AUWCL Faculty Led Discussions at 2025 AALS Annual Meeting

The American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) was well-represented at the 2025 Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Annual Meeting, which took place from January 7-11 in San Francisco, California. The conference is the largest gathering of law school deans and professors, providing a platform for sharing ideas and resolving challenges in legal education. This year's theme, "Courage in Action," focused on how law schools and legal educators navigate and address significant societal challenges.

"I am so proud of the wonderful contributions and recognition of our faculty at the legal academy's biggest convening," said Interim AUWCL Dean Heather Hughes. "I am especially humbled to be representing WCL at the AALS Deans Forum. There is always so much to learn at this awesome conference!"

AUWCL faculty lead significant discussions across key areas of law, including international human rights, disability law, criminal procedure, and comparative law. Professor Claudio Grossman was honored as the recipient of the Nelson Mandela Award for International Human Rights, a prestigious recognition of his dedication to advancing human rights worldwide.