Awards and initiates were recognized at the university’s annual Tucker Dorsey Blue Key Alumni Banquet on Nov. 22 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. Bo Rutledge and Kathy Pharr were awarded the 2024 faculty Blue Key Service Awards. Rutledge is the dean of the UGA School of Law and holds the Talmadge Chair of Law. Pharr is the vice president for marketing and communications and chief of staff to the president of the university.
Clinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington was featured in USA Today regarding parental rights. The article titled “Mom arrested after her 10-year-old son went on a walk alone” was written by Jeanine Santucci and published 11/27/24.
Professor Pamela Foohey was featured on CBS News regarding when people should consider filing for bankruptcy. The article titled “Personal bankruptcies are on the rise. When does it make sense to file?” was written by Kate Gibson and published 11/20/24.
Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law & Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills Director Lisa Milot was featured in The Detroit News regarding small-scale dog breeding. The article titled “Two local cases shed light on underground dog breeding operations in Michigan” was written by Max Reinhart and Hannah Mackay and published 11/20/24.
Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law Laura Phillips-Sawyer was featured on BBC News regarding potential ramifications of recent rulings against Google. The article titled "Sell Chrome to end search monopoly, Google told" was written by Lily Jamali and published 11/21/24. The article has been republished by other media outlets.