Staff
Claudio Grossman
Dean
Suite 366
Tel: 202-274-4004
Fax: 202-274-4005
Nicole Williams
Executive Assistant
As Executive Assistant, Nicole Williams provides support to the Dean and acts as a liaison with WCL students, faculty, staff, and AU's central administration. Ms. Williams organizes the administrative agenda of the office as well as events, including the annual Commencement Reception and Senior Staff Retreat.
Suite 366
202-274-4006
williams@wcl.american.edu
Jennifer de Laurentiis
Special Assistant to the Dean and Coordinator of the United Nations Committee against Torture Project
Jennifer de Laurentiis works closely with the Dean on a variety of issues and special projects, including impact litigation and international human rights law. Ms. de Laurentiis supervises and participates in litigation before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and coordinates WCL's United Nations Committee against Torture Project. Ms. de Laurentiis is a member of the adjunct faculty and holds a law degree from American University Washington College of Law.
Suite 365
202-274-4071
jdelaurentiis@wcl.american.edu
Leslie Jansen
Faculty Coordinator
As Faculty Coordinator, Leslie Jansen is responsible for coordinating the processing of all full-time faculty actions, personnel records, and contracts. Ms. Jansen serves as the assistant to the Faculty Appointments Committee and provides administrative and logistical assistance to the Office of the Dean, including responding to inquiries, scheduling meetings, and organizing various faculty events.
Suite 366
202-274-4002
jansen@wcl.american.edu
Esteban Freeman
Administrative Assistant
As Administrative Assistant, Esteban Freeman contributes to the management of the day-to-day affairs of the office. Mr. Freeman frequently assists in the organization of Latino-related events supported by the Dean's Office, as well as facilitates communication with partners both inside and outside WCL.
Suite 366
202-274-4139
freeman@wcl.american.edu
Theresa Kaiser
Director of Study Abroad and International Exchange
As Director of Study Abroad and International Exchange, Theresa Kaiser works to identify new partnerships for the law school and to administer all study abroad and international exchange opportunities with foreign institutions around the world. She directs the international JD dual degree programs and the semester exchange programs as well as provides oversight for the WCL Summer Abroad Programs. Theresa has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) specializing in Higher Education from Harvard University, a JD from Emory University, and undergraduate degrees in French, journalism and political science from the University of Kansas. Prior to joining WCL, Theresa directed an adult ESL school, practiced trademark law, taught undergraduate business law, studied international law in London and lived in Italy and Belgium.
Suite 373A
202-274-4237
tkaiser@wcl.american.edu
Jamie R. Welling
International Programs Analyst
Ms. Welling assists WCL and the International Programs initiatives at the JD level, primarily focusing on the International JD Dual Degree Programs. Additionally, she helps arrange colloquium with visiting faculty from partner institutions, supports the Chile Summer and Business programs, and deals with Memorandums of Agreement between WCL and partner schools. Jamie has a Master of Public Administration (MPA) specializing in International Management from American University and a BA in International Economics and Cultural Affairs & Spanish from Valparaiso University, IN. Prior to joining WCL, Jamie worked for a variety of domestic and international NGOs, primarily focusing on economic and legal policy, social justice issues, and grants. She has traveled extensively, living and working abroad in Turkey, Mexico, and the West Bank.
Suite 355
202-274-4177
jwelling@wcl.american.edu
