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Keri A. McCoy serves as Assistant Dean for Field Placement and Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School, overseeing one of the nation's largest legal externship programs that connects students with judges and attorneys across government, judicial, and nonprofit sectors while teaching Advanced Field Placement.
Her academic credentials include:
- BA from the University of Pittsburgh
- JD from Georgetown University Law Center
Dean McCoy's professional expertise bridges legal education administration and practical litigation experience, with research interests centered on externship program development, career advancement strategies in law, and communication ethics within legal practice. Her decade-long background as a trial attorney specializing in high-stakes litigation informs her approach to preparing students for real-world legal challenges.
She has received significant recognition including:
- Faculty Member of the Year (2023) from GW Law Black Law Students Association
- Faculty Member of the Year (2024) from GW Law Black Law Students Association
Throughout her GW Law tenure, Dean McCoy has guided thousands of students and alumni through employment placement, developed multiple fellowship programs, and led career development initiatives spanning workshops, alumni mentorship, and recruitment events while previously directing the Office of Alumni Career Development and Mentorship.
