Business and Human Rights at Georgetown
Georgetown Law is home to a wide range of Business and Human Rights initiatives.
Our students benefit from diverse course offerings, a new Business and Human Rights at Georgetown student group, and high-profile events featuring experts and advocates. These efforts and initiatives are rooted in the legacy of Eric Biel(This link opens in a new tab)—a pillar of the trade and labor communities, a former professor at the Law Center, and a mentor whose vision continues to shape student learning and professional pathways in this field.
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Business & Human Rights Counsel, Verizon; Adjunct Professor of Law
Sarah A. Altschuller
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ESG & Sustainability Counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; Adjunct Professor of Law
Emily Holland
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Senior Advisor, Business and Human Rights, International Corporate Accountability Roundtable and Institute for Business and Human Rights; Adjunct Professor of Law
Margaret Ellen Roggensack
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Business and Human Rights Consultant
Katie Perault
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President, Business and Human Rights Group
Michael Samway
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2025–2026 Co-President
Maysa Rashid
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2025–2026 Co-President
Leah Waid
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2024–2025 Co-President
Maris Paden
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2024–2025 Co-President
Saherish Surani
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Founder and Inaugural President
Nicolas Friedlich