News and Events
GW Regulatory Studies Center (RSC) scholars regularly host and participate in events on regulatory policy. Their expertise is also featured in op-eds and reports in leading media outlets.
Statement on the RSC Mission
Read the statement (PDF) from GW faculty and administrators involved with the GW Regulatory Studies Center providing accurate information about the center's membership, scholarship and activities.
Creating Clear Regulatory Pathways for Biotechnology
The Regulatory Studies Center, in partnership with the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), convened experts to discuss how the U.S. can revise its biotechnology regulatory system to improve the industry’s competitiveness and accelerate commercialization of new products, all while maintaining safety and public trust for the general public.
Can AI Streamline Regulation and Reduce Compliance Burdens?
The Regulatory Studies Center co-hosted a conference with Norm Ai July 8, 2025 exploring the challenges and opportunities for artificial intelligence to streamline regulatory compliance burdens and improve stakeholder experiences with government services.
The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Book Talk
Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm (Texas) and George Mason University economics professor Donald Boudreaux shared insights and explored the transformative power of free markets in a discussion of their new book which challenges prevailing narratives about capitalism.
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Panel Discussion on the Handbook of Regulatory Authorities
Thursday, 1/19/2023, 9:00am - 10:00am
The Handbook of Regulatory Authorities is a helpful resource for exploring the regulatory landscape. Hear from editors and authors in this webinar.
Will ChatGPT Break the Regulatory Commenting Process?
GW Reg Studies Podcast discussion
Thursday, 1/12/2023, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ChatGPT is an AI chat bot capable of remarkably human responses. Is the regulatory commenting process prepared for this game-changing technology?
Assessing the Impact of President Biden’s Marijuana Actions
Friday, 1/6/2023, 10:00am - 11:40am
Panel discussion at the American Association of Law Schools 2023 Annual Meeting
Immigration Legal Resource Center Webinar
Understanding the Regulatory Practice
Friday, 9/9/2022, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Best practices for crafting comments on the regulatory process concerning immigration in the U.S.
Jerry Ellig Memorial Conference
Public Event
Thursday, 6/9/2022, 8:00am - 7:59pm
Join us for A day focused on research by Jerry Ellig and the ideas he has inspired.
Remembering Jerry Ellig: A celebration of his life and legacy
Private Evening with Family and Friends
Wednesday, 6/8/2022, 5:30pm - Thursday, 6/9/2022, 7:59pm
Remembering Jerry Ellig: A celebration of his life and legacy
Back to the Future: How Not to Write a Regulation
Event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute
Wednesday, 6/1/2022, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Howard Beales discusses his forthcoming report on FTC rulemaking with Tim Murris alongside Maureen Ohlhausen and Mark Jamison.
Agile Regulation for Our Future
A Public Symposium: Reimagining Regulation to Support Innovation
Tuesday, 4/26/2022, 2:30pm - 7:59pm
A Public Symposium: Reimagining Regulation to Support Innovation
Dynamic Competition and Public Policy
Co-hosted by the GW Regulatory Studies Center and Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Thursday, 4/14/2022, 8:30am - 7:59pm
Please join ITIF’s Schumpeter Project on Competition Policy and the George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center for a special conference
Hosted by the Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis
Friday, 3/18/2022, 8:00am - Tuesday, 3/22/2022, 7:59pm
SBCA 2022 Annual Conference event details