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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.
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    American University Washington College of Law
    @AUWCL
    Apr 20
    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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    American University Washington College of Law
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    Apr 23, 2021
    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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    American University Washington College of Law
    @AUWCL
    May 17, 2021
    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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    American University Washington College of Law
    @AUWCL
    Apr 6, 2021
    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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    American University Washington College of Law
    @AUWCL
    May 20, 2021
    "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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    American University Washington College of Law
    @AUWCL
    Apr 14, 2021
    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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    American University Washington College of Law
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    Aug 4, 2020
    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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    American University Washington College of Law
    @AUWCL
    Apr 24, 2023
    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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    American University Washington College of Law
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    Feb 11, 2021
    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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    American University Washington College of Law
    @AUWCL
    Apr 28, 2021
    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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    American University Washington College of Law
    @AUWCL
    Jun 10, 2022
    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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    American University Washington College of Law
    @AUWCL
    Aug 5, 2019
    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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    American University Washington College of Law
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    May 20, 2023
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    American University Washington College of Law
    @AUWCL
    Aug 17, 2017
    “Lawyers, and we as a law school community, can expose bias, counter hatred, and foster the civil exchange of ideas.” -- @AUWCLDean Nelson.