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University of Georgia School of Law continues full scholarship support for veterans and first-gen grads

For the fifth consecutive year, all first-generation college graduates and military veterans enrolled in the University of Georgia School of Law’s Juris Doctor program are receiving scholarships.


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Haneman discusses tax policy at University of Cambridge conference

Victoria J. Haneman, who holds the Chaffin Chair of Fiduciary Law, delivered a presentation titled “The Politics of Impermanence” at the Centre for Tax Law at the University of Cambridge.


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Meixner discusses sentencing issues at Southeastern Association of Law Schools annual meeting

Assistant Professor John B. Meixner Jr. delivered a presentation titled “The New Lawlessness in Sentencing” during the criminal justice, American policing and incarceration New Scholars Workshop at the Southeastern Association of Law Schools 2025...


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University of Georgia law student receives fellowship for food law summit

Emily Whitest, a second-year student at the University of Georgia School of Law, has been awarded a fellowship to participate in the Food Law Student Leadership Summit.


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Appellate Litigation Clinic secures win in D.C. Court of Appeals case

The Appellate Litigation Clinic has achieved a favorable outcome before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.


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LeClercq leads cross-border labor conference on USMCA in Mexico City

Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq brought together labor unions and leaders from the United States, Mexico, and Canada in Mexico City for a transnational conference.


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Wendy Moore participates in AALL 2025 Annual Meeting panels

Wendy Moore, Associate Director for Collection Services, participated in the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) 2025 Annual Meeting.


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Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School welcomes diverse Fall 2025 entering class

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has welcomed 138 new students for its Fall 2025 entering class.


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Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School alumnus honored with 2025 Georgia Civic Excellence Award

Jason Shepherd, a 2010 graduate of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has received the 2025 Georgia Civic Excellence Award.


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Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School launches new justice institute for hands-on legal training

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced the launch of its first Criminal and Civil Justice Institute (CCJI) cohort.


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Sam Starks leads Criminal and Civil Justice Institute at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Sam Starks, a veteran attorney with over 30 years of experience in civil and criminal law, is now serving as the Executive Director of the Criminal and Civil Justice Institute (CCJI) at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.


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Georgia Magazine highlights Elizabeth Chamblee Burch’s expertise in mass torts

Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, who holds the Callaway Chair at the University of Georgia School of Law, was featured in Georgia Magazine for her work in mass torts and multidistrict litigation.


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Amy Taylor discusses legal research textbook creation at AALL 2025 Annual Meeting

Amy Taylor, Clinical Services and Research Librarian, participated as a panelist at the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) 2025 Annual Meeting.


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Pamela Foohey presents new book on consumer bankruptcy at UC Berkeley

Pamela Foohey, a professor, introduced her new co-authored book, "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in August.


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Tubinis discusses ethics and AI misinformation at AALL 2025 Annual Meeting

Law and Technology Librarian Jason Tubinis participated as a co-presenter at the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) 2025 Annual Meeting.


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University of Georgia law librarian discusses ethics and AI at national meeting

Research Services Librarian Brandy Ellis co-presented a session titled "Teaching Ethics – Hallucinations and Misinformation" during the “Teaching the Tech Trainers – AI Edition” panel at the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) 2025 Annual...


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Victoria J. Haneman publishes article on digital resurrection in Boston College Law Review

Victoria J. Haneman, who holds the Chaffin Chair of Fiduciary Law, has published an article titled “The Law of Digital Resurrection” in the 66th volume of the Boston College Law Review, page 1569 (2025)


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Simmons participates in panel discussions at AALL 2025 Annual Meeting

Heather Simmons, Associate Director for Instruction and Access Services, took part in two panels at the American Association of Law Libraries 2025 Annual Meeting.


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UGA School of Law welcomes its most academically qualified J.D. class

Just over 200 students have started their studies at the University of Georgia School of Law for the new academic year.


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Elizabeth Chamblee Burch discusses unfiled claims in multidistrict litigation on Law.com

Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, who holds the Callaway Chair at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured in a Law.com article.