Class Notes May 2025

Class of 2012 Quinta Jackson Burns ’12 will be one of the first participants of the University of the District of Columbia’s Beginning Farmers program to sell produce at the UDC Van Ness Farmers Market. Class of 2012 Jose Campos ’12 recently published his book, Surviving The Law. In Surviving […]

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Class Notes August 2024

Class of 2022   Delali Dagadu’22 recently discussed life as an immigration attorney and advocate for humane immigration reform with Guerline Cede, a third-year UDC Law student, in the Firebird Chats series.                    

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Professor Angela Gilmore Joins UDC Law as Interim Dean

The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Angela Gilmore has joined the School of Law as Interim Dean, effective July 29, 2024. Gilmore brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having served in academic, practitioner, and administrative positions, most […]

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Class Notes July 2024

Class of 2009 Melanie Acuna’09 has been named Magistrate Judge in the D.C. Superior Court.  Class of 2015 Alex Smith’15 was named a recipient of the National Bar Association’s 40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates award. Class of 2018 Seth Brown’18 was named a recipient of the National Bar Association’s […]

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Congratulations to our Summer Fellows

Jocelyn Hernandez is a rising 2L at UDC Law. This summer, she completed a fellowship with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. Jocelyn’s interests include criminal law, reproductive rights, and social justice. Her favorite part of her fellowship was interacting and interpreting for Spanish-speaking clients to ensure they were […]

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John Brittain

University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law Professor John C. Brittain Honored with DC Bar Association’s Thurgood Marshall Award 

Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) proudly congratulates David A. Clarke School of Law Professor John C. Brittain, who will receive the prestigious Thurgood Marshall Award at the D.C. Bar’s annual Celebration of Leadership this evening. This honor recognizes Professor Brittain’s lifelong commitment to advancing […]

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2024 Hooding Ceremony

2024 Hooding Ceremony 2024 Hooding Ceremony On Friday, May 10, the David A. Clarke School of Law’s Hooding Ceremony was held at the University of the District of Columbia Theater of the Arts. The ceremony marked the successful completion of law school for 70 graduates.  In the presence of 560 […]

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Class Notes May 2024

Class of 2016 Matthew Kaplan’16 has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the Federal Co-Chairperson of the Great Lakes Authority. Class of 2006 Nima Kulkarni’06, incumbent Kentucky State Rep, has won the Democratic primary, receiving more than 75% of the vote. Class of 2004 Andrea Henson’04 was admitted to […]

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