Law students tackle environmental issues to benefit Georgia’s coast
The University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant has long sought to remedy the health of the Georgia coast through research and outreach.
The University of Georgia School of Law is redefining what it means to be a great national public law school. The following news items demonstrate the School of Law’s commitment to building Authentic Relationships within its community – between faculty, staff, students and alumni/alumnae – as well as with distinguished jurists, legal practitioners and lawyers, corporate leaders, public servants and world-class scholars in pursuit of its vision to be the best return on investment in legal education with world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences for its students.
Justice Verda Colvin (J.D.'90) to give Holmes-Hunter Lecture
The Honorable Verda M. Colvin, a Georgia Supreme Court justice and UGA School of Law alumna, will present the 2023 Holmes-Hunter Lecture on Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel.
McBride receives distinguished employee award
Congratulations to Paula McBride, winner of the 2022 Emma Terrell Distinguished Employee Award.
In Memoriam: Caleb W. Thompson
The School of Law regretfully shares the news of the passing of Class of 2023 law student Caleb W. Thompson on November 4, 2022. As a classmate, colleague, student and friend, he was a valued member of the law school's community.
In Memoriam: Katelyn M. Brooks
The School of Law regretfully shares the news of the passing of Katelyn M. Brooks in March 2022. While she was a member of the Class of 2023, Katelyn was not currently enrolled during the Spring 2022 term.
In Memoriam: Ellen E. Scott
The School of Law regretfully shares the news that Ellen E. Scott, a member of the Class of 2023, passed away last week on May 29, 2022.
UGA law school unveils portrait honoring first Black graduate
The University of Georgia School of Law recently unveiled the portrait of its first Black graduate, the late Chester C. Davenport, and the painting will hang in the law school’s iconic rotunda that bears his name.
Georgia Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments at UGA School of Law
The University of Georgia School of Law will host the Georgia Court of Appeals on September 28 for oral arguments in four cases involving ineffective assistance of counsel, the scope of discovery, the TV Act, and service of process by substituted service.
The cases being heard are:
Graham featured in Columns
Director of Student Affairs Casey Graham was featured in Columns regarding her position at the School of Law.
Brown and Headrick to lead key law school divisions
Xavier R. Brown and Jeremy T. Headrick have been recently promoted.