Scholarship Fund Established in Memory of William S. Consovoy, ’01
William S. (Will) Consovoy, ’01, lost his battle with cancer on January 9. He was 48.
“Will was an extraordinary legal talent, who helped bring the Supreme Court Clinic to the law school,” said Dean Randall. “He was a loyal and generous man who made the most of life. We are grateful for the time and energy he gave to the law school.”
A scholarship fund is being established in Consovoy’s memory. Thomas R. McCarthy, ’01, his longtime friend and law partner, is leading this effort. “Will was among the greatest lawyers of his generation. With his brilliant analytical mind and unparalleled writing skills, he had an enormous impact on the law,” McCarthy said. “Through his work, he demonstrated a commitment to the rule of law and an originalist interpretation of the Constitution. And he did so while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. This scholarship is intended to honor Will's work and legacy.”
Consovoy was partner at Consovoy McCarthy PLLC. He practiced primarily before the Supreme Court of the United States and federal appellate and district courts, as well as before federal agencies. His distinguished career included representing clients in constitutional cases involving, among other issues, the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, the Fourth Amendment, the Tenth Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause, and the Commerce Clause.
Consovoy clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Judge Edith H. Jones of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and for the 17th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. As co-director of Scalia Law’s Supreme Court Clinic, he mentored and influenced dozens of students. He previously taught an advanced Constitutional Law Seminar at the law school.
To contribute to the scholarship fund, follow this link.