Catlin Meade

Professor Meade joined the George Washington University Law School in 2024 after two years teaching Legal Writing at Washington & Lee University School of Law.

Prior to transitioning to academia, Professor Meade practiced for nearly ten years in Washington, DC, first as an associate attorney at Covington & Burling LLP and later as in-house counsel for a large government contracting firm. Her practice primarily focused on cybersecurity and data privacy, but also included government and internal investigations, government contracting issues, and SAFETY Act work. Professor Meade maintained an active and varied pro bono practice, including several veterans benefits appeals and amicus briefs on behalf of non-profit organizations.

While in practice, Professor Meade also served as an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law where she taught Legal Rhetoric. She was named Legal Rhetoric Adjunct Professor of the Year for the 2021-22 academic year, an award based on student nominations and evaluations. Professor Meade's experience as an adjunct spurred her to pivot to full-time teaching.