Kimberly Norwood, the Henry H. Oberschelp Professor of Law at WashU Law, recently presented as a panelist at the 2026 American Bar Association Equity Summit. The annual summit brings together legal professionals to examine practical approaches for advancing fairness and expanding opportunity across the legal profession and the justice system. Professor Norwood joined Joseph K….
From reconnecting with classmates to celebrating shared memories, Alumni Reunion Weekend brought the classes of 2025, 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, and 1981 of WashU Law graduates back together in St. Louis. Guests enjoyed a reception in Crowder Courtyard and social gatherings around Clayton. Thank you to everyone who joined us and…
Missouri Lawyers Media recently honored Professor James Reeves with the 2026 ICON Award. The award is given to members of the Missouri legal community aged 60 and older in recognition of their exemplary careers and longstanding commitment to the profession. Reeves has taught in WashU Law’s Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Program since 2005. He also…
Danielle D’Onfro, Treiman Professor of Law, has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI), the nation’s leading independent organization dedicated to producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and improve the law. Professor D’Onfro teaches Property, Advanced Private Law Seminar, and Corporations at WashU Law. Her research examines real property, debt, and emerging assets through the lenses…
WashU Law recognized alumnus Gary Feder, AB ’70, JD ’74, LLM ‘80, with the 2026 Honorary Order of the Coif this spring. This honor, bestowed annually on law alumni who have made considerable contributions to the field and community, commemorates Feder’s distinguished legal career and longstanding commitment to the law school. The Order of the…
WashU Law Nickerson Dean Stefanie Lindquist recently joined legal educators and industry leaders for the LexisNexis AI Symposium panel, “Lawyering in the Age of AI: Preparing the Next Generation for Practice,” a conversation focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal education and the legal profession. The panel explored a question that is rapidly moving…
On May 15, WashU Law celebrated the Class of 2026, bringing together graduates, families, friends, faculty, and staff to honor the accomplishments of our students. The day was marked by reflection and celebration as the WashU Law community gathered to recognize the achievements of the graduating class. Student speakers Kavita Oza and Alessia Dal Lago…
WashU Law hosted the second Model Constitutional Convention this past weekend, bringing together students from across the United States to take part in a transformative learning experience focused on the constitutional amendment process, civic engagement and dialogue, and democratic principles and procedures. Modeled after the convention process described in Article V of the U.S. Constitution,…
Four faculty members from WashU Law participated in the 2026 annual meeting of the American Law and Economics Association (ALEA), held May 15–16 at University of Chicago Law School. The conference brought together leading scholars, practitioners, and judges to present new research examining the intersection of law, public policy, economics, and regulation. Professors Jonathan Choi,…
Seven WashU Law students have been selected as 2026 Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellows, joining a national cohort of law students committed to advancing justice through public service. The honorees—Lauren Kreisel, Sophia Miretskiy, Matthew Snyder, Claire Spears, Sumaiya Zaman, Olivia Barrett, and Laura Vidale—will spend their summers working in unpaid public interest legal internships. Established in…
The American Constitution Society has named the WashU Law ACS Student Chapter its 2026 Student Chapter of the Year, recognizing the organization’s leadership, programming, and service throughout the academic year. The honor is awarded annually to the chapter that best advances ACS’s mission and goals. In addition to the national recognition, WashU Law’s chapter also…
The Washington University Journal of Law & Policy has released Volume 81, Artificial Intelligence in Research and Policy-Making, curated by Dean Stefanie Lindquist. The volume examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal education, research, policymaking, and the practice of law. Founded in 1968, the Journal of Law & Policy publishes scholarship focused on the relationship…