Dean of Students Staff

Dean of Students

Dean Belk oversees the function of the Dean of Students Office and works with students individually on a wide range of issues from personal concerns to academic status. He also counsels the Student Bar Association, helps to create new programming and outreach, and collaborates with other offices in the law school and across the university on academic and extracurricular ideas. Dean Belk is an advisor for the Ginsburg Inn. To make an appointment with him, please email [email protected].

Anthony Tiberio

Assistant Dean of Students

Dean Tiberio provides support to students through academic and personal counseling. Students can contact him about leaves of absence, Academic Scholarship Committee petitions, bar character and fitness questions - including supplemental disclosures - as well as any general questions they might have. Dean Tiberio is an advisor for both Brandeis and Jay Inns. To make an appointment with him, please email [email protected].

Karly Bowen

Senior Student Program Associate

Karly Bowen is responsible for coordinating student programming at GW Law to build community, enhance student engagement, and foster a strong sense of belonging. She provides support to student organizations as well as the Open Doors Scholars, and collaborates with various law school offices to develop impactful initiatives. She is also advisor to the Cardozo Inn of Court. Karly earned her Ed.M. in Higher Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is a graduate of Penn State Law. She is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To schedule an appointment with Karly, please email [email protected].

Andra Roy Chernack

Director of Disability Services and Senior Academic Advisor

Andra Roy Chernack serves as the Law School's liaison to the University’s Disability Support Services Office to implement academic accommodations for law students registered with the University for support. Her portfolio includes supporting law students with disabilities and advising joint degree students and transfer students. She has been a proud advisor to the O’Connor Inn of Court since its inception. She currently serves as President-Elect of the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSAP). Her leadership within NALSAP focuses on the Accessibility & Accommodations Knowledge and Practice Group and the Thriving Advocacy Project (TAP). To schedule a meeting, please email [email protected].

Victoria Karker

Office Assistant

Victoria manages the reception area at the Dean of Students Office, provides administrative support for DSS, and answers general academic advising questions. To contact Victoria, please email her at [email protected].

Director of Student Academic Services

Dan Prestwich oversees the law school’s tutor matching program (which includes both one-on-one and group sessions), recording policy, schedules make-up exams and accommodated exams, and answers general questions about the law school. You may schedule an appointment with Dan by emailing him at [email protected].

Associate Director for Student Academic Development

Dr. Andrew D. Realon leads the Academic Excellence program, advises students with their bar applications, and administers GW Law's annual Academic Awards ceremony. He is the DOS representative to the Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court. Students can schedule an appointment with Andrew on calendly or contact him at [email protected]

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