Thompson named to NACD Future of the American Boardroom Commission
Sibley Professor in Corporate and Business Law Larry D.
The University of Georgia School of Law is redefining what it means to be a great national public law school. The following news items demonstrate the School of Law community’s commitment to providing Service to State and Society – including world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences – while also supporting the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
Hetherington named to Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, and Human Trafficking State Expert Committee
Clinical Assistant Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M.
Appellate Litigation Clinic wins remand in case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
The Appellate Litigation Clinic has won a remand in the case Thomas v. Secretary, Fla. Dep’t of Corrs before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The court remanded for an evidentiary hearing on whether amending the client's habeas petition would be futile.
Student Lawyers Take on Attorneys, After DeKalb Commissioners Give Themselves a 60% Raise
School of Law Appellate Litigation Clinic participants and third-year students Roya Naghepour and Dylan L. Mauldin were featured in the Daily Report regarding oral argument before the Georgia Court of Appeals in the case Williams v. DeKalb County.
Naghepour becomes first student to argue before the Georgia Court of Appeals
Appellate Litigation Clinic participant and third-year student Roya Naghepour argued before the Georgia Court of Appeals in the case Williams v. DeKalb County. According to the court, she is the first student to present oral argument before it. Third-year student Dylan L.
Hetherington receives a Teaming for Interdisciplinary Research Pre-Seed Grant
Clinical Assistant Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M.
Major gift from renowned trial attorney Jim Butler enhances support for veterans
The Veterans Legal Clinic, operated by the University of Georgia School of Law, has helped approximately 370 veterans and their family members claim over $1 million in additional benefits since its establishment in 2018.
Appellate Litigation Clinic wins case before Georgia Supreme Court
The Appellate Litigation Clinic recently won its case before the Georgia Supreme Court. In Ricky J. Johnson v. The State, the clinic’s client had been convicted of multiple theft-by-taking counts for stealing trucks and other property from a construction company.
Third round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants awarded, recipients include Scherr and Cade
How can nanotechnology and big data be used to improve diagnosis of infectious viruses like SARS-CoV-2?
That’s one of the questions that will be explored through funding provided by a third round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants.
Summer public interest funding grows with new marquee fellowship, 2010 grads create largest annual public interest fellowship award
Summer public interest fellowships provide important hands-on learning opportunities for law students. At the University of Georgia School of Law, financial support for these experiences has been on an upward trajectory since 2017.