This fall, WashU Law welcomes two distinguished adjunct professors: Brian Benczkowski, JD ‘94 and Matthew S. Owen. Both bring a wealth of experience to our classrooms this fall as professors and guest lecturers. Benczkowski is a WashU Law alumnus and current partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Kirkland & Ellis. He has deep government…
Professor Daniel Epps has recently been featured in the press, contributing thoughtful insights on critical legal issues. Epps collaborated with colleagues Adam Chilton of the University of Chicago, Kyle Rozema of Northwestern University, and Maya Sen of Harvard University, to publish an op-ed in Washington Monthly based on their shared paper, Designing Supreme Court Term…
WashU Law alumnus Jonathan Kanter, JD ‘98, Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, recently spoke with Dean Stefanie Lindquist at an alumni event in Washington, D.C. Kanter is a well-known and highly respected figure in antitrust law. Most recently, he led a landmark case against Google, where he successfully alleged…
WashU Law is pleased to announce the 26th annual Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series (PILPSS), coordinated by Karen Tokarz, Charles Nagel Professor of Public Interest Law & Policy. Founded in 1998 in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Law School Clinical Program, this series features an outstanding lineup of judges, lawyers, social…
We are pleased to introduce Professor Christina Boyd, one of our newest faculty members at WashU Law. A WashU alumna, Boyd earned her Ph.D. in Political Science here in 2009. Most recently, Boyd served as an endowed professor of public affairs at the University of Georgia, where she built an impressive body of research. Now,…
Victor Allison, Mina Nur Basmaci, Nareh Derhartounian, and Zej Moczydlowski recently represented WashU Law at the 16th annual International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Roundtable in New York. The IHL Roundtable is hosted by the Athenaeum Hotel, the Robert Jackson Center, and the Chautauqua Institute. The Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute at WashU Law is one…
Please join us in congratulating 3L student Andréa Charles on being named a graduate student representative to the Washington University Board of Trustees for the 2024-2025 academic year. Each year, the Board appoints a select few students who meet a rigorous criteria to participate in its governance process, offer insights into the on-campus experience and…
On Monday, August 19, WashU Law proudly welcomed the incoming class of JD, LLM, MLS, and JSD students for Convocation. The day began with breakfast and class photos, followed by a ceremonial walk to Graham Chapel for the official Convocation Ceremony. Dean Lindquist opened the event with a warm welcome, emphasizing this year’s themes of…
Professors Benjamin Levin and Sheldon Evans recently attended CrimFest at the Cardozo School of Law in New York City. This annual event welcomes criminal law scholars from across the country to share their expertise in the ever-evolving fields of criminal law and procedure. CrimFest 2024 took place on July 15-16. Professor Levin joined Washington University…
Missouri Lawyers Media recently awarded Professor Karen Tokarz with its 2024 ICON Honor. Tokarz is one of 25 distinguished advocates to receive this year’s honor, which recognizes lawyers who have “demonstrated notable, sustained success, and strong leadership within and outside the field of law.” “I am deeply humbled to receive this award from my peers…
Joe Cordell, a distinguished lawyer and co-founder of Cordell & Cordell, the nation’s largest domestic litigation firm, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Honorary Order of the Coif by WashU Law. The award was presented to Cordell at the 2024 Awards, Honors, and Recognition Program, an event celebrating the outstanding achievements of WashU Law graduates….
A panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit unanimously ruled to revive a First Amendment retaliation lawsuit brought by a client of WashULaw’s Appellate Clinic. The client alleged that prison officials retaliated against him, including by imposing discipline, because he exercised his First Amendment rights to file grievances and…