Catlin Meade

Catlin Meade serves as an Associate Professor of Fundamentals of Lawyering at the George Washington University Law School, having joined the faculty in 2024 after two years teaching Legal Writing at Washington & Lee University School of Law.

Her academic credentials include:

• BA from the College of William & Mary
• JD from American University Washington College of Law

Professor Meade's research and teaching expertise centers on legal writing and rhetoric, informed by extensive practical experience in cybersecurity law, data privacy regulation, government investigations, and veterans benefits advocacy. Her scholarship bridges theoretical legal education with high-stakes regulatory practice in federal contracting and national security contexts.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Legal Rhetoric Adjunct Professor of the Year, American University Washington College of Law (2021-22)

Prior to academia, Professor Meade practiced law for nearly a decade in Washington, DC, specializing in cybersecurity compliance and data privacy frameworks while handling complex government contracting matters and SAFETY Act certifications. She maintained a robust pro bono practice focused on veterans benefits appeals and amicus briefs for nonprofit organizations, demonstrating commitment to public service alongside corporate legal work.