Elizabeth Weeks, who has served as the University of Georgia’s interim vice provost for academic affairs since June 2025, has been named to the position on a permanent basis. Her appointment is effective immediately. The holder of the School of Law's Kirbo Chair, Weeks joined the UGA law faculty in 2011. Her research focuses on health care financing and regulation, health care reform and public health law.
Congratulations to second-year students Olivia M. Henderson, Naryan C. “Ryan” Parimi and Carolina Ruiz for finishing as semifinalists at the William B. Spong, Jr. Moot Court Tournament. A second team of second-year students Eric S. Gulbranson and Daniel J. Lanclos placed as quarterfinalists. Student coaches for the teams were third-year students Katelyn Wood Hulsey and Julia A. Gillies, respectively. Recent graduate Natalya D. Moody (J.D.’25) served as the alumni coach.
Congratulations to the nine companies – that were owned or led by 14 School of Law alumni – honored in the most recent Bulldog 100 ranking. The King Firm, led by J.L. King (J.D.’05) and Ben Hancock (J.D.’22), is fourth on the list and is the highest-ranked Law Dawg company.
First-year law student Taylor S. Colvin won the School of Law’s 2026 J. Ralph Beaird 1L Closing Argument Competition. Congratulations to all who competed, including finalist Brandon T. “Trey” Wilkerson, on their performances.
As previously indicated, all classes and operations at the University of Georgia will resume on a regular schedule on Monday, February 2, 2026. UGA Police have been monitoring road conditions in and around Athens. While no major issues that would impact Monday’s operations have been reported, drivers are encouraged to use caution and allow more time for travel. We realize that some members of our campus community may face unique challenges for travel depending upon their location. The flexibility of supervisors and instructors would be greatly appreciated. Look for the most recent update at 6:04 p.m. on 2/1/26