Tim MacDonnell Publishes Article in the South Dakota Law Review
The article examines U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence in reaction to emergencies such as natural disasters, economic crises, and epidemics.
Faculty Focus
W&L Law Announces Faculty Appointments and Promotions
Three faculty members were named to endowed professorships, and two other faculty members were promoted.
Faculty Spotlight: Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith is the Vincent L. Bradford Professor of Law and is an expert in children’s equality law.
Law Professor Karen Woody Interviewed by Time Magazine
Woody was interviewed concerning allegations of insider trading related to stock market volatility.
Sarah Gottlieb Publishes Chapter in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Criminology
The chapter examines a trend of prosecutors running for office to use their power to reform the criminal legal system.
In Case You Missed It
Mark Drumbl and Mohamed Kamara Publish New Book on Children’s Fights
The book takes an innovative look at children and violence and features contributions from numerous W&L professors and visiting scholars.
Nationwide Injunctions Scholarship of Suzette Malveaux Gets National Exposure
Her 2017 article “Class Actions, Civil Rights, and the National Injunction” argues against the elimination a key judicial mechanism.
Office Space: Jay Margalus
Jay Margalus, Johnson Professor of Entrepreneurship and Leadership and director of the Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship, offers us an office tour.
Josh Fairfield Publishes Article in Oxford Intersections: AI in Society
The article examines how the resource intensive use of AI can exacerbate environmental damage due to the way AI models learn and evolve.
Kish Parella Co-Organizes Berle XVII Symposium on International Business Transactions
The conference is hosted by the Berle Center on Corporations, Law, and Society at the Seattle University School of Law.
Faculty Spotlight: Josh Fairfield
Josh Fairfield is the William Donald Bain Family Professor of Law and the Director of Artificial Intelligence Legal Innovation Strategy.
Innovation and Collaboration
Mackenzie Brooks, associate professor and digital humanities librarian, has made an impact on campus through her innovative and collaborative approach to teaching and scholarship.
Maureen Edobor Publishes “Brnovich: Extratextual Textualism” in the Penn Journal of Constitutional Law
The article examines a key U.S. Supreme Court decision focused on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Mark Drumbl Launches New Books in Stockholm, The Hague, Cambridge, and Prague
The books are among three new works Drumbl released in the last year.
Suzette Malveaux’s Scholarship Cited in Justice Department Report
The report on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre relied on Professor Malveaux as an expert and cited her research regarding the massacre.
Sarah Haan Publishes “Corporate Governance Speech” in the Seattle University Law Review
The article argues for a First Amendment approach to corporate governance speech that is sensitive to the democratic processes governing corporate organization.
Kish Parella Publishes “Corporate Governance & International Law” in the Alabama Law Review
The article examines how stakeholder activism can compel corporations to comply with international law.
W&L Law Faculty Present, Honored at AALS
Suzette Malveaux will be honored for her work, and several other members of the W&L Law faculty will present at the annual academic conference hosted by the Association of American Law Schools.
Scholarship by Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett Cited by U.S. District Court
Judge Mary S. McElroy of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island cited both a brief and an article in the resolution of a mass-arbitration case.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Bridging the Divide
W&L Law Professor Kish Parella Launches Inaugural National Security and International Business Roundtable in Washington D.C.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spider Sense
Nadia Ayoub, professor of biology, loves sharing her passion for open-ended scientific exploration with colleagues and students.
Faculty Profile: Tammi Etheridge
Tammi Etheridge is an expert in food and drug law with a talent for seeing both sides of complex issues.
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.
Faculty Profile: Shannon Fyfe
Shannon Fyfe is an assistant professor with a focus of international law and philosophy.
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.
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.
Office Hours with Robert Humston and Megan Fulcher
Professors Robert Humston and Megan Fulcher are part of a team of faculty volunteers who serve as liaisons between athletics and academics.
Inspiring Minds
George Bent, Sidney Gause Childress Professor in the Arts, has spent his career at W&L inspiring and being inspired by his students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Faculty Spotlight: Kish Parella
Kish Parella is Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Law and 2024 Teacher of the Year.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Shared Language
Anthony Edwards, professor of Arabic, brings his boundless energy to his teaching, research and mentorship of students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
W&L Law’s Trammell Publishes Article in the Columbia Law Review
Professor Alan Trammell published "The False Promise of Jurisdiction Stripping."
W&L Dance Professor Publishes New Book
Jenefer Davies authored “The Art of Dance Composition: Writing the Body,” an introduction to modern dance composition.
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."
W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in the UCLA Law Review
Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "Democratizing Abolition."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hugo Blunch to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
Professor Blunch’s talk will be held in Northen Auditorium on March 29.
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."
Alan McRae to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
McRae’s presentation “Waiting for Gödel” will be held in Chavis Hall on March 22.
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.
Edward Adams to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
Adams’s talk “Ozymandian Histories: Monuments, Ruins, and Landscapes of Decline in America” will be held on March 14.
W&L Law’s Laroche Publishes Article in the Boston University Law Review
Professor Carla Laroche published "Black Women and Voter Suppression."
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.
Meet a Colleague: Dan Johnson
Dan Johnson is the David G. Elmes Term Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science.
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.
W&L Journalism and Mass Communications Professor Receives African Diaspora Fellowship
Professor Adedayo Abah will travel to Tanzania to help build a master’s degree program in communications at the University of Dar es Salaam.
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 English Professor Receives Prestigious Article Prize
Professor Genelle Gertz teamed with former student Pasquale Toscano ’16 to author “The Lost Network of Elizabeth Barton.”
W&L English Professor Published in the Cincinnati Review
Beth Staples’ fictional short story “Leaf Peepers” appeared in the publication’s Fall 2022 edition.
W&L Faculty Members Present Papers at 2022 MESA Conference in Denver
Anthony Edwards, Theodore Van Loan and Kameliya Atanasova were featured at the annual event.
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.
Williams School Professor Smith Embraces Role as DeLaney Center Faculty Fellow
Chantal Smith, assistant professor of economics, was selected for the one-year position to pursue research and course development.
W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in Northwestern Law Review
Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "Reimagining Public Safety."
W&L’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in the Oklahoma Law Review
Prof. Brandon Hasbrouck published "Movement Constitutionalism."
Congressman H. Morgan Griffith ‘83L Addresses Politics Class at W&L
W&L Law graduate met with professor Brian Alexander’s Congress and the Legislative Process class to discuss Thomas Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice.
Katie Shester
Katie Shester is an associate professor of economics and a core faculty member for the Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability, as well as Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
Seth Cantey
Seth Cantey is an associate professor of politics and a core faculty member for the Middle East and South Asian Studies program.
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."
Erin Ness
Erin Ness serves as head women's tennis coach and senior woman administrator for athletics.
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.
Genelle Gertz to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Endowed Professorship
Gertz’s talk “Thinking with the Mystics” will be held on Oct. 18.
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.
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."
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Combined, the College, the Williams School and the Law School have hired 23 Faculty Members.
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.
Andrea Lepage to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Endowed Professorship
Lepage’s talk “Borderlands Arts Pedagogy” will be held on Sept. 28.
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.
Karla Murdock to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Endowed Professorship
The title of Murdock’s talk is “Paying attention: Habits of Mind and Psychological Well-being.”
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.”
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."
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.”
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.
W&L Law’s Parella Publishes Article in Boston University Law Review
Prof. Kish Parella published "Contractual Stakeholderism"
W&L Law’s Haan Publishes Article in Stanford Law Review
Prof. Sarah Haan published "Corporate Governance and the Feminization of Capital."
W&L Law’s Hasbrouck Publishes Article in Boston University Law Review
Professor Brandon Hasbrouck published "The Antiracist Constitution."
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.
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."
Meet the Professor: Lynn Uzzell
Lynn Uzzell is a visiting assistant professor of politics at Washington and Lee University.
W&L’s Michelle Brock Talks Witch Hunting on Feb. 7
Professor Michelle Brock will give a talk on witch hunting in modern culture.
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.
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.
Meet the Professor: Akiko Konishi
Assistant Professor Akiko Konishi joined the Music Department in 2021.
Meet the Professor: Todd Rutkowski
Todd Rutkowski joined the Physics Department in the summer of 2020.
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.
Meet the Professor: Bonnie Davis
Bonnie Davis is a visiting professor of journalism at Washington and Lee University
Meet the Professor: Hulya Dogan
Hulya Dogan, visiting assistant professor of anthropology, joined W&L this fall.
W&L’s Davies Presents Research Paper at the Asian Development Bank
Davies' paper examines recent conditions in Papua New Guinea’s foreign exchange market.
W&L Law’s Chatman Publishes Article in UC Irvine Law Review
Professor Carliss Chatman published "Corporate Family Matters."
Meet the Professor: Jayne Reino
Jayne Reino is a visiting assistant professor of Spanish at Washington and Lee University.
Intersectionality and Human Rights
A new book from W&L Law professor Johanna Bond pulls together decades of research to address identity discrimination.
DeLaney Fellows Bring Passion, Diversity to W&L Faculty
Under the Ted DeLaney Postdoctoral Program, Washington and Lee University is welcoming new faculty each year from underrepresented groups.
Meet the Professor: Daniel K. Afosah
Daniel K. Afosah, assistant professor of chemistry, joined the Washington and Lee University faculty in 2021.
Meet the Professor: Bethany Dannelly
Bethany Dannelly is the associate director of athletics and assistant professor of physical education at Washington and Lee University.
W&L’s Thakur-Wernz Publishes Article in Journal of Business Research
The article examines the impact of a stronger intellectual property rights (IPR) regime through the adoption of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) on innovation by Indian firms in the bio-pharmaceutical industry.
Meet the Professor: Sakshi Upadhyay
Sakshi Upadhyay joined the Economics Department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
Meet the Professor: Robert Elder
Visiting Assistant Professor Robert Elder joined Washington and Lee University's Physics and Engineering Department in fall 2020.
W&L’s Ponce de León Publishes Journal Article on Healthcare Reform
Ponce de León's peer-reviewed journal article focuses on the impact of political parties on healthcare reform in Peru.
W&L’s Iana Konstantinova Publishes Anthology
The anthology consists of 15 essays in Spanish and English that offer a fresh look at Spanish metafiction, not just in literature but also in television, film, theatre, photography and art.
W&L’s Watson Publishes Paper About Deep Learning in Software Engineering Research
Professor Cody Watson's paper analyzes the use of deep learning in software engineering research.
Meet the Professor: Caleb Miller
Caleb Miller joined the Washington and Lee University Politics Department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
Meet the Professor: Heather Kolinsky
Kolinsky, who joined W&L Law in 2021, teaches legal writing and professional responsibility.
Meet the Professor: Mario Negrete
Assistant Professor of Economics Mario Negrete joined the W&L Economics Department in fall of 2021.
Meet the Professor: Mengying Liu
Mengying Liu is an assistant professor of engineering at W&L.
Meet the Professor: Lingshu Hu
Assistant Professor Lingshu Hu joined the Business Administration Department in September 2021.
W&L’s Morel to Participate in National Constitution Center Event
The America’s Town Hall program will explore how to understand the legacy of the American Revolution and the founders in the 21st century.
Meet the Professor: Andi Coulter
Andi Coulter joined the Business Administration department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
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.
W&L’s Davies Receives National Dance Award
Professor Davies received the National Dance Education Organization 2021 Outstanding Dance Education Researcher Award.
Meet the Professor: Camilo Alvarez
Camilo Alvarez joined Washington and Lee University as the Ted DeLaney Postdoctoral Fellow in Economics in fall 2021.
Meet the Professor: Chantal Smith
Assistant Professor Chantal Smith joined the Economics Department in fall 2021.
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.
Office Hours with Jeff Schatten
The assistant professor of business administration combines philosophy and finance to examine organizational behavior in all kinds of business settings.
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’s Myers Quoted in America Magazine
Professor Barton Myers was recently quoted in an article titled “Private and religious groups are starting to pay reparations for slavery – but it’s nowhere near enough.”
W&L Presents Faculty Lectures in Weeklong Series
W&L’s Office of Lifelong Learning presents an inside view of ongoing research from university faculty July 19-23 titled “Beyond the Classroom: Frontiers of Faculty Research.”
W&L’s Michelmore Publishes Book Review
Professor Molly Michelmore published a book review for Mike Konczal’s “Freedom From the Market: America's Fight to Liberate Itself From the Grip of the Invisible Hand.”
Colón Publishes Article in The Conversation
Professor Aly Colón published an article describing the best practices for consuming news in The Conversation.
W&L’s Ayoub Interviewed in Wired Article
Professor Nadia Ayoub was interviewed in a Wired article about her work with spider silk.
W&L’s Rush Talks Election Reform in Virginia Capitol Connections
Mark Rush’s recent article titled “Is Virginia Now a Beacon of Electoral Reform? Yes, but…” appeared in the Spring 2021 publication.
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.
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.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with ‘Anima e Grazia’
The duet consists of Julia Goudimova and Anna Billias, who both serve as lecturers in the Washington and Lee Music Department.
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.
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 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.
Meet the Professor: Emily Filler
Filler, an assistant professor in the Religion Department, joined the W&L faculty in fall 2020.
W&L’s Diette Featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Scienmag
Tim Diette discussed his new journal article, “Does the Negro Need Separate Schools? A Retrospective Analysis of the Racial Composition of Schools and Black Adult Academic and Economic Success,” in Scienmag and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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.
Meet the Professor: Taha Khan
Taha Khan joined W&L's Computer Science Department this year as an assistant professor.
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.
Meet the Professor: Nneka Dennie
Nneka Dennie, a new member of the History Department faculty, has already participated in a number of thought-provoking panel discussions at W&L.
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.
W&L’s Elizabeth Matthews Receives Outstanding Paper Award
Professor Matthews received an outstanding paper award at the 13th International Conference on Game and Entertainment Technologies.
W&L’s Vic Ricciardi Talks Behavioral Finance on Podcast
Ricciardi served as an expert panelist on behavioral finance and retirement planning for the podcast "That Annuity Show" earlier this year.
Meet the Professor: Sybil Prince Nelson
One of Washington and Lee's new faculty members for 2020-21 is mathematics professor Sybil Prince Nelson, a 2001 graduate of W&L.
Law Faculty Connecting with Students
Professors Kish Parella and Jill Fraley talk virtual book clubs and happy hours.
W&L’s Ryan Brindle Awarded Grant for Research
Brindle received a Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Interdisciplinary Research grant for his project, “"Modeling Energy Regulation Under Stress: A Possible Mechanism Linking Stress and Disease?"
W&L’s Grajzl Talks Real-World Economics in Recent Workshop
Earlier this month, economics professor Peter Grajzl gave an online presentation for the University of Oxford titled "A machine-learning history of English case law and legal ideas before the Industrial Revolution."
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Welcomes New Faculty for 2020-21
Twenty-four new full-time professors have joined the faculty this year.
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.
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.
Ponce de Leon Co-Authors Article on Elected Officials and Gender Bias
The article, published in the Journal of Experimental Political Science, questions whether elected officials are more responsive to men than women inquiring about access to government services.
Morel Argues for Retention of Lee Name
In a recent op-ed, W&L Professor of Politics Lucas Morel argues that in agreeing to lead Washington College after the Civil War, Lee set an example of how to accept defeat and move on.
Using Machine Learning to Track COVID-19
Moataz Khalifa, assistant professor and director of Data Education, is collaborating on a non-invasive, early detection system of the virus.
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’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.
Faculty Scholarship: Karen Woody and the “New” Insider Trading
Insider trading is back in the news, although some would argue it never left.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Law’s Drumbl on Attacking Cultural Sites
Law professor Mark Drumbl discussed why bombing cultural sites is considered a war crime.
Accounting Research by W&L’s Colin Reid Accepted for Publication
The paper will be published in a journal of the American Accounting Association.
“Accounting Horizons” to Publish Research by W&L’s Megan Hess and Drew Hess
The paper investigates the relation between accounting failure and innovation.
W&L’s King Curates Surrealist Exhibit at Baker Museum, Artis-Naples
King served as a guest curator for an exhibit of six René Magritte paintings, which opened on Dec. 1.
W&L’s Conner Co-Edits ‘The Selected Letters of Ralph Ellison’
Provost Marc Conner worked with John Callahan, the literary executor of the Ellison estate, to co-edit and publish the collection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Casey Provides Testimony on Cost-Benefit Analysis at EPA
His statement was given at a public hearing at the EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Mon., Mar. 18.
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.
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.
W&L’s I’Anson Receives SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award
The award recognizes faculty at Virginia’s institutions of higher learning who exemplify the highest standards of teaching, scholarship and service.
Office Hours with David Bello
The Elizabeth Lewis Otey Professor of East Asian Studies takes a bug-eyed view of history.
W&L Law Professor David Baluarte on Birthright Nationality
Baluarte's commentary was published in November by openDemocracy.
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.
A W&L Experience, Reprised
Morgan Luttig '14, who studied vocal performance and education at W&L, has returned as visiting instructor of music while Professor Shane Lynch is on sabbatical.
Exploring the Twists and Turns of Knot Theory
Mathematics professor Elizabeth Denne helped design one of the Fleet Museum's most popular exhibits yet.
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.
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’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.
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
Ancient Text, Modern Strife
Professor Stuart Gray examines the Mahabharata with fresh eyes.
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.
Best of Both Worlds
Professor Kevin Finch, who just released a new documentary, loves that W&L faculty have “this wonderful combination of academic credentials and practical experience.”
Office Hours: Professor Sandra L. Reiter
The Darrold and Kay Cannan Associate Term Professor of Business Administration studies what she calls “the intersection of business and the natural environment.” She arrived at that spot after studying engineering, management, business — and philosophy.
Meaning, Culture and Survival
A new book by Harvey Markowitz, associate professor of anthropology, examines Native Americans and Catholic missionaries.
Turning Data into Knowledge
Moataz Khalifa discusses his new job as Leyburn Library's director of data education.
Office Hours: Seth Michelson
The assistant professor of Spanish, who devotes time both inside and outside the classroom to writing and translating poetry, recently compiled a book of poems written by incarcerated undocumented teens.
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.
Horowitz Addresses Conspiracies, Scandals in Washington Post Piece
Horowitz is an associate professor of history at Washington and Lee.
Strong Talks Presidential Scandals in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Strong is the William Lyne Wilson Professor in Political Economy at Washington and Lee.
Colleagues Remember David Gordon Elmes
The professor of psychology emeritus died June 4.
Professor Blunch Attends DAEiNA Conference at Princeton University
Blunch recently attended the 7th annual meeting of Danish Academic Economists in North America (DAEiNA) at Princeton University. This year, he was able to fully enjoy the program as a participant, rather than as an organizer.
Davies Awarded Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Fellowship
Jenefer Davies, associate professor of dance and theater, will be among approximately 25 fellows focusing on their own creative projects at the working retreat.
W&L’s Myers Selected for History Seminar on “The Civil War and American Memory”
Myers, associate professor of history, is one of a select group of faculty members nationwide chosen by the CIC and Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Radulescu to Present Inaugural Lecture
The title of Radulescu’s talk is: “Dream in a Suitcase: How Literature Saves/Changes Lives.”
Show Me What Democracy Looks Like
Professor Bill Patch publishes book on the Labor Movement’s political influence on German democracy.
A W&L Law Send-off
A W&L fixture for more than 40 years, Prof. Mark Grunewald's teaches his final class.
Guse to Give Talk in Honor of John C. Winfrey Term Professorship
Joseph Guse, John C. Winfrey Associate Term Professor of Economics, will give a talk in honor of his professorship on Tues., April 3 at 5:00 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
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.
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.
Timothy Diette Named Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Analysis
Timothy Diette, associate dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics and the Harry E. and Mary Jayne W. Redenbaugh Term Associate Professor of Economics at Washington and Lee University, has been named senior advisor to the president for strategic analysis, effective July 1.
Reiter to Give Talk in Honor of Cannan Term Professorship
Her talk is titled "Does it Make Sense to Blame Corporations?"
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.
Defying Gravity
Professor Jenefer Davies talks about her new book on aerial dance and the physical and artistic challenges of working against gravity.
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.
W&L Associate Professor of Dance to Give Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk
Jenefer Davies will talk about her recent book, “Aerial Dance: A Guide to Dance with Rope and Harness.”
Grazjl to Give Talk in Honor of Ehrick Kilner Haight, Sr. Associate Term Professorship
Economics professor Peter Grajzl will give a talk titled "A Structural Topic Model of the Features and the Cultural Origins of Bacon's Ideas."
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.
Department of Music Presents Faculty Recital: “Russian Series”
The concert will feature W&L’s Ting-Ting Yen on violin and Anna Billias on piano.
Art Goldsmith on Race, Interdisciplinarity and Jerry Garcia
Economics professor Art Goldmsith was recently interviewed by the American Economic Association.
W&L’s Michelmore Discusses the Evolution of Tax Policy on PRI’s The Takeaway
History professor Molly Michelmore discusses the evolution of tax policy in America, and how Republicans became the party of tax cuts.
W&L’s Gavaler Discusses ‘The Genre Effect’ with The Guardian
Chris Gavaler discussed the paper he co-authored with professor Dan Johnson, The Genre Effect, with The Guardian.
W&L’s Alison Bell Featured in The Daily Progress
The story featured Bell and her work studying cemeteries in the Shenandoah Valley.
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.
What Do We Owe Others?
As director of the Shepherd Program, Howard Pickett focuses on bringing different voices to the table.
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.
Dreaming of Freedom
Washington and Lee Spanish professor Seth Michelson has compiled a book of poems written by incarcerated undocumented teens and translated by some of his students and him.
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.
W&L’s Brock Analyzes Use of the Term “Witch Hunt” in Washington Post Opinion Piece
Brock's piece, “No, there is no witch hunt against powerful men,” was published in The Washington Post on October 18, 2017.
W&L’s Colón Talks Fake News with PolitiFact
Journalism professor Aly Colón shared his expertise with PolitiFact's Truth-O-Meter
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 Kyle Friend Awarded Grant for Stem Cell Research
W&L's Kyle Friend received a $100,000 grant from the Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Interdisciplinary Research.
Provost Marc Conner Delivers Keynotes at International Ralph Ellison Symposium
W&L's Marc Conner co-chaired a conference on Ellison at the University of Oxford.
W&L Professor Molly Michelmore Pens Op-ed for Washington Post
Michelmore's piece, "Republicans have none of the ingredients necessary for tax reform," was published in The Washington Post on October 2, 2017.
W&L’s Strong On Washington’s Quest for His Stepson’s Education
Strong's piece was published in The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Our Aim Was Man”: Civil War Sharpshooters
An inheritance of Civil War letters led to Professor Roberta Senechal's book about Civil War sharpshooters.
Art on the Walls
In his new book, Professor George Bent explores the cultural messages of Italian paintings from the Proto-Renaissance period.
A Translator, Not an Interpreter
Professor Jeff Barnett publishes a translation of Cuban poetry.
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.
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.
W&L’s Gavaler on the Semantics of Fascism
An opinion piece by Chris Gavaler, assistant professor of English, appeared in the Mar. 5 2017 edition of the Roanoke Times.
Marcia France on Chemistry, Cooking and Culture
This associate dean of the college is interested in green chemistry, playing the flute and teaching her Science of Cooking class in Italy
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.
Poverty, Mental Health and Public Policy — Canadian Style
Professor Tim Diette testified before the Canadian House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
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.
Journalism in a New Age
Alecia Swasy's new book tackles the impact of social media on journalism.
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.
Ellen Mayock Talks ‘Gender Shrapnel’
A discussion of "Gender Shrapnel in the Workplace," mentoring students and supporting W&L athletics.
‘Welcome’ in Seven Languages
Washington and Lee University this year welcomes seven foreign language teaching assistants.
Welcome FLTA Michiko Nakada
Michika Nakada is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Anna Jerusalem
Anna Jerusalem is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Lucía Cespedes
Lucía Cespedes is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Camille Bouillon
Camille Bouillon is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Olga Dunaevskaya
Olga Dunaevskaya is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Mengsu Kong
Mengsu Kong is one of seven foreign languaga teaching assistants on the W&L campus this year.
Welcome FLTA Imad Baazizi
Imad Baazizi is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
W&L’s Colón Weighs in on Legality of Trump Tax Disclosure
Aly Colón, Knight Professor of Ethics in Journalism at Washington and Lee University, recently shared his expertise in an Associate Press story titled, "Experts: No Clear Criminal Case Over Trump Tax Disclosure."
W&L Faculty to Discuss Open Access Publishing
Four W&L faculty will talk about their experiences with Open Access publishing, both from the editorial and authorial perspectives, on Oct. 24 from 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Narratives on Self and Society
Sasha Goluboff talks about her farm, the influence of technology on student sociality and her most recent project involving a black church in Brownsburg, Virginia.
Faculty Focus: Dan and Irina Mazilu
W&L physics professors Irina and Dan Mazilu join forces to mentor students and build a nanoscience program.
Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize in Literature is 'Vindication' for W&L's Gordon Ball
Gordon Ball, visiting associate professor of English at Washington and Lee, says Bob Dylan's Nobel recognition is "vindication" after Ball nominated the singer-songwriter for the award 15 years in a row.
W&L Professor Jeff Shay Named NACRA Fellow
Jeffrey P. Shay, Rupert A. Johnson, Jr. Professor of Entrepreneurship and Leadership at Washington and Lee University, has been named a fellow of the North American Case Research Association (NACRA).
W&L's Colón Weighs in on Legality of Trump Tax Disclosure
Aly Colón, Knight Professor of Ethics in Journalism at Washington and Lee University, recently shared his expertise in an Associate Press story titled, "Experts: No Clear Criminal Case Over Trump Tax Disclosure."
W&L's Lepage Featured on Paint This Desert
In an essay recently featured on Paint This Desert, Andrea Lepage, associate professor of art at Washington and Lee University, shares her thoughts on artist Vincent Valdez.
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.
2016-17 Reynolds Fellow at W&L to Give Talk About Bernie Madoff Scandal
Diana Henriques, an award-winning financial journalist and author, will give a talk at Washington and Lee on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. in the Stackhouse Theater of Elrod Commons. The title of her speech is “The Timeless Lessons of the Bernie Madoff Scandal.”
Dan and Irina Mazilu
Physics professors Dan and Irina Mazilu discuss their path to the U.S., taking students abroad and exploring their adopted country one state at a time.
W&L's Bragaw Interviewed on VA Talk Radio Network
Steve Bragaw, visiting professor of politics at Washington and Lee, was interviewed on VA Talk Radio's "Mari and Brian in the Morning" about what to expect from the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
W&L's Cantey Interviewed on VA Talk Radio
Seth Cantey, assistant professor of politics at Washington and Lee, was interviewed on VA Talk Radio's "The Weekend Show With Pattie Martin" on the 2016 presidential election.
W&L's Strong Composes “The Trumpsburg Address”
The following opinion piece by Bob Strong, William Lyne Wilson Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee, appeared in The Roanoke Times on September 23, 2016, and is reprinted here by permission.
NPR's Stateside Features Interview with W&L's Stephanie Sandberg
Stephanie Sandberg's play "Stories in Blue: A Pilgrimage to Heal Human Trafficking"debuts this week at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, MI. Sandberg, assistant professor of theater at Washington and Lee, was interviewed about the play on NPR's Stateside program.
Inside Higher Ed Features Q&A with W&L's Ellen Mayock
Ellen Mayock, Ernest Williams II Professor of Romance Languages and professor of women’s and gender studies at Washington and Lee University, was featured in a recent story in Inside Higher Ed.
W&L’s Diette Weighs in on Question of Free College on WalletHub
Timothy Diette, Redenbaugh Associate Professor of Economics at Washington and Lee University, weighs in on the debate over free college in WalletHub.
Paws-itive Presence on Campus
Spanish professor Gwyn Campbell is training Winslow, a yellow Labrador retriever puppy, to be a service dog for someone in need.
Professor Ellen Mayock Leads Off Leyburn Library’s Author Talk Series on Sept. 20
The Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series, presented by the Leyburn University Library at Washington and Lee University, will begin this academic year with a talk by Professor Ellen Mayock on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Faculty Focus: Tyler Lorig
W&L Psychology professor Tyler Lorig reports from his AAAS fellowship on Capitol Hill.
Faculty Focus: Jonathan Eastwood
Laurent Boetsch Term Associate Professor of Sociology.
Faculty Focus: Pam Luecke
Professor of Business Journalism .
Faculty Focus: Julie Youngman
New business law professor hopes to teach students to be better negotiators.
Faculty Focus: Mark Rush
Director of International Education .
Faculty Focus: Ted DeLaney
Associate Professor of History.
Faculty Focus: Fred LaRiviere
"One of the most important things about science, and any discipline, is communication."
A Study in Humor: Stephen Lind
Business Administration Professor Presents Research at Comic-Con.
Summer Study: Ken Lambert
"Learning how to code is more like an exercise in design, engineering and detective work than an exercise in learning a foreign language."
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