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Practicum aids in organizing first-ever vet training event
The Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills (PAWS), under the direction of Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law Lisa Milot, collaborated with the United Spay Alliance to organize a pioneering one-day wet lab for dogs.
Chief Judge Scott Smith shares insights with future advocates at Emory University
Chief Judge Scott Smith of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit Superior Court recently addressed first-year law students in Professor Michael Mears’ 1L Art of Advocacy class.
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Rodrigues receives mentor award from GAPABA
By GA News Gazette | Feb 17, 2025
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been honored with the 2025 Han C. Choi Mentor Award by the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA).
Community HeLP Clinic secures asylum for client after nine years
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 14, 2025
Second-year student Elizabeth M. “Beth” Boland and third-year student Lauren R. Harter have successfully secured asylum for a long-time client of the Community Health Law Partnership Clinic.
Atlanta News First features professor Lisa Milot on illegal puppy sales
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 14, 2025
Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law & Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills Director Lisa Milot was recently featured on Atlanta News First.
Appellate Litigation Clinic argues before Fourth Circuit in Qaiymah v. McHenry
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 13, 2025
The Appellate Litigation Clinic recently presented the case Qaiymah v. McHenry before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Lori A. Ringhand featured in Law.com article about Third Circuit judges
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 12, 2025
Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand was recently featured on Law.com.
Law student balances family life and studies while pursuing advocacy goals
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 12, 2025
The Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) celebrates the achievements of its students, highlighting Rachel Avrunin's journey as a second-year law student.
UGA Law students advance to nationals in National Trial Competition
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 11, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has advanced to the national level in the National Trial Competition (NTC) after a successful performance by its team.
Renata Turner Award supports aspiring public interest lawyers at AJMLS
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 11, 2025
The Renata Turner Award, named in honor of Chief Judge Renata Turner, aims to support Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) students pursuing public interest legal work during the summer.
UGA Law team wins regionals to advance to national trial competition
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 11, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has achieved success in the National Trial Competition (NTC), with students M. Drake Jones and Dresden L. Day winning Region VI.
Book "Rap on Trial" highlights debate over rap lyrics in legal cases
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 10, 2025
Andrea L. Dennis, Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law, has seen her book "Rap on Trial" featured in a WRDW article.
Vanity Fair features Sonja R. West on media lawsuit settlements
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 10, 2025
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, Sonja R. West, was featured in Vanity Fair.
Law360 features Foohey's work on bankruptcy in sexual assault cases
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 10, 2025
Post Professor Pamela Foohey and her co-authored article "Silencing Litigation Through Bankruptcy" have been featured on Law360.
Pamela Foohey publishes article on consumer bankruptcy issues
By K. R. Nelson | Feb 7, 2025
Post Professor Pamela Foohey has published an article titled “The Periphery of Bankruptcy Law: The Importance of Non-Bankruptcy Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy” in the 98th volume of the American Bankruptcy Law Journal, page 527 (2024)
Thomas E. Kadri elected chair of AALS section on torts
By K. R. Nelson | Feb 6, 2025
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri has been elected as the chair of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Torts and Compensation Systems for the year 2025.
Elizabeth Weeks joins AALS committee on torts and compensation systems
By K. R. Nelson | Feb 6, 2025
UGA Associate Provost and Kirbo Chair Elizabeth Weeks has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Association of American Law Schools Section on Torts and Compensation Systems.
Supreme Court of Georgia holds special session at UGA
By K. R. Nelson | Feb 6, 2025
The University of Georgia's School of Law recently served as the venue for a special session of the Supreme Court of Georgia, where oral arguments were presented.
UGA law school sees highest application increase in Georgia
By K. R. Nelson | Feb 5, 2025
The University of Georgia's School of Law has experienced a significant rise in applications for the fall 2025 semester.
Appellate Litigation Clinic presents case at Fourth Circuit
By K. R. Nelson | Feb 5, 2025
The Appellate Litigation Clinic recently presented the case Holley v. Combs to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.