Faculty

GW Law faculty members are scholars and practitioners with strong reputations in the legal community.

Our faculty members are among the most cited law faculty in the nation, appearing in print, online, and on-air, in world-renowned media outlets. But first and foremost, each faculty member is devoted to teaching.


Faculty News

Portrait of group of people activists protesting on streets, women march and demonstration concept.

"Most State Abortion Bans Have Limited Exceptions − But It’s Hard to Understand What They Mean"

January 31, 2024

In a recent co-authored article, Professor Suter explains how US abortion restrictions create confusion.

Three fisherman boats

Cape May Fishermen at Center of High Stakes US Supreme Court Case

January 29, 2024

“This happens to be the moment when the court is ready to reconsider Chevron,” Professor Siegel said.

Ruth Glenn, president of Survivor Justice Action, addresses at a rally in front of the Supreme Court to call on the justices to disarm domestic violence perpetrators and protect survivors

"U.S. v. Rahimi begs the Supreme Court to choose women’s lives over guns."

January 22, 2024

In her recent op-ed, Professor Mary Anne Franks highlights the gendered nature of gun use, particularly in cases of domestic violence.


In the News

"Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot"

CBS News quoted Paul Schiff Berman on the legal responsibilities of Congress to certify speaker votes.

Bloomberg Businessweek: Fearless Speech, Women’s Principles

For Bloomberg, Dr. Mary Anne Franks discussed her book Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment.

"Conservatives Use Trump Assassination Attempt to Target Women in Anti-Diversity War"

The American Prospect quoted Naomi Schoenbaum on using gender-based lawsuits as a political statement.

Scholarly Work

Our faculty are leading scholars and practitioners—experts whose experience and passion for teaching shape the study and practice of law. Learn more about publications and other work written by our faculty.

Daniel J. Solove
Breached!: Why Data Security Law Fails and How to Improve It

Rosa Celorio
Women and International Human Rights in Modern Times: A Contemporary Casebook 

Dayna Bowen Matthew
Just Health: Treating Structural Racism to Heal America

Catherine J. Ross
A Right to Lie? Presidents, Other Liars, and the First Amendment

Additional Faculty Scholarship News

Faculty Books