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Inaugural General Counsels Event Features Presentation from Federal Judges

Inaugural General Counsels Event Features Presentation from Federal Judges

04 Oct, 2017

On Oct. 4, the Program on Law & Government at American University Washington College of Law hosted its inaugural AUWCL Federal Government General Counsels Reception. The 70 attendees included current and former federal government general counsel and AUWCL faculty, staff, and students.

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Fernando Laguarda Elected Chair of the Board of TPRC

Fernando Laguarda Elected Chair of the Board of TPRC

20 Sep, 2017

American University Washington College of Law congratulates Professor Fernando Laguarda, faculty director of the Program on Law and Government, on his election as the next Board Chair of TPRC, the leading interdisciplinary conference on technology and telecom policy. His one year term began on Sept. 11, 2017.

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Oversight and Investigation of the Executive Branch Panel

Oversight and Investigation of the Executive Branch Panel

12 Sep, 2017

On September 12th, the Program on Law and Government hosted its Constitution Day event, “Oversight and Investigation of the Executive Branch.” The event featured a keynote address by Rep. Ted Lieu and a panel with Christopher Bartolomucci, Lauren Dudley (WCL ’12), Liz Hempowicz (WCL ’14), Stephanie Litos, and Walter Shaub (WCL ’96). Program on Law and Government Faculty Director Fernando Laguarda moderated. Thank you to our speakers and everyone who attended for making this a fantastic event!

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Rapid Response DACA Teach-In

Rapid Response DACA Teach-In

12 Sep, 2017

The Program on Law and Government, the AUWCL Immigrant Justice Clinic, the Latina/o Law Student Association, the Office of Public Interest, the AUWCL Dean's Office, the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law, and the Immigrant Rights Coalition hosted a “Rapid Response DACA Teach-In” symposium where our faculty experts addressed the Trump Administration’s decision to cancel the DACA program.

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AUWCL Kicks Off Orientation Week with Alumni Panel, Capitol Tour

AUWCL Kicks Off Orientation Week with Alumni Panel, Capitol Tour

14 Aug, 2017

On Aug. 14, 2017, as part of Orientation Week, the Program on Law and Government and the AUWCL Chapters of the American Constitution Society, the Federalist Society, and the National Lawyers Guild organized a panel presentation for incoming 1Ls featuring alumni currently working in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The program was followed by an afternoon tour of the U.S. Capitol.

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