Angela Landry and another woman, both previously students of Joshua Wright at George Mason University ‘s Antonin Scalia Law School, have recently shared stories with Law360. They claim Wright’s initial professional overtures transitioned to inappropriate flirtations, leading to unwanted sexual advances.
Their narratives describe the boundary violations as starting during classroom interactions and evolving over time. They allege that, out of fear for their future careers, they felt compelled to maintain relationships with Wright.
Both women believe other former students have had similar encounters based on discussions within their professional circles.
Joshua Wright George Mason University : Professional Repercussions
Post their affiliations with Wright, the women felt the aftershocks of disengagement. They suggest that once the romantic liaisons ceased, so did Wright’s professional endorsements, costing them valuable job prospects.
Landry, deeply affected, mentioned in a heartfelt conversation with Law360, “Discovering that others were impacted too meant I couldn’t stay silent anymore.”
Wright’s Recent Departure and Public Scrutiny
Wright, a two-decade long GMU law professor, recently announced his exit from the faculty. On the same day, Christa Laser, a Cleveland State University College of Law professor, shared a 2021 email allegedly from Wright, asking her out after a professional consultation. This post drew significant online attention, making waves in legal circles.
