Joshua Fairfield is the William Bain Family Professor of Law and the Director of AI Legal Innovation Strategy at W&L Law School.
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Emma Martone is the Administrative Assistant for the Law Library and Law Center.
Karen Woody has been a professor of law at W&L since July 2019.
Terri Byrnes is an Academic Administrative Assistant II with the Law School.
Anna Fernandez is the Assistant Director of Community and Recruitment for Law Student Affairs.
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Maureen Edobor ‘17L is an Assistant Professor of Law and DeLaney Center Fellow.
Elizabeth Outland Branner currently serves as the Senior Advisor of Law School Advancement.
Brian Murchison, Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law, has been on the law faculty since 1982.
Suzanne Wade is the Assistant Director for Employer and Alumni Outreach for the Office of Career Strategy and Law Advancement.
Michelle Cosby is the Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice.
Leila Lawlor is Director of the new Academic Excellence Program and a Professor of Practice.
Catlin Meade is a professor of practice who has been teaching legal writing since 2022.
Kristy Speers is the Senior Recruitment Coordinator at W&L Law.
Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett joined W&L Law this fall as an assistant professor.
Christina Querrard is a custodian at Washington and Lee and works in Sydney Lewis Hall.
Ashley Evans joined W&L Law in November 2022 as the Head of Collection Services for the Law Library.
Erica Ingersoll is an Executive Assistant in the Dean’s Office of the Law School.
Matt Boaz is acting director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic and a Professor of Practice.
Jane Pultz is the Dining Shift Supervisor for the Brief Stop located in the law school.
Jon Shapiro is a Professor of Practice who has taught at W&L for 13 years.
Sarah Cravens is a Visiting Professor of Law, who joined the law school as of June 2023.
Florentina Butler is the Associate Director of Law School Advancement.
Jenny Mitchell is the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian in the School of Law.
Sheryl Salm is a senior legal assistant for the Black Lung and Criminal Justice Clinics.
Wendy Rice is the Sr. Administrative Assistant (Team Lead) for Faculty Services in the School of Law.
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.
Allison Wexler Weiss teaches legal writing and prison law.
Gwen Marshall is the Assistant Director of Law Admissions.
Milea Webb is a Library Assistant and the Circulation Lead in the Law Library.
Missy Witherow moves on while Sydney Cross is promoted to Director of Annual Giving.
Dave Salge serves as a resident in counseling within the W&L Counseling Center.
Freda Coleman-Jackson is the Assistant Director of Career Strategy and has worked at W&L Law since May 2020.
Molly Myers serves as associate director of annual giving.
David Eggert is a Professor of Practice who teaches a range of courses, including Antitrust, Conflict of Laws, Remedies, Torts, Property, and Complex Litigation.
New program director Jane Stewart leads office into next phase.
Ryan Brink serves as Campus Kitchen coordinator.
Brianne Kleinert is a Senior Legal Assistant and works with the Immigrant Rights Clinic, the Tax Clinic, and Externship Programs.
Erin Ness serves as head women's tennis coach and senior woman administrator for athletics.
Fio serves as the senior program coordinator for the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
Jon Eastwood serves as department chair for sociology and anthropology.
Maggie Irby serves as the engagement resources lead with Advancement Operations
Caleb Dance serves as associate professor of classics
Jake Reeves serves as an assistant director of inclusion and engagement for LGBTQ+ support.
Emily Cook serves as an assistant professor and research and instruction librarian at W&L
Isra El-Beshir, associate director of museums, is helping develop, coordinate and execute the strategic plan for the Museums of W&L.
Cindy Irby, assistant director of international education and study abroad advisor at W&L, says her experience as a member of Up with People — which included participation in a Super Bowl halftime show — helps to inspire her as she makes study abroad opportunities possible for W&L students.
When he isn't looking out for the safety of the W&L community as assistant director of Public Safety, Chuck Hubbard enjoys gardening, remodeling and outdoor music festivals.
As special events coordinator for Lee House, Kelly Fujiwara works with departments across campus to make sure that all events at the president's house are unforgettable occasions.
Dave Pfaff, academic technologist in the IQ Center at W&L, enjoys the fact that his job exposes him to interesting lessons in a variety of subjects.
When she isn't keeping the offices of Lifelong Learning and Institutional History humming, Emily King likes to spend time with her family, bake and collect more books than she will ever read.
When he isn't connecting employers with W&L students, Gabe Pickett is often working out—probably to burn off all those hot dogs.
As director of sports information, Brian Laubscher puts in long hours to make sure W&L athletic teams get the recognition they deserve.
As executive assistant to the director of University Advancement, Emily Floyd has interacted with people all over the world. But she still finds time for her favorite pastimes: bargain shopping and Candy Crush.
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.
President Dudley recognized retiring faculty and staff during Commencement on May 24.
The work of Patrick Hinely '73 is currently on exhibit at Nelson Gallery, which is located on Washington Street in Lexington.
Meet our new dining services director, Jen Hickey, who loves the Philadelphia Eagles, going for long drives with her husband, and her job at W&L.
The veterans in attendance included current and retired members of the W&L staff and faculty, as well as a student at the W&L School of Law.
Meet our digital content strategist, who loves random foods, random facts and random cats.
Meet Suzanne Gardner, assistant director of annual giving at W&L
Helen MacDermott, office manager for the Center for Global Learning, is an avid runner and mother of two who would rather have coffee with her mom than any celebrity on earth.
"I have been [at W&L] for fifteen years and I have always been treated with respect and kindness by everyone. That has made me very loyal to this institution and the people here."
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