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As Commencement approaches this weekend, we sat down with three Class of 2026 graduates who found belonging at Georgetown Law through mentorship. They reflect on the communities that shaped their experience and their commitment to giving back. bit.ly/4d5Kq1L #Hoyas2026

Jurisprudence in Zero G: Space Law 101 There are not missing laws but outdated laws! Ep. 2 of NatSec EmTech – Prof. Laura K. Donohue (Director, Georgetown CNS) & Col. Todd Pennington (USAF, Ret.) Drops on April 30th at 7 AM Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts @GtownNatSec

OPINION | The #hantavirus cruise ship outbreak isn't another COVID-19. But it reveals how little has changed since the pandemic, writes Georgetown Law's @LawrenceGostin in @washingtonpost @PostOpinions @oneillinstitute: wapo.st/4dv9CP9

Four Georgetown Law professors rank among the 100 most-cited legal scholars in legal academia, earning spots on the "Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2025" list, compiled by law librarians at George Mason University. bit.ly/4tdrjY8 @steve_vladeck, @michelebgoodwin

We celebrate the many contributions of Georgetown’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and highlight the teaching, scholarship, advocacy and cultural enrichment efforts of our university community related to AAPI heritage. bit.ly/4u9ZkcG

Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, and John Kerry, former secretary of state, are among the 13 speakers who will address the Class of 2026 at Georgetown’s commencement this year. bit.ly/496eR5d

Join the Center for Health and Human Rights, @GUGlobalHealth, and @GUAmericas on April 30 for a fireside conversation featuring @DirOPSPAHO, director of @pahowho. Dr. Barbosa will share his vision for advancing #HealthEquity and innovation across the Americas — drawing on his leadership during #COVID19 and decades of public health experience. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Despite President Trump's threat to implement a total blockade on Iran, the current blockade is much more limited in nature. @realToddHuntley examines the legal issues related to the U.S. actions at the strait to determine the legality of the current blockade. lawfaremedia.org/article/the-se…

Happy Earth Day, Hoyas! 🌎

We sat down with President-elect Eduardo Peñalver to learn about his journey from busboy to dean of Cornell Law School, his preparations for his new role, and how his Catholic faith influences his work. bit.ly/3QBlTbS

@youthvgov attorney Liz Lee joined youth plaintiffs Delaney Reynolds & Layla Hasanzadeh at @GeorgetownLaw Dash Conference, speaking on climate change, human rights, and the fight for our constitutional right to a livable future. Learn more about our work: youthvgov.org/join

We’re live! 🚀 Episode 1 of NatSec–EmTech: Space, Sovereignty & the Private Frontier with Tom McSorley (NATO DIANA, ex-SpaceX). How are private players reshaping space, national security & law? 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube beacons.ai/natsecemtech

Every year on April 16, Washington, DC commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1862 DC Compensated Emancipation Act, the law that abolished slavery in the District of Columbia. bit.ly/421NJjS

The Georgetown Center for the Constitution celebrates Faculty Director @shbarclay for her appointment as an Anne Fleming Research Professor at Georgetown Law! 🏛️ A leading expert in constitutional law, her scholarship is frequently cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and featured in top law journals. As a former clerk to Justice Neil Gorsuch, she brings invaluable experience to our originalist mission. Congratulations, Professor Barclay!

The future of national security isn’t on land, it’s in code, labs, and orbit. Introducing NatSec–EmTech, a podcast from Georgetown’s Center for National Security. 🎧Tune in for the debut season on Space Law 📷 Launching April 16 Don’t miss it. beacons.ai/natsecemtech

Youth activists and legal experts called for climate justice at the 2026 Samuel Dash Conference on Human Rights. Keynote speaker Delaney Reynolds: "Through the courts and the law, we can and must challenge policies that jeopardize the future." @youthvgov bit.ly/4msropm

New from Prof. @GreggBloche in @BloombergLaw: The Supreme Court's conversion therapy ruling in Chiles v. Salazar could reshape how professions enforce standards of care — for doctors and lawyers alike. 🔗 bit.ly/4shJStP

TODAY at 4 PM: Our Supreme Court Institute examines Chatrie v. United States — a major Fourth Amendment case on geofence warrants. Join Michael Dreeben, @Laura_K_Donohue, @paulohm + Julie O'Sullivan in person or on Zoom. RSVP 🔗 bit.ly/4sZpkrj

In January 2024, @utulsa College of Law launched a Reproductive Justice Practicum with O’Neill. Since then, students have been conducting research to support efforts to counter the criminalization of essential reproductive health care and expand access to it. Join us on April 9 for this year’s in-person presentation of their research findings: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

🗓️ APRIL 14: We're talking all things #GlobalGateway with @JozefSikela at @GeorgetownLaw. Learn how the international investment architecture is evolving, from U.S. policy shifts, to China's Belt and Road, to advancing efforts by the EU. Register: bit.ly/4cqIMat