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Oregon Tax Court cites Hellerstein’s treatise in Microsoft tax case
Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein's treatise, "State Taxation," was cited by the Oregon Tax Court in the case of Microsoft, Inc. v. Department of Revenue on April...
Divya Kishore receives Digumarthi Public Interest Scholarship
First-year law student Divya Kishore has been awarded the 2025 Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association Digumarthi Public Interest Scholarship.
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John Marshall Law School renames donor society in honor of Dean Jace C. Gatewood
By GA News Gazette | May 7, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has renamed its Consecutive Giving Society to The Gatewood Society in honor of Dean and CEO Jace C. Gatewood.
AJMLS announces new editorial board for 2025-2026 law journal
By GA News Gazette | May 6, 2025
The Atlanta John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has announced the new Editorial Board for its Law Journal's 2025-2026 term.
Georgia court cites legal text in rape trial evidence decision
By GA News Gazette | May 6, 2025
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson's book, "Carlson on Evidence" (co-authored with M. Carlson), has been referenced by the Georgia Court of Appeals in a recent case, Martinez-Gaspar v. State.
Maine bar exam's top essay scorer receives Laurie A. Gibson Award
By GA News Gazette | May 5, 2025
Aiden Meister, a recent graduate of the School of Law, has been recognized by the Maine Board of Bar Examiners.
Athens Free Clinic opens permanent facility at Clarke Middle School
By GA News Gazette | May 5, 2025
School of Law Dean Usha R. Rodrigues was recently featured in the Athens Banner-Herald concerning a collaboration between the School of Law and the Athens Free Clinic.
Tony Waller featured in Columns for career development work
By GA News Gazette | May 5, 2025
Assistant Dean for Career Development Tony Waller was recently highlighted in the publication Columns.
M. Drake Jones named Academic All-American Trial Advocate
By GA News Gazette | May 2, 2025
M. Drake Jones, a third-year law student, has been named the inaugural Academic All-American Trial Advocate by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School reports sustained success in bar exams
By GA News Gazette | May 2, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has reported ongoing success in bar exam performances.
UGA School of Law leads state in February 2025 bar passage rates
By GA News Gazette | May 2, 2025
UGA School of Law has once again led the way among the state's law schools in overall bar passage rates for the February 2025 sitting.
Mercer's Blanke receives Hendricks Excellence in Teaching Award for outstanding student engagement
By GA News Gazette | May 1, 2025
Jordan "Jody" Blanke will be honored with the esteemed Joe and Jean Hendricks Excellence in Teaching Award at Mercer University’s upcoming Atlanta commencement on May 10.
Sonja R. West featured in Axios article on First Amendment law
By GA News Gazette | May 1, 2025
Sonja R. West, Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, was highlighted in a recent Axios article.
Norins discussed defamation claims against AI in Wall Street Journal
By GA News Gazette | Apr 30, 2025
Clinical Associate Professor and First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal in an article addressing defamation claims against artificial intelligence technology firms.
Harpaz discusses AI impacts in tax at annual conference
By GA News Gazette | Apr 30, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz presented a paper titled "Artificial Intelligence and Taxpayer Entity" at the 28th Annual Critical Tax Conference.
Veterans Legal Clinic Director Scherr wins inaugural career achievement award
By GA News Gazette | Apr 29, 2025
Veterans Legal Clinic Director Alexander W. “Alex” Scherr has received the inaugural Career Achievement Award from the Association of American Law Schools Externship Committee.
UGA School of Law ranks 10th for federal clerkships
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has been recognized as the tenth-best institution for securing federal clerkships, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of the nation's law schools.
Thomas E. Kadri discussed law enforcement tools in Atlanta news article
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution concerning the use of law enforcement tools to eliminate illicit images from the internet.
Mercer Law's Timothy W. Floyd to receive William Pincus Award
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
Timothy W. Floyd, a professor at Mercer University School of Law, is set to receive the William Pincus Award for his contributions to clinical legal education.
Sawyer discusses originalism critique at Yale symposium
By GA News Gazette | Apr 25, 2025
Logan E. Sawyer III, Hosch Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, participated in a symposium at Yale Law School.