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.
The Alexander Campbell King Law Library's Access Services Manager Marie Mize was recently featured in a USAA video regarding her role as the director of the Moina Michael Poppy Project at the University of Georgia.
Congratulations to the nine School of Law faculty members who have earned recent promotions. Jason A.
Information Technology Librarian Jason Tubinis, Instruction and Faculty Services Librarian Savanna Nolan, and Clinical Services and Research Librarian
Clinical Assistant Professor & First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding song lyrics being used as evidence in criminal proceedings.
Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Gregg D. Polsky was featured in Investor's Business Daily regarding proposed stock buyback tax changes.
Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law Randy Beck was featured in California's Visalia Times Delta regarding new bounty hunting laws in Texas and California.
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson was featured in the Daily Beast regarding special grand juries.
The School of Law's inaugural Edenfield Jurist in Residence Lecture featuring then-U.S. District Court Chief Judge Lisa Godbey Wood (J.D.'90) was mentioned on Georgia Public Broadcasting regarding sentencing in the Ahmaud Arbery cases. Wood's lecture focused on the topic of sentencing.
Assistant Professor Adam D. Orford was featured in Grist regarding the proposed Inflation Reduction Act that includes energy security and fighting climate change provisions.
Clinical Assistant Professor & First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins was featured in the Westchester Journal News regarding New York's plan to review social media accounts when one applies to purchase a gun.