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University of Georgia Law receives $2M+ for first-gen student scholarships
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 4, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has announced the creation of the Hart Family Foundation First-Generation Scholarship Fund, backed by a $2 million commitment.
UGA law school receives $2M+ for first-gen student scholarships
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 4, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has announced the creation of the Hart Family Foundation First-Generation Scholarship Fund, thanks to a commitment exceeding $2 million.
Bruner publishes on corporate law in Transnational Legal Theory
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 3, 2025
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, Christopher M. Bruner, has contributed an article titled “Corporate Personhood, Corporate Rights, and the Contingency of Corporate Law” to the 16th volume of Transnational Legal Theory.
UGA Law triumphs in Jessup moot court regional competition
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has emerged victorious in the East Coast regional round of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
Bruner publishes article on corporate law in legal theory journal
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, has published a new article titled “Corporate Personhood, Corporate Rights, and the Contingency of Corporate Law.” The piece appears in the 2025 edition of...
UGA Law team advances in prestigious Jessup moot court competition
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 3, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has achieved a significant victory in the East Coast regional round of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
Amann discusses child-taking justice at Washington University
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 28, 2025
Diane Marie Amann, a Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, delivered a presentation titled “Child-Taking Justice and Forced Residential Schooling of Indigenous Americans.” This event was part of the...
Judge Glenda Hatchett to speak at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School commencement
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 27, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced that Judge Glenda Hatchett will be the commencement speaker for the 2025 graduation ceremony scheduled for May 17th.
West discusses press clause at Villanova Law symposium
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 27, 2025
Sonja R. West, the Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, recently presented her work titled "The Work of the Press Clause" at a symposium hosted by the Villanova Law Review.
Supreme Court hears landmark case involving Smith & Wesson Brands
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 26, 2025
Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, a significant case before the U.S. Supreme Court, could have broad implications for industries facing litigation over product-related harms.
UGA Law celebrates near-perfect bar passage rate for Class of 2022
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 26, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law's Class of 2022 achieved a significant milestone with an Ultimate Bar Passage rate of 98.95%.
Rodrigues joins European Corporate Governance Institute as research member
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 25, 2025
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been chosen as a research member of the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI).
UGA law students achieve top three finish in national tax challenge
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 24, 2025
The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced that third-year students Daisy Gonzales and Robert J. “Bob” Anderson secured third place in the ABA Law Student Tax Challenge.
Newsweek features Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz on Florida property tax discussion
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 24, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was recently featured in Newsweek in an article discussing state taxes in Florida.
Georgia Senate considers student loan relief for veterinarians
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 21, 2025
Lisa Milot, Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law and Director of Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills, provided testimony to the Georgia Senate Higher Education Committee.
MIT student wins first place in AI negotiation competition
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 20, 2025
Allison L. Brown, a second-year student, has been recognized for her achievement in the inaugural MIT AI Negotiation Competition's Value Created category.
Professor Sonja R. West featured in Wall Street Journal article on free speech
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 20, 2025
Sonja R. West, Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal.
Harpaz discusses global tax issues at Columbia Law School
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 19, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Global Tax Wars in the Digital Era” at Columbia University Law School.
Practicum aids in organizing first-ever vet training event
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 18, 2025
The Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills (PAWS), under the direction of Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law Lisa Milot, collaborated with the United Spay Alliance to organize a pioneering one-day wet lab for dogs.
Chief Judge Scott Smith shares insights with future advocates at Emory University
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 18, 2025
Chief Judge Scott Smith of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit Superior Court recently addressed first-year law students in Professor Michael Mears’ 1L Art of Advocacy class.