Scholarship by Sarah C. Haan Cited in Fifth Circuit Opinion
The Court cited Haan’s article “Voting Rights in Corporate Governance: History and Political Economy.”
The School of Law
Bridging the Divide
W&L Law Professor Kish Parella Launches Inaugural National Security and International Business Roundtable in Washington D.C.
Enjoy an Eventful 2024 Holiday Season
W&L celebrates the 2024 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
Faculty 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.
Meet a Colleague: Caleb Simon
Caleb Simon is the Assistant Director of Law Career Strategy and joined W&L in October 2024.
In Case You Missed It
Meet Samantha Ennis ’25L: Writing Burks Scholar
Samantha Ennis enjoys helping students reach the breakthrough moment when working through a challenging concept.
German 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.
Lawyer 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.
Mark 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 Spotlight: Adrianne Williams ‘17L
Adrianne Williams is an Assistant Corporate Counsel at Amazon and owner of an athletic workout brand called The Fitness Collaboration.
Sarah 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 Profile: Tammi Etheridge
Tammi Etheridge is an expert in food and drug law with a talent for seeing both sides of complex issues.
Meet 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.
Meet a Colleague: Debbie Price
Debbie Price is the Administrative Assistant for Law Admissions and has worked at the Law School since August 2015.
Meet 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.
International 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.
Practice 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.
Summer Experience: Cody Losey ’26L
Cody Losey spent the summer as a student caseworker in the Black Lung Clinic.
Meet a Colleague: Alex Klein
Alex Klein is an assistant professor of law who teaches courses in criminal law.
Faculty Profile: Shannon Fyfe
Shannon Fyfe is an assistant professor with a focus of international law and philosophy.
German 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 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.
Summer 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.
Kish 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.
Chris 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 Spotlight: Cole Bollman ’16, ’19L
Cole Bollman is an associate in the Corporate, Finance and Investments practice group at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta.
Meet 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.
Michelle 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.
Summer Experience: Keltin Serio ’25L
This past summer, Keltin Serio worked for international human rights firm Saccucci & Partners in Rome, Italy.
Summer Experience: Alexandra Hudson ’26L
This summer, Alex Hudson interned with the in-house counsel at Coca-Cola Beverages in Florida.
Alumni Spotlight: Kimberly Shi ’21L
Kimberly Shi works as an associate in the National Security group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
Summer Experience: Moses Park ’26L
This summer, Moses Park worked in the Strategic Initiatives and Technology Group at Mastercard.
Building a Dream Team: Austin Brown ’13L
As as top NBA sports agent, Brown knows the power of making authentic connections.
Summer 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.
Kish 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.
Meet a 1L: Caroline Tichenor ’27L
Caroline Tichenor is from DeLand, Florida and received her undergraduate degree from Baylor.
Summer 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.
W&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.
Summer Experience: Lindsay Lankau ’26L
Lindsay Lankau spent her summer as an intern with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings in Charlotte.
Virginia 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.
Student Scholarship Celebrated at 2024 Law Review Notes Colloquium
Arianna Kiaei ‘25L and Zoe Speas ‘25L were honored for their contributions to the Law Review
W&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.
Meet a 1L: Enrick Dickey ’27L
Enrick Dickey is from Sumter, South Carolina and received his undergraduate degree from Auburn University.
Anonymous Donor’s $2.5M Gift Propels Law School Scholarships
Matching challenge aims to help alleviate student debt.
Summer Experience: Kile Granai ’25L
This past summer, Kile Granai worked as a summer associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth in New York City.
W&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.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Twenty-nine new faculty are joining the university this year.
W&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.
Professor Allison Weiss, Prison Parole Project, Featured in Mother Jones
The article examines the history of parole in Virginia since it was abolished in 1995.
Meet a 1L: Braxton Berry ’27L
Braxton Berry is from Richmond, Virginia and received his undergraduate degree from Washington College.
Summer Experience: Malia Devencenzi ’26L
This summer, Malia Devencenzi interned with the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation in Honolulu, Hawai’i.
Suzette Malveaux Publishes “Fireside Chat” in Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review
Professor Malveaux interviewed Chief Justice Angela Riley of the Supreme Court of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation regarding tribal courts and justice in Indian country.
W&L Law Welcomes Impressive Law Class of 2027
The class includes 125 students from 28 states and D.C. and four countries, representing 88 undergraduate institutions.
Meet a 1L: Shweta Karmakar ’27L
Shweta Karmakar is from Bay Shore, New York and received her undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University.
Meet a 1L: Tyler Showalter ’27L
Tyler Showalter is from Harrisonburg, Virginia and attended James Madison University for his undergraduate degree.
Summer Experience: Bryce Thornburg ’25L
Bryce Thornburg spent his summer with the Complex and Affirmative Litigation Team of the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office.
Meet a 1L: Ally Orr ’27L
Ally Orr is from Warren, Ohio and received her undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern.
Summer Experience: Rebecca Liu ’25L
This summer, Rebecca Liu worked as a summer associate at Fox Rothschild in their New York office.
Scholarship by Mark Drumbl Cited in Fifth Circuit Opinion
The case involved the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande to deter illegal migration.
Summer Experience: Ben Wood ’26L
Ben Wood spent his summer as an intern in D.C. Superior Court.
Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes “Prisons as Laboratories of Antidemocracy” in the Yale Law Journal
The article reviews Jeffrey Bellin’s "Mass Incarceration Nation" while analyzing the ways in which techniques for constraining incarcerated persons have been deployed outside prison walls.
Faculty Spotlight: Mark Drumbl
Professor Mark Drumbl's latest research focuses on informers in repressive societies.
$236,800 in Grants Awarded to Students and Alumni Working in Public Interest Positions
83 students and recent graduates received grants this summer to support their work in public interest positions.
Russ Miller Publishes “The Purpose and Practice of Precedent” in the UC Law Constitutional Quarterly
The article examines how recent cases involving the doctrine of stare decisis forecasted the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.
Alumni Spotlight: Michael Brown ’19L
Michael Brown is an Air Force JAG officer serving as Victims’ Counsel at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.
Scholarship by Catherine Smith Featured on Jotwell
Smith’s article was reviewed by UVA law professor Naomi Cahn as one of the best works of recent scholarship related to Family Law.
Professor Sarah Haan on Corporate Democracy and the ESG Movement
In article for the ProMarket blog, Haan argues that an Exxon Mobile corporate election and lawsuit shed more light on current upheavals in corporate democracy than they do on the success of the Environmental, Social, and Governance movement.
Inaugural APEX Program Draws Diverse Class of Future Law Students
The program is designed to increase underrepresented college students' access to legal education.
Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Fiander ’16L
Morgan Fiander is a litigation associate at Fried Frank in New York City, where she represents clients in a variety of real estate, financial, and general commercial disputes.
Zero L: Getting Ready for Law School
Law Ambassador Zoe Speas '25L offers her advice on what incoming students can do to prepare for the law school experience.
Faculty Spotlight: Kish Parella
Kish Parella is Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Law and 2024 Teacher of the Year.
Alumni Spotlight: Matt Kaminer ’18, ’22L
Matt Kaminer is clerking for Judge Julio Fuentes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
W&L Law Welcomes New Faculty
W&L Law is pleased to announce the following faculty joining the law school as members of the permanent faculty.
Josh Fairfield Publishes “Crypto-Counterfeiting” in William and Mary Business Law Review
The article explores legal challenges involving blockchain technology fraud.
Freda Coleman-Jackson Named Assistant Dean of Career Strategy
Dean Melanie Wilson has announced the appointment of Freda Coleman-Jackson as Assistant Dean of Career Strategy, effective July 1.
Law Student Scholarship Cited in Appeals Court Decision
A note by recent Washington and Lee law graduate Scott Koven ‘24L was cited in a March ruling by the Missouri Court of Appeals.
‘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.
Law School Announces Faculty Fellowships for Teaching, Scholarship, and Service
W&L Law Dean Melanie Wilson has announced the annual awards that recognize faculty members for their accomplishments as teachers and scholars and for service to the school.
Career Paths: Rachel Graf ’24L
After graduation, Rachel Graf will be working in estate planning at the firm MichieHamlett.
Leila Lawlor Publishes “Building Belonging” in the Tennessee Law Review
The article examines a number of law schools to assess how well the schools retain their students.
Career Paths: Scott Koven ’24L
After graduation, Scott Koven will clerk for Judge Daniel Ortiz on the Court of Appeals of Virginia.
Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Haley Carter '24L argued the case as a student attorney in the clinic.
Maureen Edobor Tapped for Inaugural Brennan Center Fellows Program
Professor Edobor is among the first five recipients of the Polan Fellowship in Constitutional Law and History.
Inside the 2L Year with Zoe Speas ’25L
What can the melancholy Jaques from Shakespeare's "As You Like It" teach us about law school?
Celebrating BLSA
The W&L Law chapter of the Black Law Students Association made an impact at 2023-2024 conventions.
School of Law Honors Graduates at 2024 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 169th commencement on Friday, May 10, awarding 141 juris doctor degrees.
Career Paths: Ryan Mastro ’24L
After graduation, Ryan Mastro will work for the Manhattan District Attorney as an Assistant District Attorney.
Sarah Haan Presents on CAP Panel Exploring Citizens United
Hosted by the Center for American Progress (CAP), the event featured Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and FEC Commissioner Shana Broussard
Career Paths: Ian Joseph ’24L
After graduation, Ian Joseph will be a litigation associate at the firm McGlinchey Stafford in Nashville.
Scholarship of Law Professor Cited in FTC Noncompete Decision
Two articles by Washington and Lee law professor Chris Seaman were cited in a ruling that bans nearly all noncompete agreements.
Career Paths: Bernadette Coyle ’24L
After graduation, Bernadette Coyle will work in the Workplace Class Action group for Duane Morris in Chicago.
Kish Parella Elected to ASIL Executive Council
Parella will serve a three-year term on the Executive Council of the American Society of International Law.
Alumni and Friends Endow Scholarship to Honor Long-time Staff Member
The gifts honor Elizabeth Outland Branner and her 25 years of service to the School of Law.
W&L Law Student Argues Case before Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Haley Carter '24L argued the case as a student attorney in W&L Law’s Advanced Administrative Law Clinic, better known as the Black Lung Clinic.
Inside the 1L Year with Jeremy Thompson ’26L
Law student Jeremy Thompson reflects on the challenges and successes of his first year at W&L Law.
Career Paths: Colleen Karlovich ’24L
After graduation, Colleen Karlovich will work at the firm Jones Day in Washington, D.C.
Alumni Spotlight: Tomi Akinmola ’21L
Tomi Akinmola is a judicial clerk for the Hon. Jamar K. Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Career Paths: Jasmine Cooper ’24L
After graduation, Jasmine Cooper will join Sheppard Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP in their Washington, D.C. office as a Labor and Employment Associate.
Career Paths: Sara Lee ’24L
After graduation, Sara Lee will clerk for a federal district court judge and then join the general litigation group at Kirkland & Ellis in their New York office.
Ali Fazal ‘25L Named ACS Next Generation Leader
Fazal is one of only 34 up-and-coming legal professionals selected for the program.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2024 Reunion Celebration
Bill Oast ’71, ‘74L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Calvin Awkward ’06, ‘09L and Kathy McLaughlin ‘19L were recognized for volunteer work.
Women Supporting Women
Jasmin Oommen '26L interviews women law school graduates on successfully navigating a career in law.
Career Paths: Andrew Morales ’24L
After graduation, Andrew Morales will join the law firm Huff Powell Bailey in Atlanta, Georgia.
W&L Law Releases 2023 Graduate Employment Report
According to the report, 98.1 percent of the class of 2023 secured a job that either requires bar passage or for which a J.D. degree is an advantage.
Alumni Spotlight: Thuan Tran ’21L
Thuan Tran is an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Fairfax County.
Career Paths: Ross Reggio ’24L
After graduation, Ross Reggio will be working with Manning Gross + Massenburg in the Irvine, California office.
Good Work for Good People
Taryn Washburn ‘24L discusses her experience working with clients in the Trusts and Estates Practicum.
Professor Mark Drumbl on Residuality and Responsibility in Sierra Leone
In an article on OpinioJuris, Drumbl discusses the legacy of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and its residual function.
Judge Michael Luttig ‘76 to Deliver Powell Lecture
This year’s event will take the form of a conversation between Judge Luttig and Professor Brian Murchison.
Career Paths: Tara Blackwell ’24L
After graduation, Tara Blackwell will be working at the Greater Chicago Legal Clinic (GCLC) as a Donoghue Fellow with the Homelessness Advice and Representation Program.
Meet a Colleague: Rachel Hubbard
Rachel Hubbard is the Communication and Marketing Coordinator and has worked at W&L Law since February 2017.
Law Students Compete at Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition
The team of Alexis Acosta, Simon Ciccarillo, and Christian Sanchez Leon received the top award for petitioner brief.
Professor Kish Parella on Why Executives Should Care about International Law
In an article for the Columbia Law School Blue Sky blog, Parella explores the ways in which corporate stakeholders influence corporate actors.
Olivia Maier ‘24L Honored by American College of Bankruptcy
Maier has been named as the Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student for the Fourth Circuit.
Student Scholarship Celebrated at 2024 German Law Journal Notes Colloquium
Six 2L students had their scholarly work selected for publication in the Journal.
CUNY Sociologist Tsedale Melaku to Deliver Smith Lecture at W&L Law
The title of her talk is “From Intersectionality to Allyship: Bridging the Gaps.”
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
University Provost Lena Hill addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Meet 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 Spotlight: Arthur Vorbrodt ’17L
Arthur Vorbrodt is a senior counsel in the Transactions Practice Group at Foley & Lardner in Dallas.
Spotlight: The Federalist Society
Members of the W&L Law chapter of the Federalist Society discuss the organization's purpose and activities.
Digital Evidence and International Law
Lillian Weitz '25L discusses her research with the UN Office of Drugs and Crime.
William 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.
Reflections on the Rule of Law Academy
Sabrina Callender-Clewett '25L writes about the German Law Journal's trip to Berlin.
Meet a Colleague: Emma Martone
Emma Martone is the Administrative Assistant for the Law Library and Law Center.
Sarah 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.
Mark 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.
Karen 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.
Professor 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.
Meet a Colleague: Karen Woody
Karen Woody has been a professor of law at W&L since July 2019.
Alumni Spotlight: Noriya Shahadat ’21L
Noriya Shahadat is an associate in the Environmental and Mass Tort litigation group at McGuireWoods.
Law 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.
Meet a Colleague: Terri Byrnes
Terri Byrnes is an Academic Administrative Assistant II with the Law School.
Alumni Spotlight: Looking Ahead with Freedi Friedfeld ’83L
Freedi Friedfeld '83L steers ClearVision Optical through COVID and beyond.
Career Paths: Catalina Perez ’24L
After graduation, Catalina Perez will head to Kennedys in Philadelphia, working in insurance coverage.
Alumni Spotlight: Eugene Butler ’98L is Making a Difference
Last year, Butler became the first Black judge in Virginia’s 24th District.
Brandon 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.
A Client-Focused Experience
Colin Matthaei ‘24L spent the fall semester working in the Intellectual Property group at Nixon Peabody in Washington, D.C.
Meet a Colleague: Anna Fernandez
Anna Fernandez is the Assistant Director of Community and Recruitment for Law Student Affairs.
W&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.
Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
Joshua Justus '24L discusses studying law abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, his first time living outside the U.S.
VCU 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
Clinic 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.
German 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.
Karen 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.
Chris 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.
Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes Book Review in Harvard Law Review
Hasbrouck reviewed "Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable" by Joanna Schwartz.
Sarah 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.
Karen 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.
Ryan 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 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.
Law 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.
Gaining 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.
Meet a Colleague: Maureen Edobor
Maureen Edobor ‘17L is an Assistant Professor of Law and DeLaney Center Fellow.
W&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.
Keri 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 Spotlight: Christian Addison ’17L
Following his service in the JAG Corps, Christian Addison opened ASE Representation, a full-service sports and entertainment agency.
Meet a Colleague: Elizabeth Branner
Elizabeth Outland Branner currently serves as the Senior Advisor of Law School Advancement.
Melanie 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.
Professor 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.
Law 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.
W&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.
Empowered 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.
Meet a Colleague: Brian Murchison
Brian Murchison, Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law, has been on the law faculty since 1982.
Trial 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.
Meet a Colleague: Suzanne Wade
Suzanne Wade is the Assistant Director for Employer and Alumni Outreach for the Office of Career Strategy and Law Advancement.
W&L Law’s Trammell Publishes Article in the Columbia Law Review
Professor Alan Trammell published "The False Promise of Jurisdiction Stripping."
Alumni Spotlight: Patrick Bolling ’14L
Patrick Bolling is a principal at Woods Rogers, advising a variety of employers in traditional labor and employment.
Meet a Colleague: Michelle Cosby
Michelle Cosby is the Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice.
From Big Law to Foreign Assets
Chrishon McManus ’14L—attorney and competitive swimmer—radiates calm when it counts.
Spotlight: 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.
Summer Experience: Alexis Smith ’24L
Alexis Smith spent her summer working in the litigation department of the AARP Foundation.
Meet a Colleague: Leila Lawlor
Leila Lawlor is Director of the new Academic Excellence Program and a Professor of Practice.
Sarah 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.
W&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.
Meet a Colleague: Catlin Meade
Catlin Meade is a professor of practice who has been teaching legal writing since 2022.
Josh 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.
W&L Law’s Haan Publishes Article in the Seattle Law Review
Professor Sarah Haan published "Women in Shareholder Activism."
Meet a Colleague: Kristy Speers
Kristy Speers is the Senior Recruitment Coordinator at W&L Law.
Alumni 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.
Law 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.
Meet a Colleague: Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett
Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett joined W&L Law this fall as an assistant professor.
W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in the UCLA Law Review
Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "Democratizing Abolition."
WLSO 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.
Meet a Colleague: Christina Querrard
Christina Querrard is a custodian at Washington and Lee and works in Sydney Lewis Hall.
Summer 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.
Summer 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.
Meet a Colleague: Lisa Rodocker
Lisa Rodocker serves as assistant dean of admissions for the Law School.
German 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.
Meet a Colleague: Ashley Evans
Ashley Evans joined W&L Law in November 2022 as the Head of Collection Services for the Law Library.
Summer Experience: Jared Hunter ’24L
Jared Hunter spent the summer as an associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York City.
Spotlight: 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.
Summer Experience: Mariya Denisenko ’24L
Mariya Denisenko worked as a summer associate at Sidley Austin’s Chicago office.
Meet a 1L: Symone Gibbs ’26L
Symone Gibbs is from Smithfield, Virginia and received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Meet a Colleague: Erica Ingersoll
Erica Ingersoll is an Executive Assistant in the Dean’s Office of the Law School.
Summer 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 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.
Meet a 1L: Nathan Heastie ’26L
Nathan Heastie is from Nassau, The Bahamas and attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate degree.
Meet a 1L: Aya Hobeika ’26L
Aya Hobeika is from Houston, Texas and attended Texas A&M for her undergraduate degree.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
A total of 20 new faculty are joining the university this year.
W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Professors of Practice and Postdoctoral Fellows
A total of 25 new instructors join the W&L community.
W&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.
Student 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.
Meet a 1L: Adnan Kajoshi ’26L
Adnan Kajoshi is from Tuckahoe, New York and attended New York University for his undergraduate degree.
Meet a 1L: Jasmin Oommen ’26L
Jasmin Oommen is from Philadelphia and attended La Salle University for her undergraduate degree.
Summer Experience: Tom Boss ’24L
Tom Boss worked as a summer associate with Williams & Connolly in Washington, D.C.
Meet a 1L: Emilio Avila ’26L
Emilio Avila is from Laguna Niguel, California and attended San Francisco State University for his undergraduate degree..
Brandon Hasbrouck ’11L to Give Inaugural Provost’s Lecture
Annual Provost’s Lecture celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching.
Meet a 1L: Lindsay Lankau ’26L
Lindsay Lankau is from Charleston, SC and attended the University of Tennessee for her undergraduate degree.
Alumni Spotlight: John Henry ’98L
Following his entrepreneurial passions, John Henry gets comfort from his discomfort.
W&L Law Welcomes Impressive Law Class of 2026
The class includes 125 students from 21 states and six countries, representing 83 different undergraduate institutions.
Meet a Colleague: Matt Boaz
Matt Boaz is acting director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic and a Professor of Practice.
Summer Experience: Arianna Kiaei ‘25L
Arianna Kiaei spent her summer as a judicial intern at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York.
W&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 Spotlight: Jessica Tracy ’13L
Jessica Tracy is General Counsel at video hosting, sharing, and services platform provider Vimeo.
Sarah 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.
Meet a Colleague: Jane Pultz
Jane Pultz is the Dining Shift Supervisor for the Brief Stop located in the law school.
First Year in the Dean’s Office
A Q&A with Law Dean Melanie Wilson
Alumni Spotlight: Stanley Sacks ’44, ’48L
Virginia’s, and perhaps the nation’s, oldest practicing lawyer.
Alumni Spotlight: Negin Farahmand Wood ’12L
Negin Farahmand Wood is Senior Assistant Public Defender at Office of the Public Defender for Fairfax County.
Convocation 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.
Meet a Colleague: Jon Shapiro
Jon Shapiro is a Professor of Practice who has taught at W&L for 13 years.
W&L Law’s Parella Publishes Article in the Cornell Law Review
Prof. Kish Parella published "International Law in the Boardroom."
W&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 Spotlight: Ryan Redd ’15L
Ryan Redd is an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Lubbock Division of the Northern District of Texas.
Meet a Colleague: Sarah Cravens
Sarah Cravens is a Visiting Professor of Law, who joined the law school as of June 2023.
W&L Law’s Woody Publishes Article in the American University Law Review
Prof. Karen Woody published "Caremark's Butterfly Effect."
New Faculty Join W&L Law
W&L Law is pleased to announce the following faculty joining the law school for the upcoming academic year.
$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.
Law 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.
W&L Law’s Fairfield Publishes Article in the William and Mary Law Review
Prof. Josh Fairfield published "Making Virtual Things."
Law Faculty Appointed to Leadership Positions
Beth Belmont has been named Director of Experiential Education, and Brandon Hasbrouck will lead the Frances Lewis Law Center.
W&L Law’s Boaz Publishes Article in the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal
Prof. Matt Boaz published "Speculative Immigration Policy."
W&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."
Chris 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.
Meet a Colleague: Florentina Butler
Florentina Butler is the Associate Director of Law School Advancement.
W&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.
Planned Maintenance to Sydney Lewis Hall Expected to Begin May 22
The project will require periodic modifications to pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area.
Record 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 Paths: Sam Romano ’23L
After graduation, Sam Romano will work as a Deputy District Attorney at the Denver DA’s Office.
Real Practice in the Black Lung Clinic
Lexi Weber '23L discusses her year helping miners get federal benefits.
School 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 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.
Meet a Colleague: Jenny Mitchell
Jenny Mitchell is the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian in the School of Law.
Meet a Colleague: Sheryl Salm
Sheryl Salm is a senior legal assistant for the Black Lung and Criminal Justice Clinics.
W&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.
Overcoming 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.
Major 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.
W&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.
Meet a Colleague: Wendy Rice
Wendy Rice is the Sr. Administrative Assistant (Team Lead) for Faculty Services in the School of Law.
More than a Number
In the Rights of Prisoners practicum, Courtney Ebersohl '24L urges the Virginia Parole Board to see past the crime.
Meet 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.
Justice 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.
W&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.
Help During the Hardest Times
Mallory Kostroff ‘23L discusses her year as a student attorney in the Criminal Justice Clinic.
W&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.
W&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.
Scholarship 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."
Martha 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 Paths: Sierra Terrana ’20, ’23L
After graduation, Sierra Terrana will work in-house for IBM.
Meet a Colleague: Allison Weiss
Allison Wexler Weiss teaches legal writing and prison law.
Career 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.
W&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.
ODK Holds Spring Initiation For W&L Honorees
W&L President Emeritus Kenneth Ruscio addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Counsel 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 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 Human Rights Practicum in Tanzania
Audrey Curelop '23L discusses a recent research trip to Tanzania as part of the International Human Rights Practicum.
Alumni 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.
W&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 Paths: Maddie Hawkins ’18, ’23L
After graduation, Maddie Hawkins will be a corporate law associate with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP in New York.
Meet a Colleague: Gwen Marshall
Gwen Marshall is the Assistant Director of Law Admissions.
Professor 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).
Real 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.
Professor 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.
Law 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 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 Paths: Marshall Branch ’23L
After graduation, Marshall Branch will join the U.S. Army JAG Corps.
W&L Law’s Laroche Publishes Article in the Boston University Law Review
Professor Carla Laroche published "Black Women and Voter Suppression."
With 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 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 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.
Lisa 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.
W&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.
The 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.
New 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.
Hon. 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.
Connecting 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.
W&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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
With the Brooklyn Defender Service
Shannon McGrath ‘23L spent the fall working in the criminal defense practice of the Brooklyn Defender Service.
W&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.
Clerking for the EEOC
Nikolaus Smith '23L spent the fall semester as a judicial extern for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Spotlight: 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.
50 Years of The Law News
‘Irreverence With Some Measure Of Reverence’
Beautiful Struggle
Janssen Evelyn ’06L uses resilience and intentional joy to find his purpose.
Painting with Words
After a successful career in big law, Michael Cohen ’90L returns to his passions of poetry and painting.
W&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.
A Semester in New York
This fall, Joseph Aminov '23L researched cryptocurrency and other emerging financial technologies with the law firm Pryor Cashman.
Law Faculty Recognized with Lewis Prize for Excellence in Scholarship
Professors Joshua Fairfield and Kish Parella were recognized for their outstanding scholarly work.
Melanie 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.
W&L Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
A variety of events and lectures are planned for this year’s observance of MLK day.
Maria 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.
Meet 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.
Career Paths: Chris Chino ’21L
As a public defender, Chris Chino enjoys fighting for his clients in the "theatre of trial."
Scholarship 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.
Michelle 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.
Sydney Brun-Ozuna ’24L Awarded Consumer Advocacy Fellowship
Brun-Ozuna received the Hobbs Fellowship from the National Consumer Law Center.
W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in Northwestern Law Review
Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "Reimagining Public Safety."
Meet 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.
Tim 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.
Meet 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.
W&L’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in the Oklahoma Law Review
Prof. Brandon Hasbrouck published "Movement Constitutionalism."
W&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.
Meet 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.
Law 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.
Meet 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.
JCRSJ 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.”
Career Paths: Namrata Kang ’21L
Nam Kang enjoys solving the puzzles in compliance investigations as a member of the regulatory team at Troutman Pepper.
WLSO 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.
W&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."
Meet 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.
Jill 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 Experience: Anika Maan ’24L
Anika Maan spent her summer working for the United Nations: Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Suva, Fiji.
W&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.
W&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 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.
W&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."
Andreina 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 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.
Law 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.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Combined, the College, the Williams School and the Law School have hired 23 Faculty Members.
Summer Experience: Elizabeth Pruitt ’24L
Elizabeth Pruitt spent her summer working at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Fort Worth, TX.
W&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 Experience: Maeve Harris ’24L
Maeve Harris spent her summer working for Judge Richard G. Latin of the Supreme Court of New York.
Warren 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.
W&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 Experience: Rob Hawes ’24L
Rob Hawes spent his summer working for Jones Day in Frankfurt, Germany.
W&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.
Spotlight: The First-Generation Student Union
Students have launched a new organization to support first-generation students during law school.
W&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.
Career 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.
Anika Maan ’24L Receives Inaugural Dickovick Internship
Maan received support for her summer placement with the UN Office of Drugs and Crime in Fiji.
W&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."
W&L Law’s Chatman Publishes Article in the UCLA Journal of Gender and Law
Professor Carliss Chatman published "We Shouldn't Need Roe."
Paul 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.
Career Paths: Casey Floyd ’15L
With his company NOCAP Sports, Casey Floyd '15L helps athletes and agents negotiate and transact NIL deals.
Henry 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.
W&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."
Law 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.
Kish 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.
W&L Law’s Klein Publishes Article in Florida Law Review
Prof. Alex Klein published "When Police Volunteer to Kill."
Six 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.
Jonathan 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.
Sarah 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.
Pranita 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.
Visiting 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.
W&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."
W&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.
W&L Law’s Boaz Publishes Article in Tennessee Law Review
Prof. Matt Boaz published "Practical Abolition: Universal Representation as an Alternative to Immigration Detention."
W&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."
Tara 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.
W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in NYU Law Review
Professor Brandon Hasbrouck Published "Movement Judges."
W&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.”
Student 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.
W&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."
School 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.
Running to the Fire
As global head of litigation for 3M, Courtney Enloe ‘97L is never bored. And that’s the way she likes it.
W&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.”
Lizanne 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.
W&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."
Elon 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.
Q&A with Dean Melanie Wilson
Meet Melanie Wilson, the next dean of W&L Law. Her appointment is effective July 1.
Career 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.
W&L Law’s Parella Publishes Article in Boston University Law Review
Prof. Kish Parella published "Contractual Stakeholderism"
W&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 Paths: Katie Pauly ’22L
Katie Pauly will be working as a clerk on the Montana Supreme Court after graduation.
Career Paths: Sarah Childs ’22L
Sarah Childs will be working for Parr Brown Gee & Loveless in Salt Lake City, Utah, focusing on Intellectual Property.
Career 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.
W&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 Paths: Lauren Robertson ’22L
Lauren Robertson will be working with the litigation group at Holland & Knight LLP in the firm’s Tampa office.
Career Paths: Mari Gonzalez ’22L
Mari Gonzalez will be working in the corporate department at Latham & Watkins’s D.C. office.
W&L Law’s Haan Publishes Article in Stanford Law Review
Prof. Sarah Haan published "Corporate Governance and the Feminization of Capital."
Susan 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.”
Melanie 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 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.
Reva 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 Paths: Katie Gallagher ’22L
After graduation, Gallagher is headed to New York to work in the state and local tax group at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in Boston University Law Review
Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "The Antiracist Constitution."
Bootleggers and Aliens
Phil Brown '85L blends history and science fiction in his inaugural novel "It Gives You Strength."
Anika 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.
W&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.
W&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.
Melissa 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.”
Law 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.
Law 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.
W&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."
New 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.
W&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.
W&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.
Law 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.
JCRSJ 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.
Justice 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.
W&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.
Former 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.”
Victor 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.
W&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.
Education Elevators
Allison McJunkin ‘04L helps kids take flight through mentoring program.
ABA 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.
W&L Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
This year's observance of MLK day will comprise a variety of events and lectures.
W&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.
W&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.
W&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.
W&L Law’s Chatman Publishes Article in UC Irvine Law Review
Professor Carliss Chatman published "Corporate Family Matters."
Planning for the Future
W&L Law students offer free estate planning to area residents.
Intersectionality and Human Rights
A new book from W&L Law professor Johanna Bond pulls together decades of research to address identity discrimination.
Starting Up
W&L Law students help launch local businesses.
Brant 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 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 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.
Part of the Plan
Charisma Hunter '23L becomes first African American Woman on Law Review.
Summer 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 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.
Paul 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.
W&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 Experience: Nate Reynolds ’22L
This summer, Nate Reynolds worked in a variety of practice groups for Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen, and Hamilton in New York.
Meet the Professor: Heather Kolinsky
Kolinsky, who joined W&L Law in 2021, teaches legal writing and professional responsibility.
W&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.
Washington 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.
WLSO 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.
Meet 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.
Oren 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.
20 Years Later
Washington and Lee University marks this milestone anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a special collection of stories.
Convocation 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.
W&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.
W&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."
W&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 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.
Farewell 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.
W&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.
W&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.
W&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.
W&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.
W&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.
W&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.
W&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."
W&L Names Kim Robinson University Registrar
Robinson succeeds Jamie Kipfer, who is departing the role on June 30.
Law 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.
W&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 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.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Interviewed by IntLawGrrls
The two-part blog interview covered a wide range of topics, including child soldiers and ecocide.
School 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.
Double Time at W&L
Young alumna and current law student Cat Spencer '20, '23L shares her perspective on W&L and giving back.
Can 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.
W&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 Paths: Rebecca Mitchell ’21L
Rebecca Mitchell will be clerking on the Vermont Supreme Court for two years.
W&L Law’s Fairfield on Digital Ownership
Joshua Fairfield contributed to an article on Vox.com discussing the erosion of personal ownership.
W&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.
W&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.
Giving in a Whole New Way
Kevin Batteh '95, '98L is W&L's first Bitcoin donor.
Law 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.
W&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.
W&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.
W&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.
Struggle 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.
Professor 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.
W&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.
Education Justice
Lewis Law Center Scholar-in-Residence Matthew Shaw will give a talk on the educational jurisprudence of Justice Lewis Powell.
Slavery and Commerce
W&L Law Professor Carliss Chatman explored institutional history to animate the study of the Uniform Commercial Code for her students.
Immersed in IP
After his start as a prosecutor, Dan Collopy ’81L found his way into intellectual property law, and a career in Asia.
Law 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.
Meet 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.
W&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.
Adam 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.”
W&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
Law 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.
New 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.
Law Faculty Connecting with Students
Professors Kish Parella and Jill Fraley talk virtual book clubs and happy hours.
James 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.”
W&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.
Adventurer 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.
BLSA 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.
W&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.
Cornel 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.
W&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.
2L 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.
W&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."
W&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.
ODK 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.
From 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.
Spencer 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.
Professor 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.
W&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.
Professor 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 Court Goes Virtual
Competitors overcome format changes to gain valuable advocacy experience.
A Life Concerned with the World
With podcasts that look inward and outward, the Younis brothers amplify their perspective as global citizens.
Teach 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.
W&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.
Lena 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.
Personal 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.
Career 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.
Erin 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.
JCRSJ Symposium Explores Race and the Pandemic
The event is scheduled for Oct. 29 and 30 and will be hosted on Zoom.
For International Students, Getting Here was Half the Battle
Valeria Espinal '23L and Blake Kang '23L made it to Lexington despite many hurdles.
W&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.
W&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."
Michelle 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.
Career 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 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.
W&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.
Katharine 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.
WLSO 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.
W&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.
W&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.
Maya 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.
Examining 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.
W&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.
W&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.
Mary 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.”
Classes 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.
Joy 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.
W&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.
W&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.
W&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.
W&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.
Black 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.
W&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.
W&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.
Tom 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 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.
W&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 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 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 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 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.
W&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 Scholarship: Karen Woody and the “New” Insider Trading
Insider trading is back in the news, although some would argue it never left.
Career 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.
W&L Law Faculty Members Named to Chair Professorships
Law professors Michelle Drumbl and J.D. King have been named to chair professorships.
W&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.
W&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 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.
W&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.
W&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 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 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.
W&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.
Slowing the Spread
Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox ‘01L is leading the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Stepping 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.
W&L Law’s Drumbl on COVID-19 and Terrorism
Should criminal legislation put in place to fight terrorism be used to fight the virus?
W&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.
W&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.
W&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.
W&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.
Virtual 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.
U.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.
Eric 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.
Anti-corruption Efforts in Albania
3L Kyle Hess reflects on the Global Corruption and Good Governance Practicum.
The Delaware Court of Chancery
Melissa Lagoumis '20L writes about how a 3L externship changed her outlook and her career.
Career Paths: Randall Miller ’14L
Miller is currently clerking for Judge Lawrence VanDyke on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Moving to Lexington with a Partner
Kate and Colin Emrich '21L reflect on choosing to settle in the Shenandoah Valley for three years.
In-House at the UVA Hospital
Helen Gray Dunnavant '20L shares experiences from her internship last summer.
U.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.
W&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.
W&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.
Sascha 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.
A 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."
W&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.
Working 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.
Immigrant 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.
Tax 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.
Success in Representation in Mediation Competition
3Ls Whitney Davis and Mahalia Hall were runners-up in a regional ABA competition.
Public Policy and Health Advocacy
Madeline Morcelle '15L is lobbying congress, drafting bills, analyzing legislation, developing strategies to safeguard health access, and more.
Growing OUTLaw
Roy Abernathy and Evelyn Clark on W&L Law's LGBTQ organization.
BLSA: Busy As Ever
W&L's Black Law Student Association fosters collegiality and mentorship.
W&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.
W&L Named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars
Eight students and three faculty received Fulbright awards for 2019-2020.
BLSA 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.
Are Fixed Borders a Good Idea?
Professor Timothy Waters to give a talk on borders, secession, instability and violence.
David Falck ’78L to Speak on Success and Ethics
What does it mean to be an ethical lawyer in today's business environment?
Paul 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.
Law 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.
The Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the DOJ
Bapi Bikkani '20L reflects on his semester working on environmental law issues in Washington, D.C.
W&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.
Black 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.
W&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.
ODK 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.
Can Online Speech Be Regulated?
Professor Claudia Haupt is the second speaker in the German Law Journal 20th anniversary series.
W&L Law’s Drumbl on Attacking Cultural Sites
Law professor Mark Drumbl discussed why bombing cultural sites is considered a war crime.
Natasha 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.
Law 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.
Law 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.
And May It Please the Court
Mario Urizar ‘11L takes an immigration case before the U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 9.
Time Served
W&L Law students help long-serving inmates earn parole.
Day (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.
Scholar-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.
W&L Law’s Drumbl on War Crimes and Genocide
Aljazeera relied on the expertise of Mark Drumbl for "explainers" on war crimes and genocide.
Anywhere Can Be Somewhere
W&L Law students and Ed Walker '96L bring his unique brand of community-based real estate development to Buena Vista.
W&L Hosts Chief Judge Rebecca Connelly ’88L
Her public talk is titled "Corporate Bankruptcy 101."
Equal Justice Works
Law students find success at public sector job fair.
W&L Law’s Peppers on Televised Executions
The Richmond Times-Dispatch published a commentary by Todd Peppers on public access to executions in Virginia.
Status 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.
JCRSJ Symposium Explores Issues in Federal Sentencing
The event is scheduled for Nov. 14-15 at Washington and Lee School of Law.
Opportunity Alabama
Alex Flachsbart, ‘15L, traded corporate law for the opportunity to revitalize impoverished areas of Alabama.
W&L Law’s Haan on Facebook and Authenticity
Slate published a commentary by Sarah Haan on Facebook's approach to free speech and authenticity.
W&L Law’s Demleitner on Impeachment and Witness Protection
The Hill published a commentary by Nora Demleitner on impeachment and witness protection.
Annual Law and Literature Seminar to Explore Celeste Ng’s ‘Little Fires Everywhere’
Washington and Lee University School of Law will host the 2019 Law and Literature Seminar on Oct. 27-28.
Joan Biskupic to Deliver Annual Tucker Lecture at W&L Law
Biskupic, CNN legal analyst, will explore the early influences on Chief Justice John Roberts and his position as the ideological middle of the Court.
WLSO Symposium Explores Women in Academia
The 6th Annual Lara D. Gass Symposium on Women in the Law is Friday, October 11 from 2:30-5:00 PM in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.
W&L Law’s Chatman Discusses Male Stereotypes in Commentary
Slate published an article by Carliss Chatman titled "Men Get Stereotyped Too. It’s Time the Court Acknowledges It."
Haverford Professor to Lecture on Child Soldiers and Trial Process
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Prof. Jill Stauffer, director of the Peace, Justice and Human Rights program at Haverford College, will visit W&L Law to give a talk on the topic of child soldiers, evidence, and trial process.
Department of Defense General Counsel Paul Ney to Speak at W&L Law
Ney will speak on public service and ethics on Friday, Oct. 4 at 2:15 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.
Dittman 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.
W&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.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Deepens Understanding of Child Soldiers in New Book
The Research Handbook on Child Soldiers brings to bear a unique array of perspectives to unpack the life-cycle of youth and militarization—from recruitment, to demobilization, and return to civilian life.
German Law Journal Kicks off 20th Anniversary Celebration with Kai Ambos Talk
Respected German scholar Kai Ambos will visit W&L Law this month to help kick off celebrations marking the German Law Journal’s 20th anniversary.
Scholarship of W&L Law’s Buchhandler-Raphael Cited in Washington Post
Buchhandler-Raphael argues that the distinction made by sexual assault statutes between involuntary and voluntary intoxicated victims is unwarranted.
Law, Policy and Diplomacy
2L Anahita Mohtasham-Gharagozloo learned to react quickly to law and policy changes during her internship with the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights.
Learning the Material
3L Ashley Duckworth was exposed to a new area of the law during her summer internship with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Corporate Finance in Washington, D.C.
Sam Calhoun Named Robert O. Bentley Professor of Law
Brant Hellwig, Dean of Washington and Lee School of Law, has announced the appointment of law professor Sam Calhoun to the Robert O. Bentley Chair in Law.
Virginia Judge Rounds Out Mudd Center Speaker Series
The talk is free and open to the public.
Compassion and Patience
Communication skills were important for 2L Khadija Dukes, who spent her summer with the Georgia Legal Service Program working on domestic violence matters.
Taking on Big Challenges
Thanks to his first year writing courses, 2L Karlo Goronja was able to make real contributions during his summer internship with the DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review.
Focusing on the Facts
During her internship in Alaska with the Office of the Attorney General, 2L Brooke Wilson learned how the right facts can make or break a case.
W&L Law’s Fraley Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant to Turkey
Jill Fraley, associate professor of law at Washington and Lee University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant to conduct research at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey during the 2019–20 academic year.
W&L Law’s Doug Rendleman Named Adviser to ALI Restatement on Torts and Remedies
Washington and Lee law professor Doug Rendleman has been added as an Adviser a new Adviser to the American Law Institute’s (ALI) Restatement of the Law Third Torts: Remedies.
David Baluarte Appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at W&L Law
David Baluarte, associate clinical professor of law at Washington and Lee University School of Law, has been appointed associate dean for academic affairs by Dean Brant Hellwig.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl on Propaganda and Hate
Drumbl was interviewed on the BBC show "A History of Hate" on how propaganda fueled the Rwandan genocide.
Prof. Carliss Chatman on the Legal Definition of Personhood
In a Washington Post opinion piece published May 17, Washington and Lee law professor Carliss Chatman considers how the law will apply to a change in the definition of personhood.
School of Law Honors Graduates at 2019 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 164th commencement on Friday, May 10, awarding 109 juris doctor degrees.
Law Students Reflect on Visit to National Memorial for Peace and Justice
Eight law students traveled to Montgomery, Alabama with W&L Law Dean Brant Hellwig to visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a haunting memorial to slavery and terror lynchings that took place in twelve Southern states.
Bits and Blocks
Kevin Batteh, ’95 and ‘98L, navigates new technology to advise blockchain and cryptocurrency clients.
W&L Law Announces New Faculty for Upcoming Academic Year
Washington and Lee University School of Law will welcome several new teachers to the faculty next academic year.
Life Outside the Law: Gabriella Passidomo ’19L
'Solar-powered' law student Gabriella Passidomo keeps herself and fellow students moving as key staff for the W&L Outing Club.
Career Paths: Kelly Cunningham ’19L
After graduation, Cunningham will be clerking for Judge Hugh Lawson at the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.
W&L Law Visiting Professor Helps End Hair Discrimination in NYC, California
Wendy Greene's scholarship and advocacy has helped ban natural hair discrimination in New York City and California.
Career Paths: Lauren Bennett ’19L
After graduation, Bennett will be working as an Assistant Public Defender with the Colorado State Public Defender.
IRS Renews W&L Tax Clinic Federal Grant Award for Three Years
The Tax Clinic at the Washington and Lee University School of Law has been awarded a matching grant by the Internal Revenue Service’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Program Office. This is the twelfth straight year that the Tax Clinic has received federal dollars to support its efforts.
Career Paths: Danielle Novelly ’19L
After graduation Novelly will be a Litigation Associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius in New York City.
W&L Law Unveils Tribute to first African-American Graduate
A new installation at Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrates the life and legacy of Leslie Devan Smith Jr., who graduated in 1969.
Career Paths: Benton Morton ’19L
Morton is headed to a clerkship with the United States Court of Federal Claims, Office of Special Masters.
Career Paths: Kathy McLaughlin ’19L
After graduation, McLaughlin will be working for the Colorado State Public Defender as a Deputy Public Defender.
Career Paths: Alex Shoaf ’19L
After graduation, Shoaf will head west to work for the Colorado State Public Defender.
Royal Return? W&L’s Michelle Drumbl on the Tax Consequences for Megan Markle’s Baby
Drumbl commented in a NBC News story published on April 15.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2019 Reunion Celebration
Greg Stillman '74L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Stu Nibley '75, '79L and Randall Miller '14L were recognized for volunteer work.
Career Paths: Stefani Evans ’19L
After graduation, Evans will clerk for Judge Steven S. Smith on the Thirty-First Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia.
Career Paths: Diane Gremillion ’19L
Diane Gremillion '19L is headed to the Washington, DC office of Venable to work on regulatory matters.
Judicial Clerkships a Top Destination for W&L Law Graduates
W&L Law is perennially ranked in the top 20 for federal clerkship placement and also sends a significant number of students into state clerkships.
Professor Kish Parella Selected to Present at Yale/Stanford/Harvard Junior Faculty Forum for Third Year
Washington and Lee law professor Kish Parella has been selected for the third time in three years to present at the Yale/Stanford/Harvard Junior Faculty Forum.
W&L Law Releases 2018 Graduate Employment Report
Employment up again. Strong law firm and clerkship placements highlight W&L Law ABA report.
Bryan Stevenson to Deliver Law Commencement Address
Stevenson is the executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of the critically acclaimed "Just Mercy."
‘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 Scholarship: Sarah Haan and the Post-Truth First Amendment
From fake news to the First Amendment, Sarah Haan's new article looks at the impact of "Post-Truthism" on the law.
4th Circuit Court of Appeals to Hear Arguments at Law School
On Tuesday, April 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit will hear oral arguments at Washington and Lee University School of Law.
Former Powell Clerk and Biographer John Jeffries to Deliver Powell Distinguished Lecture
Jeffries, former dean at the University of Virginia School of Law, will deliver the 17th annual Powell Lecture on Monday, March 25.
Visiting Professor Wendy Greene Featured in Teen Vogue
Greene's scholarship and advocacy brought about a ban on natural hair discrimination in New York City.
Law Students Discuss Income Taxes with Local High School Students
Third-year law students Cole Bollman and Pierce Rigney visited a class at Rockbridge County High School to discuss the federal income tax system.
Porter Hardy ’04L and Smartmouth Brewery Make News with Breakfast Beer
So-called "Lucky Charms" beer release draws hundreds to brewery founded by W&L Law alumnus.
Hon. Jacqueline Talevi ‘83L Named to Inaugural List of Influential Women of Law
Judge Talevi was honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for pioneering court-related therapeutic services.
Archibald Carter (Chip) Magee ‘79L Dies at 64
Magee was a member of the Law Council and also served as an adjunct professor.
Life Outside the Law: Frank Bozzi ’19L and Morgan Richter ’20L
Law students Frank Bozzi and Morgan Richter bring years of experience to their positions as coaches of area swim teams.
W&L Law Professor David Baluarte on ISIS and Statelessness
Baluarte was quoted extensively in a Feb. 22 story in the New York Times on the cases of Hoda Muthana and Shamima Begum.
Trending Upwards
Mohamed Younis '07L, the new editor in chief of Gallup, leverages legal education to give voice to others.
W&L Law Professor Nora Demleitner on Voting Rights Restoration
Demleitner's commentary was published Feb. 19 in the Virginia Pilot.
Columnist 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.”
Washington and Lee Team Wins 20th-Annual VFIC Ethics Bowl
The two-day event focused on ethics and social justice issues.
BLSA Moot Court Headed Back to Nationals
The team of Angelique Rogers and Junior Ndlovu will represent W&L Law at the National Competition in Little Rock next month.
Law Review Symposium to Explore Shareholder Rights and Activism
The 2018-2019 Lara D. Gass Symposium will feature a diverse collection of leading scholars and experts on corporate law to explore the past, present, and future of social and environmental shareholder activism.
By Land, Sea and Air
Marc Nichols ‘98L oversees legal functions at Saab to assure safety of domestic travelers and the military.
Life Outside the Law: Lauren Morina ’20L
Lauren Morina stays grounded and connected to the community through service at hospice care and the food pantry.
Semester in DC: Gabriella Passidomo at the U.S. Department of Energy
W&L’s DC Externship Program enables students like myself not to have to make that fretful decision-- urban or rural, academic or experiential. I got the best of both words, and will be a more effective lawyer because of it.
ODK Recognizes New Members at 2019 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
The leadership organization also presented the James G. Leyburn Award to Srimayi B. “Tinni” Sen.
Semester in DC: Daniele San Roman at Federal Appeals Court
Even if I had taken a full course load of patent classes, I would not have gained as much practical knowledge of patent law as I did in Judge Reyna’s chambers.
Criminal Tribunal Students Provide Input on Anti-Terrorism Proclamation
This past Fall semester, a team of W&L Law students in the Criminal Tribunal Practicum class were given the unique opportunity to review and suggest legislative amendments to Ethiopia’s Anti-terrorism Proclamation.
Semester in DC: Michael DiBiagio ’19L at the SEC
Working full time and living in DC granted me the opportunity to immerse myself in the work I was assigned and form a network of securities law professionals.
W&L Alumnae Recognized for M&A Work
Three Washington and Lee alumnae and lawyers, two from the law school and one from the college, have been recognized for their work in the legal field of mergers and acquisitions.
W&L Law Professor David Baluarte on Birthright Nationality
Baluarte's commentary was published in November by openDemocracy.
Chief Judge Roger Gregory to Give MLK Day Address at W&L Law
Roger L. Gregory, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, will deliver a lecture at W&L Law in conjunction with the University’s multi-day observance of Martin Luther King’s birthday.
Al Otro Lado
W&L law students provide legal assistance at the border.
W&L Law Welcomes New Faculty Member
Washington and Lee law school dean Brant Hellwig has announced the appointment of Carliss Chatman to the permanent faculty, effective next semester.
Results of Fall Moot Court Competitions Announced
A busy fall season of intra-school moot court events concluded this week with the finals of the Mock Trial competition.
Stephen Cushman to Deliver 2018 Hendricks Law and History Lecture
Cushman, the Robert C. Taylor Professor at the University of Virginia, will deliver at talk titled “George B. McClellan, Robert E. Lee, and the Laws of War before the Lieber Code.”
W&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.
Ready for Trial
Kathy McLaughlin '19L spent her summer in the Colorado State Public Defender office.
W&L Law Alumnae Honored for Pro Bono Work
Amy Conant Hoang ‘13L and Krystal Swendsboe ‘15L were recognized for their efforts in pro bono work.
Gerry Simpson to Lecture on History of War Crimes Law
Simpson is Chair of Public International Law at the London School of Economics and a Senior Fellow at the Institute for International Law and Justice at NYU Law.
W&L Law Hosts Round-table on Justice after Conflict
This month, W&L Law hosted an round-table discussion on post-conflict justice.
Miller to Give Talk in Honor of Stombock Professorship
The lecture, titled “Comparative Law’s Taxonomy Problem," is scheduled for Thursday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m. in Classroom A.
JCRSJ Symposium to Focus on Taxes and Poverty
On Friday, November 2, the Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice will host its annual symposium in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.
A World of Knowledge
Peter Strasser '79L brings a wealth of government and international experience to his new position as U.S. Attorney.
Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
The U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a client represented by the Black Lung Clinic at W&L Law.
W&L Law’s Shapiro Honored for Clinical Work
Shapiro is the inaugural recipient of the Elliott Milstein Award for Professional Excellence from American University Washington College of Law
W&L Law Names Alex Zhang to Lead Law Library
Dean Brant Hellwig has announced the appointment of Alex Zhang as Assistant Dean for Legal Information Services and Director of the Law Library at Washington and Lee School of Law.
W&L Law’s Demleitner on Voting Rights for Felons
Washington and Lee law professor Nora Demleitner commented extensively in a Public Radio International story on the right to vote for convicted felons.
The Board of Trustees’ Decision Regarding Building Names on Campus
The Board has decided to rename two buildings and endorse two changes in Lee Chapel.
WLSO Symposium Explores Women and Incarceration
The 5th Annual Lara D. Gass Symposium on Women in the Law is Friday, October 12 from 2:30-5:00 PM in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Bill Payne ’88
Payne joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 5.
Bond to Give Talk in Honor of Lewis Professorship
The lecture, titled "Global Intersectionality and Women’s Human Rights," is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17 at 4 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room
Author 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.”
Debbie Tang ’03L Named to Washington Business Journal 40 under 40
Tang is a partner in minority-owned executive search firm Bridge Partners where she works to increase diversity in executive positions and on company boards.
W&L Law’s Sarah Haan Contributes to First Amendment News Online Symposium
Haan is one of 15 women to provide commentary for a special online symposium commemorating the 200th issue of First Amendment News.
What’s a YAC and How You Can Be One Too
If you are a younger member of our alumni community and wondering how you can get involved with the law school, our Young Alumni Council, or YAC, is the answer.
Destined for Public Service
Balen Essak '20 interviews Maisie Osteen '14L about her experiences with the Shepherd Program and as an assistant public defender.
W&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.
Linda Greenhouse to Deliver Annual Tucker Lecture at W&L Law
The lecture will take place Thursday, Oct 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall on the campus of Washington and Lee.
W&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.”
Charles Grant ’91L Named Board President of Tennessee Legal Aid Society
Grant will serve as board president of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, the state’s largest nonprofit law firm.
Finding Your Path
Kristen Mynes '19L spent her summer in Germany with Jones Day, getting a new perspective on the law and her career plans.
Two Law Alumni Named 2018 Leaders in the Law
Channing Martin '75, '79 and Marie Washington '03L have been named to the 2018 class of Leaders in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
Success at the Firm
As a summer associate with Epstein Becker & Green in New York City, John Milani '20L learned how to manage expectations in a fast-paced corporate law environment.
One Profession, Many Jobs
Blair Barker '20L split her summer between a small firm in Chattanooga and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in D.C.
Three W&L Law Alumni Make Listing of Most Influential Black Lawyers
Savoy Magazine’s list of Most Influential Black Lawyers of 2018 includes Kevin Clunis '93L, Ashley Taylor '93L and James Williams '98L
Access to Education
Carrie Macon '20L worked with the Guardian ad Litem education team at the Children's Law Center in Washington, DC this summer.
Ethics at the Pentagon
David Thompson '19L spent the summer at the Standards of Conduct Office, the senior ethics office for the Department of Defense.
A View of the Court
Kate Murphy '20L spent her summer on both sides of the bench, working for the Supreme Court of Virginia and the U.S. Attorney's Office.
In the Office of the Public Defender
Rashanna Butler '20L split her summer between public defender offices in Lexington and Roanoke.
White Collar Crime and the DOJ
Michael Stinnett-Kassoff '19L spent the summer in New York with Department of Justice Antitrust Division
Policy in Action at NextGen America
Georgi Pisano-Goetz ‘20L spent her summer at San Francisco-based voting rights group.
Research Project on Ethiopia Takes W&L Law Student to London
Emily Kendall '20L researched the impact of extractive mining practices on human rights and economic development.
State Bar of Michigan Names Katie Abplanalp Brown ’05, ’11L Outstanding Young Lawyer
The award recognizes a lawyer under the age of 36 who has demonstrated an overwhelming commitment to public service, service to the bar and exceptional leadership.
W&L Law Professor Bob Danforth Leads Local Chess Team to Success
A group of W&L faculty, led by Bob Danforth, have helped develop one of Virginia's best elementary school chess programs.
Former 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.
Rush 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.
Cambridge University Press Partners with German Law Journal at W&L Law
Cambridge University Press and the editorial board of the German Law Journal are pleased to announce that they will partner in the publication of the journal from 2019.
JCRSJ Invites Articles for Direct Review
The Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice at Washington and Lee School of Law has issued an announcement regarding a call for submissions.
Into 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.
Law Alumni Honored by Anti-Defamation League
Washington and Lee law graduates Chris Wolf ‘80L and Joe Brown ‘68L have been honored for their work by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
IRS Matching Grant Helps W&L Tax Clinic Serve Low-income Taxpayers
The Tax Clinic at the Washington and Lee University School of Law has been awarded a matching grant from the Internal Revenue Service’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic program (LITC).
School of Law Honors Graduates at 2018 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 163rd commencement on Saturday, May 5, awarding 114 juris doctor degrees.
Charu Kulkarni ‘18L Wins Oliver White Hill Pro Bono Award
The Virginia State Bar has named Washington and Lee University law student Charu Kulkarni, a member of the Law Class of 2018, as the recipient of the Oliver White Hill Law Student Pro Bono Award.
The Defender: Dan Goldman ‘11L to Lead Northern Virginia Capital Defense Office
Goldman is the first W&L alumnus to lead one of Virginia's four regional capital defense offices.
Career Paths: Fiorella Herrera ’18L
After graduation, Fiorella will work for the York, Pennsylvania Immigration Court as part of the Department of Justice Honors Program.
Career Paths: Sara Lamneck ’18L
After graduation, Sara Lamneck will join the U.S. Army as a JAG officer.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2018 Reunion Celebration
Parker Denaco '68L, Howard Wall '83L, and Matney Rolfe '14L were honored for their contributions to the law school.
Career Paths: Peter Askin ’18L
Peter Askin will clerk for the Supreme Court of Virginia after graduation.
Career Paths: John Fluharty ’18L
After graduation, John Fluharty '18L is headed to London to work as an associate in Allen & Overy’s International Capital Markets practice group.
Career Paths: Martha Vazquez ’18L
Martha Vazquez is headed to Washington, DC to join the law firm Wiley Rein.
International Human Rights Practicum: 2018 Trip to Tanzania
This year's class focused on investigating the divorce process in Tanzania that often leaves women in poverty.
Strong JAG Placement, 10 Month Employment Highlight W&L Law Graduate Report
Washington and Lee University School of Law has released a report on employment rates for its class of 2017.
W&L Law Student Argues Case before Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
3L Luisa Hernandez argued an appeal of a Black Lung Case, moving one step closer to her life-long dream of becoming a lawyer.
A W&L Law Send-off
A W&L fixture for more than 40 years, Prof. Mark Grunewald's teaches his final class.
A Voice for the Homeless: Sam Petsonk ’13L in the Spotlight for Advocacy Work
For those who remember W&L Law alumnus Sam Petsonk '13L, they will not be surprised by the recent feature in WV Living detailing his work for the homeless population of Charleston.
7 Days in Germany: A Report from Transatlantic Seminar Students
A group of W&L Law students traveled to Germany over spring break for an intensive week-long exploration of German law and legal culture.
Off the Beaten Path
From corporate big-law to outdoors gear connoisseurs, Ferrell & Koral Alman (‘12L) demonstrate the versatility of a W&L legal education.
W&L Law Student Wins Prestigious Writing Award
Shaun Bennett '18L earned second place in the Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni’s (ASECA) Writing Competition.
W&L Law Students Win Best Brief at Patent Law Competition
Washington and Lee second-year law students Lauren Bond and Daniele San Roman recently competed in Atlanta at the Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition, the leading oral and written advocacy competition for patent law.
W&L Law Students Win National Uvaldo Herrera Moot Court Competition for Second Straight Year
The W&L Law team of Joseph Isenberg ‘19L and Danielle Phillips ‘18L was named National Champion, and Phillips Best Oral Advocate, at the competition.
Career Paths: Chris Losito ’18L
After graduation, Chris Losito will work as a litigation associate in the Financial Institutions group at Norton Rose Fulbright in New York.
Danforth to Give Talk in Honor of Smith Professorship
Robert Danforth, John Lucian Smith, Jr. Memorial Term Professor of Law, will deliver a lecture on April 5 in honor of his professorship.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Lectures for the UN in Lebanon
Drumbl was in Beirut at the invitation of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, established by the UN to investigate the assassination of Rafik Hariri.
Harvard Law Professor David Wilkins to Deliver Law School Commencement Address
Law Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, May 5 beginning at 10 a.m.
Former Powell Clerk Julia Penny Clark to Deliver Powell Distinguished Lecture
Julia Penny Clark, a partner at the law firm Bredhoff & Kaiser and former clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell, will deliver the sixteenth annual Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Distinguished Lecture.
Fairfield to Give Talk in Honor of Bain Family Professorship
Joshua Fairfield, William Donald Bain Family Professor of Law, will give a talk titled “Can Law Keep Up?” on March 29 in honor of his professorship.
W&L’s Nora Demleitner on Family Migration
Demleitner's opinion piece appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Involved in Major UN Initiative Addressing Child Terrorists
Mark Drumbl, Class of 1975 Alumni Professor at Washington and Lee University School of Law, is involved in the legal content of a new book launched last month at the United Nations.
Character Counts
Austin Brown '13L shares the real secret to success as a player-agent with Creative Artists Agency.
Virginia Festival of the Book to Feature Work by W&L Law Professor
The Virginia Festival of the Book, the long-running literary celebration produced by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, has announced this year’s line-up, and a book edited by Washington and Lee law professor Russell Miller is among the featured works.
Law Students Reflect on Shepherd Internships
2Ls Bethny Barrett and Lauren Bennett spent their 1L summers in public interest positions funded by the Shepherd Program.
Experience, W&L Law: Inside the Black Lung Clinic with Dowin Coffy ’18L
Dowin Coffy is a registered nurse whose desire to understand fully the healthcare system brought him to W&L Law.
BLSA Moot Court Team Advances to Nationals
The team of Angelique Rogers and Junior Ndlovu will represent W&L Law at the National Competition in Brooklyn next month.
Experience, W&L Law: A Week in the Immigrant Rights Clinic
3Ls Kendall Manning and Aileen Almonte, student attorneys in the Immigrant Rights Clinic, provide a snapshot into a typical week working in the clinic.
W&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.
Estate Planning Expert Mary Mancini Joins W&L Law as Millhiser Professor of Practice
Mary Ann Mancini, a partner at Loeb & Loeb in Washington, DC and an expert in Trusts and Estates, has joined Washington and Lee School of Law as the Millhiser Professor of Practice for the 2018 spring semester.
Pulitzer 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.
W&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.
Jennifer Kirkland Named W&L’s General Counsel
Kirkland, who joined W&L in 1997, has practiced education law and employment law for 25 years.
W&L Law Students Work to Free Ethiopian Political Prisoner
Law students taking part in the school’s Criminal Tribunal practicum hope that their work for client Bekele Gerba, will lead to his freedom.
W&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.
UCLA Law Professor Devon Carbado Continues W&L’s Equality and Difference Series
The title of his talk is “Equality and the Fourth Amendment.”
ODK 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.
Finding Passion and Purpose in the Law
An externship in DC gave Ali Hakusui '18L a chance to do something different, and find new meaning in the law.
Using the Network for a One-of-a-Kind Experience
Mark Dewyea '18L used the W&L alumni network to find a unique placement with the government affairs and legal departments at Rolls Royce in DC.
Historian 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.
W&L Law MLK Events Feature Berkeley Professor Sonia Katyal, Voting Rights Panel
Washington and Lee University School of Law will host several events as part of the University’s multi-day observance of Martin Luther King’s birthday.
Civil 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.
W&L Law Student Contributes to Report on Juvenile Detention Center
Washington and Lee law student Hollie Webb ‘18L offered her experience representing underage immigrants for a recent media report on conditions at a regional juvenile detention center.
W&L Law’s Rice Internationally Recognized for Global Anti-Corruption Work
Washington and Lee law professor Thomas H. Speedy Rice was one of six individuals and organizations honored at the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Awards in Geneva.
W&L’s Fairfield on How the Internet of Things is Changing Ownership
Law professor Josh Fairfield discusses digital ownership on Quartz.com.
W&L’s Johnson and Millon Honored for Mentorship by AALS
Law professors Lyman Johnson and David Millon have been honored by the AALS Section on Business Associations Outstanding Mentor Award for their work with younger scholars in the field of corporate law.
Roland Hartung ’18L Argues Case Before U.S. Tax Court
Tax Clinic cases rarely go to trial, but this semester, for only second time in the Clinic's history, a student argued a case before the U.S. Tax Court.
W&L Announces November 2017 Community Grants
Community Grants Committee has made 19 grants totaling $30,760 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
W&L’s Fairfield Discusses Comcast Move into Blockchain
Law professor Josh Fairfield discussed the implications of a new blockchain app on nasdaq.com.
Why W&L Law?: Investing in your Future with Emily Kendall, 1L
Emily Kendall was headed to law school in California. Then she visited W&L Law.
Why W&L Law?: The Benefits of a Small School with Rashanna Butler, 1L
Alumni connections are a big reason why Rashanna Butler decided to attend W&L Law.
Why W&L Law?: Living in Lexington with Austin Scieszinski, 1L
Austin Scieszinski likes how the town of Lexington compliments the personal kind of legal education his is getting.
Why W&L Law?: The Great Outdoors with Tommy Bishop, 3L
For 3L Tommy Bishop, the outdoor activities are one of the best things about going to law school at W&L.
Why W&L Law?: An Intimate Learning Environment with Madison Peace, 1L
Coming from New York, Madison Peace wasn't sure if a small law school was for her, but at W&L Law, the great access to professors has made the difference.
Why W&L Law?: Visiting Campus with Andrew Salinas, 1L
The campus visit was big part of the law school decision for Andrew Salinas.
Why W&L Law?: The W&L Community with Sarah Van Horn,1L
Sarah Van Horn was impressed by W&L Law's focus on outcomes, but there were other benefits she saw in joining the community.
Why W&L Law?: Honor and Ethics with Joe Barton, 1L
Joe Barton explains why the Honor System at W&L Law was important in his decision to attend.
Why W&L Law?: Choosing a Law School with Dami Lawal, 1L
1L Dami Lawal shares his thoughts about how to choose a law school and why W&L Law was right for him.
Why W&L Law?: A Typical Day at W&L with Megan Williams, 1L
1L Megan Williams Explains What Factors Led Her to Choose W&L Law
W&L Law Students Describe Journey from Military to Law School
An article from Law.com features comments from Washington and Lee University law students Lauren Morina '20L and Michael Stinnett-Kassoff '19L about the path from military service to law school.
W&L Law’s Stroud Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 in Law and Policy
Hernandez Stroud, a visiting assistant professor at Washington and Lee University School of Law and a 2015 law graduate, has landed on Forbes' 2018 list of the top 30 Under 30 in Law & Policy.
Institute for Honor Symposium
Religious Values and Public Policy: Does the Separation of Church and State Also Require Separating Religion from Politics?
Tax Clinic Students Present at State Legal Aid Conference
W&L Law Tax Clinic students Gabrielle Ongies, Roland Hartung, and Javier Puga presented at the Annual Statewide Legal Aid Conference.
Law Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Scholarship
W&L Law professors Joshua Fairfield and Jilll Fraley have been awarded the Lewis Prize for Excellence in Legal Scholarship.
Brian 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.
First-Year Law Students Attend Equal Justice Works Job Fair
On Friday, October 27, twenty 1Ls joined 2Ls and 3Ls interviewing in Washington, D.C. at Equal Justice Works (EJW), the largest legal public sector career fair in the country.
W&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.
JCRSJ 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.
Annual 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.
Tough 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.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Ellen Fitzsimmons Rogowski
Rogowski joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 20.
W&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.
Professor 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.
W&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.
W&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.
Summer 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.
W&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".
WLSO 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.”
W&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.
Crystal 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.
Summer 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.
Summer 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.
Summer 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.
Summer 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.
Summer 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.
Legal 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.
Dudley Inaugurated as Washington and Lee’s 27th President
Washington and Lee University inaugurated William C. Dudley as the university’s 27th president.
UVA’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.
W&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.
Inauguration 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.
W&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.
Summer 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.
Legal 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.
Harvard 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.
W&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.
Caitlin 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.
Ryan 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.
W&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.
New 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.
Robby 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.
W&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.
W&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.
John 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.
W&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.
Joelle 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.
W&L Mock Trial Team Takes Sixth Place at National Mock Trial Championship
W&L's undergraduate mock trial team is now ranked 16th nationally.
Four 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.
Law 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.
Career Paths: Lizzy Williams ’17L
After graduation, Lizzie will be a litigation associate at Sullivan & Cromwell’s New York City Office.
School 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.
Law Commencement 2017
Get all the details for the events surrounding the 162nd commencement ceremony for the Washington and Lee University School of Law.
Career Paths – Christian Addison ’17L
After graduation, Christian will enter the JAG Corps for the United States Air Force.
Career Paths: Jenna Lorence ’17L
After graduation, Jenna will for K&L Gates in the firms Washington, DC office.
W&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.
W&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.
Career Paths: Carl Krausnick ’17L
After graduation, Carl will be working for Glankler Brown back home in Memphis, Tennessee.
Career Paths: Jess Winn ’17L
Following graduation, Jess will be clerking for U.S. District Judge Rosanna Peterson in the Eastern District of Washington.
Career Paths: Tamra Harris ’17L
After graduation, Tamra will be working in the litigation department of Miller & Martin’s Chattanooga office.
Career 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.
Alumnus 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.
Senator 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.
Career Paths: Andrea Marshall ’17L
After graduation, Andrea will be working for the Sierra Club as a Legal Fellow in Washington, DC.
W&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.
W&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.
Robert 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.
Powell 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.
Career Paths: McNair Nichols ’17L
After graduation, McNair will work at the Washington, D.C. office of K&L Gates doing regulatory or enforcement work.
Scholarly 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.
Tammi 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.
Career 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.
Career 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.
W&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.
ABA 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.
W&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.
Jeffrey 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.”
Top 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.
Lawyers 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.
Disney 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.
Student 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.
W&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.
Student 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.
BLSA 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.
W&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.
Public 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.
Stacey 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.
Marc 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.
W&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.
Former 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.
W&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.
Sebghatullah 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.
W&L BLSA Goes National
Maureen Edobor, a 3L from Dallas, is serving this year as attorney general for the National Black Law Students Association.
Justice 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.
ODK 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.
Law 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.
Civil 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."
Jonathan 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.
Career Paths: Chi Ewusi ’17L
3L Chi Ewusi spent the summer working for the Pillsbury law firm in their Washington, D.C. office.
W&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.
W&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.
The 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.
Tax 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.
The 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.
A 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.
Standing Up for LGBT Rights
Roddy Flynn ’12L crafts strategy and educates Congress as executive director of the U.S. House of Representatives’ LGBT Caucus
W&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.
W&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.
“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.
Robert 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."
German 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.
Annual 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.”
W&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.
W&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.
Career 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.
Career 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.
Career 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.
Career 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.
Career 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.
Career 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.
Career 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.
Career 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.
Career 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.
Sherry 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.
Annual 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."
WLSO 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.
Jack 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.”
3M 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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