Our faculty are leaders in scholarship, teaching and service, as detailed in our faculty profiles. Here are highlights of their recent achievements:
Adjunct Professor David N. Lefkowitz was featured in the Daily Report regarding his thoughts on a case before the Georgia Court of Appeals that asks whether a binding arbitration clause is enforceable in a legal malpractice lawsuit. Lefkowitz commented on the duty a lawyer has to explain the effect of arbitration provisions prior to requiring their clients to be compelled to arbitrate claims for legal malpractice.
Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann was profiled by Atlas Women, which seeks "to empower, support, and connect women working in, or embarking on, a career in public international law." Amann, a prolific international law scholar who also serves as the International Criminal Court prosecutor's special adviser on children in and affected by armed conflict, founded the IntLawGrrls blog in 2007.
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein published "Platforms: The Sequel" in 91 State Tax Notes 7 (2019) (with J. Swain and J. Maddison).
Associate Professor & Veterans Legal Clinic Director Alexander W. Scherr was featured on UGA Today regarding his contributions to clinical legal education. The article titled "Faculty member helps develop clinical programs, experiential learning courses" was written by Lona Panter and published 1/4/19.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West presented as part of a panel titled "President Trump and Freedom of the Press: Two Years In" at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting during January.