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CAHN LEGACY WEEKEND

March 19th - 20th, 2026

Cahn Legacy Weekend honors the legacy of the founders of UDC Law’s predecessor school (Antioch School of Law) and uplifts the next generation of justice advocates – our students. On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Black Women Leading in Law will be held on UDC’s campus at Heritage Hall. The event will pay tribute to Jean Camper Cahn. The UDC Law Review Symposium will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026. All events are free to attend.

Black Women Leading In Law: A Tribute to Jean Camper Cahn

Thursday March 19, 2026

Join us for an enriching experience at the Black Women Leading in Law event, where we celebrate our commitment to cultivating the professional identities of our students. This gathering pays homage to the trailblazing legacy of Jean Camper Cahn, the first Black woman to co-establish a law school.

Taking place at Heritage Hall the event promises an insightful interview.

6:30 p.m. Pre-Reception

7:30 p.m. Interview with Dean Gilmore, Dean Reed, & Dean Hutchins Laurent

8:30 p.m. Dessert Reception

Heritage Hall, UDC Student Center

Law Review Symposium

Law in Living Color: Defending Black and Brown Lives in the Age of Erasure.

Friday, March 20, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 5:15 PM

Keynote Speakers: Soon to be announced

The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law

Moot Court Room – 5th Floor

4340 Connecticut Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20008