School of Law Honors Graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 171st commencement on Friday, May 15, recognizing 119 graduates earning Juris Doctor degrees.
Law Features
New Faculty to Join W&L Law in Fall 2026
The new faculty members teach and research in the areas of education and religion as well as tax law and comparative constitutional law.
Career Paths: Makayla Foust ’26L
After graduation, Makayla Foust will work in Misdemeanor Early Representation Unit at the Dekalb County Public Defender’s Office.
Brian Murchison Featured Speaker at Tucker Lecture, Law Commencement
Murchison, the third-longest serving law professor of all time, will retire from full-time teaching at the end of the academic year.
W&L Law Releases 2025 Graduate Employment Report
According to the report, 94.5 percent of the class of 2025 is employed in J.D. required/preferred positions or pursuing a graduate degree.
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Maureen Edobor Contributes to NPR ‘Deep Dive’
Edobor contributed to a story about voter roll purges.
Jill Fraley Publishes Article in the Santa Clara Law Review
The article examines how some private law doctrines can serve structural constitutional functions.
W&L Law Hosts Inaugural Writing Retreat
Ten law professors from schools across the country participated in the event to advance scholarship covering private law topics.
Melanie Wilson Publishes Major Works on Criminal Procedure
The books include a criminal procedure casebook coauthored by W&L law professor Alex Klein.
Michelle Drumbl Publishes Essay in the Pittsburgh Tax Review
The article explores ways to recognize the tax credit needs of unmarried cohabitating parents.
Career Paths: Dani Wasshausen ‘26L
After graduation, Dani Wasshausen will work at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in the firm’s New York office.
Josh Fairfield Publishes Articles on AI’s Impact on the Law
In his recent work, Fairfield examines how artificial intelligence impacts consensus building and resists the detection of discrimination.
Leila Lawlor Receives National Impact Award from Academic Support Educators Association
The award honors AASE members whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a meaningful difference to the organization and the academic support and bar success profession.
Inside the 1L Year with Brigitte Arcoite ’28L
Brigitte Arcoite '28L reflects on her first year at W&L Law.
Chris Seaman Quoted by Chalkbeat
Seaman contributed to a story about the impact of recent voting rights decisions on local school boards.
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