Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson was featured in James magazine's 2020 list of Georgia's Most Influential Attorneys. Listed as a "Legal Legend," the article states: "No Georgia list would be complete without mentioning University of Georgia Law Professor Emeritus Ron Carlson and his son, GBI Chief Counsel Mike Carlson. Proven successes as trial and appellate attorneys, the Carlsons have taught and trained countless judges and lawyers in classrooms and lecture halls across the country."