Professor Ben Levin’s essay “Prosecuting the Crisis” has been published in the Fordham Urban Law Journal. In the abstract, he writes: Over the past decade, activists and academics have celebrated the rise of the so-called “progressive prosecutor” movement. District attorney candidates—often former public defenders or civil rights lawyers—have promised to use prosecutorial discretion to address the…
Professor Kathleen Clark testified at the GOP Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing for Unsuitable Litigation: Oversight of Third-Party Litigation Funding on September 13. View here:
We are pleased to introduce you to our most recent scholars. Associate Professor of Law Conor Clarke‘s tax law scholarship brings a new perspective to a range of complex concepts through both empirical and historical lenses. His current course offerings include Tax Policy and Budget Seminar. Professor Melissa (MJ) Durkee‘s research explores…
Congratulations to our student Blake Comeaux, JD ’26, who was awarded Thompson Coburn LLP’s 2023-2024 Eagleton Scholarship. The scholarship supports a promising legal mind of diverse background with financial support, guidance, and professional mentorship. “I am beyond grateful to Thompson Coburn for this tremendous opportunity. Getting to work with such a well-respected firm, for both…
Family and friends gathered at Graham Chapel on Friday, September 8 to celebrate the life of beloved teacher and friend David M. Becker, Professor Emeritus of Law (1935 – 2023). Watch the full service below.
“When I wrote, I wasn’t in prison anymore. When I picked up that pen and that pad … I was free.” -James Thomas, WashULaw Clinic Client In 2007, 17-year-old James Thomas was convicted of felony murder in a burglary gone wrong. The murder had actually been committed by his older brother, a felon who’d…
Our bright, talented students grow increasingly eager to work on real cases. Our clinical education program enables them to do just that, overseen by our clinic faculty. In honor of the program’s 50th anniversary, our associate dean for clinical education offers a few words reflecting on the program’s impact and history. Read her full remarks…
Professor John Inazu’s latest book, “Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect,” will be published by Zondervan in April 2024. The book is now available for preorder here, and will include illustrations from fellow WashU Professor John Hendrix of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Art. “We are…
Head to the Opinion Section of The New York Times for a recent piece by Professor Greg Magarian. Titled “The Revealing Case of a Kansas Judge and a Search Warrant,” the article details the broader implications of a police raid on the office of a weekly newspaper in the small town of Marion, Kansas. Read…
Incoming students gathered at Graham Chapel yesterday for an inspiring Convocation 2023. Dean Russell K. Osgood introduced St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabriel Gore, who delivered the keynote address. Mr. Gore was appointed by Governor Mike Parsons and sworn in on May 30, 2023. An experienced prosecutor and trial attorney, Mr. Gore has been practicing for…
We are pleased to share updates regarding the Law Library. Our new research and instruction librarian, Peter Van Brunt, joins the Law Library beginning September 1. He holds a JD from Rutgers University, a library science degree from Western University in Ontario, Canada, and has over five years of practice experience. He clerked for the…
Welcome to fall 2023! This year, Dean Osgood’s annual welcome letter focuses on students and faculty, as well as a few key updates. Read in full here.