D. S. Siegel News
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School celebrates alumni achievements throughout 2025
By D. S. Siegel | Dec 12, 2025
In 2025, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) recognized the achievements of its alumni in a series of monthly highlights.
Carlson releases new edition of evidence authentication guide for Georgia advocates
By D. S. Siegel | Dec 10, 2025
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson has released a new edition of his legal reference book, "Carlsons' Guide to Evidence Authentication: Essential Foundations for Georgia Advocates."
Law student Kennedy Wright pursues civil rights advocacy inspired by personal experience
By D. S. Siegel | Dec 9, 2025
Kennedy Wright, a law student at Mercer University, decided to pursue civil rights advocacy after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch discusses mass torts at Yale Law School conference
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 29, 2025
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch delivered a presentation titled “Procedural Justice in Mass Torts” at Yale Law School.
University of Georgia School of Law supports annual Troup County legal clinic
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 27, 2025
For the third year in a row, the University of Georgia School of Law has taken part in a pop-up legal clinic in Troup County, providing free civil legal advice and referrals to local residents.
Law student Adoris M. Gibbs honored for commitment to access to justice
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 27, 2025
Adoris M. Gibbs, a third-year law student, has been recognized with the Law School Student Excellence in Access to Justice Award from the State Bar of Georgia.
Sonja R. West discusses press freedom at Columbia Journalism School event
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 21, 2025
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West participated in a Columbia Journalism School event focused on the challenges facing press freedom during periods of democratic decline.
UGA Veterans Legal Clinic assists Georgia veterans with benefits claims
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 21, 2025
Since 2018, the University of Georgia Veterans Legal Clinic has assisted veterans across the state in obtaining benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School launches trial advocacy workshops with Black Prosecutors Association
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 20, 2025
The Criminal Law Society at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has entered into a partnership with the Greater-Atlanta Black Prosecutors Association (GABPA) to offer trial advocacy workshops for students.
Sonja R. West discusses press freedom history at Yale Law School event
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 20, 2025
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West participated in a program at Yale Law School focused on the history of press freedom.
UGA School of Law wins national mock trial title at All-Star Bracket Challenge
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 17, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has secured the national championship at the All-Star Bracket Challenge mock trial competition in San Antonio, Texas.
BBC features UGA law professor Laura Phillips-Sawyer on Meta antitrust ruling
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 17, 2025
Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law Laura Phillips-Sawyer was featured by the BBC in connection with ongoing antitrust litigation involving Meta.
New Georgia Project establishes endowed scholarship at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 14, 2025
The New Georgia Project (NGP) has established a major scholarship fund at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) to support law students who demonstrate civic engagement, public service, and leadership focused on community empowerment.
AJMLS student Ashley Belance receives 2025 Gate City Foundation scholarship
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 13, 2025
Ashley Belance, a student at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has been named a recipient of the 2025 Gate City Foundation, Inc. Scholarship.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School honors student and staff veterans on Veterans Day
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 11, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School marked Veterans Day by acknowledging the contributions of its students, faculty, and staff who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Victoria J. Haneman discusses posthumous data privacy on BBC Radio Ulster
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 8, 2025
Victoria J. Haneman, who holds the Chaffin Chair of Fiduciary Law, was recently featured on BBC Radio Ulster’s program Sunday Sequence.
Anne M. Tucker publishes article on social entrepreneurship and impact investing
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 8, 2025
Alston Chair in Corporate Law Anne M. Tucker has co-authored an article in the New York University Journal of Law & Business.
Sonja R. West publishes article on deepfake regulation in Journal of Tort Law
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 8, 2025
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West has published a new article titled “Deepfake Torts: Emerging Tort Frameworks in U.S. Deepfake Regulation.” The piece, co-authored with T.E. Kadri, appears in volume 18 of the...
University of Georgia law dean presents research at Notre Dame symposium in Italy
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 8, 2025
Nathan S. Chapman, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Cleveland Distinguished Chair at the University of Georgia School of Law, delivered a presentation titled “Christianity, Natural Rights, and Early American Constitutionalism” at an...
Grace Aprahamian leads GAWL student chapter at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 8, 2025
Grace V. Aprahamian, a third-year student at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has found her law school experience to be transformative, shaped by mentorship and a sense of purpose.