American University Washington College of Law

The AUWCL community is excited to welcome Michael Barry as he embarks on his first day as dean of @AmericanU Washington College of Law. Dean Barry brings a people-centered approach, a commitment to justice, and a vision for building on AUWCL's strengths.

Join AUWCL for the launch of the Rule of Law and Development (ROLD) Program and a conversation with Justice (R) Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, former Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. RSVP: tinyurl.com/Rule-of-Law-20…

WCL’s Mock Trial team delivered a strong performance at the Peter James Johnson National Civil Rights Competition! After a unanimous semifinal win over Regent, Brianna Parkinson, Sean Buss, Katherine Olsson & Michael Tracy advanced to the championship against Georgetown.

A record-breaking 36 teams competed in this year’s Burton Wechsler First Amendment Moot Court Competition at AUWCL!

More: tinyurl.com/Wechsler2026 @WCLMootCourt

Congrats to AUWCL alumni Stacey Plaskett ’94 and Robert C. White Jr. ’07 on their victories Tuesday night! Plaskett made history as the first woman elected governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, while White was elected as the DC’s delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.