Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West presented as part of a discussion on "Investigative Deceptions Across Social Context" at Yale Law School Information Society Project's Freedom of Expression Scholars Conference during April.
Smith Professor Hillel Y. Levin was featured in The Gainesville Times regarding book banning in Hall County schools. The article titled "Gainesville Schools approves nearly $500k in projects" was written by Ben Anderson and published 5/6/22.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured in The New York Times regarding information leaks at the U.S. Supreme Court. The article titled "Supreme Court Leak Inquiry Exposes Gray Area of Press Protections" was written by Jeremy W. Peters and published 5/8/22.
Brock Associate Professor in Professional Responsibility Nathan S. Chapman's 2017 Washington Law Review article titled "Adjudicating Religious Sincerity" was quoted in The Atlantic. The article titled "Should Courts Assess the Sincerity of Religious Beliefs" was written by Linda Greenhouse and published 5/5/22.
Associate Professor Jonathan Peters was featured in the ABA Journal regarding information leaks at the U.S. Supreme Court. The article titled "Rare but not unprecedented Supreme Court leak considered 'staggering'" was written by Mark Walsh and published 5/5/22.
Associate Professor Jonathan Peters was featured on CTV News (Canada) regarding information leaks at the U.S. Supreme Court. The segment titled "U.S. Abortion Battle Heats Up" aired 5/5/22.
Regents' Professor of International Law & Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann was featured on Vox regarding her thoughts on future U.S. Supreme Court rulings. The article titled "After Roe: 9 legal experts on what rights the Supreme Court might target next" was written by Sean Illing and published 5/2/22.
Cleveland Distinguished Chair of Legal Ethics and Professionalism & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lonnie T. Brown Jr. was featured on Law360 regarding a State Bar of Georgia Formal Advisory Opinion that permits attorneys to contact former employees of represented entities without obtaining consent from the entities’ counsel. The article titled "Ga. Justices Modify Attorney Rule On Contacting Ex-Staffers" was written by Rosie Manins and published 5/3/22.
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson was featured on WSB TV regarding what could happen with Georgia's Heartbeat Bill. The segment titled "What a change in abortion laws would mean for Ga's Heartbeat Bill" aired 5/4/22.
Associate Professor Jonathan Peters was featured on Quartz regarding information leaks at the U.S. Supreme Court. The article titled "Is the US Supreme Court leak of Roe v. Wade opinion unprecedented?" was written by Scott Nover and published 5/4/22.
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand was featured in the Los Angeles Times regarding terms limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices. The article titled "Why we need term limits for Supreme Court justices" was written by Michael Hiltzik and published 5/4/22.
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson was featured on 11 Alive, Atlanta's NBC TV affiliate, regarding what could happen at the state level if Roe v. Wade is overturned. The segment titled "Potential political implications in Georgia if Roe v. Wade is Overturned" aired 5/3/22.
Associate Professor Jonathan Peters was featured in multiple national media outlets regarding past leaks at the U.S. Supreme Court. Several articles referencing his thoughts were published on 5/3/22.
First-year student Raiden Washington was elected vice chair of the Students for Sensible Drug Policy's Board of Directors. The SSDP has approximately 5,000 active members from schools around the globe. Its members “advocate for a more sensible approach to drug laws.”
The Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic was awarded the 2022 Georgia Crime Victim Service Collaboration and Innovation Award from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The honor "recognizes those whose work has been particularly noteworthy, and who exemplify the long-term commitment that characterizes many victim service providers, some of whom are also victims of crime."
Associate Professor Jonathan Peters was featured in multiple national and international media outlets regarding a proposed leaked draft opinion in a U.S. Supreme Court case. Several articles referencing his thoughts were published on 5/3/22.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" regarding Justice Stephen Breyer's jurisprudence. The segment titled "Supreme Court says Boston unconstitutionally barred Christian flag from City Hall" was reported by Nina Totenberg and aired 5/2/22.
Thirty University of Georgia students, faculty and staff members who have died since April 2021 - including the law school's Davis Bergsagel - will be honored at the university’s annual candlelight memorial service on May 3 at 7 p.m. on the steps of the UGA Chapel. President Jere W. Morehead will lead the service, called “Georgia Remembers … a Candlelight Memorial.” Names of each of the 14 students and 16 faculty and staff members will be read aloud, followed by a toll of the Chapel bell and the lighting of a candle.
Second-year student Taylor McClain has been selected as a Next Generation Leader by the American Constitution Society. The initiative "distinguishes law school students who have demonstrated memorable and significant leadership in their work with ACS’s student chapters. Through special programs and opportunities, the NGL program supports and empowers these progressive leaders across the country."
Access Services Manager Marie Mize was featured on UGA Today regarding her work in the Alexander Campbell King Law Library. The article titled "Law Library circulation manager is making a difference" was written by Krista Richmond and published 4/29/22.