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American University Washington College of Law
@AUWCL
Official account of American University Washington College of Law. We #ChampionWhatMatters in all areas of the law.
Washington, D.C.
Joined June 2008
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    American University Washington College of Law welcomes Michael Barry as its next dean. With a record of strategic leadership and innovation, he joins AUWCL at a time of strong national momentum. Learn more: tinyurl.com/Dean-Michael-B… @AmericanU
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    We are excited to welcome Congressman and Professor Emeritus @RepRaskin as speaker for @AUWCL's 2021 Spring Commencement Celebration, taking place virtually on Sunday, May 23. Learn more: bit.ly/3xcJXUi
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    Last week, Professor Emeritus @RepRaskin was presented with a tribute from the @AUWCL community containing letters from 40 deans, faculty, & staff members recognizing Congressman Raskin’s commitment to democracy & role as lead house impeachment manager: bit.ly/3frCdph
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    Roger A. Fairfax, Jr. has been named as the new dean of Washington College of Law. Fairfax, a prominent legal scholar, educator, and nationally known expert on criminal justice, will officially join the @AUWCL community on July 1. Learn more: bit.ly/3dCatNW
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    "I want to commend all of you who have gone through a great education at the @AUWCL, because this is a law school...that has always stood up for constitutional patriotism." See @RepRaskin's full address to graduates at Sunday's Commencement Celebration: bit.ly/2IGePXh
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    On Monday, April 26, join @LawGovAUWCL, @wclsba, @AUCollegeDems, and @AUSGKPU for a conversation with impeachment managers @RepRaskin and @StaceyPlaskett '94, led by @AUWCL and @AmericanU student leaders. Register here: bit.ly/3uN51ic
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    Professor @angelajdavis—nationally recognized expert in criminal law & procedure with a focus on prosecutorial power & racism in the criminal justice system—was recently nominated & promoted to Distinguished Professor of Law effective Sept. 1. Learn more: bit.ly/3gzlfFa
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    Prof. Bob Dinerstein (@rdiners) concludes 40 yrs of teaching at AUWCL with a warm ovation from students/faculty. Instrumental in establishing the top @wclclinic program, he's a renowned advocate for disability rights & a leading scholar in the field. #DisabilityRights
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    Professor @jendaskal, faculty director of @TechLawSec, has been named Deputy General Counsel (Cyber and Technology) at @DHSgov. Daskal will be taking a two-year leave from @AUWCL to join DHS and the Biden Administration. Learn more: bit.ly/3qddAB4
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    Congressman & Professor Emeritus @RepRaskin & Congresswoman @StaceyPlaskett ’94 joined the @AmericanU & @AUWCL community for a conversation on their experience as impeachment managers in the impeachment trial of former President Trump. Learn more & watch: bit.ly/3vkvkwq
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    WCL alum Marcus Childress (JD '14) is part of the Investigative Counsel for the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. 1/2
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    Prof. @angelajdavis discusses recent push for progressive prosecutors with @latimes. "Historically prosecutors are largely responsible for a lot of the problems we have in the criminal justice system. They also have the power to correct them.” Read more: lat.ms/2KjkfHw
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    “Lawyers, and we as a law school community, can expose bias, counter hatred, and foster the civil exchange of ideas.” -- @AUWCLDean Nelson.