Alumnus Benjamin A. “Ben” Land (J.D.’92) was sworn in as a Georgia Supreme Court justice. The court's release was published 7/24/25.
Congratulations to Clinic Paralegal Alex Douglas for receiving the 2025 Cindy Wentworth Award, given to a member of the School of Law staff whose innovation and collaboration have gone above and beyond their normal job duties and has helped to create a community that is positive and supportive.
Graduates Samuel L. “Sam” Hatcher (J.D.’20), Roya Naghepour (J.D.’22), Michael T. Rafi (J.D.’11), Ryan A. Scates (J.D.’13) and D. Harley Yancey IV (J.D.’15) were selected by the UGA Alumni Association as members of its 2025 Class of 40 Under 40, which honors graduates who uphold the three pillars of the Arch: wisdom, justice and moderation. The article titled "Meet UGA's 40 Under 40 Class of 2025" was written by Rachael Andrews and published 7/16/25.
The First Amendment Clinic recently argued Booterbaugh v. City of Morrow before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Clinical Associate Professor & First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins and First Amendment Clinic Georgia Journalism Attorney & Adjunct Instructor Ward Evans presented the case.
The School of Law's advocacy program is counted among the best in the nation and helps to prepare our students to be effective advocates in and out of the courtroom. Over the past five years, UGA has captured 11 national championships, 15 regional titles and two state trophies.