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Georgia Law graduates are often the focus of news stories appearing in a variety of media outlets. Below are links to some of these stories.

Lawyer to Head Firm Running Football Hall of Fame
Alumnus John W. Stephenson Jr. (J.D.'00) was featured on 41 NBC News regarding his appointment as president and chief operating officer of the firm in charge of building and operating the national College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. The article was written by the Associated Press and appeared on 2/5/13. Read the full article

‘True Believers in Justice’
Alumnus Travis A. Williams (J.D.'08) was featured in The New York Times regarding his role in the documentary “Gideon’s Army,” which features the work Williams has done as a public defender. The film will appear at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and later on HBO. The article was written by Dawn Porter and appeared on 1/23/13. Read the full article

Chief judge likes 'real world'
Alumna Pamela D. South (J.D.'88) was featured in the Daily Report regarding her role as the chief judge of the Gwinnett County State Court. The article was written by Mark Niesse and appeared on 1/23/13. Read the full article

Governor taps Carla Wong McMillian to Court of Appeals
Alumna Carla Wong McMillian (J.D.'98) was featured in the Daily Report regarding her recent appointment by Gov. Nathan Deal as the new judge on the state Court of Appeals. The article was written by Kathleen Baydala Joyner and appeared on 1/17/13. Read the full article
Related articles: New Court of Appeals judge rode fast track to appointment by Alyson M. Palmer for the Daily Report on 1/22/13
Deal puts first Asian-American on state appellate court by Bill Rankin for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 1/16/13

New law firm opens in Athens
Alumnus William H. Kimbrough Jr. (J.D.'73) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald for opening The Kimbrough Law Firm in Athens, Ga. The article appeared on 1/12/13. Read the full article

Covington resident named to Leadership Ga.
Alumnus Michael G. Geoffroy (J.D.'01) was featured in the Covington News for being inducted into the Leadership Georgia class of 2013, a prestigious organization that includes community and state leaders. The article appeared as a staff report on 1/12/13. Read the full article

Sally Quillian Yates joins AGAC
Alumna Sally Quillian Yates (J.D.'86) was featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle for her appointment to vice chair of the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys. The article was written by Jacques Couret and appeared on 1/7/13. Read the full article

Judge wrote new chapter in state judicial history
Alumna Rufe McCombs Maulsby (LL.B.'42) was featured in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer regarding her distinguished career in the Georgia judiciary. Considered a "trailblazer," Maulsby was the first woman in Georgia elected to be a judge without prior appointment. She passed away in December at the age of 94. The article appeared on 1/2/13. Read the full article.
Related articles: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Ardent GC deals with regulations, litigation
Alumnus Stephen C. Petrovich (J.D.'91) was featured in the Daily Report regarding his work as the general counsel, senior vice president and secretary of Ardent Health Services. The article was written by Mary Welch and appeared on 12/12/12. Read the full article

Judge David Motes: Justice isn’t one size fits all
Alumnus T. David Motes (J.D.'80) was featured on ClickThePaper.com regarding his experiences in his 17 years of service as a judge. The article was written by LeAnne Akin and appeared on 12/8/12. Read the full article

Above the Clouds
Alumnus Josh Gunnemann (J.D.'06), a civil litigator with Rogers & Hardin, was featured in the Daily Report regarding his new favorite pastime - flying. The article was written by Mary Helen Martin and appeared on 12/7/12. Read the full article

Georgia Trust’s Mark McDonald to take volunteer role with National Trust
Alumnus Mark C. McDonald (J.D.'82) was featured on Saporta Report for his election as chair of the National Trust Partners Network, as well as for his role as an ex-officio member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's board. The article was written by Maria Saporta and appeared on 12/5/12. Read the full article  McDonald was also featured on Saporta Reporting regarding his passion for historic preservation. The article was written by Chris Schroder and appeared on 11/26/12. Read the full article

T. Joseph Campbell retiring as DA
Alumnus T. Joseph Campbell (J.D.'74) was featured in Neighbor Newspapers regarding his retirement as district attorney for the Cherokee Circuit after 20 years of service. The article was written by Monica Burge and appeared on 12/4/12. Read the full article

Taking care of business for R.E.M.
Alumnus Bertis E. Downs IV (J.D.'81) was featured in the Daily Report regarding his involvement with the band R.E.M. The article was written by Shawn Bratton and appeared on 11/30/12. Read the full article

Social Circle picks new city judge
Alumnus David F. Dickinson (J.D.'85) was featured in the Covington News for his appointment as the new municipal court judge for Social Circle, Ga. The article was written by Danielle Everson and appeared on 11/29/12. Read the full article

Birmingham lawyer Kira Fonteneau hired to lead Jefferson County's first public defender office
Alumna Kira Y. Fonteneau (J.D.'05) was featured on AL.com for her recent appointment to lead the Jefferson County Public Defender Office in Birmingham, Ala. The article was written by Kent Faulk and appeared on 11/28/12. Read the full article

Lawyer cites dance as leadership skill way into law
Alumna Terri R. Stewart (J.D.'06) was featured in the Daily Report regarding the influence of dance on her life. The article was written by Mary Helen Martin and appeared on 11/16/12. Read the full article

President Obama Nominates Seven to the United States District Courts
Alumna Valerie Caproni (J.D.'79) was recently one of seven individuals nominated by President Obama for District Court judgeship. The article appeared on 11/14/12. Read the full article

Judge swears in son
Alumnus Matthew J. Neill (J.D.'12) was featured in the Cleburne Times-Review for being sworn into the practice of law by his father, Judge John Neill. The article was written by Matt Smith and appeared on 11/14/12. Read the full article

A Dog Named "Uga"
Alumnus Frank W. "Sonny" Seiler (J.D.'57) was featured on WRBL News 3 regarding the tradition of "Uga," the mascot for the University of Georgia. Seiler has provided Georgia's mascot since 1956 and is currently the owner of Russ, who was officially named "Uga IX" in September. The article was written by Phil Scoggins and appeared on 11/7/12. Read the full article

Georgia Law alum named finalist in national legal writing contest
Alumnus William R. Gignilliat IV (J.D.'12) was a finalist in the 2012 Brown Award for Excellence in Legal Writing contest sponsored by the Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation. Gignilliat's paper was titled "The Presumption against Extraterritoriality and the Extraterritorial Application of U.S. Discovery Rules" and was sponsored by Talmadge Chair Peter B. Rutledge. Read the full article

Judge Glanville gets promotion to general
Alumnus Ural Glanville (J.D.'87) was featured in the Daily Report for his promotion to brigadier general. Glanville is currently deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. The article was written by Greg Land and appeared on 11/5/12. Read the full article

Gainesville attorney Brim named Fellow by American College of Trial Lawyers
Alumnus James E. Brim III (J.D.'79) was featured in the Gainesville Times for his initiation as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. The article appeared on 11/3/12. Read the full article

Haslam appoints Keith Siskin to 16th Circuit
Alumnus M. Keith Siskin (J.D.'97) was recently appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam to the 16th Judicial District Circuit Court, which serves Rutherford and Cannon counties in Tennessee. The article was released by the Associated Press and appeared on 10/29/12. Read the full article

Slideshow: Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2013 ‘Places in Peril’
Alumnus Mark C. McDonald (J.D.'82) was quoted in the Atlanta Business Chronicle regarding the top places in Georgia that the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has declared on the verge of peril. McDonald serves as president and CEO of the trust. The article was written by Maria Saporta and appeared on 10/24/12. Read the full article

Sandy Springs Resident Appears on 'Jeopardy!'
Alumnus Jeffrey Huong (J.D.'12) was featured in Sandy Springs Patch for competing on an episode of "Jeopardy!" The article was written by Adrianne Murchison and appeared on 10/8/12. Read the full article

Judge George Kreeger to remain on Cobb drug court
Alumnus George H. Kreeger (J.D.'66) was featured in the Daily Report for his retirement from the Cobb County Superior Court bench after 33 years of service. He will still hold senior judge status and preside over the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court. The article was written by Katheryn Hayes Tucker and appeared on 9/28/12. Read the full article

Evans woman will celebrate survival at Ironman
Alumnus Todd M. Boudreaux (J.D.'94) and his wife Nikki Boudreaux were featured in The Augusta Chronicle for the anniversary of Nikki's miraculous survival of an arteriovenous malformation rupture. The article was written by Chris Gay and appeared on 9/29/12. Read the full article

How I Got Here: Merrill Lynch's Buck Wiley
Alumnus Floyd M. Wiley III (J.D.'91) was profiled in Bloomberg Businessweek for his experiences abroad as well as his career advancements. The article was written by Kate Abbott and appeared on 10/2/12. Read the full article

Several wonderful lives
Alumnus Bernard J. Mulherin (LL.B.'59) was featured in The Augusta Chronicle for his various leadership roles as well as his commitment and contribution to his community. Mulherin passed away on 9/17/12 at the age of 80. The article appeared on 9/22/12. Read the full article

McClendon joins Guardianship Office Board
Alumnus James C. McClendon II (J.D.'86) was featured in The Lake Wales News for serving on the board of directors of the Guardianship Office of the Tenth Circuit, a nonprofit organization that provides guardians to oversee medical care for individuals. The article was written by Cassie Jacoby and appeared on 9/30/12. Read the full article

Otis A. Brumby III becomes publisher; Lee B. Garrett named general manager
Alumni Otis A. Brumby III (J.D.'06) and Lee Brumby Garrett (J.D.'99) were featured in the Cherokee Tribune as the new publisher and general manger, respectively, of the Cherokee Tribune, Journal and Neighbor Newspapers. The article was written by Jon Gillooly and appeared on 9/28/12. Read the full article

Falcons honor Luis Aguilar through NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards
Alumnus Luis A. Aguilar (J.D. '79) was recently selected to receive the National Football League Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award by the Atlanta Falcons. The award recognizes the contributions of Hispanic leaders in each NFL market. The article appeared on 9/25/12. Read the full article

Hot market for Supreme Court clerks
Alumnus Brian C. Lea (J.D.'09) was featured in the Daily Report for being one of last term's Supreme Court law clerks in demand for a position at a big law firm. Lea was recruited from the chambers of Justice Clarence Thomas to work for Jones Day. The article was written by Tony Mauro and appeared on 9/17/12. Read the full article

Goals met, Judge Watson White re-retires at 91
Alumnus Judge Watson L. White (LL.B. '50) was recently featured in the Daily Report for his re-retirement as a senior judge. White served on the Cobb County Superior Court before going back to work as one of four senior judges. White announced his re-retirement two weeks ago due to failing health. The article appeared on 9/17/12. Read the full article

Eleven Georgia Law alumni named to UGA’s 40 Under 40
More than 25 percent of the UGA Alumni Association's 40 Under 40 Class of 2012 are Georgia Law graduates. This annual honor recognizes alumni campus-wide who are making an impact, demonstrating a commitment to UGA and aspiring to uphold the principles of wisdom, justice and moderation. Those named to this year's list are: Lisa R. Blanco (J.D.'98), Jennifer L. Chapman (J.D.'02), C. Andrew Childers (J.D.'98), Jehan Y. El-Jourbagy (J.D.'03), Stacey G. Evans (J.D.'03), Kelly D. Kautz (J.D.'02), Amy E. Loggins (J.D.'99), Patrick N. Millsaps (J.D.'00), John W. Stephenson Jr. (J.D.'00), Robert B. Teilhet (J.D.'00) and Joby F. Young (J.D.'09). Read the full article

Tribune publisher dies after two-year battle with cancer
Alumnus Otis A. Brumby Jr. (J.D.'65) was featured in the Cherokee Tribune for his leadership, passion and dedication as the publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal and Cherokee Tribune for nearly half a century. Brumby passed away at the age of 72 after a two-battle with prostate cancer. The article was written by Joe Kirby and appeared on 9/8/12. Read the full article

A Flowchart Approach to California’s New Apportionment Regime
Alumnus Daniel L. Eggerman (J.D.'12) recently published an article in the Tax Analysts regarding California apportionment law. The article appeared on 9/3/12.

Linebacker. Actor. Lawyer.
Alumnus Jeffrey Y. Lewis (J.D.'82) was featured in the Daily Report for his roles as a linebacker for the University of Georgia, as an actor in various movie, TV and stage roles, and now as a partner and litigator at Arnall Golden Gregory in Atlanta. The article was written by Paul Shea and appeared on 8/31/12. Read the full article

Travis Williams, 29, Northeastern Judicial Circuit assistant public defender
Alumnus Travis A. Williams (J.D.'08) was featured in the Daily Report's annual pick of Georgia lawyers under 40 for his dedication and persistence in his work as a public defender. The article was written by Kathleen Baydala Joyner and appeared on 8/27/12. Read the full article

Charles "Chuck" Clay Jr., 38, Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial
Alumnus Charles L. Clay Jr. (J.D.'99) was featured in the Daily Report's annual pick of Georgia lawyers under 40 for his work as one of Weinberg Wheeler's top national litigators. The article appeared on 8/27/12. Read the full article

Sales and Use Taxation of Daily Deal Vouchers
Alumnus Andrew D. Grace (J.D.'12) recently published an article in the Tax Analysts regarding daily deal vouchers. The article appeared on 8/27/12.

Savannah newsmakers
Alumni Michael K. Dennard (J.D.'84) and Andrei Ionescu (J.D.'12) were featured in the Savannah Morning News for their appointments as deputy chief assistant of State Court Division for the Chatham County District Attorney's Office and as associate for the Conner Law Group, respectively. . The article appeared on 8/26/12. Read the full article

Miami-Dade judge at ground zero of South Florida's foreclosure crisis
Alumna Jennifer Bailey (J.D.'83) was featured in The Miami Herald regarding the foreclosure crisis in South Florida. The article was written by Martha Brannigan and appeared on 8/19/12. Read the full article

Recent UGA graduates launch start-up mobile gaming company
Alumnus Christian Boyd Rhodes (J.D.'12) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald for being one of the founders of Aristobot, a start-up mobile gaming company which plans to launch its first mobile game to the market. The article was written by Satyam Kaswala and appeared on 8/19/12. Read the full article

New justice leaves paper trail
Alumnus Keith R. Blackwell (J.D.'99) was featured in the Daily Report for his appointment to the Georgia Supreme Court and the uniqueness of his previous job serving on the Georgia Court of Appeals. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 8/15/12. Read the full article

Lawyer reinvents self in bad economy
Alumnus Richard S. Alembik (J.D.'91) was featured in the Daily Report for his ability to adapt to the slumped economy by changing the focus of his practice from commercial real estate development and title work to foreclosure defense and consumer protection. The article was written by Katheryn Hayes Tucker and appeared on 8/14/12. Read the full article

Update: Former Columbus Mayor Frank Martin
Alumnus Frank K. Martin (J.D.'64) was featured in the Columbus Ledger Enquirer for his reputation as an accomplished attorney and his service as mayor to Columbus, Ga., since 1990. Martin passed away from complications of pancreatic cancer on 8/12/12 at age 73. The article was written by Chuck Williams and appeared on 8/12/12. Read the full article

Inc., Profiling Joey Loudermilk
Alumnus Joey M. Loudermilk (J.D.'78) was featured in Profile magazine for his humble approach and strong ethics in both life and at work as the general counsel of Aflac. The article was written by Ruth E. Dávila and appeared in the July/Aug/Sept 2012 issue. Read the full article

Deal taps Branch, Ray for Court of Appeals
Alumnus William M. Ray II (J.D.'90) was featured in the Daily Report for his appointment by Gov. Nathan Deal to replace Keith Blackwell on the Georgia Court of Appeals. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 7/26/12. Read the full article

Bibb's state Teacher of the Year leaves "to grow personally and professionally"
Alumnus and 2012 Georgia Teacher of the Year Jadun O. McCarthy (J.D.'05) was featured in The Telegraph for his choice to leave teaching to pursue other opportunities. The article was written by Andrea Castillo and appeared on 7/20/12. Read the full article

Lisa Colbert named judge-designate for Chatham County Juvenile Court
Alumna Lisa Goldwire Colbert (J.D.'94) was recently featured in the Savannah Morning News for being appointed unanimously as the new Chatham County Juvenile Court Judge effective Sept. 28. The article was written by Jan Skutch and appeared on 7/21/12. Read the full article

Teaming up for justice: Carley, Gregorys to offer consulting service
Alumnus and former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice George H. Carley (LL.B.'62) was featured in the Daily Report for his collaboration with former Justice Hardy Gregory Jr. and his wife in working together to offer services to lawyers who are looking for extra advice on their cases. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 7/20/12. Read the full article

Gov. Deal swears in Ga. Supreme Court justice
Alumnus Keith R. Blackwell (J.D.'99) was mentioned in the Daily Report for being sworn in by Gov. Nathan Deal as the newest justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. The article appeared on 7/19/12. Read the full article

Brunswick Judicial Circuit getting new public defender
Alumnus Kevin R. Gough (J.D.'87) was recently featured in The Florida Times-Union for his appointment as the new public defender of the five-county Brunswick Judicial Circuit effective Aug. 6. The article was written by Terry Dickson and appeared on 7/17/12. Read the full article

Sidney O. Smith Jr., 88: Former U.S. district judge
Former U.S. District Judge and alumnus Sidney O. Smith Jr. (LL.B.'49) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for being a champion for justice, education and family. Smith recently passed away at the age of 88 from cancer complications. The article was written by Michelle E. Shaw and appeared on 7/15/12. Read the full article

Former UGA Tennis Captain, Hartman Award winner Cohn dies at 95
Alumnus Aaron Cohn (LL.B.'38) was featured on georgiadawgs.com for his lifelong contributions to UGA and to the legal profession. Cohn, who was a retired judge and a former recipient of the distinguished service scroll from the law school, passed away at the age of 95. The article appeared on 7/5/12. Read the full article

A Leap of Faith: Beth Sanders gives up a lucrative law career for a place on the pulpit, finding her way back to a Rome church after being gone for 30 years
Alumna Elizabeth M. Sanders (J.D.'93) was featured in the Rome News-Tribune for her decision to change career paths and become a pastor. The article was written by Severo Avila and appeared on 7/1/12. Read the full article

Trey Phillips, 43: 'This guy was living life'
Alumnus Trey E. Phillips (J.D.'05) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for the impact he had both in and out of the courtroom. Phillips recently passed away in a motorcycle accident. The article was written by Michelle E. Shaw and appeared on 6/27/12. Read the full article

Blackwell chosen as Gov. Deal's first pick to Ga. Supreme Court
Alumnus Keith R. Blackwell (J.D.'99) was recently appointed to serve as Georgia's next Supreme Court justice. The article appeared in the Daily Report on 6/26/12. Read the full article

Lisenby honored as OurTown Hero
Alumnus Michael B. Lisenby (J.D.'74) was awarded the OurTown Hero Award by the Swainsboro City Council. The article appeared in My Swainsboro News on 6/12/12. Read the full article

Outstanding Service Award
Alumna Kathy S. Palmer (J.D.'79) was featured in FACS Magazine for receiving the 2012 FACS Outstanding Service Award. The article appeared in the spring 2012 issue. Read the full article

Lawyer Snapshot: Michele L.A. Rollins
Alumna Michele L.A. Rollins (J.D.'01) was featured in The Daily Record - Jacksonville. The article appeared on 6/18/12. Read the full article

Atlanta Trial Attorney Marc Howard Appointed GTLA Education Chair
Alumnus Marcus E. Howard (J.D.'93) was recently appointed as the new Education Chair for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA). The article appeared in PRLog on 6/12/12. Read the full article

Attorney James Pannell cited for professionalism, integrity
Alumnus James L. Pannell (J.D.'74) was mentioned in the Savannah Morning News for receiving the 2012 Frank Cheatham Professionalism Award for his integrity in law practice. The article was written by Jan Skutch and appeared on 6/9/12. Read the full article

Father and son open law office in Aiken
Alumnus Caleb C. Connor (J.D.'06) has collaborated with his father, Ken Connor, and opened a law firm in Aiken, Ga. Alumna Anne K. Moore (J.D.'06) has also joined the team as a staff attorney. The article was featured in the Aiken Standard and was written by Anna Dolianitis. It appeared on 6/5/12. Read the full article

Tela Names Intellectual Property Lawyer as General Counsel
Alumna Elizabeth H. Stewart (J.D.'93) was appointed as Vice President, General Counsel of Tela Innovations. The article appeared in Marketwire on 6/04/12. Read the full article

The Westminster Schools Honor Arnall Golden Gregory Partner Jeffrey Lewis
Alumnus Jeffrey Y. Lewis (J.D.'82) was awarded the 2012 Alumnus Service Award from The Westminster Schools. The article appeared in Citybizlist Atlanta on 5/30/12. Read the full article

New chief justice sworn in for brief spell
Alumnus George H. Carley (LL.B.'62) was sworn in as the 29th chief justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. The article was written by Kate Brumback and appeared on 5/29/12. Read the full article

Crawford Corporate Counsel Amy Loggins named to the Georgia Chamber Law & Judiciary Committee
Alumna Amy E. Loggins (J.D.'99) was recently appointed as a member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Law & Judiciary Committee. The announcement appeared in PR Newswire on 5/17/12. Read the full article

U.S. Judge Charles Pannell to take senior status.
Alumnus Charles A. Pannell Jr. (J.D.'70) was featured in the Daily Report for his announcement that he will take senior status after his birthday in January 2013. The article was written by R. Robin McDonald and appeared on 5/10/12. Read the full article

Yarbrough: Getting a lesson in the majesty of the law
Alumna Lisa Godbey Wood (J.D.'90) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding her successful legal career. The article was written by Dick Yarbrough and appeared on 4/30/12. Read the full article

First Drug Court commencement announced for Barrow County
Alumnus Jason J. Deal (J.D.'96) was featured in the Barrow Journal for being selected as the keynote speaker for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit's first Drug Court commencement. The article appeared on 4/27/12. Read the full article

Cobb middle school student files suit alleging cyberbullying
Alumna Natalie S. Woodward (J.D.'02) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding a middle schooler in Cobb County who is filing a defamation suit against two of her classmates for creating a fake Facebook page using her name. The article was written by Gracie Bonds Staples and appeared on 4/27/12. Read the full article
Read additional articles: Fulton County Daily Report, 4/26/12

Rutgers scholar chronicles trial of Susan B. Anthony in book
Alumna Natalie E.H. Hull (J.D.'85) is featured on NJ.com for her book detailing the trial of Susan B. Anthony. The article appeared 4/22/12 and was written by John Barna. Read the full article

Five years later, the Irish wake that Tom Murphy deserved
Georgia's political crowd turned out for the dedication of a replica of the late Thomas B. Murphy's office at the University of West Georgia. This 1949 alumnus, who passed away in 2007, served as Georgia's speaker of the House for 28 years. The article appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 4/19/12 and was written by Jim Galloway. Read the full article
Read additional articles: Times-Georgian, 4/19/12

Longtime Bibb County Probate Court judge says he won't run for re-election
Alumnus William J. "Bill" Self (J.D.'74) was featured in The Macon Telegraph regarding his decision to not seek re-election and instead pursue semiretirement. The article was written by Amy Leigh Womack and appeared on 4/16/12. Read the full article

Ex-UGA player Mark Lewis hired for key NCAA post
Alumnus Mark A. Lewis (J.D.'92) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his new post as the National Collegiate Athletic Association's executive vice president for championships and alliances. The article was written by Tim Tucker and appeared on 4/11/12. Read the full article

From Lawndale to Rome, Bangladesh and beyond
Alumna Ertharin Cousin (J.D.'82) was featured in the Chicago Tribune regarding her recent appointment as executive director of the United Nations' World Food Program.  The article was written by Katherine Skiba and was published 4/3/12. Read the full article

Pushing an unpopular cause
Alumnus Frank D. LoMonte (J.D.'00) was featured in Georgia Magazine regarding his work as executive director of the Student Press Law Center in Arlington, Va. The article was written by John W. English and appeared in the March 2012 issue of the magazine. Read the full article

One "lucky dog"
Alumnus Michael D. Simpson (J.D.'75) was featured in Georgia Magazine regarding his legal career with the National Education Association. The article was written by Kelley Simmons and appeared in the March 2012 issue of the magazine. Read the full article

Judge Dale P. Smith, 58: Dispensed justice and Tootsie Rolls from the bench
Alumnus Dale P. Smith (J.D.'85) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his career as a magistrate judge in Stephens County, Ga. Smith passed away unexpectedly on 3/10/12. The article was written by Michelle E. Shaw and appeared on 3/12/12. Read the full article.

Hill named one of top women lawyers
Alumna Janet E. Hill (J.D.'82) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald for being named one of the top 50 women lawyers in Georgia. The article appeared on 3/11/12. Read the full article.

Federal Dogs
Alumni Luis Aguilar (J.D.'79), Mamie Kresses (J.D.'82) and Valerie Caproni (J.D.'79) were featured in Georgia Magazine for being counted among UGA's Federal Dogs.  The article appeared in the March 2012 issue.  Read the full article

Judge Palmer receives college's Outstanding Service Award
Alumna Kathy Stephens Palmer (J.D.'79) was featured in The Swainsboro Forest-Blade for being awarded the Outstanding Service Award by the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at UGA. The article appeared on 3/6/12. Read the full article

Albany judge to hear GA Supreme Court case
Alumnus Stephen S. "Steve" Goss (J.D.'86) was featured on the Albany, Ga., news station website, WALB.com, for being designated to serve in place of Justice Hugh Thompson in the appeal of the Georgia Supreme Court case, Danenberg v. State. The article appeared on 3/1/12. Read the full article
Read additional articles: Albany Herald, 3/1/12

River Basin Center legal fellow elected to State Bar's Environmental Law Section
Alumna Katherine A. "Katie" Sheehan (J.D.'08) was featured on the UGA Today website for being elected as a member-at-large of the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. The article was written by Beth Gavrilles and appeared on 2/29/12. Read the full article

Mythic Warrior is Captive in Global Art Conflict
Alumna Terressa M. "Tess" Davis (J.D.'09) was featured in The New York Times regarding the legal issues of retrieving a thousand-year-old Cambodian statue from a New York auction house. The article was written by Tom Mashberg and Ralph Blumenthal and appeared 2/28/12. Read the full article

Journal publisher Brumby honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Alumnus Otis A. Brumby (LL.B.'65) was featured in The Marietta Daily Journal for being honored with the Cobb County Lifetime Achievement Award. The article was written by Kim Isaza and appeared on 2/24/12. Read the full article

Council nominates Odell to Recorder's Court
Alumna Tammy Cox Stokes (J.D.'87) was featured in the Savannah Morning News for being appointed as the new Chatham County Recorder's Court chief judge. The article was written by Lesley Conn and appeared on 2/24/12. Read the full article

Stuckey Benfield joins GreenLaw; will not seek re-election
Alumna Stephanie Stuckey Benfield (J.D.'92) was featured in the Champion Free Press regarding her announcement to become the new executive director of GreenLaw, an environmental advocacy organization dedicated to clean air and clean water for Georgia. The article appeared on 2/22/12. Read the full article
Read additional articles: NeighborNewspapers.com, 3/7/12

Augusta attorney named St. Patrick's grand marshal
Alumni Patrick J. "Pat" Rice (LL.B.'66) and Bernard J. Mulherin (LL.B.'59) were featured in The Augusta Chronicle regarding the Irish-American Heritage Society's annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Rice was named the 2012 parade grand marshal and Mulherin helped form the Irish American society in Augusta during 1977. The article was written by Meg Mirshak and appeared on 2/17/12. Read the full article

Public defender sworn in as new magistrate
Alumnus Benjamin R. "Ben" Makin (J.D.'04) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding his new post as an associate magistrate court judge for Athens-Clarke County. The article was written by Joe Johnson and appeared on 2/17/12. Read the full article

Who's Who: Patrick Sendolo
Alumnus Patrick Sendolo Wonzon (J.D.'03) was featured in the Africa Energy Intelligence newsletter for being appointed as Liberia's mines and energy minister. The article appeared on 2/15/12. Read the full article

Hollingsworth makes 'legal eagle' list
Alumnus Thomas F. Hollingsworth (J.D.'04) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald for being named to Georgia Trend magazine's 2011 Legal Elite. The article appeared on 2/11/12. Read the full article

Atlanta litigator part of 'Operation Babylift'
Alumna Tiana S. Mykkeltvedt (J.D.'03) was featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle regarding her association to President Gerald Ford's "Operation Babylift," a mission that delivered 3,300 infants and children from Vietnam to adopting families in the U.S., during 1975. The article was written by Kat Greene and appeared on 2/10/12. Read the full article

Poston tapped as new DA for district
Alumnus Herbert M. "Bert" Poston (J.D.'92) was featured in the Dalton Daily Citizen for being appointed as the new district attorney for the Conasauga Judicial Circuit, which covers two Georgia counties, Whitfield and Murray. The article was written by Mark Millican and appeared on 2/10/12. Read the full article

People You Should Know: Joan T.A. Gabel
Alumna Joan T.A. Gabel (J.D.'93) was featured in the Columbia Business Times regarding her responsibilities as dean of the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business. The article appeared on 2/3/12. Read the full article

Confirmation Hearings Begin Tomorrow, Nominees Flood Senate with CVs
Alumnus Patrick Sendolo Wonzon (J.D.'03) was featured in the Liberian Daily Observer regarding his confirmation hearings as a minister-designate for lands, mines and energy. The article appeared on 1/31/12. Read the full article

Richmond County probate judge to retire
Alumnus Isaac S. "Buddy" Jolles (LL.B.'53) was featured in The Augusta Chronicle regarding his upcoming retirement from the Richmond County probate judge post. The article was written by Kyle Martin and appeared on 1/30/12. Read the full article

Barry Phillips, 82, helped city prepare for 1996 Olympics
Alumnus Barry Phillips (LL.B.'54) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his role in the preparation of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He died on Jan. 23, 2012, at age 82. The article was written by Michelle E. Shaw and appeared on 1/25/12. Read the full article

Ertharin Cousin of USA to Lead World Food Programme
Alumna Ertharin Cousin (J.D.'82) was featured on the Environment News Service website regarding her appointment as executive director of the United Nations' World Food Programme. The article appeared on 1/17/12. Read the full article

Okla. Sharia ban is 'likely unconstitutional'
Alumnus Muneer O. Awad (J.D.'09) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding the constitutionality of an Oklahoma ballot initiative that banned the practice of Sharia law, which is the religious law of Islam. The article was written by Amanda Bronstad and appeared on 1/12/12. Read the full article

Duane Morris names Woody Jameson to head firmwide Intellectual Property Practice
Alumnus L. Norwood "Woody" Jameson (J.D.'88) was featured on PR Newswire regarding his recent appointment as leader of Duane Morris LLP's nationally ranked Intellectual Property Practice Group. The article appeared on 1/9/12. Read the full article

EOA to hold 40th Martin L. King, Jr. Celebration
Alumnus Charles B. "Charlie" Mikell (J.D.'76) was featured in The Savannah Tribune for being an honoree at the Economic Opportunity Authority's 40th observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. The article appeared on 1/4/12. Read the full article

Lawyer Snapshot: Amanda Eaton Ferrelle
Alumna Amanda Eaton Ferrelle (J.D.'04) was featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record for her community involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters. The article appeared on 1/2/12. Read the full article

 

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