In Memoriam: Joan Shaughnessy, Roger D. Groot Professor of Law
In a career than spanned nearly 40 years, Professor Shaughnessy inspired and mentored a generation of future lawyers and scholars.
Law Features
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.
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.
Meet Samantha Ennis ’25L: Writing Burks Scholar
Samantha Ennis enjoys helping students reach the breakthrough moment when working through a challenging concept.
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.
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Alumni Spotlight: Adam Hawks ’23L
Adam Hawks is an associate at Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. in Newport News.
Faculty Spotlight: Karen Woody
Professor Karen Woody, an expert in securities law, financial regulation, and white-collar crime, has used the podcast format to advance teaching and research.
Practice Profile: Jonathan Gould ’01L Is a Partner in the Financial Markets Group at Jones Day
With extensive experience in government and business, Jonathan Gould provides financial regulatory and strategic advice to financial services providers of all types.
Meet Siju Oshin ’26L: Legal Fellow with the International Refugee Assistance Project
This semester, Siju Oshin is working in an independent research position with a global legal aid and advocacy organization.
Mark Drumbl Delivers Keynote Address on Tokyo Tribunal Justice
The event examined the legacy of Justice Radha Binod Pal, who served on the Tokyo Tribunal from 1946-48.
Alumni Spotlight: Roy Abernathy ’20L
Roy Abernathy is an associate attorney for Crowell & Moring in the Advertising and Brand Protection and Litigation and Trial practice groups.
Professors Catherine Smith and Suzette Malveaux Submit Tenth Circuit Amicus Brief
The brief argues that Colorado has a compelling interest in protecting children from discriminatory harms and providing equal access to educational opportunities.
Professor Suzette Malveaux Receives Clyde Ferguson, JR. Award from AALS
The award recognizes an outstanding legal educator who, during their career, has achieved excellence in the areas of public service, teaching, and scholarship.
Faculty Spotlight: Russell Miller
Professor Russell Miller's latest book offers students, comparative law scholars, and practitioners an introduction to and survey of the German legal system.
Alumni Spotlight: Kate Thompson ’21L
Kate Thompson is a clerk for the Honorable Ronald L. Buch of the United States Tax Court.
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