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Wilbanks CEASE Clinic assisted over 55 survivors last year
The Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic, which began operations eight years ago, continues to demonstrate the value of quality, trauma-responsive legal representation for survivors. Last year, more than 55 survivors in 12 Georgia counties received direct client services from the clinic, while dozens more received indirect advocacy through the clinic’s partnerships with law firms, child advocacy centers, and other agencies across the state. The clinic was established in 2016 thanks to a founding gift from 1986 School of Law alumnus and Board of Visitors...
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Ellis presents at AALL annual meeting
Research Services Librarian Brandy Ellis co-presented "Bridging Differences in Mentoring Relationships" at the American Association of Law Libraries 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago during July.
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Assistant professor presents draft article at CrimFest conference
Assistant Professor John B. Meixner Jr. presented his draft article "Biased Mitigation" at the 2024 CrimFest conference.
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Rodrigues publishes article on SPACs in BYU Law Review
Usha Rodrigues, Associate Dean, University Professor, and Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law, has published an article titled "Inequity in Equities: SPACs and the Expansion of the Retail Market" in the 49th volume of Brigham Young University Law Review. The article appears on page 1395 of the 2024 edition and is co-authored with M. Stegemoller.
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Land Conservation Clinic provides over 3,200 hours of service in first year
During its inaugural year of operation, the Land Conservation Clinic provided over 3,200 hours of service to 13 clients, including land trusts, state and national conservation organizations, and government agencies. Law students and ecology graduate students collaborated to advance land conservation in Georgia. Their efforts included incorporating a new land trust that serves the Lake Lanier region, drafting several conservation easements across Georgia, crafting deed restrictions for a land trust-owned preserve, and helping to host a wetlands protection workshop.
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Professor Redmon featured in article on delayed Jackie Johnson trial
Clinical Assistant Professor and Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was featured in The Current regarding the Jackie Johnson case. The article titled "‘Judge’s hands are tied’: Jackie Johnson case turns 3 years old with no trial date set" was written by Jake Shore and published on August 28, 2024.
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Sarah Palin granted new defamation trial against New York Times
Sonja R. West, Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, was featured in The Washington Post concerning a new trial for Sarah Palin. The article, titled "Sarah Palin wins bid for new defamation trial against New York Times," was written by Laura Wagner and published on August 28, 2024.
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Sonja R. West featured in Washington Post article on Sarah Palin's defamation trial
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured in The Washington Post regarding a new trial for Sarah Palin. The article titled "Sarah Palin wins bid for new defamation trial against New York Times" was written by Laura Wagner and published on August 28, 2024. The article was republished by other media outlets.
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Victoria J. Haneman named Chaffin Visiting Distinguished Professor at School of Law
The School of Law proudly welcomes Victoria J. Haneman, who will serve as the Verner F. Chaffin Visiting Distinguished Professor of Fiduciary Law. She will teach Emerging Issues in Trusts, Estates, and Wealth Preservation.
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Elizabeth Chamblee Burch featured on Law.com for insights on Tom Girardi trial
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Law.com regarding the Tom Girardi trial. The article titled "Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Tom Girardi’s Secretaries, Housekeeper and Neurologist Testify at Criminal Trial; Could 3rd Circuit’s Preemption Ruling Put Monsanto’s Roundup Before SCOTUS?" was written by Amanda Bronstad and published on August 21, 2024.
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Lori A. Ringhand discusses election rule changes on Georgia Public Broadcasting
Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand was featured on Georgia Public Broadcasting to discuss recent rule changes passed by the Georgia State Elections Board. The segment, titled "What kind of rules can the Georgia Election Board make?" was hosted by Peter Biello and published on August 26, 2024.
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Dennis and Rodrigues assume new roles at School of Law
Congratulations to Andrea L. Dennis and Usha R. Rodrigues for being named associate deans at the School of Law. Dennis will oversee academic affairs and student life, while Rodrigues will support the school's faculty in pursuit of world-class scholarship and extramural funding.
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Four faculty earn new titles at School of Law
Congratulations to the four School of Law faculty members who have been promoted or awarded new titles. Professor Nathan S. Chapman now holds the Cleveland Distinguished Chair of Law, Veteran Legal Clinic Director Alexander W. "Alex" Scherr is now a full Clinical Professor, First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins is now a Clinical Associate Professor and Instruction and Faculty Services Librarian Savanna Nolan now holds the rank of Law Librarian III.
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Law school welcomes four new professors
The School of Law is pleased to welcome four new professors this fall. Prof. Pamela Foohey will teach Bankruptcy, Secured Transactions, and a Bankruptcy Practice Seminar; Asst. Professor Assaf Harpaz will teach Federal Income Tax and Taxation of Business Enterprises; Asst. Prof. Desirée LeClercq will teach International Trade and Workers' Rights, International Labor Law, International Law, and U.S. Labor Law; and Asst. Prof. Meighan Parker will teach The Law of American Health Care and Torts.
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Law school welcomes four new professors
The School of Law is pleased to welcome four new professors this fall. Prof. Pamela Foohey will teach Bankruptcy, Secured Transactions, and a Bankruptcy Practice Seminar; Asst. Prof. Assaf Harpaz will teach Federal Income Tax and Taxation of Business Enterprises; Asst. Prof. Desirée LeClercq will teach International Trade and Workers' Rights, International Labor Law, International Law, and U.S. Labor Law; and Asst. Prof. Meighan Parker will teach The Law of American Health Care and Torts.
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LeClercq presents at Law and Society Association annual meeting
Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq presented "Enforcement of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Rapid Response Mechanism" at the Law and Society Association Annual Meeting in Denver.
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Georgia Supreme Court cites Carlson's book for 76th time in evidentiary case
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson's book "Carlson on Evidence" (with M. Carlson) was recently cited by the Georgia Supreme Court in Garrison v. State regarding expert witness standards. This citation brings the total to 76 times that this text has been used by Georgia appellate courts to resolve evidentiary issues.
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Rutledge and Gowen publish article on law school affordability in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge and third-year student Anna E. Gowen published "Law school has become unaffordable. At UGA, we are trying to change that" in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on August 16, 2024.
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Assistant professor featured in The Baffler on internet access regulation
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri was featured in The Baffler magazine regarding internet access regulation. The article titled "Crimes of the Future" was written by T.M. Brown and published on August 16, 2024.
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Bruner publishes chapter on fraud risk in the age of AI
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, has published a chapter titled "Managing Fraud Risk in the Age of AI" in the book "Fraud and Risk in Commercial Law," edited by P.S. Davies and H. Tjio (Hart Publishing, 2024).