School of Law Honors Graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 171st commencement on Friday, May 15, recognizing 119 graduates earning Juris Doctor degrees.
Law Features
New Faculty to Join W&L Law in Fall 2026
The new faculty members teach and research in the areas of education and religion as well as tax law and comparative constitutional law.
Career Paths: Makayla Foust ’26L
After graduation, Makayla Foust will work in Misdemeanor Early Representation Unit at the Dekalb County Public Defender’s Office.
Brian Murchison Featured Speaker at Tucker Lecture, Law Commencement
Murchison, the third-longest serving law professor of all time, will retire from full-time teaching at the end of the academic year.
W&L Law Releases 2025 Graduate Employment Report
According to the report, 94.5 percent of the class of 2025 is employed in J.D. required/preferred positions or pursuing a graduate degree.
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Career Paths: Chandler Cummings-McBride ’26L
After graduation, Chandler Cummings-McBride will work in the real estate practice group for Troutman Pepper in Atlanta.
Maureen Edobor Quoted By NPR
Edobor contributed to a story about local impacts of recent voting rights cases.
Valerie Fulton ’17L Appears on ‘Jeopardy!’
Valerie Fulton, who lives and practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, discusses her selection for the popular quiz gameshow.
Experience Spotlight: Jeremy Thompson ’26L
This year, Jeremy Thompson worked as a student clinician in the Civil Rights and Racial Justice Clinic.
Alumni Spotlight: Steve Halpin ’15L
Steve Halpin is senior counsel in the New York City office of King & Ruiz LLP and a member of the W&L Law Council.
Law School Announces 2026 Faculty Fellowships
W&L Law Dean Melanie Wilson has announced the annual awards that recognize faculty members for their accomplishments as teachers and scholars and for service to the school.
Career Paths: Will Vardy ’26L
After graduation, Will Vardy will clerk for Judge Paul M. Black at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia.
Maureen Edobor on Virginia Redistricting Case
Edobor examined the oral argument at the Virginia Supreme Court on the recent redistricting effort for the Election Law Blog.
Experience Spotlight: Rex Laird ’26L
Rex Laird spent a semester working for the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in Washington, D.C.
Kish Parella Featured Speaker at VALET Program Annual Meeting
The program provides guidance and resources to Virginia companies engaged in global markets.
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