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@auwcl.bsky.socialAUWCL Alumni Reunion 2026 brought generations together, including a great turnout from the Class of 1976 celebrating 50 years! Congratulations to GOLD Award recipient Dr. Emelyne Calimoutou, LLM ’16.
Relive the memories in our photo gallery: tinyurl.com/Alumni-Reunion-2026
@auwcl.bsky.socialDid Olivia Dean copy Bill Withers? AUWCL Professor Michael Carroll explains the copyright dispute involving “I’ve Seen It” and “Just the Two of Us”—and why musical similarity doesn't necessarily mean infringement.
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@auwcl.bsky.socialJoin AUWCL’s Anti-Corruption Law Program for the 2026 Frank Menaker, Jr. Lecture on Corporate Integrity and Ethics. Featuring Hui Chen to discuss corporate integrity, compliance, and ethical business practices. Register: tinyurl.com/Menaker-Lecture-2026
@auwcl.bsky.socialTwo human rights issues prepared by AUWCL’s Impact Litigation Fellows have been selected for thematic hearings at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Find out more: tinyurl.com/IACHR-Cases-AUWCL
@auwcl.bsky.socialAmerican University Washington College of Law proudly celebrates Howard Ray Cheris ’91 on his appointment to the District Court of Maryland for Montgomery County! His appointment reflects the leadership and commitment to service that AUWCL graduates bring to the legal profession.
@auwcl.bsky.socialDC AG Brian Schwalb visited AUWCL for an event hosted by the Stephen S. Weinstein Advocacy Program. He met with Dean Michael Barry, AU Interim President David Marchick, and student leaders before sitting down for a moderated conversation on law, equity, public service, and community impact.
@auwcl.bsky.socialWhen does mental illness affect criminal responsibility? In the first 'Ask an American Law Professor,' Prof. Kenechukwu Okocha uses the Lindsay Clancy case to explain the legal line between mental illness and criminal responsibility and what a mistrial means. Trial photos: AP.
@auwcl.bsky.socialCongrats to Dr. Emelyne Calimoutou LLM '16 who will receive the Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award at the AUWCL Alumni Reunion on Oct. 10! Join us in celebrating her achievements and dedication to the AUWCL community. Register: tinyurl.com/2026-Alumni-Reunion
@auwcl.bsky.socialFrom election law and cybercrime to medical billing, player safety, press freedom, and environmental justice, AUWCL faculty continue to share expertise that matters. Check out their recent contributions in leading media outlets and policy forums.
@auwcl.bsky.socialThe AUWCL Stephen S. Weinstein Advocacy Program proudly welcomes @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social for “An Afternoon with an Advocate,” a conversation on law, equity, public service, and community impact.
Lunch provided. RSVP: tinyurl.com/Schwalb-Event
@auwcl.bsky.socialReconnect with classmates and faculty at the Faculty Reception at Lia’s Italian Restaurant during Alumni Reunion Weekend. Cost: $40 per person, including appetizers, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Open to all alumni and guests ages 21+. Register today: tinyurl.com/2026-Alumni-Reunion
@auwcl.bsky.socialCan “lunch shaming” violate a student’s federal right to privacy?
In a recent Emory Law Journal article, Professor Ira P. Robbins examines how publicly identifying students with unpaid meal debt may run afoul of #FERPA.
@auwcl.bsky.social🍂 A new season has arrived at AUWCL. As we welcome the first day of fall, here’s to new opportunities, meaningful connections and all that this semester has yet to bring. Happy Fall, AUWCL! 🍁
@auwcl.bsky.socialProf. Jamie Abrams examines the legal consequences for pregnant patients post-Dobbs and the role tort law can play when harms occur. Her research also explores “legal representation deserts” for pregnant patients.
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More: tinyurl.com/PostDobbsCareCrisis
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@auwcl.bsky.socialAUWCL alumna Joanne Chong '17 reflects on ten years since graduation and the mentors who inspired her to launch the WCL Student Wellness Fund, aimed at making wellness part of the law school culture from day one. Read her story: https://tinyurl.com/Joanne-Chong
@auwcl.bsky.socialCivil rights attorney Lee Merritt joined AUWCL for a Constitution Day fireside chat hosted by the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project to discuss movement lawyering, civil rights advocacy, and lessons for future lawyers. Photos: tinyurl.com/AttyLeeMerritt
@auwcl.bsky.socialWhat’s ahead for the next SCOTUS term? Join AUWCL and the ABA Division for Public Education for On The Docket: Looking Ahead at the New Supreme Court Term. Hear experts recap the 2025 term and dive into key cases and trends. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/OnTheDocket26
@auwcl.bsky.socialJoin Adam Liptak, chief legal affairs correspondent for The New York Times, and Professor Steve Wermiel for a conversation exploring the Supreme Court on September 28 at 4 p.m., hosted by the AUWCL Program on Law and Government. RSVP today: https://tinyurl.com/LiptakConversation
@auwcl.bsky.socialFor Ashley Dominguez Garcia, JD ’27, a career in law means making the legal system more accessible to the communities that shaped her. Discover more about her journey, her work in the Immigrant Justice Clinic and the impact of scholarship support: https://tinyurl.com/AshleyDominguezGarcia
@auwcl.bsky.socialToday, we remember Sept. 11, 2001, and all those whose lives were forever changed. We honor those who were lost, the families and loved ones who carry their memories, and the first responders and countless others whose courage and selflessness emerged in the face of tragedy.
