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University of Georgia School of Law alumni recognized among fastest-growing Bulldog 100 businesses

Fourteen alumni from the University of Georgia School of Law and their businesses have been named to the 2026 Bulldog 100, a recognition for the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates.


Pamela Foohey's new book on consumer bankruptcy receives review in ABI Journal

Post Professor Pamela Foohey's book "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," published by the University of California Press in 2025, was reviewed by Nicholas G. Glover in the December issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal.


Diane Marie Amann publishes article on child-taking justice in international law journal

Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann has published an article titled “Child-Taking Justice and the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative” in the 2025 edition of the American Journal...


University of Georgia law professor featured in article on government transparency

Clare R. Norins, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the First Amendment Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured by The Center Square in an article about public access to government financial records.


William Ortman publishes article on plea bargaining abolitionism in legal journal

Professor William Ortman has published an article titled “Plea Bargaining Abolitionism: A History” in the 22nd volume of the Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law.


UGA Law students assist coastal conservation through legal fellowships

Law students from the University of Georgia are contributing legal expertise to support the state's coastal regions through a partnership between Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant and the university’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government.


UGA law students win regional moot court competition, advance to nationals

A team of third-year law students from the University of Georgia School of Law has won the regional round of the National Moot Court Competition, which took place in Atlanta over the past weekend.


Phillips-Sawyer explores antitrust law’s evolution in new Oxford University Press volume

Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law Laura Phillips-Sawyer has contributed a chapter to the new book "Can Democracy and Capitalism Be Reconciled," edited by S. Miller and S. Milkis and published by Oxford University Press in 2025.


University of Georgia School of Law named top law school for return on investment

The University of Georgia School of Law has been recognized for offering the best return on investment among law schools, according to a recent ranking by LawCrossing.


Bruner examines link between corporate governance and sustainability incentives in new publication

Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner has contributed a chapter to the newly released book "Global Corporations and Sustainability: Rethinking Legal and Economic Frameworks," edited by B. Choudhury and...


Hellerstein analyzes proposed federal cryptoasset guidance in new law journal article

Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein has published an article titled “A State Tax Perspective on Proposed Federal Cryptoasset Guidance” in the 2025 edition of Tax...


Sonja R. West presents research on press freedom at University of Chicago workshop

Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, Sonja R. West, delivered a presentation at The University of Chicago during November.


UGA School of Law mock trial team reaches semifinals in national competition

The University of Georgia School of Law’s mock trial team reached the semifinals at the William W. Daniel National Invitational Mock Trial Competition.


Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School participates in HBCU Pre-Law Summit

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School participated in the 2025 HBCU Pre-Law Summit, which took place on September 26 and 27 in Atlanta.


Pamela Foohey discusses new book on consumer bankruptcy at University of Illinois

Pamela Foohey, a professor, presented her co-authored book "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy" at the University of Illinois College of Law in November.


UGA Law professor Lori A. Ringhand discusses upcoming Supreme Court docket on NPR

Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand was recently featured on NPR’s "In These Times with Bill Nigut."


William Ortman publishes article on criminal law in Washington University Law Review

Professor William Ortman has published an article titled “Cliff Running,” co-authored with D. Fox, in the 103rd volume of the Washington University Law Review.


UGA School of Law wins moot court competition against University of Florida

The University of Georgia School of Law has secured a victory in the 2025 Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition.


Sonja R. West discusses press freedom at University of Connecticut symposium

Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West delivered a virtual presentation titled “Press Freedom and the Founders” at the University of Connecticut.


Guest speakers share professional insights with Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School students

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) welcomed several legal professionals as guest speakers in Professor Elizabeth Jaffe’s Pretrial Practice & Procedure and Domestic Relations classes this October.