ITILS hosted its annual Distinguished Alumni Banquet honoring AUWCL alum Steve Gardner of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The evening featured a panel discussion with alumni leaders in international trade and investment law. #ChampionWhatMatters
Today, we celebrate the strength, leadership, and achievements of women across the AUWCL community and around the world. Your voices, ideas, and advocacy continue to shape the future of law and justice.
#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInLaw #WomensDay #ChampionWhatMatters
Celebrating Women’s History Month by honoring the women who shape our community through leadership, learning, service, and impact—today and every day.
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Congrats to Associate Professor of Law Andy Budzinski, director of AUWCL’s Elliott Milstein Civil Advocacy Clinic, on his appointment to the D.C. Access to Justice Commission. His three-year term begins March 1. #ChampionWhatMatters
There’s still time in this 36-hour celebration of collective impact. Allegra Thatcher ’26 shares how scholarships help students move forward with confidence. Be part of the impact: https://tinyurl.com/AUWCL-GivingDay26
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Giving Day is here! A 36-hour celebration of collective impact. Ashley Dominguez Garcia ’27, a current scholarship recipient share how donor support makes a difference. Extend the impact: https://tinyurl.com/AUWCL-GivingDay26
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Your opportunity to create opportunities is just hours away! Giving Day is tomorrow! On February 25–26, join us in championing what matters most at AUWCL. Every gift helps create opportunity. Give here: tinyurl.com/AUWCL-Giving... #ChampionWhatMatters #AUGivingDay
Congrats to 3L Tabitha Pitzer, National Jurist's Law Student of the Year! As a first-gen law student & leader of Advance, Tabitha shows that you can be a fierce advocate while leading with kindness. Check it out: https://tinyurl.com/Tabitha-Pitzer
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Happy New Year 2026 from AUWCL! Here’s to bold ideas, meaningful connections, and work that makes a lasting impact—advancing justice and championing what matters in the year ahead. #HappyNewYear2026 #Justice #Innovation #ChampionWhatMatters
Happy Holidays from AUWCL! We’re grateful for our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners who make our community strong and our mission meaningful. Wishing you a joyful season and a bright year ahead. #SeasonsGreetings #HappyHolidays2025 #ChampionWhatMatters
UN International Law Commission members, scholars, and students gathered at AUWCL for a conference hosted by Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus Claudio Grossman on the immunity of state officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction. #ChampionWhatMatters
Promotional image from American University Washington College of Law celebrating Professor Jayesh Rathod as the Suzanne V. Richards Grantee of 2025. Features a smiling person in professional attire with university and legal association logos.
Congratulations to Professor Jayesh Rathod for being named a 2025 Suzanne V. Richards BADC Foundation Grantee! A well-deserved honor for his incredible leadership of the Immigrant Justice Clinic and his dedication to social justice.
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AUWCL faculty members are providing expertise on some of the most pressing issues across legal disciplines and current events. See where AUWCL faculty are making their mark in the media:
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A person sitting at a desk speaking into a microphone at an event hosted by American University Washington College of Law. The desk displays various academic insignias and there's a banner with the word "Releg" in the background.
Participants at a workshop seated at tables with laptops in front of them, engaging in their tasks. A whiteboard in the background lists rules in Spanish about open space usage, emphasizing respect and collaboration.
Panel of eight people at a conference table, participating in a discussion at a "Rise" event, with banners displaying logos for the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and the Community College Innovation Challenge.
AUWCL hosted the 4th Discussion Roundtable on Strategic Litigation on Gender-Based Violence in Latin America.
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/ReLeG-Roundtable
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We are proud to celebrate Professors Brenda Smith and Angi Porter (@angimaryssa.bsky.social) Porter, honored with Society of American Law Teachers (SALT) Teaching Awards for their extraordinary contributions to teaching, scholarship, and justice. #ChampionWhatMatters
A new AUWCL fellowship is opening doors for aspiring environmental lawyers, providing mentorship, training, and support at a critical moment for the field. Explore the full story at tinyurl.com/PEEL-Fellows.
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The Dean’s Luncheon and Keynote Discussion. The conversation, titled “The Future of the Legal Profession: AI, Automation, and the Lawyer’s Role,” was moderated by Interim Dean Heather Hughes and featured a distinguished panel. The experts included faculty leaders and alumni from organizations like Microsoft, BAE Systems, and Steptoe LLP.
Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade Awardee Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lewis (left) and Interim Dean Heather Hughes.
A group of alumni in front of the autograph wall.
A group of alumni in front of the alumni association banner.
Joy and pride filled the halls last weekend as hundreds of alumni returned for the 2025 Alumni Reunion. Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate the connections, achievements, and shared purpose that define AUWCL. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2025-Alumni-Reunion
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WCL’s Native American Law School Association held a remembrance ceremony honoring survivors and families impacted by the residential school system—reflecting on loss, resilience, and a commitment to healing and justice. #ChampionWhatMatters
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3L Daphne Singer is making her mark in IP law — presenting at AIPLA on jewelry design trade dress and recently cited in the New York Times on a copyright case. Check out the article here: https://tinyurl.com/Daphne-S-IP
#ChampionWhatMatters #AUWCL #IntellectualProperty
As a law school community, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and we recommit to justice, service, and the rule of law that protect our freedoms. We remember, and we will never forget.
#NeverForget911 #Remember911 #PatriotDay #September11th #ChampionWhatMatters
A memorable night at the Nats Game! Dean Heather Hughes accepted honors for AUWCL’s service to the DC community. Students, faculty, staff & alumni enjoyed a great game—a perfect way to ease first-week-of-law-school nerves. See more photos: auwclphotos.com/2025-Orientation-Events #ChampionWhatMatters
A highlight of AUWCL orientation is “Faculty Big Ideas,” where 1Ls see how scholarship shapes the law. Interim Dean Heather Hughes joined Professors Leff, Allen & Rathod as they shared big ideas from their research connecting the classroom to the real world.
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More than 400 incoming 1Ls marked a pivotal moment of orientation as Hon. Tanya M. Jones Bosier ’00 administered the professional oath, urging students to embrace their role in shaping the future of the rule of law. See more photos: tinyurl.com/JD-ORIENTATI... #ChampionWhatMatters
Welcome to the American University Washington College of Law, Class of 2028—where your journey to champion what matters and shape the future of law begins!
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The 2025 Advocate is here—featuring alumni leaders, global impact, and AU President Alger’s vision for AUWCL. Read now: tinyurl.com/Advocate-2025
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From constitutional law to international human rights, our brilliant AUWCL faculty are a go-to source for media seeking clarity on complex legal issues. Check out some of their recent appearances!
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Adjunct Prof. Jonathan Rusch spoke at ComplianceNet 2025, a global conference with 100+ presenters from 12 countries on compliance research. #ChampionWhatMatters
Congratulations to Raquel Skinner, assistant director of Employee Relations at AUWCL, on her election as Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the WBA Foundation.
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On Juneteenth, we reflect on the enduring fight for freedom and justice and renew our promise to advance equity, dignity, and civil rights for all.
#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Juneteenth2025 #ChampionWhatMatters #EquityAndJustice #CivilRightsNow
