WashU has launched a 2025 Digital Transformation Summer Corps, an interdisciplinary program that brings together students and faculty from across the university to address pressing societal challenges through digital innovation. Among the eight selected teams is a WashU Law and McKelvey School of Engineering initiative that will explore how emerging AI technologies are reshaping legal…
WashU Law is proud to announce the launch of our CLE AI Policy Series, an initiative designed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the evolving landscape of technology regulation and governance. This series offers a structured platform for in-depth discussions on pressing legal and policy issues related to technological…
Eight WashU Law students have been selected as 2025 Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellows, joining a national cohort of law students committed to advancing justice through public service. The honorees—Alyssa Ruiz, Joshua Granaada, Parker Roy, Fannie Osran, Lucas Dowdall, Tasha Gentry, Kevin Thompson, and Naila Weinstein—will spend their summers working in unpaid public…
WashU Law alumna Lauryn Masters, JD’24, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing, one of the highest national honors in legal scholarship. She was recognized at the Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Awards ceremony on May 19, at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Lauryn earned the award…
Each year, the Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) invites law schools to nominate students as their Outstanding Clinic Student, and Outstanding Externship student. This year, two WashU Law Class of 2025 graduates have been recognized. Lawson Sadler, earning the Outstanding Clinic Student Award, and Sophia Carney, earning the Outstanding Externship Student Award. Lawson Sadler Receives…
In a heartwarming ceremony, Edward Washington II, JD ’82, donned a cap and gown to celebrate his WashU Law graduation 43 years after completing his degree. His return to campus was prompted by another special milestone: His daughter, McKenzie Washington, AB ’24, recently graduated from Arts & Sciences’ premed program, where she also excelled as…
WashU Law is now offering career support for current and former federal employees navigating career transitions. The initiative includes free online professional workshops and access to degree programs at a guaranteed 70% scholarship, aimed at providing federal employees with opportunities to develop new skills and grow their networks. “WashU Law is proud to stand with…
Bréia R. Maddox, JD ‘24 was two months into her position as a Junior Associate at Foley & Lardner LLP when she was approached by Von Bryant, JD ‘11, a Partner in the firm’s Transactions Practice Group in Washington, D.C. Men in Blazers Media Network, a soccer-focused media company, was in the midst of a…
On May 12, WashU Law celebrated the Class of 2025, bringing together graduates, families, friends, faculty and staff to honor the accomplishments of our students. Dean Lindquist led the ceremony, extending a warm welcome to the graduates and acknowledging their dedication and achievements throughout their time at WashU Law. Student speakers Jason Shefferman and Franklin…
Twelve students from the WashU Law class of 2025 were honored at the recent Dean’s Book Awards ceremony. The Dean’s Book Award is given each year to a select group of graduating students in recognition of their extraordinary achievements and service to the WashU Law community. Each recipient was presented with two timeless works selected…
Kelly Snyder, JD ’09, was appointed by Governor Mike Kehoe as the newest Associate Circuit Judge for St. Louis County in Missouri’s 21st Judicial Circuit. This appointment fills the vacancy left by Judge Ellen W. Dunne’s elevation to the circuit bench. Judge Snyder brings to the bench a wealth of experience from her role as…
Three WashU Law faculty and staff were honored with Annual Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards at a ceremony hosted by the Graduate Student Senate on April 21. Dean Stefanie Lindquist, Professor Joel Seligman, and Admissions Specialist Jessica Hudson, all recognized for their remarkable impact on the lives and careers of graduate and professional students. The…