22, 2020W&L Law Unveils Tribute to First Female Graduates

A new installation at Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrates the first female graduates of the law school.

Summer ExperienceSeptember 15, 2020Katharine Agbenohevi ’22L Spent Her Summer with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Salt Lake

Although Agbenohevi was able to travel to Utah for her job, the COVID-19 pandemic still played a role in her experience working in the financial crimes division.

Upcoming EventSeptember 14, 2020WLSO Symposium Explores the #MeToo Movement’s Impact on the Law

The 7th Annual Lara D. Gass Symposium on Women in the Law is on Friday, September 18 from 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. through Zoom.

On CampusSeptember 8, 2020W&L Law Dean Brant Hellwig to Conclude Deanship at End of Academic Year

Hellwig, who took the helm of the law school in 2015, helped navigate the Law School through a difficult financial period and oversaw significant improvements in applications and entering class credentials, among other achievements.

Faculty FocusSeptember 3, 2020W&L Law’s Baluarte to Argue Case before Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Baluarte’s argument centers on the ability of stateless refugees to seek asylum in the United States and involves a client he has represented for many years, a man named Miliyon Ethiopis.

Summer ExperienceSeptember 3, 2020Maya Reddy ’21L Works Remotely for Women Enabled International

Reddy's summer internship allowed her to apply her interest in international development to a new area, examining legal issues for women with disabilities.

Institutional HistoryAugust 28, 2020Examining Our Past: Critical Race Theory Class Visits Campus Historical Marker

Members of the Critical Race Theory class at W&L Law recently took a short field trip "across the ravine" to meet with Dr. Lynn Rainville, director of institutional history, for a discussion about the University's ties to slavery.

CommentaryAugust 28, 2020W&L Law’s Demleitner on Criminal Justice Reform

The Washington Post published a commentary by Nora Demleitner on efforts to re-institute parole in Virginia.

Faculty FocusAugust 24, 2020W&L Law Welcomes New Permanent and Visiting Faculty

Alan M. Trammell, an expert on nationwide injunctions, joins the permanent faculty. Matthew Shaw visits W&L Law as Scholar-in-Residence.

Sept. 17 | 5:30 p.m.August 21, 2020Mary Anne Franks to Deliver Constitution Day Address

Franks, a professor of law at the University of Miami School of Law, will discuss the topic of her 2019 book, “The Cult of the Constitution: Our Deadly Devotion to Guns and Free Speech.”

On CampusAugust 19, 2020Classes Begin at W&L Law

With the COVID-19 pandemic still spreading across the U.S., Washington and Lee Law has created an intricate but flexible back-to-school schedule that is based around the individual needs and the unpredictability of the future.

Alumni in ActionAugust 12, 2020Joy Lee ‘12L Serving as Counsel to the Republican National Convention

Helping plan the 2020 convention has required creativity and flexibility as the COVID-19 pandemic has required big changes to the event.

Faculty FocusJuly 10, 2020W&L Law’s Bond Discusses Social Justice on After Class Podcast

In this podcast series from the Office of Lifelong Learning, Bond dives into the world of human rights, highlighting the justice reforms achieved by nonprofits with which she works.

Faculty FocusJuly 6, 2020W&L Law’s MacDonnell on Amendments to Military Justice System

MacDonnell argues against new proposals to shift prosecutorial powers from military commanders to senior military lawyers.

Faculty FocusJune 25, 2020W&L Law’s Russ Miller Testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee

The June 24 hearing examined the issue of China’s legal responsibility for the global COVID-19 pandemic.

AccoladesJune 24, 2020W&L Law Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship

Five members of the faculty were recognized for their contributions in the classroom, to scholarship and to experiential education.

Experience, W&L LawJune 12, 2020Black Lung Clinic Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Health Care Case

The brief seeks to protect two provisions of the Affordable Care Act that impact coal miners' ability to receive payments through the Black Lung Benefits Act.

AccoladesJune 12, 2020W&L Law Announces 2020 Alumni Awards

John Sicilian ‘85L, Andy Lee ‘90L and Katie Waibler 15L were honored for their accomplishments and contributions to the law school.

In the NewsJune 5, 2020W&L Law’s Hasbrouck on How Congress Can Fix Modern Policing

In a new piece in Slate, Hasbrouck argues that Congress can transform policing and promote racial justice through the 13th Amendment.

VP for University AdvancementJune 1, 2020Tom Jennings Named Next Vice President for University Advancement at Washington and Lee

Jennings will start on August 10 and will succeed Dennis Cross, who is stepping down at the end of the calendar year after serving 16 years as W&L’s V.P. of university advancement.

Career PathsMay 29, 2020Career Paths: Sarah Van Horn ’20L

Sarah Van Horn will work as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in the Northampton County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in Eastville, Virginia.

In the NewsMay 29, 2020W&L Law’s Miller Examines Ruling on Limits of Foreign Surveillance

At the blog LawFare, Russ Miller examines a ruling by the German Constitutional Court limiting German espionage activities.

Career PathsMay 21, 2020Career Paths: Karen Vallejos-Corrales ’20L

After graduation, Karen Vallejos-Corrales will work for Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, an organization that provides free legal services to low-income people facing legal problems.

Career PathsMay 21, 2020Career Paths: Amanda Triplett ’20L

After graduation, Amanda Triplett will practice antitrust law as a trial attorney in the Health Care Division of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition in Washington, D.C.

Career PathsMay 21, 2020Career Paths: Lara McMahon ’20L

After graduation, Lara McMahon will work for Vinson & Elkins in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and is planning on a career in government investigations and white collar defense.

Career PathsMay 19, 2020Career Paths: Junior Ndlovu ’20L

After graduation, Junior Ndlovu is headed to the Allen law firm in Fredericksburg, VA to serve as a plaintiff's attorney.

CommentaryMay 13, 2020W&L President Will Dudley on CNBC’s “The Exchange”

Kelly Evans '07 interviewed Dudley about his hopes and plans for students' return to campus in the fall.

Faculty FocusMay 12, 2020Faculty Scholarship: Karen Woody and the “New” Insider Trading

Insider trading is back in the news, although some would argue it never left.

Career PathsMay 12, 2020Career Paths: Luke Charette ’20L

Charette is headed to the Boston office of Proskauer Rose, working on private equity deals with their Private Investment Funds group.

Faculty FocusMay 12, 2020W&L Law Faculty Members Named to Chair Professorships

Law professors Michelle Drumbl and J.D. King have been named to chair professorships.

Law Class of 2020May 12, 2020W&L Law Announces Honors and Awards for Class of 2020

Achievements in academics and service are among the awards and honors announced by the School of Law.

Career PathsMay 11, 2020W&L Law Welcomes Assistant Director to Office of Career Strategy

Freda Coleman-Jackson has joined the Office of Career Strategy (OCS) at Washington and Lee University School of Law as assistant director.

Career PathsMay 1, 2020Career Paths: Natalia Homchick ’20L

After graduation, Natalia Homchick will be working at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York City in the firm’s corporate department.

EventsApril 30, 2020W&L Law to Hold Online Conferral of Degrees Ceremony Friday, May 8

Washington and Lee University School of Law will hold an online event at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 8 to confer law degrees on the 154 graduates of the Law Class of 2020.

Faculty FocusApril 27, 2020W&L Law’s Miller Writes on COVID-19 Lockdown Shooting Range Case

Russ Miller has joined two other Virginia law professors in an amicus curiae brief in a case challenging the Governor’s lockdown order as it applies to indoor shooting ranges.

Career PathsApril 27, 2020Career Paths: Kim Blasey ’20L

After graduation, Kim Blasey has two clerkships lined up, first in Maryland Circuit Court and then in U.S. District Court in New Mexico.

Career PathsApril 27, 2020Career Paths: Kat Phillips ’20L

After graduation, Kat Phillips '20L will be serving a two-year judicial law clerkship with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in Falls Church, Virginia through the Department of Justice Honors Program.

In the NewsApril 22, 2020W&L Law’s Bruck Urges Early Release of Elderly Inmates over Virus

Bruck is urging Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to grant early release to elderly, parole-eligible inmates due to concerns that prisons will soon become hotspots for the COVID-19 outbreak.

Alumni in ActionApril 15, 2020Slowing the Spread

Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox ‘01L is leading the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID ResponseApril 15, 2020Stepping Up to Help Out

During the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Washington and Lee University community are finding ways to lend a hand with community relief efforts.

Faculty FocusApril 14, 2020W&L Law’s Drumbl on COVID-19 and Terrorism

Should criminal legislation put in place to fight terrorism be used to fight the virus?

Faculty FocusApril 13, 2020W&L Law’s Miller Examines China’s Legal Responsibility for Global Pandemic

How will the international law principles established in the Trail Smelter Arbitration of the 1920s inform liability for the spread of COVID-19.

In the NewsApril 13, 2020W&L Law’s Bruck Selected for Guantánamo’s 9/11 Trial

Veteran capital defense attorney and clinical professor of law David Bruck will represent one of the men accused of plotting the Sept. 11 attacks.

In the NewsApril 9, 2020W&L Names Jamie Kipfer University Registrar

Kipfer succeeds Scott Dittman, who will step down as registrar on June 30 after serving in the role for 35 years.

Career PathsApril 9, 2020W&L Law Releases 2019 Graduate Employment Report

According to the report, 92.7% of the class of 2019 secured a full-time, long-term job that either requires bar passage or for which a J.D. degree is an advantage.

On CampusApril 3, 2020Virtual Instruction Just the First Challenge of the COVID-19 Outbreak for Law Schools

Grading practices, hiring and the future of the bar exam are just a few of the areas impacted by the virus outbreak.

Alumni in ActionApril 2, 2020U.S. Attorney Peter Strasser ‘79L Warns of COVID-19 Scams in Op/Ed

Strasser is urging residents of hard-hit Louisiana to be on the lookout for criminal activity.

Alumni in ActionApril 2, 2020Eric Chaffin ‘96L Organizes Food Drive for Pittsburgh Community

After hearing about job loss following the Coronavirus outbreak, Eric Chaffin knew he wanted to do something to help.

International LawApril 1, 2020Anti-corruption Efforts in Albania

3L Kyle Hess reflects on the Global Corruption and Good Governance Practicum.

Experience, W&L LawMarch 27, 2020The Delaware Court of Chancery

Melissa Lagoumis '20L writes about how a 3L externship changed her outlook and her career.

Career PathsMarch 25, 2020Career Paths: Randall Miller ’14L

Miller is currently clerking for Judge Lawrence VanDyke on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Life in LexingtonMarch 25, 2020Moving to Lexington with a Partner

Kate and Colin Emrich '21L reflect on choosing to settle in the Shenandoah Valley for three years.

Experience, W&L LawMarch 19, 2020In-House at the UVA Hospital

Helen Gray Dunnavant '20L shares experiences from her internship last summer.

In the NewsMarch 18, 2020U.S. Senators Respond to a Case in W&L Law’s Immigrant Rights Clinic

Kevin Euceda, a Honduran immigrant seeking safety from persecution in the United States, saw confidential therapy notes used against him in court. Now, legislation has been introduced to stop the practice.

Campus EventsMarch 13, 2020W&L Cancels Events Featuring External Speakers, Visitors

The university has canceled all campus events featuring external speakers or visitors beginning at noon on Saturday, March 13 and continuing through Saturday, April 18.

AccoladesMarch 11, 2020W&L Law Teams Reach Semifinals in Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

Hundreds of teams participate each year in this competition focused on a dispute between nations.

In the NewsMarch 11, 2020Sascha Goluboff Named Director of Community-Based Learning at Washington and Lee

Sascha L. Goluboff, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Washington and Lee University, has been named the university’s next director of community-based learning. W&L Provost Marc Conner announced the three-year appointment, which will begin on July 1.

Experience, W&L LawMarch 11, 2020A Semester with Washington and Lee University’s Office of the General Counsel

Mary Kate Nicholson '20L reflects on her externship, saying the general counsel is a "jack of all trades."

AccoladesMarch 9, 2020W&L BLSA Team Second at National Moot Court Competition

Jessiah Hulle ‘20L and Tomi Akinmola ‘21L were the runners-up in the National Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition, held this weekend in Cincinnati during the National Black Law Students Association conference.

Experience, W&L LawMarch 9, 2020Working in the Criminal Justice Clinic

Kasia Wiggins '20L, a future public defender, has advocated for clients during two bond hearings and two trials in the CJC.

Experience, W&L LawMarch 6, 2020Immigrant Rights Clinic Wins Asylum for Client after 20 Year Struggle

Student Caseworkers Andrew Salinas '20L and Isabella Gray '20L delivered strong, creative arguments that beat the odds.

Faculty FocusMarch 2, 2020Tax Credits for the Working Poor

Michelle Lyon Drumbl, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Tax Clinic at Washington and Lee University School of Law, has published a new book that identifies shortcomings in how the United States delivers social benefits through its tax system.

AccoladesMarch 2, 2020Success in Representation in Mediation Competition

3Ls Whitney Davis and Mahalia Hall were runners-up in a regional ABA competition.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 24, 2020Public Policy and Health Advocacy

Madeline Morcelle '15L is lobbying congress, drafting bills, analyzing legislation, developing strategies to safeguard health access, and more.

Our CommunityFebruary 17, 2020Growing OUTLaw

Roy Abernathy and Evelyn Clark on W&L Law's LGBTQ organization.

Our CommunityFebruary 16, 2020BLSA: Busy As Ever

W&L's Black Law Student Association fosters collegiality and mentorship.

Faculty FocusFebruary 12, 2020W&L Law’s Hellwig Delivers Annual E.L. Wiegand Lecture at USF Law School

Hellwig, Dean and Professor of Law, spoke on the tax plight of high-salary employees after the 2017 tax legislation.

FellowshipsFebruary 11, 2020W&L Named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars

Eight students and three faculty received Fulbright awards for 2019-2020.

AccoladesFebruary 10, 2020BLSA Moot Court, Mock Trial Teams Advance to Nationals

The Washington and Lee School of Law Black Law Students Association moot court and mock trial teams have advanced to nationals following top finishes at the Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association competitions.

International LawFebruary 10, 2020Are Fixed Borders a Good Idea?

Professor Timothy Waters to give a talk on borders, secession, instability and violence.

Upcoming EventFebruary 10, 2020David Falck ’78L to Speak on Success and Ethics

What does it mean to be an ethical lawyer in today's business environment?

Upcoming EventsFebruary 5, 2020Paul Butler to Deliver Inaugural Smith Lecture at W&L Law

Named in honor of Leslie Devan Smith Jr. '69L, the law school's first African American graduate, the new lecture series celebrates the contributions of all students from underrepresented groups.

AccoladesJanuary 31, 2020Law Student Honored with Prestigious Writing Award

Mary Kate Nicholson ‘20L received second place in a national student legal writing competition sponsored by the Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation.

Experience, W&L LawJanuary 31, 2020The Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the DOJ

Bapi Bikkani '20L reflects on his semester working on environmental law issues in Washington, D.C.

Upcoming EventJanuary 27, 2020W&L Law Hosts Panel Discussion on Child Soldiers

Contributors to a recent book on child soldiers will participate in a panel discussion on Feb. 4 at 10:00 a.m. at the Law School.

Career PathsJanuary 22, 2020Black Lung Clinic Experience Leads to a Career

3L Kat Porter will work for Administrative Law Judges at the Department of Labor in Washington, D.C.

Why W&L LawJanuary 22, 2020W&L Law Offers New Scholarship for Bonner Alumni

W&L Law has announced a partnership with the Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation that will provide a $10,000 annual scholarship for Bonner alumni admitted to the school.

Founders DayJanuary 17, 2020ODK to Initiate Five Honorary and 40 Student Members at 2020 Founders Day/ODK Convocation

W&L's Founders Day/ODK Convocation will take place on Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. in Lee Chapel.

Upcoming EventJanuary 13, 2020Can Online Speech Be Regulated?

Professor Claudia Haupt is the second speaker in the German Law Journal 20th anniversary series.

In the NewsJanuary 10, 2020W&L Law’s Drumbl on Attacking Cultural Sites

Law professor Mark Drumbl discussed why bombing cultural sites is considered a war crime.

Upcoming EventsJanuary 8, 2020Natasha Merle to Speak on MLK Day

Legal Defense Fund Attorney Natasha Merle will speak at 2:00pm in the Millhiser Moot Court Room on Jan. 20.

AccoladesJanuary 6, 2020Law Student Video Wins LITC Tax Education Contest

Brianna Pine, a third-year law student at W&L Law and student attorney in the Tax Clinic, won first place in a recent tax advocacy contest sponsored by the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant program.

Engaged CommunityNovember 20, 2019Law Student Helps Change Virginia Marriage License

Washington and Lee law student Sophie Rogers ‘21L and her now-husband Brandyn Churchill ’14 made national news earlier this year when they joined a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s practice of asking those applying for marriage licenses to disclose their race.

Alumni in ActionNovember 19, 2019And May It Please the Court

Mario Urizar ‘11L takes an immigration case before the U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 9.

Experience, W&L LawNovember 19, 2019Time Served

W&L Law students help long-serving inmates earn parole.

Experience, W&L LawNovember 19, 2019Day (and Night) at the Museum

Hannah Cloh is taking part in W&L Law’s residential externship in Washington, D.C., working at the Smithsonian Institution.

Upcoming EventNovember 15, 2019Scholar-in-Residence Wendy Greene to Lecture on Hairstyles and Discrimination

Greene's lecture, “#FreeTheHair: How Black Hair is Making Civil Laws Right,” will take place at 4pm on Nov. 19 at W&L Law.

CommentaryNovember 12, 2019W&L Law’s Drumbl on War Crimes and Genocide

Aljazeera relied on the expertise of Mark Drumbl for "explainers" on war crimes and genocide.

Experience, W&L LawNovember 12, 2019Anywhere Can Be Somewhere

W&L Law students and Ed Walker '96L bring his unique brand of community-based real estate development to Buena Vista.

NOV 18 | 7:00 PMNovember 12, 2019W&L Hosts Chief Judge Rebecca Connelly ’88L

Her public talk is titled "Corporate Bankruptcy 101."

Career PathsNovember 11, 2019Equal Justice Works

Law students find success at public sector job fair.

CommentaryNovember 8, 2019W&L Law’s Peppers on Televised Executions

The Richmond Times-Dispatch published a commentary by Todd Peppers on public access to executions in Virginia.

Public Lecture October 29, 2019Status and Justice in Law, Religion and Society Conference Presents Two Keynote Speakers

Clifford Ando’s and Winnifred Fallers Sullivan’s lectures are free and open to the public.

Upcoming EventOctober 29, 2019JCRSJ Symposium Explores Issues in Federal Sentencing

The event is scheduled for Nov. 14-15 at Washington and Lee School of Law.

Alumni in ActionOctober 24, 2019Opportunity Alabama

Alex Flachsbart, ‘15L, traded corporate law for the opportunity to revitalize impoverished areas of Alabama.

CommentaryOctober 23, 2019W&L Law’s Haan on Facebook and Authenticity

Slate published a commentary by Sarah Haan on Facebook's approach to free speech and authenticity.

CommentaryOctober 21, 2019W&L Law’s Demleitner on Impeachment and Witness Protection

The Hill published a commentary by Nora Demleitner on impeachment and witness protection.

Upcoming EventOctober 18, 2019Annual 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.

Upcoming EventOctober 15, 2019Joan 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.

Upcoming EventsOctober 9, 2019WLSO 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.

In the NewsOctober 8, 2019W&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."

Upcoming EventSeptember 27, 2019Haverford 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.

Upcoming EventSeptember 27, 2019Department 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.

TransitionsSeptember 19, 2019Dittman to Step Down as University Registrar

Scott Dittman, longtime university registrar at Washington and Lee, will step down from that post effective June 30, 2020. He will continue working at W&L as special consultant to the provost during a six-month transition period before retiring in December 2020.

AcademicsSeptember 19, 2019W&L Introduces Minor in Legal Studies

The Law, Justice, and Society Program offers an interdisciplinary approach to legal studies that draws from faculty and resources in all three schools at Washington and Lee University.

Faculty FocusSeptember 6, 2019W&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.

Upcoming EventSeptember 5, 2019German 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.

Faculty FocusSeptember 4, 2019Scholarship 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.

Summer ExperienceAugust 28, 2019Law, 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.

Summer ExperienceAugust 26, 2019Learning 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.

Faculty FocusAugust 23, 2019Sam 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.

Mudd Lecture Series August 22, 2019Virginia Judge Rounds Out Mudd Center Speaker Series

The talk is free and open to the public.

Summer ExperienceAugust 20, 2019Compassion 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.

Summer ExperienceAugust 20, 2019Taking 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.

Summer ExperienceAugust 19, 2019Focusing 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.

Faculty FocusAugust 13, 2019W&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.

Faculty FocusAugust 2, 2019W&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.

Faculty FocusJuly 10, 2019David 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.

In the NewsJune 11, 2019W&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.

In the NewsMay 20, 2019Prof. 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.

Law Class of 2019May 10, 2019School 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.

Engaged CommunityMay 9, 2019Law 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.

Alumni in ActionMay 7, 2019Bits and Blocks

Kevin Batteh, ’95 and ‘98L, navigates new technology to advise blockchain and cryptocurrency clients.

Faculty FocusApril 29, 2019W&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 in LexApril 26, 2019Life 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 PathsApril 26, 2019Career 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.

Faculty FocusApril 26, 2019W&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 PathsApril 26, 2019Career Paths: Lauren Bennett ’19L

After graduation, Bennett will be working as an Assistant Public Defender with the Colorado State Public Defender.

AccoladesApril 23, 2019IRS 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 PathsApril 23, 2019Career Paths: Danielle Novelly ’19L

After graduation Novelly will be a Litigation Associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius in New York City.

Institutional HistoryApril 23, 2019W&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 PathsApril 22, 2019Career Paths: Benton Morton ’19L

Morton is headed to a clerkship with the United States Court of Federal Claims, Office of Special Masters.

Career PathsApril 22, 2019Career Paths: Kathy McLaughlin ’19L

After graduation, McLaughlin will be working for the Colorado State Public Defender as a Deputy Public Defender.

Career PathsApril 19, 2019Career Paths: Alex Shoaf ’19L

After graduation, Shoaf will head west to work for the Colorado State Public Defender.

In the NewsApril 19, 2019Royal 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.

Alumni WeekendApril 19, 2019W&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 PathsApril 18, 2019Career Paths: Stefani Evans ’19L

After graduation, Evans will clerk for Judge Steven S. Smith on the Thirty-First Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia.

Career PathsApril 17, 2019Career Paths: Diane Gremillion ’19L

Diane Gremillion '19L is headed to the Washington, DC office of Venable to work on regulatory matters.

Career PathsApril 9, 2019Judicial 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.

AccoladesApril 9, 2019Professor 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.

Career PathsApril 7, 2019W&L Law Releases 2018 Graduate Employment Report

Employment up again. Strong law firm and clerkship placements highlight W&L Law ABA report.

GraduationMarch 29, 2019Bryan Stevenson to Deliver Law Commencement Address

Stevenson is the executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of the critically acclaimed "Just Mercy."

Shepherd ProgramMarch 27, 2019‘Getting Up, Showing Up and Never Giving Up’

Mimi Miller '21 interviews Jennifer Smyrnos '12L about practicing immigration law, a career that was inspired in part by her family heritage.

Faculty FocusMarch 20, 2019Faculty 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.

Upcoming EventMarch 12, 20194th 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.

Upcoming EventMarch 11, 2019Former 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.

Faculty FocusMarch 8, 2019Visiting Professor Wendy Greene Featured in Teen Vogue

Greene's scholarship and advocacy brought about a ban on natural hair discrimination in New York City.

Engaged CommunityMarch 6, 2019Law 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.

Alumni in ActionMarch 6, 2019Porter 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.

AccoladesMarch 5, 2019Hon. 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.

In MemoriamMarch 4, 2019Archibald Carter (Chip) Magee ‘79L Dies at 64

Magee was a member of the Law Council and also served as an adjunct professor.

Life in LexingtonFebruary 27, 2019Life 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.

In the NewsFebruary 25, 2019W&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.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 25, 2019Trending Upwards

Mohamed Younis '07L, the new editor in chief of Gallup, leverages legal education to give voice to others.

CommentaryFebruary 22, 2019W&L Law Professor Nora Demleitner on Voting Rights Restoration

Demleitner's commentary was published Feb. 19 in the Virginia Pilot.

Institue for Honor Symposium February 19, 2019Columnist George Will Headlines W&L’s Institute for Honor Symposium

Will’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Lowering the Temperature, and the Stakes, of Politics.”

In the News February 15, 2019Washington and Lee Team Wins 20th-Annual VFIC Ethics Bowl

The two-day event focused on ethics and social justice issues.

AccoladesFebruary 13, 2019BLSA 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.

Upcoming EventFebruary 5, 2019Law 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.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 1, 2019By Land, Sea and Air

Marc Nichols ‘98L oversees legal functions at Saab to assure safety of domestic travelers and the military.

Life in LexingtonFebruary 1, 2019Life Outside the Law: Lauren Morina ’20L

Lauren Morina stays grounded and connected to the community through service at hospice care and the food pantry.

Experience, W&L LawJanuary 21, 2019Semester 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.

ODKJanuary 18, 2019ODK Recognizes New Members at 2019 Founders Day/ODK Convocation

The leadership organization also presented the James G. Leyburn Award to Srimayi B. “Tinni” Sen.

Experience, W&L LawJanuary 18, 2019Semester 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.

Experience, W&L LawJanuary 17, 2019Criminal 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.

Experience, W&L LawJanuary 15, 2019Semester 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.

AccoladesJanuary 11, 2019W&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.

CommentaryJanuary 11, 2019W&L Law Professor David Baluarte on Birthright Nationality

Baluarte's commentary was published in November by openDemocracy.

Upcoming EventJanuary 9, 2019Chief 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.

Engaged CommunityDecember 21, 2018Al Otro Lado

W&L law students provide legal assistance at the border.

Faculty FocusDecember 20, 2018W&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.

AccoladesNovember 16, 2018Results 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.

Upcoming EventNovember 15, 2018Stephen 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.”

In the NewsNovember 13, 2018W&L, Mount Vernon Announce Mutual Loan of Washington Portraits

The historic institutions will temporarily exchange iconic portraits of George Washington, which will go on public view in mid-December.

Summer ExperienceNovember 5, 2018Ready for Trial

Kathy McLaughlin '19L spent her summer in the Colorado State Public Defender office.

Alumni in ActionNovember 1, 2018W&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.

On CampusOctober 31, 2018Gerry 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.

Faculty FocusOctober 25, 2018W&L Law Hosts Round-table on Justice after Conflict

This month, W&L Law hosted an round-table discussion on post-conflict justice.

Faculty FocusOctober 23, 2018Miller 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.

On CampusOctober 22, 2018JCRSJ 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.

Alumni in ActionOctober 19, 2018A World of Knowledge

Peter Strasser '79L brings a wealth of government and international experience to his new position as U.S. Attorney.

Experience, W&L LawOctober 18, 2018Black 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.

AccoladesOctober 17, 2018W&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

On CampusOctober 16, 2018W&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.

In the NewsOctober 11, 2018W&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.

In the NewsOctober 9, 2018The Board of Trustees’ Decision Regarding Building Names on Campus

The Board has decided to rename two buildings and endorse two changes in Lee Chapel.

Upcoming EventsOctober 8, 2018WLSO 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.

On CampusOctober 6, 2018W&L Welcomes New Trustee Bill Payne ’88

Payne joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 5.

Faculty FocusOctober 5, 2018Bond 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

Don't Miss ItOctober 4, 2018Author of ‘Weapons of Math Destruction’ to Speak at Washington and Lee

O’Neil’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled, “How Big Data Promotes Inequality and Threatens Democracy.”

Alumni in ActionSeptember 27, 2018Debbie 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.

Faculty FocusSeptember 25, 2018W&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.

Alumni in ActionSeptember 24, 2018What’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.

Shepherd ProgramSeptember 21, 2018Destined for Public Service

Balen Essak '20 interviews Maisie Osteen '14L about her experiences with the Shepherd Program and as an assistant public defender.

Don't Miss It September 21, 2018W&L to Host Talk with ‘One of the World’s Principal Observers of Democracy’

In his talk, which is free and open to the public, Mounk will discuss the rise of populism around the world.

Upcoming EventSeptember 19, 2018Linda 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.

Don't Miss ItSeptember 18, 2018W&L’s History Department to Hold Public Panel in Response to Constitution Day Lecture

The panel discussion, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Who Is America?! A Response to Michael Anton’s Constitution Day Lecture.”

Alumni in ActionSeptember 14, 2018Charles 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.

Summer ExperienceSeptember 13, 2018Finding Your Path

Kristen Mynes '19L spent her summer in Germany with Jones Day, getting a new perspective on the law and her career plans.

AccoladesSeptember 6, 2018Two 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.

Summer ExperienceSeptember 5, 2018Success 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.

Summer ExperienceSeptember 4, 2018One 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.

AccoladesSeptember 4, 2018Three 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

Summer ExperienceAugust 30, 2018Access to Education

Carrie Macon '20L worked with the Guardian ad Litem education team at the Children's Law Center in Washington, DC this summer.

Summer ExperienceAugust 30, 2018Ethics at the Pentagon

David Thompson '19L spent the summer at the Standards of Conduct Office, the senior ethics office for the Department of Defense.

Summer ExperienceAugust 29, 2018A 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.

Summer ExperienceAugust 28, 2018In the Office of the Public Defender

Rashanna Butler '20L split her summer between public defender offices in Lexington and Roanoke.

Summer ExperienceAugust 23, 2018White Collar Crime and the DOJ

Michael Stinnett-Kassoff '19L spent the summer in New York with Department of Justice Antitrust Division

Summer ExperienceAugust 23, 2018Policy in Action at NextGen America

Georgi Pisano-Goetz ‘20L spent her summer at San Francisco-based voting rights group.

Student ResearchAugust 21, 2018Research 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.

Alumni in ActionAugust 13, 2018State 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.

CommunityAugust 13, 2018W&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.

Life of ConsequenceAugust 6, 2018Former W&L Trustee H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest ’53, ’55L Dies at 88

Lenfest, one of the university’s most generous supporters, died Aug. 5, 2018.

Commentary July 16, 2018Rush Commentaries Featured in Multiple Media Outlets

Mark Rush, Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law at W&L, has recently discussed constitutional amendments, 3D-printed guns and electoral maps.

Faculty FocusJuly 13, 2018Cambridge 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.

Faculty FocusJune 20, 2018JCRSJ 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.

From the MagazineJune 8, 2018Into the Great Wide Open

The A. Paul Knight Internship Program in Conservation, named in memory of a late Washington and Lee student, turns 30 this year. It has provided internships to 132 students and is still going strong.

Alumni in ActionJune 4, 2018Law 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).

Experience, W&L LawJune 4, 2018IRS 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).

Law GraduationMay 5, 2018School 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.

AccoladesMay 1, 2018Charu 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.

Alumni in ActionApril 30, 2018The 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 PathsApril 27, 2018Career 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 PathsApril 25, 2018Career Paths: Sara Lamneck ’18L

After graduation, Sara Lamneck will join the U.S. Army as a JAG officer.

Alumni WeekendApril 25, 2018W&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 PathsApril 23, 2018Career Paths: Peter Askin ’18L

Peter Askin will clerk for the Supreme Court of Virginia after graduation.

Career PathsApril 23, 2018Career 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 PathsApril 23, 2018Career Paths: Martha Vazquez ’18L

Martha Vazquez is headed to Washington, DC to join the law firm Wiley Rein.

Experience W&L LawApril 19, 2018International 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.

Career PathsApril 13, 2018Strong 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.

Experience, W&L LawApril 12, 2018W&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.

Faculty FocusApril 12, 2018A W&L Law Send-off

A W&L fixture for more than 40 years, Prof. Mark Grunewald's teaches his final class.

Alumni in ActionApril 9, 2018A 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.

Global LearningApril 4, 20187 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.

Career PathsApril 2, 2018Off the Beaten Path

From corporate big-law to outdoors gear connoisseurs, Ferrell & Koral Alman (‘12L) demonstrate the versatility of a W&L legal education.

AccoladesApril 2, 2018W&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.

Moot CourtMarch 27, 2018W&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.

Moot CourtMarch 26, 2018W&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 PathsMarch 23, 2018Career 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.

Faculty FocusMarch 20, 2018Danforth 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.

Faculty FocusMarch 20, 2018W&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.

Graduation 2018March 20, 2018Harvard Law Professor David Wilkins to Deliver Law School Commencement Address

Law Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, May 5 beginning at 10 a.m.

HappeningsMarch 20, 2018Former 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.

Faculty FocusMarch 19, 2018Fairfield 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.

CommentaryMarch 12, 2018W&L’s Nora Demleitner on Family Migration

Demleitner's opinion piece appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Faculty FocusMarch 7, 2018W&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.

Alumni in ActionFebruary 21, 2018Character Counts

Austin Brown '13L shares the real secret to success as a player-agent with Creative Artists Agency.

Faculty FocusFebruary 19, 2018Virginia 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.

Career PathsFebruary 19, 2018Law 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 LawFebruary 14, 2018Experience, 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.

AccoladesFebruary 12, 2018BLSA 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 LawFebruary 8, 2018Experience, 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.

Education and HistoryFebruary 7, 2018W&L Presents a Conversation on Race and Hope by Authors of “We Are Charleston”

The three authors of “We Are Charleston” will talk on Feb. 15 at 6:00 p.m. in Stackhouse Theatre, Elrod Commons. It is free and open to the public.

Faculty FocusFebruary 2, 2018Estate 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.

Equality and DifferenceJanuary 30, 2018Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks to Speak

Parks is the eighth speaker in the 2017–18 Equality and Difference series, sponsored by the W&L's Mudd Center for Ethics.

On CampusJanuary 24, 2018W&L Law Review’s Annual Symposium to Explore Immigration-Related Executive Orders

The 2017-2018 Lara D. Gass Symposium will feature a diverse collection of leading scholars and experts on immigration law to discuss emergent legal issues regarding the implementation of the Trump Administration’s policies.

AppointmentJanuary 22, 2018Jennifer Kirkland Named W&L’s General Counsel

Kirkland, who joined W&L in 1997, has practiced education law and employment law for 25 years.

In the NewsJanuary 22, 2018W&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.

Questioning IntimacyJanuary 19, 2018W&L Continues Questioning Intimacy Series with Privacy Lecture by Anita Allen

Allen’s speech is titled: “Why Hide Anything?” She is the fifth speaker in the year-long Questioning Intimacy series.

Equality & Difference SeriesJanuary 19, 2018UCLA Law Professor Devon Carbado Continues W&L’s Equality and Difference Series

The title of his talk is “Equality and the Fourth Amendment.”

AccoladesJanuary 16, 2018ODK Initiates Four Honorary and 35 Student Members During 2018 Founders Day/ODK Convocation

The national leadership honor society will welcome four honorary and 35 student initiates.

January 11, 2018Finding 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.

January 11, 2018Using 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.

LivestreamJanuary 10, 2018Historian and Professor Charles Dew to Speak at W&L Founders Day/ODK Convocation

Dew’s speech, titled "The Making, and Unmaking, of a Racist," will precede the ODK induction.

January 9, 2018W&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.

January 8, 2018Civil Rights Activist Bernice A. King Keynotes W&L’s Multi-Day King Celebration

The daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will give the keynote address during W&L's annual multi-day observance of King’s birthday.

CommentaryDecember 20, 2017W&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.

AccoladesDecember 15, 2017W&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.

December 13, 2017W&L’s Fairfield on How the Internet of Things is Changing Ownership

Law professor Josh Fairfield discusses digital ownership on Quartz.com.

AccoladesDecember 13, 2017W&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.

December 8, 2017Roland 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.

December 6, 2017W&L Announces November 2017 Community Grants

Community Grants Committee has made 19 grants totaling $30,760 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.

November 29, 2017W&L’s Fairfield Discusses Comcast Move into Blockchain

Law professor Josh Fairfield discussed the implications of a new blockchain app on nasdaq.com.

November 17, 2017Why 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.

November 17, 2017Why 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.

November 17, 2017Why 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.

November 17, 2017Why 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.

November 17, 2017Why 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.

November 17, 2017Why 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 LawNovember 17, 2017Why 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.

November 17, 2017Why 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?November 17, 2017Why 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.

November 17, 2017Why 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

November 15, 2017W&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.

November 14, 2017W&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.

On CampusNovember 9, 2017Institute for Honor Symposium

Religious Values and Public Policy: Does the Separation of Church and State Also Require Separating Religion from Politics?

November 9, 2017Tax 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.

November 7, 2017Law 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.

November 3, 2017Brian C. Murchison Named Next Director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics

Brian C. Murchison, the Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University, will be the new Roger Mudd Professor of Ethics and director of the Mudd Center for Ethics, beginning July 1, 2018. He succeeds Angela Smith, who was named the Mudd Center’s inaugural director in 2013 and is returning to her full-time faculty role as professor of philosophy.

November 1, 2017First-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.

October 30, 2017W&L Law’s Peppers New Book Chronicles Life of Famed Death Penalty Opponent

Prof. Peppers will give a talk about his book, “A Courageous Fool: Marie Deans and Her Struggle against the Death Penalty,” on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 4:00 p.m. in Classroom B, Sydney Lewis Hall.

October 27, 2017JCRSJ Symposium to Explore Socioeconomics and Regulation of Healthcare

“Taking the Pulse: Understanding the Complexities of Healthcare Law” will occur Friday, November 10 in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.

October 24, 2017Annual Law and Literature Seminar to Explore Dickens’ “Great Expectations”

Washington and Lee University School of Law will host the 2017 Law and Literature Seminar on Oct. 27-28.

October 24, 2017Tough Bench Pushes Students during 2017 Davis Competition

After two rounds of arguments and a lengthy deliberation, judges of the annual appellate advocacy competition awarded first place to Chase Cobb ‘19L and second place went to Patrick Hanlon ‘19L.

October 23, 2017W&L Welcomes New Trustee Ellen Fitzsimmons Rogowski

Rogowski joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 20.

AccoladesOctober 16, 2017W&L Law’s Shapiro Honored for Pro Bono Work

Shapiro was honored by the Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition for pro bono work in the immigration field.

October 13, 2017Professor Bill Geimer Still Working for Peace

Since retiring from W&L, Professor Bill Geimer has continued his work in support of peace and nonviolent conflict resolution.

October 9, 2017W&L’s Haan Reflects on “The Coming Trump Slump”

Sarah Haan, associate professor of law at Washington and Lee, co-authored an opinion piece in U.S. News.

October 9, 2017W&L’s Fairfield on the “Internet of Things”

Josh Fairfield’s piece, “The ‘internet of things’ is sending us back to the Middle Ages,” was recently published on The Conversation.

October 9, 2017Summer Experience: Caitlin Peterson ’19L Explores Both Sides of the Bench

2L Caitlin Peterson spent her summer with the Circuit Court and Commonwealth’s Attorney Office in Portsmouth.

October 9, 2017W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Delivers Lecture at The Hague

Prof. Drumbl drew from his research into child soldiers to deliver a talk titled "Tragic Perpetrators and Imperfect Victims".

October 4, 2017WLSO Symposium Explores Gender Diversity

This month, the Women Law Students Organization at Washington and Lee University School of Law will host the 4th Annual Lara D. Gass Symposium on Women in the Law, exploring the theme “Better Together: Exploring Gender Diversity.”

October 2, 2017W&L Alums Missal and Sharman Discuss Public Corruption and Special Investigations

Both speakers have extensive experience as special investigators in high profile investigations involving both public and private sector work.

September 27, 2017Crystal Doyle ‘09L Promotes Access to Justice with Global Firm DLA Piper

As pro bono counsel, Doyle develops national and international pro bono projects focused on assisting immigrants, promoting women’s rights and combating domestic violence and human trafficking.

September 27, 2017Summer Experience: Mark Zhuang ’18L Picks Up the Pace in the U.S. Attorney’s Office

Over the course of two summers, 3L Mark Zhuang has been able to see the ins and outs of the courtroom experience in both civil and criminal cases.

September 25, 2017Summer Experience: Maya Ginga ’19L goes In House for the Kraft Group

2L Maya Ginga spent her summer working for the Kraft family businesses, including the New England Patriots, the New England Revolution, Rand-Whitney Containerboard, and International Forest Products.

September 25, 2017Summer Experience: Chris Henry ’19L Gets Real in Real Estate

2L Chris Henry got great experience in construction law and real estate development this summer with two placements in Atlanta.

September 19, 2017Summer Experience: David Thompson ’19L Advocates for the Right to Health

David Thompson '19L spent most of his summer working for Physicians for Human Rights–Israel, using international law to advocate for human rights standards.

September 18, 2017Summer Experience: Daniele San Roman ’19L Splits Her Summer in the Delaware Courts

Daniele San Roman '19L work on corporate and criminal law as a summer clerk for the Hon. Vice Chancellor Slights at the Delaware Court of Chancery and for the Hon. Judge Parkins at Delaware Superior Court.

September 18, 2017Legal Historian Al Brophy to Speak on Debating Slavery at Washington College

Prof. Brophy will discuss ideas about law and constitutionalism at Washington College—and in Lexington more generally — in the thirty years leading into Civil War.

September 17, 2017Dudley Inaugurated as Washington and Lee’s 27th President

Washington and Lee University inaugurated William C. Dudley as the university’s 27th president.

September 14, 2017UVA’s Brandon Garrett to Speak on The End of the Death Penalty

Garrett will speak on the decline of the death penalty int the U.S. and how his research on the issue could lead to a catalyst for criminal justice reform.

September 8, 2017W&L Law’s David Baluarte on Next Steps for DACA and the Dreamers

Prof. David Baluarte, along with W&L law students, is working to help DACA beneficiaries and their families understand the immediate impact of the potential end of the program.

September 7, 2017Inauguration Kicks Off with Panel on “The Liberal Arts and the Professions”

W&L will host a panel discussion on “The Liberal Arts and the Professions” as part of President Dudley's inauguration.

September 6, 2017W&L Law Welcomes New Faculty Members

Washington and Lee is pleased to welcome Sarah Haan, Kristin Johnson and Hernandez Stroud to the law faculty this year.

September 5, 2017Summer Experience: Alumni Network Amplifies Opportunities for Alexis Narducci ’19L

2L Alexis Narducci used on-campus interviews and alumni connections to build a full summer of legal employment experiences.

August 31, 2017Legal Delegation from Ukraine Visits W&L Law

A USAID program brought a team of Ukrainian policy-makers and legal educators to W&L Law to explore the U.S. legal system.

August 29, 2017Harvard Professor Danielle Allen to Address Opening Convocation

Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and director of Harvard’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, will address W&L's 2017 Fall Convocation.

CommentaryAugust 25, 2017W&L’s Bell Weighs in On Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality on WalletHub

Melina Bell discusses “2017’s Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality in a recent WalletHub article.

August 22, 2017Caitlin Peterson ‘19L Elected Delegate for ABA Student Division

As ABA Delegate of Diversity and Inclusion, Peterson will ensure that the backgrounds and viewpoints of all law students are brought to the attention of the ABA.

August 22, 2017Ryan Decker ‘09L Helps Empower Entrepreneurs with Airbnb’s Legal Team

Catch up wth Ryan Decker '09L, from post graduate law fellow in Liberia to payments counsel for Airbnb.

July 19, 2017W&L Law Prof. Christopher Seaman Named Director of the Lewis Law Center

As Director, Seaman will oversee funding summer research projects for faculty, conferences and symposia organized at the Law School, and the visiting scholars workshop series.

July 17, 2017New Book by W&L Law Prof. Joshua Fairfield Examines Frontier of Digital Ownership

In “Owned: Property, Privacy and the New Digital Serfdom,” Prof. Joshua Fairfield examines how and why traditional property ownership is fading online and how we have become serfs to our digital lords.

Alumni in ActionJuly 7, 2017Robby Aliff ’91, ‘97L Recognized for Giving Back to West Virginia

The West Virginia Bar Foundation has inducted W&L alumnus Robby Aliff as one of its Fellows for exemplary service as an officer of the law.

June 30, 2017W&L Law Professor’s Supreme Court Brief Influential in Immigration Decision

The Justices decided Sessions v. Morales-Santana 8-0 in favor of the defendant, and their opinion directly referenced the brief coauthored by Baluarte.

AccoladesJune 27, 2017W&L Law Tax Clinic Receives IRS Grant

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). This is the tenth straight year that the Tax Clinic has received federal dollars to support its efforts.

June 26, 2017John D. Klinedinst ’71, ’78L Named Winner of 2017 Most Admired CEO Award

John D. Klinedinst, Founder and CEO of Klinedinst PC, was named winner at 10th Annual Most Admired CEO Awards by the San Diego Business Journal.

AccoladesJune 15, 2017W&L Law Students Named Co-Directors for Service to School Program for Veterans

Law students David Thompson and Michael Stinnett-Kassoff have been named co-directors for law admissions for Service 2 School, a non-profit organization that provides educational guidance and networking opportunities for U.S. military service members and veterans.

June 12, 2017Joelle Phillips ’95L: From Acting to Law, to the Head of AT&T Tennessee

Joelle Phillips '95L, president of AT&T Tennessee, talks about her journey from the stage to law school and beyond to become head of a 6000-person division of the telecom giant.

May 23, 2017W&L Mock Trial Team Takes Sixth Place at National Mock Trial Championship

W&L's undergraduate mock trial team is now ranked 16th nationally.

AccoladesMay 23, 2017Four Law Faculty Members Named to Chaired Professorships

Washington and Lee School of Law has announced the appointment of four law school faculty to chaired professorships. The appointments take effect July 1.

May 11, 2017Law Faculty Scholarship Update – May 11, 2017

Prof. Kish Parella placed her article “Reputational Regulation” in the Duke Law Journal and was invited to present the paper at the prestigious Stanford/Harvard/Yale Junior Faculty Forum.

May 10, 2017Career Paths: Lizzy Williams ’17L

After graduation, Lizzie will be a litigation associate at Sullivan & Cromwell’s New York City Office.

May 6, 2017School of Law Honors Graduates at 2017 Commencement Ceremony

The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 162nd commencement on Saturday, May 6, awarding 99 juris doctor degrees.

April 27, 2017Law Commencement 2017

Get all the details for the events surrounding the 162nd commencement ceremony for the Washington and Lee University School of Law.

April 17, 2017Career Paths – Christian Addison ’17L

After graduation, Christian will enter the JAG Corps for the United States Air Force.

April 17, 2017Career Paths: Jenna Lorence ’17L

After graduation, Jenna will for K&L Gates in the firms Washington, DC office.

April 11, 2017W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2017 Reunion Celebration

Robert M. Couch ’78, ‘82L received the Outstanding Law Alumnus award and Amy King Condara '02L received the 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award.

April 11, 2017W&L Law Releases 2016 Graduate Employment Report

According to the report, 10 months after graduation 84 percent of the class of 2016 has secured a full-time job that either requires bar passage or for which a J.D. degree is an advantage.

April 11, 2017Career Paths: Carl Krausnick ’17L

After graduation, Carl will be working for Glankler Brown back home in Memphis, Tennessee.

April 10, 2017Career Paths: Jess Winn ’17L

Following graduation, Jess will be clerking for U.S. District Judge Rosanna Peterson in the Eastern District of Washington.

April 10, 2017Career Paths: Tamra Harris ’17L

After graduation, Tamra will be working in the litigation department of Miller & Martin’s Chattanooga office.

April 10, 2017Career Paths: Mitchell Diles ’17L

After graduation, Mitch will serve as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Robert J. Humphreys of the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

April 7, 2017Alumnus and Former Trustee William Hill to Deliver Law School Commencement Address

Hill, a former judge and prosecutor and currently a partner in the Polsinelli firm in Atlanta, will deliver remarks during W&L Law's graduation on May 6.

April 7, 2017Senator Mark Warner to Visit W&L, Speak with Students from W&L and VMI

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will speak on Thursday, April 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.

April 6, 2017Career Paths: Andrea Marshall ’17L

After graduation, Andrea will be working for the Sierra Club as a Legal Fellow in Washington, DC.

April 4, 2017W&L Community Invited to Submit Ideas for Quality Enhancement Plan

The QEP is an exciting and important part of Washington and Lee University’s accreditation process by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

AccoladesApril 3, 2017W&L Law Students Win National Uvaldo Herrera Moot Court Competition

In addition to the team victory, law student Tamra Harris was named best oralist. The team won a $14,000 scholarship for the school.

March 31, 2017Robert M. Couch ’78, ’82L to Deliver Powell Distinguished Lecture

Mr. Couch clerked for Justice Powell and also served as General Counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

March 31, 2017Powell Archives at W&L Law Turns 25

Twenty-five years ago, on April 2-4, 1992, marked the dedication of the Lewis F. Powell Jr. Archives, and of the addition to the law building known as the Powell Wing.

March 30, 2017Career Paths: McNair Nichols ’17L

After graduation, McNair will work at the Washington, D.C. office of K&L Gates doing regulatory or enforcement work.

March 28, 2017Scholarly Panel to Celebrate Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration at W&L

Five W&L faculty members are featured in a new book from Cambridge Press about the NSA surveillance scandal that grew out of Edward Snowden’s now infamous disclosures.

March 28, 2017Tammi Hellwig Named Director of Community-Based Learning at Washington and Lee University

Tammi M. Hellwig has been named the director of Community-Based Learning at Washington and Lee University. W&L Provost Marc Conner announced the appointment, which is effective July 1.

March 24, 2017Career Paths: Chi Ewusi ’17L

After graduation, Chi will be working for Kirkland and Ellis, in their Houston, TX office, doing primarily private equity and capital markets work.

March 24, 2017Career Paths: Mikail Clark ’17L

After graduation, Clark will join the Charleston, WV office of Spilman, Thomas, and Battle, PLLC, doing corporate transactional and litigation defense work.

March 20, 2017W&L Law Symposium Explores the Power of Big Data Algorithms

March 30 event will explore how big data tools can be used to isolate, analyze, and discriminate against individuals based on race, gender, religion, health status, and other data characteristics.

March 16, 2017ABA President Linda Klein ‘83L to Open Exhibit at W&L Law

Klein will speak at Washington and Lee University School of Law this month to open the Lawyers without Rights exhibit visiting the school through mid-April.

AccoladesMarch 14, 2017W&L Law’s James Moliterno Receives the Virginia State Bar Leadership in Education Award

James E. Moliterno has been named the recipient of the William R. Rakes Leadership in Education Award from the Virginia State Bar Section on the Education of Lawyers in Virginia.

March 10, 2017Jeffrey Rosen to Speak on Justice Brandeis and Privacy in the Age of Google and Facebook

Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and professor of law at George Washington University will speak on “The Curse of Bigness: What Would Brandeis Say about Privacy in the Age of Google and Facebook.”

March 8, 2017Top Media Lawyer Lee Levine to Speak at W&L Law

Lee Levine, renowned media lawyer and Supreme Court advocate, will visit W&L Law this month to speak on media law issues.

March 8, 2017Lawyers without Rights Exhibit and Event Series Coming to W&L

The exhibit provides a portrait of the fate of Jewish lawyers in Germany under the Third Reich and during the Holocaust.

March 8, 2017Disney Animation Studio’s Head of Effects Animation to Give Keynote Speech for SSA

Marlon West, head of effects animation at Walt Disney Animation Studios, will give the keynote address for the 2017 SSA conference, to be held March 16 and 17.

February 28, 2017Student Scholarship: Law Review Notes Colloquium

The Washington and Lee Law Review held its annual celebration of student scholarship, honoring the work of Daniel Martin '17L and Leanna Minix '17L.

On CampusFebruary 27, 2017W&L Institute for Honor Looks at Lawyers and Infamous Clients

The two-day event will feature a film screening of "Bridge of Spies" and a panel discussion with lawyers who have represented notorious clients.

February 24, 2017Student Research: The Life and Times of Chauncey Belknap

Chauncey Belknap, a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, is the subject of a two-year research project by law students Lizzy Williams '17L and Jess Winn '17L.

AccoladesFebruary 21, 2017BLSA Wins Small Chapter of the Year, Moot Court Team Headed to Nationals

The W&L Law team of Tejkaran Bains '17L and Caitlin Peterson '19L placed second in the NBLSA regional moot court competition, earning a spot in nationals next month in Houston.

February 21, 2017W&L Law’s Seaman on Voter Fraud Claims

This opinion piece by Chris Seaman, Associate Professor of Law at Washington and Lee, appeared in the Roanoke Times on February 19, 2017.

February 16, 2017Public Interest Law Careers Panel to Be Held Feb. 28

W&L will host a Public Interest Law Careers Panel on Feb. 28 at 7:15 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.

February 15, 2017Stacey LaRiviere ’17L for the Commonwealth

Third-year law student Stacey LaRiviere got the unique chance to try a jury trial during her externship with the Commonwealth Attorney's Office of Roanoke City.

AdministrationFebruary 13, 2017Marc Conner Named Provost of Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University has named Marc C. Conner as provost. Conner, the Jo M. and James M. Ballengee Professor of English, has been serving as W&L’s interim provost since January 2016.

February 3, 2017W&L’s Christopher Bruner Delivers Keynote Address in London

Christopher Bruner, the William Donald Bain Family Professor of Corporate Law at W&L, delivered the keynote address at a conference titled “International Financial Services and Small States” on January 30, 2017.

February 3, 2017Former Ambassador to Nicaragua to Speak at Law School

Dr. Francisco Fiallos, Nicaragua's former Ambassador and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will present on international law and global issues.

February 2, 2017W&L, VMI Host Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ginsburg’s visit was a year in the making and came 20 years after she penned the majority opinion in United States v. Virginia, the landmark case that struck down VMI’s male-only admissions policy.

January 31, 2017Sebghatullah Ebrahimi ‘10L: Compliance Officer with Relief International

Sebghatullah Ebrahimi was one of two Afghan law students who came to W&L Law in 2009 to complete a Masters in U.S. Law degree. Now he is back in the U.S. working for an international humanitarian organization.

AccoladesJanuary 24, 2017W&L BLSA Goes National

Maureen Edobor, a 3L from Dallas, is serving this year as attorney general for the National Black Law Students Association.

January 20, 2017Justice Ginsburg to Speak at VMI, W&L Feb. 1

The public event will be at VMI's Cameron Hall. It is free, with seating available on a first come, first served basis. The events at W&L are closed to the public and to the media.

AccoladesJanuary 12, 2017ODK Initiates Four Honorary and 39 Student Members during 2017 Founders Day/ODK Convocation

Alpha Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, will welcome four honorary and 39 student initiates at Washington and Lee University’s annual Founders Day/ODK Convocation on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. in Lee Chapel.

January 10, 2017Law School MLK Day Panel to Examine Voting Rights

Washington and Lee University School of Law will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a panel discussion examining voting rights.

January 6, 2017Civil Rights Activist Diane Nash Keynotes W&L’s Multi-Day King Celebration

Diane Nash, peace activist and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, will be the featured keynote speaker during Washington and Lee University’s annual multi-day observance of King’s birthday, "Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."

December 22, 2016Jonathan Holloway, Historian and Dean of Yale College, to Speak at W&L Founders Day/ODK Convocation

Jonathan Holloway, historian of post-emancipation American history and black intellectualism and dean of Yale College, will be the featured speaker at Washington and Lee University’s Founders Day/Omicron Delta Kappa Convocation.

December 20, 2016Career Paths: Chi Ewusi ’17L

3L Chi Ewusi spent the summer working for the Pillsbury law firm in their Washington, D.C. office.

December 16, 2016W&L Team Headed to National Finals of NYC Bar Moot Court Competition

Third year law students Max Gottlieb, Bo Mahr and Jenna Lorence will represent W&L Law at the national finals of the NYC Bar Moot Court Competition.

December 16, 2016W&L Law Students Organize International Anti-Corruption Conference

The students are participating in an innovative practice-based course that engages them in research and analysis of international acts pertaining to good governance and corruption.

December 16, 2016The DC Program: Andrea Marshall ’17L Gets “The Talk”

3L Andrea Marshall interned with the EPA while participating in W&L Law's Program in DC, a one-semester, residential program that gives W&L students practice experience in the nation's capital.

December 14, 2016Tax Clinic Students Release Guides for Taxpayers

The guides help with a variety of tax issues, including determining filing status and information about claiming children as dependents.

December 8, 2016The Problem of Asylum Free Zones

Immigrant Rights Clinic director David Baluarte will present at a hearing of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to discuss the growth of asylum-free zones.

December 6, 2016A Dream Job and a Landmark Case

As the Secular Society Women’s Rights Legal Fellow for the ACLU of Virginia, Gail Deady '11L works on issues related to gender equality, reproductive rights and LGBT discrimination.

November 30, 2016Standing Up for LGBT Rights

Roddy Flynn ’12L crafts strategy and educates Congress as executive director of the U.S. House of Representatives’ LGBT Caucus

November 15, 2016W&L Law Professor’s New Book Examines Small Jurisdictions in Cross-Border Finance

A new book by Washington and Lee law professor Christopher Bruner explores how “offshore” financial markets emerged and rose to prominence.

November 15, 2016W&L Negotiations Team Wins Regionals, Headed to National Championships

The W&L Law team of Thomas Griffin ‘18L and Stephen Edwards ‘18L will compete at the ABA National Negotiations Competition in February.

November 14, 2016“The Election and Its Meanings: An Interpretive Panel”

Washington and Lee faculty participated in a panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 17, discussing the 2016 election from a variety of perspectives.

October 26, 2016Robert J. Grey Jr. ’76L Honored for Commitment to Diversity

Robert J. Grey Jr. was honored by the organization's Forum on Construction Law for his "extraordinary leadership and lifetime of commitment to moving the meter on diversity and inclusion."

October 24, 2016German Ambassador to U.S. Headlines Institute for Honor Symposium

Peter Wittig, German Ambassador to the U.S., will speak on “German Policy Toward the European Refugee Crisis” at W&L's Institute for Honor Symposium.

October 13, 2016Annual Law and Literature Seminar to Explore Shakespeare’s “King Lear”

Now in its 24th year, the seminar on Oct. 14-15 will focus on the Shakespeare classic “King Lear.”

October 6, 2016W&L Law Review’s Corporate Law Symposium to Honor Professors Johnson and Millon

The Lara D. Gass Symposium will focus this year on corporate law and governance, honoring the scholarship of two of the law school’s longest-serving faculty members, Lyman Johnson and David Millon.

October 6, 2016W&L Law Review's Corporate Law Symposium to Honor Professors Johnson and Millon

The Lara D. Gass Symposium will focus this year on corporate law and governance, honoring the scholarship of two of the law school’s longest-serving faculty members, Lyman Johnson and David Millon.

September 30, 2016Career Paths: Tyler Sanderson ’18L

Tyler Sanderson '18L, a graduate of Centre College from Henrico, Virginia, spent the summer working for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary in Washington, D.C.

September 30, 2016Career Paths: Brian Wagoner ’18L

Brian Wagoner '18L, a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill from Burlington, NC, worked this summer for the USAID Governance for Inclusive Growth Program in Hanoi, Vietnam.

September 30, 2016Career Paths: Matt Donahue ’18L

Matt Donahue '18L, a graduate of George Washington University from Benicia, CA, worked this past summer in the Office of the General Counsel at Oakland Unified School District in Oakland, CA.

September 30, 2016Career Paths: Austin Woodside ’18L

Austin Woodside '18L is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He spent the summer working for the International Legal Foundation in Nepal.

September 29, 2016Career Paths: Lizzy Williams ’17L

Lizzy Williams, a 3L from Austin, Texas, graduated from Smith College with a B.A. in History and a Certificate in International Relations. Lizzy is Co-President of the Women's Law Students Organization, a Burks Scholar, a Student Attorney for the Criminal Justice Clinic, a Lead Articles Editor on the German Law Journal, and a Research Assistant for Professor Todd Peppers.

September 29, 2016Career Paths: Kit Thomas ’18L

Kit Thomas '18L spent her summer at the Louisiana Capital Assistance Center, a non-profit trial level death penalty organization located in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Centre College and is interested in a career in capital defense and criminal justice.

September 29, 2016Career Paths: Bo Mahr ’17L

Bo Mahr '17L spent the summer working for the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) in the Office of the General Counsel as a Law Clerk. At W&L Law, Bo serves as vice-chair of the Moot Court Executive Board.

September 29, 2016Career Paths: Ashley Slisz ’17L

Ashley Slisz is from Williamsville, New York and graduated from Boston University with a degree in International Relations. At Washington and Lee she is the 2L Vice-President of the Student Bar Association and a staffwriter on the Washington and Lee Law Review.

September 29, 2016Career Paths: Jessica Winn ’17L

Jessica Winn is originally from Newberg, Oregon and studied Political Science at Carnegie Mellon University. At Washington and Lee, she is involved in Law Review, German Law Journal, Law Ambassadors, WLSO, ACS, and PILSA.

September 29, 2016Sherry A. Fox ’06L Named a Leader in the Law

Sherry Fox, an attorney with ThompsonMcMullan, has been named to the 2016 class of Leaders in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

September 19, 2016Annual W&L Seminar to Examine European Refugee Crisis

Highlights of the series include the Oct. 7 keynote address by Oxford professor David Miller, author of "Strangers in our Midst."

September 16, 2016WLSO Symposium Explores Women in Politics

The 3rd Annual Lara D. Gass Symposium on Women in the Law is scheduled for Friday, September 23 and will focus on women in politics.

September 7, 2016Jack Warren of the Society of the Cincinnati to Deliver 2016 Hendricks Law and History Lecture

Warren, who also serves as the director of the Society's American Revolution Institute, will lecture on "The American Revolution and National Identity.”

September 6, 20163M General Counsel Ivan Fong to Speak at W&L Law

On Thursday, Sept. 15, Ivan Fong, general counsel of 3M, will discuss his career as a general counsel in a talk titled “Off the Record: Life as Outside, Government, and Inside Counsel.”

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