Congratulations to third-year student Kaylah J. Holmes for earning an honorable mention at the recent America’s Next Top Trial Lawyer competition. The event features law students from across the country presenting a closing argument from a given hypothetical trial in order to showcase “the next generation of powerhouse trial lawyers and prosecutors.”
Post Professor Pamela Foohey published "Interdisciplinary Research is Hard and Other Lessons from Debt’s Grip" in 20 Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law 73 (2025) (with R.M. Lawless and D. Thorne).
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein served as a visiting professor teaching a three-day mini-course on U.S. state taxation of foreign taxpayers at the Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria during March.
Congratulations to second-year student Elisa C. Lara and third-year student Supreme Unukegwo for finishing as semifinalists at the Tulane International Fútbol Negotiation Competition. The competition is a “simulated contract negotiation competition using real-life international soccer/fútbol clubs and players in hypothetical scenarios.”
Associate Professor Thomas E. Kadri published “Safe Sex in the Age of Big Tech Feminism” (co-authored with B. Dvoskin) in 39 Harvard Journal of Law & Technology 59 (2026).
Each year the School of Law community looks forward to Awards Day, when we celebrate the many accomplishments of our students and faculty. Dean Usha R. Rodrigues said it is an honor to celebrate our students and faculty. "Their dedication, hard work, and achievements not only elevate our academic community, but also set a standard of excellence for us all. Please join me in celebrating their accomplishments and commending them for a job well done," she said.
Post Professor Pamela Foohey presented her co-authored book Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy (University of California Press, 2025) as part of a panel at the American College of Bankruptcy’s Class 37 Induction Ceremony and Conference in San Antonio during March.
The University of Georgia School of Law is excited to announce five recent hires. Each of these individuals will bring specialized expertise to our intellectual enterprise and play a role in educating the next generation of legal leaders for state and society. These new professors are: Assistant Professor María P. Angel, Assistant Professor Mateusz “Matt” Blaszczyk, Clinical Assistant Professor & Veterans Legal Clinic Director Brenda J. Gohr, Assistant Professor Taylor Nchako and Sports Law Program Director Myles B. Solomon.
This spring, seven School of Law faculty members were awarded seed grants. Professors Christopher M. Bruner, Patrick D. Conner, Desirée LeClercq, Patricia M. “Trish” Murphy, Heather Simmons and Anne M. Tucker received 2025 Teaming for Interdisciplinary Research Pre-Seed grants, while Professor Steffney R. Thompson received a Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant.
This spring, law students participating in the Appellate Litigation Clinic had the opportunity to present oral argument before two federal courts. Third-year students Chandler S.K. “Chan” Creswell and Emma Rose Bagwell argued Shaw v. Foreman before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, while third-year students Jesse L. “Jesse” Sebring and Mark S. Winokur argued Woff Senatus v. U.S. Attorney General before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
The School of Law will soon bestow the Distinguished Service Scroll Award, the Law School Association’s highest honor, on Michael B. Terry and Carla Wong McMillian for their outstanding dedication and service to the legal profession and the law school. Additionally, Andrew Z. Smith will be presented with the Young Alumni of Excellence Award.
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein presented as part of a panel on taxable persons and related issues in VAT law at the Court of Justice of the European Union Conference held at the Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria during March.
Clinical Associate Professor & First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins presented virtually on public defenders’ First Amendment rights when speaking to the media as part of a panel titled “Speaking Truth, Staying Ethical” at the National Association for Public Defense conference titled “Rise. Resist. Represent. 2026” during March.
UGA finishes as quarterfinalists at Michigan State University National Online Moot Court Competition
Congratulations to second-year students William P. “Wil” Stowers and Myla P. Williams for finishing as quarterfinalists at the Michigan State University National Online Moot Court Competition, where they were also awarded best brief. The team was coached by third-year student Elizabeth N. Burns and Adjunct Professor Cole M. Harper.
Clinical Associate Professor & First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins presented as a featured guest speaker on the “First Amendment Litigation Panel” at Clemson University’s Lectures in Law and Humanities Series during March.
Talmadge Chair Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge presented “Arbitration and Peace” as part of the Research Seminar Series at the City University of Hong Kong School of Law during March.
Chaffin Chair in Fiduciary Law Victoria J. Haneman was featured by The New York Times regarding financial disclosures. The article titled "How Epstein Helped Solve a Billionaire’s Problems With Women" was written by Matthew Goldstein, Jessica Silver-Greenberg, Steve Eder and David Enrich and was published 3/23/26. This article has been reprinted by other outlets including the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
The Appellate Litigation Clinic recently argued Shaw v. Foreman before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Third-year students Chandler S.K. “Chan” Creswell and Emma Rose Bagwell presented the case.
Post Professor Pamela Foohey presented her co-authored book Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy (University of California Press, 2025) at The Eighth Annual Consumer Law Scholars Conference, hosted by the University of California, Berkeley School of Law during March.
The Veterans Legal Clinic was featured by National Jurist regarding its service to Georgia’s veterans. The School of Law was included in the publication’s “Top law schools for government law.” The article was published 3/18/26.