Howard University School of Law

HUSL Night at Nats Park! ⚾️

Students, staff, and members of the HUSL community came together for an evening of baseball as the Washington Nationals took on the Cincinnati Reds.

Thank you to Weil, Gotshal & Manges for sponsoring this event and helping bring our HUSL community together beyond the classroom.

Today, incoming 1Ls had the opportunity to connect with attorneys from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. Students gained valuable insights into the legal profession, connected with HUSL alumni who are now part of the firm, and picked up some Weil swag. A special thank you to Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP for sponsoring today’s lunch and investing in the next generation of social engineers!

Orientation week is underway, and we’re excited to welcome the HUSL Class of 2029! 🦬

Last week, Dean Fairfax joined HUSL alumni at the National Bar Association Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, for an alumni reception celebrating HUSL excellence and community.

Also in attendance was HUSL alumnus James Carter ’97, the new President of the National Bar Association. Carter will return to campus as the keynote speaker for HUSL’s Class of 2029 Pinning Ceremony.

Last week, HUSL leadership gathered at White & Case LLP for the annual Senior Leadership Retreat to reflect on the past year, align on priorities, and collaborate on the vision for the year ahead. Special thanks to Charlas Moore ‘98 and White & Case LLP for hosting this retreat!

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!