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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.
Bruner discusses UK's captive insurance regime in Insurance Day
By K. R. Nelson | Feb 4, 2025
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner has been featured in Insurance Day.
Ringhand's study on interruptions at Supreme Court hearings published
By K. R. Nelson | Feb 4, 2025
Lori A. Ringhand, who holds the positions of Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, has published an article titled "Gender, Race, and Interruptions at Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings."
UGA team reaches semifinals at National Moot Court Competition
By K. R. Nelson | Feb 3, 2025
The University of Georgia's team, consisting of third-year students Mona E. Abboud, Taylor L. Stablein, and Casey E. Wofford, reached the semifinals at the National Moot Court Competition held in New York City.
Gulbranson wins law school's closing argument competition
By K. R. Nelson | Feb 3, 2025
First-year law student Eric S. Gulbranson has emerged as the winner of the School of Law's 2025 J. Ralph Beaird 1L Closing Argument Competition.
UGA moot court team reaches semifinals at national competition
By K. R. Nelson | Feb 3, 2025
The University of Georgia's moot court team, composed of third-year students Mona E. Abboud, Taylor L. Stablein, and Casey E. Wofford, reached the semifinals at the National Moot Court Competition held in New York City.
Elizabeth Weeks featured in Newsweek article on SNAP benefits
By K. R. Nelson | Jan 31, 2025
UGA Associate Provost and Kirbo Chair Elizabeth Weeks was recently featured in Newsweek.
AJMLS welcomes December 2024 graduates into alumni community
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 30, 2025
The Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has extended a warm welcome to its December 2024 graduates, inviting them to join the AJMLS Alumni community.