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Oregon Supreme Court cites UGA law professor's article in tax case

Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein’s scholarship has been referenced by the Oregon Supreme Court in a recent decision.


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Phillips-Sawyer presents at Harvard Business School workshop on globalization

Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law Laura Phillips-Sawyer participated in the Harvard Business School Workshop, "Globalization, Multinationals, and Institutions," during the recent Business History Conference held in Atlanta.


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LeClercq discusses USMCA at University of Oxford

Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq recently shared insights on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement with trade negotiators and academics in the United Kingdom.


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Meixner presents at prestigious junior faculty forum

Assistant Professor John B. Meixner Jr. recently presented his work titled "Equality in Sentencing Mitigation" at the Harvard/Yale/Stanford Junior Faculty Forum, held at Harvard Law School.


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U.S. Supreme Court cites Chapman’s articles in significant case

Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Cleveland Distinguished Chair Nathan S. Chapman's articles have been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Fuid v. Palestine Liberation Organization.


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Clinic paralegal receives 2025 Cindy Wentworth Award

Congratulations to Clinic Paralegal Alex Douglas for receiving the 2025 Cindy Wentworth Award.


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Professor Mecca Anderson leads externship programs at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Professor Mecca Anderson, with a wealth of experience in personal injury, criminal law, civil litigation, and appellate practice, is currently serving as the Director of Externship Programs at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.


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Rob McNiff publishes article on mediation in law journal

Clinical Assistant Professor Rob McNiff has published an article titled "Being There: Perils of Disembodied Mediation" in the 25th volume of the Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal, page 170 (2025)


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Mercer law student gains experience through corporate internship

Mercer University School of Law student Briana John is developing her skills to become an effective advocate.



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University of Georgia School of Law moot court program ranked eighth nationally

The University of Georgia School of Law's moot court program has been ranked eighth in the nation for its performance during the 2024-25 academic year.


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Foohey presents book on consumer bankruptcy at socio-economics conference

Pamela Foohey, a professor, recently presented her upcoming co-authored book "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy" at the Society of the Advancement of Socio-Economics annual conference.


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LeClercq presents research on trade and labor at Geneva Graduate Institute

Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq presented her research on trade and labor at a workshop in Switzerland.


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Emma M. Hetherington discusses sex trafficking litigation on WSB-TV

Clinical Associate Professor and Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington appeared on WSB-TV to discuss sex trafficking litigation in Georgia.


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Hetherington discusses trafficking victims protection act on Atlanta's 11Alive

Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic, Emma M. Hetherington, appeared on Atlanta's 11Alive to discuss the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act.


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Lori A. Ringhand publishes article on presidential elections in Wisconsin Law Review

Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand has published an article titled "The Regulation of Presidential Elections" in the 2025 edition of the Wisconsin Law Review, page 509


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Mercer law student gains valuable experience through Georgia Court internship

Mercer University School of Law student Colby Belland, a member of the class of 2027, has secured an internship with Georgia Court of Appeals Judge J. Wade Padgett.


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First Amendment Clinic argues case before U.S. District Court

The First Amendment Clinic recently presented arguments in the case of Booterbaugh v. City of Morrow at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.


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PBS features Professor Foohey on retiree bankruptcies

Post Professor Pamela Foohey was recently featured on PBS’ Next Avenue to discuss the rising trend of senior citizens filing for bankruptcy.


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Tablet features Pamela Foohey on church bankruptcy issues

Pamela Foohey, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured in an article by Tablet.