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…
3L Zej Moczydłowski’s article, “Zero-Sum Failure: The Intersection of Sexual Violence & Child-Soldier Culpability in Ongwen,” was published in The Harvard International Law Journal. The article explores the complex legal and moral issues surrounding the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) prosecution of Dominic Ongwen, a former child soldier turned commander in Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA)….
Most people think of the law as a public force governing crime, politics, and constitutional rights, but for Professor Adrienne Davis, the more interesting legal questions unfold in the private corners of everyday life. “The law governs much more than what we traditionally think of as justice. It’s in the personal relationships we navigate every…
The WashU Law chapter of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) has been named National Chapter of the Year by the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), earning top honors after previously being recognized as Midwest Chapter of the Year. This incredible achievement was announced and celebrated at NBLSA’s 57th National Convention, held March 12–16,…
WashU Law is proud to recognize six alumni with 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards. These annual awards honor alumni who have obtained distinction in their careers while exemplifying characteristics of leadership, commitment, courage, and confidence. The alumni were formally recognized at a ceremony held at Anheuser-Busch Hall on April 4. Learn more about this year’s honorees…
WashU Law Professor Conor Clarke has contributed a timely and thought-provoking essay to The Atlantic, engaging in one of the most high-profile legal and political debates of the moment: whether the federal government can, or should, revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status. In his article, he states: What is the rationale for the IRS revisiting Harvard’s exemption…
WashU Law proudly celebrates Professor Meyer, Director of the Immigration Law Clinic, for being honored with a 2025 Women’s Justice Award by Missouri Lawyers Media. This prestigious recognition highlights her exceptional contributions to public service and her unwavering commitment to advancing justice for immigrant communities. The Women’s Justice Awards, established in 1999, honor women across…
We are thrilled to share that 3L Hayley Leach has been recognized with the Autism Advocacy Award by the Autism Society of America, a national honor that recognizes her passionate and personal commitment to advancing autism inclusion and awareness. The award was presented during the Autism Society’s 6th Annual Autism Gala in Washington, D.C., a powerful…
Admitted Student Days (ASD) is WashU Law’s signature event for admitted students to connect with our community before making a final decision. This year, over 200 attendees visited Anheuser-Busch Hall for two days of programming, with the majority joining us from beyond Missouri. The event began with “Navigating Negotiation: A Dive into Dispute Resolution at…