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."
Faculty Focus
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.
In Case You Missed It
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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