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The Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics (GW Law Clinic) represents individuals and organizations worldwide that otherwise would not be able to afford legal services. We routinely share client interviews, media, achievements, and experiences to keep alumni, practitioners, scholars, and students in the field informed about recent GW Law Clinic news and community developments.

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Small Business & Community Economic Development Clinic

Dana Tai Soon Burgess
Founding Director, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company

Brandon Zimmerman, PhD
Optical Physicist

Serena Ferguson, Greyson Mann, and Patricia Stamper
Friends of the DC Streetcar

Recent Clinic News Stories

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"COVID vaccine injury claims in 2022 were stuck in limbo. What's next?"

Renee Gentry was quoted in a Reuters article about COVID-19 in 2022.

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In our December newsletter learn about our new tenure track professors, our upcoming Mid-Atlantic Regional Clinical Conference, and more!

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U.S. Eviction Policy is Harming Children: The Case for Sustainable Eviction Prevention to Promote Health Equity

Emily Benfer's article describes long-term effects of eviction on children and health equity.

Civil Rights

They Were Unjustly Imprisoned. Now, They’re Profit Centers.

Jeffrey Gutman was quoted by the New York Times regarding the amount of money paid to people on the National Registry of Exonerations.

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USPTO announces new Public Advisory Committee members to support USPTO policies and operations

Loletta "Lolita" Darden was named as a new member of the prestigious USPTO's Patent Public Advisory Committee.

Clinics September Newsletter

September continues to be a very exciting month for our Clinics. In the spirit of sharing good news at...

Clinics Newsletters

Over the years, Clinic News has been published by GW Law to keep alumni, practitioners, scholars, and students in the field informed about the Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics news and developments. Clinic News and Newsletters from previous academic years are available below.

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