Regents' Professor of International Law & Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann virtually presented "Child-Taking" as part of a Russo-Ukrainian War course coordinated by Yale University's Law School, School of Management and Jackson School of Global Affairs during March.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 for posting an Ultimate Bar Passage rate of 99.48%, meaning over 99% of these graduates who sat for the bar exam within two years of graduation passed. This near perfect Ultimate Bar Passage rate and the school's position as one of the nation's best returns on investment in legal education are helping UGA Law 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 affordability.
Congratulations to third-year students Sarah C. Guilot and Leila Y. Harrison for finishing as regional finalists at the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition. The pair were also recognized for their oral skills, placing 10th and 4th (respectively) as the competition's best oralists. Second-year students Garfield A. McIntyre Jr. and Taylor L. Stablein also competed and excellently represented the law school.
Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law Andrea L. Dennis' book Rap on Trial was featured on FOX5 Atlanta regarding the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. The segment titled "Georgia Supreme Court rules rap video shouldn't have been used to convict man" was published 3/6/24.
University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured in Vanity Fair regarding special purpose acquisition companies. The article titled "Donald Trump Is Poised to Pocket Billions in a Meme Stock Media Merger" was written by Scott Nover and published 3/8/24.
University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured on Bloomberg Law regarding Digital World Acquisition Corporation/ARC Global Investments litigation. The article titled "Trump Media SPAC Avoids Legal Roadblock on Way to Merger Vote" was written by Bailey Lipschultz and published 3/7/24.
Associate Professor Christian Turner presented as part of the "What's the Intel on Artificial Intelligence?" panel at the 33rd Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference during February.
First Amendment Clinic Legal Fellow Allyson Veile presented as part of the "Georgia Open Records Act at 65: Challenges and Opportunities, Both New and Old" panel at the 33rd Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference during February.
Georgia Journalism and Access Project Attorney Samantha C. Hamilton presented and facilitated the "You Say 'Protest,' I say 'Racketeering' - Where Does the First Amendment Draw the Line?" panel at the 33rd Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference during February.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Criminal Defense Practicum Director Elizabeth Taxel presented as part of the "You Say 'Protest,' I say 'Racketeering' - Where Does the First Amendment Draw the Line?" panel at the 33rd Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference during February.
Third-year student and Appellate Litigation Clinic participant Allison J. Fine argued the case N'Jai v. Department of Education before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The clinic was appointed as amicus to address whether the government contacts exception to the D.C. long-arm statute protects only First Amendment contacts. Third-year students E. Hope Garrison and Robert G. "Rob" Wedge helped brief the case and prepare Fine for the argument.
Clinical Assistant Professor & First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins co-chaired Georgia’s 33rd Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference (with J. Peters) and facilitated the panel titled “What’s the Intel on Artificial Intelligence?” during February.
Associate Professor Jonathan Peters co-chaired Georgia’s 33rd Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference (with C. Norins) and facilitated a panel on the Georgia Open Records Act during February.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West published "SCOTUS Is Slow-walking for Trump" in Slate on 3/1/24.
University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues published "Redeeming SPACs" in 50 Florida State University Law Review 667 (2023) (with M. Stegemoller).
First-year student M. Joshua "Josh" Moran was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding a campus-wide event he is planning with former UGA football teammate for April 3 titled "Unite Georgia." The article titled "Former Georgia football players hope to 'bring light back' to UGA campus" was written by Chip Towers and was published 2/29/24.
Sarah Quinn has been appointed the director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center. For the last nine months, she has led the center on an interim basis. Named after the former U.S. Secretary of State who taught at the School of Law in the last decades of his career, the center has served as a nucleus for global research, education and service for the school since 1977.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was featured in the Daily Report regarding subpoena requirements. The article titled "As DA's Phone Records Enter Spotlight, Experts Say 'Not Obvious' Whether Judge Will Allow" was written by Thomas Spigolon and published 2/29/24.
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand presented "Constitutional Challenges to Section 2 of the VRA" at the "State of the South: The Center for Access to Justice's Annual Conference" hosted by the Georgia State University College of Law during February.
University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured on Bloomberg regarding Digital World Acquisition Corporation stock and its sale. The article titled "Trump Eyes $4 Billion Stock Windfall as His Legal Bills Pile Up" was written by Bailey Lipschultz and published 2/27/24. The article has been republished by other media outlets across the country.