For the 11th consecutive year, University of Georgia School of Law graduates have led the state in the Georgia bar exam passage rate. UGA Law graduates who sat for the July 2024 exam posted the highest rate for first-time takers among the state’s law schools and exceeded the overall passage rate by more than 9%.
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein co-presented as part of the VAT/GST Treatment of Activities Involving Crypto-Assets at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Technical Advisory Group to Working Party No. 9 on Consumption Taxes meeting in October in Paris, France.
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand presented as part of the Knight Election Law Forum titled "Decoding Election Law for Journalists: Essential Insights from Top Experts" in September.
Congratulations to Szilvia Somodi for receiving the Georgia Library Association’s Library Support Services Award. This award recognizes individuals who have furthered library development or made outstanding contributions to Georgia libraries as part of their job.
Associate Director for Collection Services Wendy Moore co-presented as part of the "Experience Active Learning Implementation" at the American Association of Law Libraries 2024 Annual Meeting (with S. Nolan, H. Simmons and A. Taylor).
Instruction and Faculty Services Librarian Savanna Nolan co-presented as part of the "Experience Active Learning Implementation" at the American Association of Law Libraries 2024 Annual Meeting (with W. Moore, H. Simmons and A.Taylor).
Associate Director for Instruction and Access Services Heather Simmons presented as part of the "Cool Tools Café: Existing and Emerging Technologies" and "Experience Active Learning Implementation" panels at the American Association of Law Libraries 2024 Annual Meeting.
Law Library Director Thomas "TJ" Striepe presented as part of "The Power of Using Data to Convey Value" panel at the American Association of Law Libraries 2024 Annual Meeting.
Clinical Services and Research Librarian Amy Taylor co-presented as part of the "Experience Active Learning Implementation" at the American Association of Law Libraries 2024 Annual Meeting (with W. Moore, S. Nolan and H. Simmons).
Regents' Professor of International Law & Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann published “Child-Taking” in 45 Michigan Journal of International Law 305 (2024).
Smith Professor Hillel Y. Levin presented "Affirmative Litigation and Industry Accountability” at the Buffalo Law Review symposium titled “Paths Forward from the Age of Gun Violence: Industry Accountability and the Modern Second Amendment” held at the University at Buffalo in September.
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand presented “Rescuing Reynolds” at the Wisconsin Discussion Group on Constitutionalism at the University of Wisconsin Law School in September.
For the fifth time in seven years, the University of Georgia School of Law has been named the nation’s Best Value in legal education. Last year, UGA occupied the top spot in the National Jurist ranking and, from 2018 to 2020, enjoyed a historic three-peat in the number one position. "Our vision is to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school: Offering a world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven education, while striving to be the best return on investment in legal education,” School of Law Dean Peter B. ”Bo” Rutledge said.
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein's treatise State Taxation was quoted by the Oregon Tax Court in Microsoft Corp. v. Department of Revenue (Aug. 29, 2024).
The University of Georgia School of Law will participate in a free legal clinic to be held in Troup County on October 25. The law school’s Veterans Legal Clinic, Wilson Family Justice Clinic and the Public Interest Practicum will be available to assist local residents. The article titled “Troup to host a second free legal clinic” was written by Tommy Murphy and published 9/27/24.
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand presented “The Regulation of Presidential Elections” at the Wisconsin Law Review Symposium titled "State Law and Federal Elections" held at the University of Wisconsin Law School in September.
Congratulations to Assistant Dean for Admissions, Diversity and Inclusion & Strategic Initiatives Xavier R. Brown for receiving the UGA Black Faculty and Staff Organization's Ed Wilker Memorial Egalitarian Award. Named in honor of the late Ed Wilker who was a founding member of the BFSO, the award recognizes staff members who demonstrate occupational excellence consistently.
Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law & Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills Director Lisa Milot was featured in Newsweek regarding the opinion of Americans when it comes to trusting their neighbors to watch their pets. The article titled “Americans don’t trust their neighbors with their pets” was written by Liz O’Connell and published 9/28/2024. The article was republished by the Miami Herald.
The University of Georgia School of Law is pleased to share news of its largest gift in history – a $5 million donation from the Stanton Foundation to support the ongoing operations of the First Amendment Clinic with an endowment. Established in 2019, the clinic defends and advances freedoms of speech, press, assembly and petition through direct client representation and advocacy, while also serving as a hands-on learning opportunity for roughly 15-20 law students each year. With this contribution, the Stanton Foundation has become the school’s largest overall donor with an overall investment in the school of almost $8.5 million.
Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law Randy Beck published "A Role Model Among Law Professors" in 77 SMU Law Review 341 (2024).