West featured in The Washington Post
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured in The Washington Post regarding constitutionally protected speech.
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 taking a Lead position in providing a hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience for the next generation of lawyers for state and society as well as in fostering an environment for world-class scholarship and teaching. This commitment also supports the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
School of Law wins AtlAS Pre-Moot Invitational
Congratulations to third-year students Olha “Olia” Kaliuzhna and Vladyslav “Vlad” Rudzinskyi for winning the Atlanta International Arbitration Society Pre-Moot Invitational. Rudzinskyi was also named the competition’s best advocate.
UGA honors Hale and Gallagher with Award for Excellence in Teaching
Two faculty members who share a deep commitment to student engagement and success have been named the winners of the University of Georgia Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Rodrigues selected as one of 40 leading women in higher education
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues was selected to the Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Top Women of 2025. This list honors 40 women who are “making a difference” in higher education.
UGA wins ABA National Appellate Advocacy regional competition
Congratulations to second-year students Kerolls "Kero" Gadelrab and Taylor N. Hoying for winning their American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy regional competition. The pair will advance to the national tier of the tournament to be held during April. Third-year students Taylor L.
Rodrigues featured on Law360
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues was featured on Law360 Pulse regarding her journey to the deanship of the School of Law.
Law school receives $2M+ commitment for first-generation student scholarships
The University of Georgia School of Law’s vision to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school – one that matches excellence with access – just took a huge step forward with the creation of the Hart Family Foundation First-Generation Scholarship Fund.
UGA Law wins Jessup international law moot court regional
Congratulations to second-year students Dustin M. Batchelor, Grace K.S.Y. Johnson, F. Marion Kronauge, Morgan E. Pfohl and Ellis H.P. Schmitt for winning the East Coast regional of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
Rodrigues selected as ECGI research member
Congratulations to Dean Usha R.
Harpaz featured in Newsweek
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was featured in Newsweek regarding state taxes in Florida.