Contact Info

Office of Admissions
American University
Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Suite 507
Washington, DC 20016

JD Admissions Reception Desk, Suite 507

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Phone: 202-274-4101
Email: wcladmit@wcl.american.edu

Upper-level law students staff the reception desk and main phone line of the Office of Admissions. They are a great resource for prospective students and can answer questions about student life, class offerings, extra-curricular opportunities and studying law in Washington, DC.

Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Akira Shiroma
Manages the admissions review process.

Associate Director of Admissions Brooke Sandoval
Assists applicants with questions about visiting campus, course offerings, dual degree programs, and student organizations.
sandoval@wcl.american.edu

Assistant Director Meghan Walter
Assist applicants with questions regarding the Public Interest/Public Service Scholarship, deferral policy, and international visa issues. Also assists transfer/visitor applicants.
mwalter@wcl.american.edu

Admissions Counselor Sarah Overman
Assists applicants with last name starting A-K with general admissions questions or questions about their admissions file.
soverman@wcl.american.edu

Admissions Counselor Laura Faulkner
Assists applicants with last name starting L-Z with general admissions questions or questions about their admissions file.
faulkner@wcl.american.edu

Resources Coordinator Mamie Lynch
Assists applicants with on-line application questions and the requesting of LSDAS reports.
mlynch@wcl.american.edu

Admissions Specialist Vanessa Anthony
Handles processing of deposit payments and general business tasks for the office.
vanthon@wcl.american.edu