The University of Georgia has named 11 faculty members to the 2025-2026 Aspire Fellows cohort, including the law school’s Amy Taylor. The Fellows represent seven UGA schools and colleges as well as the Center for Teaching and Learning.
The School of Law regrets to announce the passing of María Eugenia Giménez on Oct. 8, 2025, at the age of 71 in Madrid, Spain, following heart surgery. She joined UGA in 1993 and played a vital role in establishing international programs at the School of Law before retiring in 2015. She will be missed by law school faculty, staff and former students.
Congratulations to third-year law students Julia A. Gillies, Avery C. Hill and Katelyn W. Hulsey on finishing as national semifinalists at the 19th Annual Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition. Hulsey was named the tournament’s best oralist, Hill was named one of the top 10 oralists, and the team’s brief earned an honorable mention as one of the best briefs. The team was coached by alumna Nia N. Waller (J.D.’23).
Congratulations to third-year law students Maya E.M. Davis, Kaylah J. Holmes and Eric Narbo as well as second-year law student Naryan "Ryan" C. Parimi on winning the regional championship at the All-Star Bracket Challenge. The team coached by alumni Jonathan (J.D.’16) and Whitney (J.D.’15) Stuart will compete at nationals in San Antonio in November.
For the 12th consecutive year, University of Georgia School of Law graduates have led the state in the Georgia bar exam passage rate. UGA Law graduates who sat for the July 2025 exam posted the highest rate for first-time takers among the state’s law schools and exceeded the overall passage rate by more than 6%.