The University of Georgia School of Law recently swept the Region 5 round of the National Moot Court Competition. Third-year students Tyler D. Fabbri, Mollie M. Fiero and Devin Mashman won the regional title and the Best Brief Award, and Fiero was named the Best Oralist of the final round. This trio will represent UGA in February 2021 at the national tier of the tournament, where they will defend the 2020 National Moot Court Competition title the School of Law captured earlier this year.
Research & Copyright Services Librarian Stephen Wolfson published "A Practical Workflow for OCR Telework" in 40.8 Computers in Libraries 16 (2020) (with R. Evans and T. Striepe).
The University of Georgia School of Law has been named the country's best value law school for the third consecutive year - the first law school in history to achieve this honor. The rankings, compiled by National Jurist, examine outcome-driven metrics such as bar passage and employment rates in addition to average indebtedness, tuition and cost of living. "Today's news is another proof point in our vision to be the nation's best return on investment in legal education," Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge said.
Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann presented "Intersectional Sovereignties: Dr. Aline Chalufour, Woman at Nuremberg - and at Paris, Ottawa, and Dalat" as part of the Historic Roots of International Law Panel at the American Society of International Law Midyear Meeting held virtually in October.
University Professor and Caldwell Chair in Constitutional Law Dan T. Coenen published "Reconceptualizing Hybrid Rights" in 61 Boston College Law Review 2355 (2020).
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch presented on MDL management at the Academy of Court Appointed Masters' Annual Meeting during October.
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri presented "Digital Gatekeepers" as part of the Yale Law School Information Society Project conference titled Big Tech & Antitrust during October.
Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge and third-year student Jacob R. Bohn published "Could the Gig Economy Send Another FAA Disagreement to the Supreme Court" in the Daily Report on 11/5/20.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West hosted The First Amendment Salon virtual conference titled "Defending Free Speech for All" during October.
Post Professor Melissa J. "MJ" Durkee presented "Interpretive Entrepreneurs" as part of a panel titled "International Law in Theory" at the American Society of International Law Midyear Meeting, held virtually. She also participated in meetings of the ASIL Executive Council and American Journal of International Law Board of Editors.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch presented "MDL Revolution" at the 6th Annual Civil Procedure Workshop, hosted by the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law (with A. Gluck).
UGA Associate Provost & Kirbo Chair Elizabeth Weeks was featured on UGA Today regarding the Keys to UGA: New Faculty Academy, which introduces new faculty to the university and its resources, including other faculty. The article titled "UGA invests in faculty development, strategic hires" was written by Sam Fahmy and Mike Wooten and was published 11/3/20.
Director of the Law Library Carol A. Watson was featured as part of the American Association of Law Libraries Professional Engagement, Growth & Advancement Special Interest Section's "So You Wanna..." live interview series regarding the topic of submitting program proposals for the AALL Annual Meeting. Watson is a former AALL Annual Meeting Program Committee Chair.
Congratulations to third-year student Justin D. Edge who was featured on UGA's homepage as an "Amazing Student."
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West presented "The Supreme Court and the Press: An Empirical Study" at the Freedom of Expression Scholars Conference, hosted by the Floyd Abrams Institute for Freedom of Expression and Yale Law School (with R. Jones).
Third-year student Mollie M. Fiero argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit representing the Appellate Litigation Clinic's client in the case United States v. Palacios. The question presented was whether counsel was ineffective for failing to assert a double jeopardy defense to Palacios' conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), which is an element of 18 U.S.C. § 924(j). Third-year student Jason N. Sigalos assisted in preparing for the argument, and 2020 graduates Miranda S. Bidinger, Mandi E. Goodman and Adeline Kenerly Lambert wrote the briefs.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in The Economist regarding the latest opioid litigation developments. The article titled "American lawmen are going after Opioids Inc" was published 10/31/20.
Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Gregg D. Polsky was featured in Politico regarding the carried interest tax loophole. The article titled "Susan Collins backed down from a fight with private equity. Now they're underwriting her reelection" was written by Theodoric Meyer and Justin Elliott and published 10/29/20. The article also appeared on several media outlets across the country.
The University of Georgia School of Law defeated the University of Florida School of Law in the 2020 Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition. Representing the School of Law in the moot court competition were third-year law students Jason Sigalos and Anre Washington. This year's win adds to UGA's outstanding performances, bringing its tournament record to 25-11-2.
Dean Rusk International Law Center Interim Director & Hosch Professor Lori A. Ringhand presented at the Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce event titled "A Beginners Guide to the US Election," which was hosted by the Birmingham City University's Centre for American Legal Studies located in the United Kingdom.