With over 20 years of experience in management support roles, Wayne Lawson has dedicated his career to helping others grow professionally, focusing on employee development, career planning, résumé writing, and mentorship. Prior to joining UDC Law, Wayne worked as a management analyst with 32 years of federal experience at the Social […]
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The Office of Student Affairs Welcomes Ravaughn Pope as Assistant Director of Student Life and Services
With more than 14 years of experience in leadership roles spanning human resources, operations, and student-centered service delivery, Ravaughn Pope brings a strategic, data-informed approach to supporting students and strengthening campus life. As Director of Human Resources at Eagle Academy Public Charter School, he led HR operations across multiple campuses, […]
Read MoreThe Office of Institutional Advancement Welcomes Landrum Beard as Director of Advancement
Landrum Beard is a seasoned advancement professional with over 18 years of leadership experience in fund development, donor stewardship, and community engagement. As Director of Advancement at the University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law, he leads fundraising strategy, donor relations, and institutional partnerships to […]
Read MoreImportant Update Regarding a Leadership Change at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
On April 10, 2024, President Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., shared the following update with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) community. “The University of the District of Columbia expresses both gratitude and well-wishes as UDC Law Dean Twinette L. Johnson, J.D., Ph.D., departs to assume the role of […]
Read MoreRemembering Professor David C. Niblack
On January 31, Najeri Evans, Kara Hart, and Donny Williams, students at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law), were selected as the 2024 David C. Niblack Scholars. These scholars now join an esteemed group of defenders who have been recognized for […]
Read MoreAssociate Dean of Academic Affairs Matthew Fraidin Advocates for Family-Centric Solutions in Foster Care
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Matthew Fraidin was quoted in a TexasMonthly article addressing a lawsuit against the state of Texas concerning its foster care system. Fraidin, having observed similar challenges in Washington, D.C.’s foster care system, stated that real improvements occurred in the district when the focus shifted toward […]
Read MoreBreaking Barriers in International Legal Research: Yasmin Morais Authors Comprehensive Resource for the English-Speaking Caribbean
For fifteen years, Yasmin Morais, author of the upcoming research tome entitled “Legal Research Methods for the English-Speaking Caribbean,” served as the Head of Collection Services at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law). Before emigrating to the United States from Jamaica, […]
Read MoreAssoc. Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Anthony Ervin elected to AALS Pre-Law section
University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law Associate Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Anthony Ervin was elected Chairperson Elect/Vice Chairperson of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Pre-Law Education and Admission to Law Schools for a three-year term. He will hold the Vice […]
Read MoreDean Hutchins departs UDC Law
The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) has announced that Renée McDonald Hutchins has been appointed the next dean of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, effective August 2022. Dr. Lawrence T. Potter, Jr., Chief Academic Officer, said, “Dean Renée Hutchins’s vision and leadership has […]
Read MoreLibrary Technician William Thomas and 3L Francesca Bryce take home 2022 Founders’ Day awards
UDC Law staff member William Thomas and student Francesca Bryce took home awards at the 2022 University of the District of Columbia Founders’ Day convocation. Thomas, Library Tec
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