The School of Law regrets to announce former employee Kathryn Jo "Kathy" T. Burkes passed away December 27, 2019. She worked at UGA from March 1993 to April 2002. During that time she served as an administrative assistant in the school's advocacy office. She will be missed by law school faculty, staff and former students.
The University of Georgia School of Law has reached another milestone as it seeks to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school – one that offers a world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience while never surrendering its commitment to accessibility. In the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings released earlier today, the school now ranks 20th among the nation’s 196 fully ABA-accredited law schools (our highest ranking ever). This historic ranking places the School of Law among the top seven public law schools in the nation and as the leader in Georgia for the third straight year.
Congratulations to third-year student Ellen T. "Ellie" Williams for her selection for the Equal Justice Works Regional Public Interest Award for the South Region. Recipients were chosen for "their innovation, impact, and commitment to public interest law," with each student being recognized for "providing extraordinary service through clinics, volunteer work, internships, and more."
An authority on Chevron deference, Kent Barnett focuses his research on the separation of powers in the federal administrative state, administrative adjudication and judicial review of agency actions. He offers a breakdown of Chevron deference and what the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimando during the October 2023 term could mean.
Thanks to two donors and the University of Georgia Foundation, the School of Law proudly announces the creation of two new scholarship funds totaling $500,000. These commitments are helping the law school redefine what it means to be a great national public law school. The Eric L. Roden Civil Justice Scholarship will benefit students who have an interest in oral advocacy and the pursuit and defense of civil justice. Additionally, the Polsinelli Simmons Family Scholarship, created by Polsinelli Chairman and Chief Executive Officer F. Chase Simmons (J.D.’97), will be designated for students enrolled at the law school who are committed to furthering the advancement of women in law.