AUWCL Professor Jamie Abrams heads to Mount Vernon Sept. 25 for VA250’s Constitutional Law at Mount Vernon, joining legal scholars and practitioners for a timely conversation on constitutional law and gender equality. More: tinyurl.com/Abrams-250

Prof. @christinefarley.bsky.social is taking her intellectual property expertise to Helsinki. She will participate in a seminar at @hankenofficial.bsky.social exploring design protection and the roles of copyright, trademarks, patents, and registered designs. More: tinyurl.com/Farley-Hanken

A Yale Law Journal article highlights AUWCL Prof. Bob Goldman’s influential role in the evolution of modern international humanitarian law and his early efforts to bring the laws of war into the protection of human rights during armed conflict. More: https://tinyurl.com/Goldman-Impact

AUWCL Professor and Dean Emeritus Claudio Grossman joined international leaders at the European Parliament in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, human rights, and the defense of international law. More: https://tinyurl.com/Grossman-in-Brussels

What can the future of legal education learn from its past? As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the @ABAJournal explores the evolution of how lawyers are trained and highlights AUWCL as the nation’s first law school founded by women. Read it here: tinyurl.com/WCL-ABA-250

The AUWCL community is proud to welcome new faculty in 2026. This remarkable group of distinguished scholars and practitioners brings their expertise to inspire and empower the next generation of legal professionals. More: https://tinyurl.com/26-27-New-Faculty

AUWCL Prof. Gary Corn weighs in for The Washington Post on the growing role of private companies in fighting cybercrime and the legal and national security questions that come with it. Read his latest op-ed: tinyurl.com/Corn-Cyber

From possible discrimination in a civics contest and tech anxiety to international law, gun policy, and Supreme Court leadership, AUWCL faculty stayed busy over the summer, sharing expertise that matters:

Alumni, donors, and friends are helping expand opportunities for AUWCL students, strengthen experiential legal education, and advance the law school’s commitment to justice. Discover more about philanthropy in action at AUWCL: https://tinyurl.com/AUWCL26Donors

AUWCL earned an “A+” from the National Jurist as a top law school for technology law, preparing students to navigate a profession increasingly shaped by AI, cybersecurity, data privacy, IP, legal innovation, and other emerging technologies. More: https://tinyurl.com/TopLawSchools-TechLaw

AUWCL welcomed new LLM and SJD students, exchange students, and Humphrey Fellows representing 35 countries for the fall semester! Welcome to AUWCL and to a truly global community! More: tinyurl.com/2026-Orienta...

AUWCL welcomed more than 420 future lawyers in the Class of 2029. Dean Michael Barry delivered remarks before Judge Juliette W. Scales ’86 administered the professional oath and spoke about the legal profession’s responsibility to uphold the rule of law. tinyurl.com/2026-Orientation

AUWCL welcomed its newest part-time/evening students. The Hon. Dale Durrer ’00 administered the professional oath, marking the start of their journey in one of the nation's top 10 part-time law programs, according to U.S. News & World Report. More photos: tinyurl.com/AUWCL-PT-2026

1Ls kicked off their law school journey by giving back through the annual “In My Backyard” community service event. Students, faculty, and staff volunteered at nearly a dozen sites across the city, strengthening connections with the DC community and putting service into action.

Welcome to American University Washington College of Law, Class of 2029! A new law school journey begins now, along with the opportunity to learn, grow, and become part of the AUWCL community. Here’s to all that lies ahead!

First-gen law students heard from students, faculty, and alums this week about what to expect over the next three years and who will be there to support them along the way. The message was clear: no one has to do this alone. #FirstGenFriday

Alumna Karen Barker Marcou '95 has spent her career expanding access to justice. Dozens of AUWCL graduates have volunteered or worked on staff with VLA since 2008, and she hopes even more Eagles will join in turning legal training into life-changing advocacy. https://tinyurl.com/Karen-Barker-Marcou

Torrey Feldman '20 graduated from AUWCL and built a legal career that took her from commercial litigation to endorsement deals at Adidas to Generalist Counsel for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Check out her story: https://tinyurl.com/Torrey-Feldman

AUWCL proudly congratulates Adam Domitz ‘24 on receiving the DOJ Civil Division Rookie of the Year Award. A trial attorney in the DOJ's Civil Division, Tax Litigation Branch, Domitz was recognized for his exceptional performance and early contributions to the Justice Department.

The 2026 issue of The Advocate is here! Meet Dean Michael Barry, explore the global impact of AUWCL alumni and celebrate milestones including 30 years of the War Crimes Research Office and 10 years at Tenley. Read the full issue online: tinyurl.com/Advocate-2026

Congrats to Dayanna Parra-Woodall '27 on being selected by the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to serve as the 2026–27 Education Director. In this role, she'll represent law students on the Section Council, help shape legal education initiatives, and support student engagement.

For over 30 years, Dana Martin ’84 dedicated his career to law, international development, and regional cooperation across Latin America and the Caribbean. Today, he spends much of his time helping distribute food to families in need in South Arlington. More: https://tinyurl.com/Dana-Martin

From crypto profits and Supreme Court dynamics to trademark law, international criminal justice, and student loan forgiveness, AUWCL faculty continue to share expertise that matters. Check out their recent contributions in leading media outlets and policy forums.

Congrats to Mina Malik ’98 on her appointment to New York City’s Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, where she will evaluate candidates for the city’s courts. Her appointment reflects the impact of AUWCL alumni in the legal profession. More: tinyurl.com/Mina-Malik-NYC

In her latest Law360 article, Prof. Dree Collopy looks beyond the immediate impact of a landmark asylum ruling to examine the larger constitutional questions at stake, including separation of powers, judicial review, and executive accountability. More: tinyurl.com/Collopy-Asylum

AUWCL proudly congratulates Thomas Rebull ‘95 for his appointment to serve as a judge on the Third District Court of Appeal in Florida. His appointment follows service as a circuit court judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit. More: https://tinyurl.com/Judge-Rebull

AUWCL is proud to announce that Theo Stamos ’86 has been appointed first assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and will also serve as acting U.S. Attorney. Her appointment reflects the impact AUWCL alumni continue to make across the legal profession.

Judge Ebony M. Scott, '06, was running her own courtroom before she ever wore a judicial robe. Today, she serves as an associate judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Scott remembers AUWCL as a “nurturing” environment. More: https://tinyurl.com/Judge-Scott-06

Democracy isn't self-executing. In the final installment of our 250 Years of American Ideals series, Professor Lia Epperson reflects on education, the rule of law, and the responsibility of lawyers to strengthen our democracy. tinyurl.com/AUWCL-250th-Epperson

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Congrats to Rising 3L Abby Hicks on receiving a scholarship from the FCBA Foundation! We're proud to see Abby recognized as an emerging leader in communications law. MORE: tinyurl.com/Abby-FCBA