Howard University School of Law

This month, HUSL held its annual Staff Appreciation Retreat, taking the celebration off campus to Pinstripes for a day of healthy competition, camaraderie, and recognition of the outstanding work accomplished throughout the academic year.

During the staff awards presentation, Brianna Simmons, Student Health and Wellness Coordinator, was awarded as this year’s Outstanding HUSL Staff Member. The Office of Academic Affairs received the Outstanding Teamwork and Creativity Award in recognition of its collaborative spirit, innovation, and commitment to excellence.
Additionally, Ky’Eisha Black, Assistant Director of Student Affairs, received a special token of appreciation for her exceptional service, unwavering dedication to students, and lasting impact on the HUSL community.

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees, and thank you to the entire HUSL staff for your continued commitment to supporting student success and advancing the mission of HUSL! 🎳

On June 1st, HUSL’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament brought alumni, faculty, and friends together at Blue Mash Golf Course for a day of fellowship and competition in support of the Dean’s Innovation Fund! Thank you to our sponsors Cole Schotz P.C., Hunte Law Group, and Kevin Graves Legal for making it possible.

On May 8, the Class of 2026 graduated from Howard University School of Law in John H. Burr Gymnasium. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and staff, this year’s graduating class included 175 J.D. graduates and two J.D./MBA graduates. Damon T. Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, delivered a powerful keynote, inspiring and encouraging the next generation of social engineers for the work ahead. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Congratulations to Darryl E. Williams, Jr. ‘22 on earning a clerkship with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for the 2026-2027 Supreme Court term! Darryl will become the second graduate in Howard Law history to clerk at the U.S. Supreme Court and the first in more than 40 years. Darryl’s appointment is a meaningful moment for Howard Law and its legacy of producing lawyers who reach and influence the highest levels of the legal systems. Congratulations, Darryl!

This week, the Class of 2026 walked through the National Museum of African American History and Culture in their regalia, just days ahead of graduation, marking a powerful moment of reflection and pride for the culture. Surrounded by the stories, struggles, and triumphs that paved the way, they honored not only their own journey, but the legacy they now carry forward.

This week, the Class of 2026 walked through the National Museum of African American History and Culture in their regalia, just days ahead of graduation, marking a powerful moment of reflection and pride for the culture. Surrounded by the stories, struggles, and triumphs that paved the way, they honored not only their own journey, but the legacy they now carry forward.

The Winter/Spring 2026 digital issue of Howard Law Magazine is here, marking the publication’s second edition.

This issue highlights a visit from U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor and honors HUSL alum Joseph W. Hatchett ’59, the first African American to serve on the Florida Supreme Court.

Read the full issue at www.law.howard.edu/publications or use the link in our Linktree.