Congratulations to first-year students Kendra H.S. Hansey and Jake R. Shatzer and to all of the other participants who made the 2022 First-year Moot Court Competition such a great success. The final round was judged by UGA President Jere W. Morehead, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Stephanie D. Thacker and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Kim McLane Wardlaw. Hansey was named champion and received the Morehead Best Oralist Award, while Shatzer finished the tournament as finalist.
Congratulations to Huong Vy "Cindy" Phan for winning a $25,000 scholarship from the AccessLex Institute. By participating in the company's MAX program, which seeks to help law students "gain the knowledge and understanding of the behaviors that lead to financial security," Phan became eligible for the grand prize scholarship drawing.
The University of Georgia School of Law honored four individuals for their service during the school’s recent Awards Dinner at the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia. Thomas A. “Tom” Eaton, Kenneth “Ken” Henson Jr. and Sharon “Nyota” Tucker received the law school alumni/alumnae association’s highest honor – the Distinguished Service Scroll Award – for their outstanding dedication and service to the legal profession and the law school. Additionally, Emily Ward was presented with the Young Alumni/Alumnae of Excellence Award.
Congratulations to second-year students J. Caleb Grant, Alexander F. "Alex" Krupp, Emily M. "Millie" Price, Courtney H. Robinson and James A. Stewart for finishing the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition as octofinalists. Robinson tied for the best overall oralist through the Advanced Rounds and Stewart was named the fifth best. In February, the team was crowned the U.S. national finalist. The Jessup competition is the world's largest moot court tournament boasting participants from roughly 700 law schools in 100 countries and jurisdictions. Third-year student Courtney M. Hogan served as coach.
Third-year students Donavan C. Juleus and Haley K. Kairab finished the National Trial Competition as quarterfinalists. Hosted by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers, this competition is one of the largest mock trial tournaments in the country, attracting teams from more than 140 law schools and involving more than 1,000 law students each year. The pair won their regional competition during February, earning the right to advance to the national tier of the tournament.