WashU Law’s National Moot Court teams recently added two impressive achievements to their records, with its two teams reaching the final round and quarterfinals of the William B. Spong, Jr. Moot Court Tournament, which gathers top-ranked schools and judges from across the nation to debate current constitutional law issues. The competition was held February 14-15…
Natalie Mispagel knew she wanted to be a lawyer from the time she was 11. Growing up in St. Louis, she was first introduced to the legal profession by watching her mother, a commercial real estate attorney, interact with clients. She was drawn to the strategy, the advocacy, and the way her mother helped people…
Professor Daniel Epps was recently selected as a junior scholar for the inaugural Legal Philosophy & Constitutional Theory Junior Scholars Conference at Georgetown Law. Hosted by the Georgetown Center for the Constitution in collaboration with the Georgetown Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics, the conference was held on March 20–21, 2025. The highly…
On Tuesday, March 18, the Women’s Law Caucus at WashU Law hosted its 26th annual International Women’s Day Celebration in the Janite Lee Reading Room at Anheuser-Busch Hall. The evening was dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women pioneers in the legal profession, fostering connections between students and professionals, and honoring leaders who have contributed…
The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at WashU Law recently hosted its 32nd Annual Scholarship Banquet at The Franklin of Soulard, bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and colleagues for an evening of celebration. This year’s theme, “Enchanted: Black Brilliance in Bloom,” highlighted the unapologetic resilience and vibrancy of Black scholars. Attendees were encouraged to exemplify…
On February 21, 2025, WashU Law hosted the latest installment of its “Beyond the Headlines” discussion series, which assembles relevant faculty members for an insightful discussion of the country’s most pressing legal topics. This event centered on executive orders and presidential power and invited the following faculty members to speak on their area of expertise:…
For Ashrakat Hassan, joining the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at WashU Law wasn’t just about community, but finding a space to be her full self. Hassan is a 2L student who now leads the BLSA as president, working to ensure every Black law student feels supported, empowered, and heard. She’s built her presidency around…
On February 4, 2025, WashU Law formally recognized Stefanie A. Lindquist as the inaugural Nickerson Dean in a special ceremony uniting students, alumni, faculty, and staff. This event, held in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom at Anheuser-Busch Hall, celebrated both Lindquist’s visionary leadership and the enduring generosity of alumnus Steven “Cash” Nickerson, JD ’85, MBA…
The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at WashU was recently honored as the Midwest Chapter of the Year by the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA). This prestigious recognition reflects the chapter’s longstanding commitment to uplifting Black law students and serving the Black community. Since its founding in 1973, BLSA has focused on the concerns…
In December, Andrew F. Tuch, Professor of Law, presented his paper “Green Gatekeepers” at Academia Sinica in Taipei, Taiwan’s national research academy. “Green Gatekeepers” examines the vital role of third-party certifiers in an era of pervasive green claims, where products are labeled “recycled” or “carbon neutral” and investments are branded as “ESG.” These third-party certifiers set and verify…
The WashU Law Faculty Workshop Series brings leading scholars to WashULaw, where they present works in progress and invite discussion with faculty.
WashU Law congratulates Professor Leila Sadat who was awarded the American Society of International Law’s 2025 Goler T. Butcher Medal! The award is given to a distinguished person of American or other nationality for outstanding contributions to the development or effective realization of international human rights law. Professor Sadat was selected to receive this award…