Events

Labor Day – University Closed

On the anniversary of 9/11, join the American Constitution Society and Muslim Law Students Association to discuss the evolution and erosion of our First Amendment rights. A civil rights attorney will share their experiences and extensive knowledge of Freedom of Speech and Petition cases in recent years.

OutLaw is happy to announce it is partnering with the Virginia LGBTQ+ Bar Association (formerly the Virginia Equality Bar Association), BaryLaw, and the George Mason University LGBTQ+ Resource Center to host another Gender Marker and Name Change Clinic on September 14, 2024. If you are seeking FREE assistance with name change applications, administrative and judicial … Continue reading "George Mason Name Change Clinic"

Please join our Scalia community for donuts, bagels, and coffee!

Join the Federalist Society and our very own Professor Adam White from the C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State for a Supreme Court of the United States administrative law roundup. What is Loper Bright? Why should I care about a North Dakota gas station’s lawsuit against the Federal Government? What … Continue reading "SCOTUS Administrative Law Roundup with Professor Adam White"

Join the Federalist Society for a conversation with Judge James Ho of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Judge Ho is one of the most prolific writers on the federal bench and one of the nation's brightest legal minds. Please join us for what will be an engaging conversation. Lunch will … Continue reading "A Conversation with Judge James Ho of the 5th Circuit"

Department of Justice Attorney and George Mason University Appellate Writing Professor Joseph Figueroa will be discussing Supreme Court of the United States cases Ohio v. EPA and Loper-future-not-looking-so-Bright, with all the fiery ramifications for our burning planet. It's giving... "in trouble with Mother." Shawarmas will be served, with a vegan falafel option available.

Join the Criminal Law Society in hosting Liz Komar, Lead Sentencing Reform Counsel at the Sentencing Project. She will be discussing her role in leading the federal and state sentencing advocacy counsel and ending life imprisonment. Pizza will be provided! See you there!

The Muslim Law Students Association and American Constitution Society will host a discussion on the constitutionality of the Palestine exception to free speech rights. Local civil rights attorney Abdel-Rahman Hamed will offer insights and expertise on current litigation supporting Pro-Palestinian First Amendment protections. How much does an amendment sell for these days, anyway? Shawarmas will … Continue reading "Constitutional Rights for Sale: The Palestine Exception to Free Speech"

Join the Republican Lawyers Association to learn about the role of a campaign lawyer! We will be hosting Jessica Bartlett, who served as General Counsel for Ron DeSantis for President, along with many other campaigns. She will share her experience working on campaigns as a lawyer. Food provided!

Attend this career panel to network with attorneys from the Virginia Bar Association Environmental Section! Learn more about a career in environmental and energy law and make connections with practicing attorneys. Sweetgreen will be provided! Please RSVP if you plan to attend.