Visiting Associate Professor of Law, George Washington University School of Law & City University New York School of Law 2023 UDC Law Review Symposium Featured Panelist Fareed Nassor Hayat is a visiting Associate Professor of Law at George Washington University School of Law. He is the former Interim Senior Associate […]
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Rabiah Abdullah
Attorney, The Cochran Firm 2023 UDC Law Review Symposium Featured Panelist Rabiah Abdullah began her legal career with a medical malpractice team defending personal injury claims. Since then, for over a decade she has represented injured clients and worked as a civil rights advocate, litigating local and federal claims based […]
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Senior Counsel, National Women’s Law Center 2023 UDC Law Review Symposium Featured Panelist Leila (she/her/ella) is Senior Counsel for Reproductive Rights and Health at the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC). She spearheads NWLC’s work developing legal supports for health care professionals facing employment barriers and discrimination due to their support […]
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Partner, May Jung Law 2023 UDC Law Review Symposium Featured Panelist LaRuby May is an inspirational lawyer, entrepreneur, and strategist who has made it her life’s work to be a vessel of service for underserved communities. Under her law firm, May Jungᴸᴸᴾ, LaRuby has a wide range of experience representing […]
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Professor Ieshaah Murphy Assistant Professor at Law and Director of the Criminal Law Clinic, David A. Clarke School of Law 2023 Law Review Symposium Featured Panelist Ieshaah Murphy is an Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Law Clinic. Under Professor Murphy’s leadership, the Clinic combats mass incarceration […]
Read MoreRegina Shaw ’97 honored, inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame class inducted at Fifth Annual UDC Law Gala
The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) held its fifth annual UDC Law Gala on Nov. 17 at the University of the District of Columbia Student Center. The event, designed to support student scholarships and fellowships, also marked the culmination of a […]
Read MoreClasses of 2025 and 2026 participate in pinning ceremony, receive SuitShop jackets to kick off legal education
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, UDC Law partnered with SuitShop to provide each incoming student with a suit jacket to kickstart their legal careers. First-year students wore the suits for the Aug. 11 pinning ceremony where they received their 50th anniversary branded lapel pins and took an oath committing to the legal profession and service in the public interest.
Read MoreClass of 2022 and Hooding Ceremony keynote speaker James McMillan surprise Class of 2023 with gift at Hooding Ceremony
The UDC Law class of 2022 received their hoods during the UDC Law Hooding Ceremony at the UDC Theater of the Arts on Friday, May 13, symbolizing the completion of their J.D. program, before participating in the University’s commencement program on Saturday. Friday’s program included speeches from student representatives, the […]
Read MoreFourth Annual UDC Law Gala raises over $130,000 toward scholarships, fellowships, bar prep
On Tuesday, Nov. 9, the District of Columbia School of Law Foundation hosted the Fourth Annual UDC Law Gala at the University of the District of Columbia Student Center Ballroom, raising $135,425 toward supporting students through tuition scholarships, fellowships and bar study programs. The funds raised at the gala came […]
Read MoreKarl Racine delivers 28th Annual Rauh Lecture
Attorney General for the District of Columbia Karl A. Racine delivered the 2021 Joseph L. Rauh Jr. Lecture in March, in which he focused on the office’s efforts in affordable housing, worker rights, juvenile justice and combating hate. Following his remarks, Racine took questions from the virtual audience of more than 100 […]
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