Congratulations to second-year student Amanda B. Graham, who was selected as a Distinguished Law Student for the Eleventh Circuit by the American College of Bankruptcy. The Distinguished Student program identifies and promotes prospective leaders in the insolvency and bankruptcy profession. Graham has been invited to attend the American College of Bankruptcy's annual meeting in Washington, D.C., as part of her participation in the program.
Congratulations to second-year students Jake R. Shatzer and Robert G. "Rob" Wedge who finished as quarterfinalists in the 52nd William B. Spong, Jr. Invitational Tournament. Wedge was named the Best Oralist of the national moot court competition. Alumna Roya Naghepour (J.D.'22) served as the team's coach, and numerous faculty members and other graduates helped the team to prepare. Approximately 50 teams compete in this annual courtroom contest.
Congratulations to third-year students Nicholas R. "Nick" Lewis and Noah C. Nix for winning the regional championship of the National Trial Competition and to classmates N. Molly Laughlin and G. Max Miseyko for finishing the tournament as regional semifinalists. Lewis was also named the competition's Best Advocate. Lewis and Nix will represent UGA in the national championship to be held in Texas during March. The teams were coached by Associate Director of Advocacy Joe Lester, Adjunct Professor Jeremy Dailey (J.D.'14) and alumna Haley Kairab (J.D.'22). Several faculty members and graduates also helped prepare the teams.
UGA Associate Provost & Kirbo Chair Elizabeth Weeks has been named the University of Georgia liaison for the Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program. As a liaison, she will work with the chief academic officer at UGA to identify individuals to participate as fellows in the SEC ALDP, and will collaborate with liaisons from other SEC member universities to administer the multi-faceted SEC program.
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri received an Affordable Course Materials Grant for his course titled Regulating Digital Abuse. Awarded by the UGA Provost's office, the purpose of the grant is "to support the transition from costly course materials such as textbooks to educational resources that are free for students or cost less than $40." Notably, this is Kadri's third course materials grant. He previously created learning resources for his torts and cybercrime classes.