Christopher Bracey to Lead the George Washington University Law School

Christopher A. Bracey has been named interim dean of George Washington University Law School.

Currently, Professor Bracey serves as vice provost for faculty affairs and professor of law. He joined the faculty in 2008. He has taught and researched in the areas of constitutional law, criminal procedure, civil procedure, and civil rights. Professor Bracey previously served for four years as the law school’s senior associate dean for academic affairs. In 2016, he was appointed to his current role as vice provost.

“I am honored to lead GW Law as its interim dean,” Professor Bracey said. “In my current role as vice provost for faculty affairs, I have had the opportunity to work with and to empower faculty from across the university. I am delighted to have the opportunity to now work more closely with my faculty and staff colleagues in the law school to build upon the strong foundation created by Dean Morant. I also very much look forward to serving our amazing community of students and alumni.”

Professor Bracey is a graduate of the University of North Carolina. He holds a juris doctorate from Harvard Law School.

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