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University of Georgia names 11 faculty as 2025-2026 Aspire Fellows

The University of Georgia has announced the selection of 11 faculty members for its 2025-2026 Aspire Fellows cohort.

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UGA law students reach semifinals at national moot court competition

Third-year law students from the University of Georgia School of Law, Julia A. Gillies, Avery C. Hill, and Katelyn W. Hulsey, reached the semifinals at the 19th Annual Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition.

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University of Georgia law professor featured in Wall Street Journal AI defamation article

Clare R. Norins, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the First Amendment Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law, was featured in The Wall Street Journal in connection with defamation claims involving artificial intelligence...


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Pamela Foohey discusses consumer bankruptcy at national judges' conference

Pamela Foohey, a professor, participated virtually in The American Bankruptcy Law Journal Roundtable series as part of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in October.


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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.


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Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School student leads warrant clinic efforts for Black Voters Matter

Aniyah Vines, a second-year student at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, is making an impact as the Warrant Clinic Coordinator for Black Voters Matter.


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Law360 features Pamela Foohey on consumer bankruptcy and new book

Pamela Foohey, a professor, was featured in Law360 discussing her co-authored book, "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," which was published by University of California Press in 2025.


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Pamela Foohey featured in Law360 for book on consumer bankruptcy

Pamela Foohey, a professor, was recently featured in Law360 in connection with her co-authored book, "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," published by University of California Press in 2025.


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LeClercq discusses labor petition process in North American trade agreement

Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq was recently featured in Inside U.S. Trade in connection with the rapid-response mechanism petitions under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.


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Pamela Foohey discusses non-bankruptcy issues at national consumer bankruptcy attorneys workshop

Pamela Foohey, a professor, participated as a panelist at the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Fall Workshop in October.


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Elizabeth Taxel discusses involuntary committal rights in recent media feature

Elizabeth Taxel, Criminal Associate Professor and Director of the Criminal Defense Practicum, was recently featured by The Current in a story addressing the rights of people subjected to involuntary committal.


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UGA law students win regional mock trial championship and advance to nationals

A team of law students from the University of Georgia has won the regional championship at the All-Star Bracket Challenge mock trial competition.


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Walter Hellerstein presents at OECD meeting on consumption taxes

Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein participated as a presenter at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Technical Advisory Group to...


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University of Georgia law professor Pamela Foohey featured in CNN article on subprime auto loans

Pamela Foohey, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured in a CNN article addressing concerns about subprime auto loans.


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John Marshall Law Journal releases new issue focusing on legal education and diversity

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced the release of Volume XVII, Issue 2 of the John Marshall Law Journal.


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Tony Waller discusses associate hiring trends in Law.com feature

Assistant Dean for Career Development Tony Waller was featured in a recent Law.com article that examines changes in hiring trends among law firm associates.


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Parker discusses rural healthcare law at Mitchell Hamline symposium

Assistant Professor Meighan Parker participated in a panel discussion on the “Legal Dimensions of Rural Healthcare” at the Mitchell Hamline Law Review Symposium.


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University of Georgia law dean publishes article on Delaware corporate law shift

Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has published an article titled “Numerus Clausus No More: A Fundamental Shift in Delaware Corporate Law” in the 2025 volume of the Berkeley Business Law Journal.


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Thomas E. Kadri publishes book on Georgia personal injury law

Associate Professor Thomas E. Kadri has published a new book titled "Georgia Personal Injury" with LexisNexis in 2025.


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Bloomberg features Professor Pamela Foohey on risks in 'Buy Here, Pay Here' auto sales

Pamela Foohey, a professor, was featured in a recent Bloomberg article discussing the auto sales and financing markets.