The Appellate Litigation Clinic has won one of its cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals. They successfully argued for the release of their client after demonstrating that the immigration judge did not clearly err when finding that their client would likely be tortured with the acquiescence of the Mexican government and that it would be unreasonable to expect their client to relocate elsewhere in Mexico. This finding was the subject of an appeal last year before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in which the clinic won a remand to the BIA.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch published "Information for the Common Good in Mass Torts" in 70 DePaul Law Review 345 (2021).
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner presented “Non-Financial Disclosure Around the World” online for students at the University of Minnesota Law School and the University College Dublin Sutherland School of Law during March.
Randall D. “Randy” Quintrell, a 1985 University of Georgia School of Law graduate, has been memorialized by more than 100 donors with a scholarship bearing his name. The scholarship will support law students demonstrating a commitment to environmental law with preference given to those who share Quintrell’s admirable traits of humility, intelligence, politeness, professionalism and a tireless work ethic to find equitable solutions to difficult and complex issues.
Smith Professor Hillel Y. Levin was featured in The Gainesville Times regarding proposed Georgia education legislation. The article titled "Parents' Bill of Rights passes Senate. What does it do and what do school officials, teachers think about it?" was written by Ben Anderson and published 3/3/22.
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand was featured in The Christian Science Monitor regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's jurisprudence over time. The article titled "Minority report: How justices from Harlan to Breyer shaped legal opinion" was written by Henry Gass and Noah Robertson and was published 1/27/22.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured in New York Magazine regarding Ketanji Brown Jackson. The article titled "Meet Ketanji Brown Jackson" was written by Nia Prater and published 2/25/22.
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand was featured on FiveThirtyEight regarding her research on U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Supreme Court hearings. The article titled "How Racism And Sexism Could Define Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation Hearings" was written by Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux and published 3/2/22.
Assistant Professor Lindsey Simon published "Bankruptcy Grifters" in 131 Yale Law Journal 1154 (2022).
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner published a feature titled “Corporate Governance Reform and the Sustainability Imperative” in 131 Yale Law Journal 1217 (2022).
Law graduates Keith W. and Frederick W. “Fritz” Vaughan have made a gift supporting the work of the University of Georgia School of Law, and the Georgia Law Review will now operate out of an office bearing their names. Notably, Keith and Fritz are the only father-son duo to both serve as editor-in-chief of the Georgia Law Review. The School of Law is grateful to Keith and Fritz for investing in the School of Law and honoring their time as leaders of the Georgia Law Review.
Associate Professor Laura Phillips Sawyer presented on a panel titled "Business Historians on the New Brandeis Movement and the Uses of History" at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting during January.
Dr. Thomas Kadri, whose research focuses on law and technology with an emphasis on technology-enabled abuse, has been advising the office of U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), co-sponsor of the Safe Connections Act, on the text of the law, which the bill’s co-sponsors are trying to attach to the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Dr. Kadri is available to media to speak on this topic.
Third-year students Haley K. Kairab and Donavan C. Juleus recently won a regional title in the National Trial Competition, advancing to the national tier of the tournament to be held during April. Hosted by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers, this competition attracts teams from more than 140 law schools and involves more than 1,000 law students each year.
Congratulations to third-year students Austin L. Albertson, Audrey C. Cunningham and Paige Medley and second-year student Brian B. Subin for finishing as quarterfinalists in the Capitol City Challenge. Medley was honored for delivering the "best opening statement." The mock trial team was coached by Adjunct Professor Jeremy Dailey, who was assisted by other faculty members and law school graduates. Approximately 30 teams from across the nation participated in this year's competition.
Clinical Assistant Professor & First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the First Amendment implications of a gag order. The article titled "Lawrenceville captain exposed sex harassment, now says she faces retaliation" was written by Asia Simone Burns and published 2/25/22.
Congratulations to second-year students J. Caleb Grant, Alexander F. "Alex" Krupp, Emily M. "Millie" Price, Courtney H. Robinson and James A. Stewart for finishing as national finalists in the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. They will advance to the international tier of the tournament to be held during March. Out of 84 American teams, the quartet lost to a team from Harvard University in the final round. Notably, Robinson was named the 4th best overall oralist, while Stewart was selected the 14th best. Third-year student Courtney M. Hogan served as student coach, while the faculty adviser/coach was Anna White Howard. Additionally, several law school faculty members were instrumental in preparing the team.
Third-year Jacob D. Swanstrom and second-year students Justin W. Tilghman and Jack K. Mahon were semifinalists in the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, hosted by Pace University. They were coached by Assistant Professor Adam D. Orford, who specializes in environmental law and policy. Georgia Athletic Association Professor David E. Shipley and several law school graduates also helped to prepare the team.
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand was invited to join the prestigious UGA Teaching Academy, which seeks to promote and celebrate excellence in teaching and to foster learning through inquiry.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West participated in the "What is government's role in supporting the news?" panel as part of the 15th Annual Knight Media Forum during February.