The University of Georgia Alumni Association has unveiled the 2022 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni. Nine companies affiliated School of Law graduates were named to the list: Abernathy Ditzel Hendrick Bryce (Sean Ditzel (J.D.'06)), Agora Vintage (Russell Edwards (J.D.'10)), The Brogdon Firm (Gino Brogdon Jr. (J.D.'11)), Caplan Cobb (Mike Caplan (J.D.'06)), Edwards & Hawkins (Cameron Hawkins (J.D.'08)), Litner + Deganian (Arman Deganian (J.D.'03)), Murray Osorio (Benjamin Osorio (J.D.'11)), Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Services (Julie Wade (J.D.'00)) and The Spotted Trotter (Meagan Ouzts (J.D.'05)).
Rogers Chair of Law Emerita Camilla E. Watson's 2018 Florida State University Law Review article on the future of lower-income students in higher education was featured in a Reuters article. Titled "Providing aid to for-profit colleges is not a matter of racial justice," the Reuters article was written by Hassan Kanu and published 11/17/21.
The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony Nov. 16 to celebrate the recent naming of the Institute of Higher Education in tribute to the late Louise McBee, a revered university administrator and state legislator. Following the dedication, Joan T.A. Gabel, president of the University of Minnesota and a UGA School of Law 1993 alumna, delivered the 31st Louise McBee Lecture in Higher Education. Gabel spoke on “Fulfilling Higher Education’s Social Contract and Value Proposition,” first acknowledging McBee’s contributions to the field.
Congratulations to third-year students Austin Albertson, Peyton Clark, Audrey Cunningham, Varad Dabke and Richmond Wrinkle, and second-year student Brianna Yates for winning the William Daniel Mock Trial Tournament. The tournament was a state championship event and the UGA team was the only undefeated team, winning against teams from the law schools at Emory, Georgia State and Mercer universities. The team was coached by Jeremy Dailey (J.D.’14).
Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law Andrea L. Dennis' research was featured in Rolling Stone magazine regarding rap lyrics being used as evidence in criminal trials. The article titled "New York Lawmakers Introducing Bill to Limit Rap Lyrics as Evidence in Criminal Trials" was written by Nancy Dillon and published 11/16/21.
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein presented as part of a panel titled “VAT and the Digital Economy” organized by the International Monetary Fund that was attended by more than 500 participants from countries around the world during November.
Associate Professor Laura Phillips Sawyer presented on "Myths and Facts: The Progressive Era and Populist Expressions of Antitrust" as part of a University of Southern California Gould School of Law Center for Transnational Law & Business event during November.
Congratulations to Roby H. Jernigan and James A. Stewart for winning the Intramural Moot Court Competition held recently. Many thanks to finalists Courtney H. Robinson and D. Briana Barnett as well as the other second-year law students who contributed to a wonderful tournament.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was featured in an Associated Press article regarding the Ahmaud Arbery trial. The article titled "What is the defense strategy in Arbery killing?" was written by Kate Brumback and published by WSB-FM radio and the Connecticut Post.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding special grand juries. The article titled "Fulton DA mulling rarely used special grand jury for Trump probe" was written by Tamar Hallerman and published 11/12/21. The article was republished in the Miami Herald.
University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured on Bloomberg regarding special purpose acquisition companies. The article titled "Wall Street Is Churning Out SPACs at Investors' Peril" was written by Noah Buhayar, Tom Maloney and Zijia Song and was published 11/16/21.
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein published "Does the Supreme Court's Decision in Wayfair Apply Retroactively?" in 102 Tax Notes State 715 (Nov. 15, 2021) (with A. Appleby).
Congratulations to the team of third-year students Jordan Dillard and Ben Hancock, who were named regional co-champions after winning three rounds of competition in the ABA Regional Negotiation Competition, virtually hosted by American University. The team will compete in the ABA National Negotiation Competition in February 2022.
A second team made up of second-year students Chiodera Drayton-Smith and Taylor McClain also earned sixth place (out of 24 teams) in the competition.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on CNN.com relating to COVID vaccine mandates. The article titled "Liberals are buying their tickets in hopes of winning the vaccine mandate lawsuit lottery" was written by Ariane de Vogue and published 11/12/21. The article was reprinted by other media outlets.
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand presented on recent developments in election law as part of an University of Chicago Women+ in Law panel during November.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured on WABE, Atlanta's National Public Radio affiliate, regarding the current U.S. Supreme Court term. The segment titled "UGA law professor on the key cases expected to be heard this Supreme Court term" aired as part of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" on 11/9/21.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in a Reuters article regarding recent developments in the Johnson & Johnson opioid litigation. The article titled "Oklahoma court overturns $465 mln opioid judgment against J&J" was written by Nate Raymond and published 11/9/21.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in The Seattle Times regarding a possible Boeing settlement relating to the 737 Max crash in Ethiopia. The article titled "Boeing set to settle with families in Ethiopian 737 Max crash, avoiding punitive damages" was written by Dominic Gates and published 11/9/21. The article was reprinted by other media outlets.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in The Washington Post regarding recent developments in the Johnson & Johnson opioid litigation. The article titled "Oklahoma Supreme Court overturns historic opioid ruling against J&J" was written by Meryl Kornfield and Lenny Bernstein and published 11/9/21.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on the Cheddar News TV network regarding Johnson & Johnson opioid and talc powder litigation. The segment titled "Courts Overturn Opioid Ruling, Halt Baby Powder Lawsuits Against Johnson & Johnson" was hosted by Hena Doba and aired 11/10/21.