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Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School holds mass swearing-in for new attorneys
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 17, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) held its Mass Swearing-In Ceremony on Friday, October 17, 2025, recognizing alumni who recently passed the Georgia Bar Exam.
UGA law students win regional mock trial championship and advance to nationals
By P. H. Edwards | Oct 14, 2025
A team of law students from the University of Georgia School of Law has won the regional championship at the All-Star Bracket Challenge mock trial competition.
Assaf Harpaz discusses AI and taxation at University of Florida Levin College of Law
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 14, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz gave a presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence and Taxation’s Goals” at the University of Florida Levin College of Law in September.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School reports high bar passage rates for recent graduates
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 14, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has reported strong bar exam results for recent graduating classes, continuing a pattern of high performance.
Assaf Harpaz discusses global tax issues at University of Virginia lecture series
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 13, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a virtual presentation titled “Global Tax Wars in the Digital Era” as part of the international business transactions lecture series at the University of Virginia in September.
Mercer Law ranks second in Georgia for first-time bar passage rate
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 13, 2025
A recent report shows that Mercer University School of Law has achieved one of the highest first-time bar passage rates among law schools in Georgia.
UGA’s Franklin College features law lecturer Sherrie L. Hines’s career journey
By D. S. Siegel | Oct 13, 2025
Lecturer Sherrie L. Hines was highlighted by the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences for her journey to joining the university’s faculty.
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch featured on Law.com for commentary on multidistrict litigation leadership
By P. H. Edwards | Oct 8, 2025
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, who holds the Callaway Chair at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured on Law.com.
University of Georgia School of Law mourns María Eugenia Giménez, architect of global legal programs
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 7, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has announced the death of María Eugenia Giménez, who passed away on October 8, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, at the age of 71 following heart surgery.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School continues partnership with DeKalb County Magistrate Court Mediation Program
By D. S. Siegel | Oct 3, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has reaffirmed its partnership with the DeKalb County Magistrate Court to support the court’s Mediation Program.
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch discusses bellwether trial outcomes in Bloomberg Law feature
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 3, 2025
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, who holds the Callaway Chair at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured in Bloomberg Law.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School mourns loss of distinguished alumnus Judge Ronald B. Ramsey
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 2, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced the passing of Judge Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr., a distinguished alumnus from the Class of 1992 and the school’s 2024 commencement speaker.
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch featured in Bloomberg Law on Tylenol maker lawsuit crisis
By M. Y. Daniels | Sep 30, 2025
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch of the University of Georgia School of Law was recently featured in a Bloomberg Law article discussing product liability lawsuits.
Bruner addresses corporate sustainability at international symposium
By M. Y. Daniels | Sep 30, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, delivered a keynote address titled “Corporate Sustainability and Anti-ESG Backlash” at the SMART Network Symposium in Italy this September.
Laura Phillips-Sawyer reviews business history book for Enterprise & Society
By M. Y. Daniels | Sep 30, 2025
Laura Phillips-Sawyer, Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law, has contributed a book review to the journal Enterprise & Society.
Dean Emeritus Jace C. Gatewood receives TORCH Award at RICE Awards ceremony
By D. S. Siegel | Sep 29, 2025
On September 27, 2025, Dean Emeritus Jace C. Gatewood received the TORCH Award at the 15th Annual RICE Awards held at Atlanta City Hall.
Georgia Court of Appeals cites Ronald L. Carlson’s evidence book for 83rd time
By D. S. Siegel | Sep 26, 2025
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson’s book, "Carlson on Evidence," co-authored with M. Carlson, was recently referenced by the Georgia Court of Appeals in a case concerning attorney-client privilege.
Lori A. Ringhand discusses misrepresentation at FSU election law conference
By P. H. Edwards | Sep 26, 2025
Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand took part in the 2025 Florida State University Election Law Conference this September.
University of Georgia law lecturer discusses illegal pet sales in local news feature
By M. Y. Daniels | Sep 26, 2025
Lecturer Sherrie L. Hines was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald in an article discussing laws about the illegal sale of pets in Georgia.
University of Georgia law professor Pamela Foohey discusses differences between subprime auto loans and mortgages on CNN
By P. H. Edwards | Sep 26, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, was featured in a recent CNN article that examines the distinctions between subprime auto loans and subprime mortgages.