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.
Law Features
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.
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.
Real Practice in the Black Lung Clinic
Lexi Weber '23L discusses her year helping miners get federal benefits.
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.
In Case You Missed It
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.
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.
Career Paths: Sam Romano ’23L
After graduation, Sam Romano will work as a Deputy District Attorney at the Denver DA’s Office.
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.
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.
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