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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.

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

The Honorable Steve C. Jones
Alumnus Steve C. Jones (J.D.'88) was featured in The University of Georgia Magazine for his dual role as a U.S. district judge and president of the UGA Alumni Association. The article was written by Allyson Mann and appeared in the December 2011 issue of the magazine. Read the full article

State association honors Hall assistant public defender
Alumnus Travis A. Williams (J.D.'08) was featured in the Gainesville Times for receiving the "Assistant Circuit Defender of the Year" award, which is an honor given by the Georgia Association of Circuit Public Defenders. The article was written by Patrick Stoker and appeared on 12/17/11. Read the full article

Auslander named Clarke state court judge
Alumnus Charles E. "Chuck" Auslander (J.D.'97) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald for being appointed chief judge of the Clarke County state court. The article was written by Blake Aued and appeared on 12/16/11. Read the full article

Changes afoot at longtime law firm Wood, Odom & Edge
Alumni Gus L. Wood (J.D.'61), Arthur B. "Skin" Edge (J.D.'80) and H. Parnell Odom (J.D.'71) were featured in The Newnan Times-Herald regarding changes to their law firm, Wood, Odom & Edge. The article was written by Jeff Bishop and appeared on 12/11/11. Read the full article

Luis A. Aguilar Sworn in for Second Term as SEC Commissioner
Alumnus Luis A. Aguilar (J.D.'79) was featured on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website for being sworn in to serve his second term as a commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The article appeared on 12/8/11. Read the full article

Celebrating the Successes of UGA Alumni
Three Georgia Law alumni, Chris D. Clayton (J.D.'83), Christopher C. "Chris" Welton (J.D.'85) and James H. "Jim" Moore (J.D.'81), were featured in the 2012 listing of the Bulldog 100, a program that annually determines and awards the fastest growing businesses that are owned and operated by UGA alumni. Read the full listing

Powerful Judge John Henry Land dies at age 93
Alumnus John H. Land (LL.B.'39) was featured in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer regarding his long-lasting judicial career. He died on Nov. 30, 2011, at age 93. The article was written by Tim Chitwood and appeared on 12/2/11. Read the full article

Bald is beautiful for lawyer's ads
Alumnus Chandler W. Mason (J.D.'97) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report for the advertising techniques of his law firm, Mason & Associates. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and appeared on 11/30/11. Read the full article

Hodges Joins Georgia Chamber Board
Alumnus Kenneth B. "Ken" Hodges (J.D.'91) was featured on Citybizlist Atlanta regarding his recent appointment to the 2012 Board of Directors of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The article appeared on 11/30/11. Read the full article

New prosecutor drawn to Rabun
Alumna Emma A. "Maggie" Hastings (J.D.'10) was featured in The Clayton Tribune regarding her new position as an assistant district attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit. The article was written by Blake Spurney and appeared on 11/30/11. Read the full article

Judge wins Square Knot Award
Alumnus Joe C. Bishop (J.D.'82) was featured in the Albany Herald for being awarded the American Legion Post 30's Square Knot Award for his dedication and work to assist in the success of the American Legion's scouting program. The article appeared on 11/29/11. Read the full article

Judge spoke the honest truth — even if he was a Gator
Alumnus J.D. Smith (J.D.'71) was featured in the Gainesville Times regarding his upcoming retirement from the Georgia Court of Appeals. The article was written by Harris Blackwood and appeared on 11/20/11. Read the full article

A knack for custom interiors
Alumna Hope R. Arbery (J.D.'93) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding her custom interiors firm. The article was written by Michelle Hiskey and appeared on 11/17/11. Read the full article

Governor appoints Marietta attorney to gov't commission
Alumnus W. Heath Garrett (J.D.'95) was featured in The Marietta Daily Journal regarding his appointment by Gov. Nathan Deal to the Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. The article was written by Geoff Folsom and appeared on 11/17/11. Read the full article

Six Finalists named for Court of Appeals
Alumni John C. Pridgen (J.D.'75) and Mary E. Staley (J.D.'78) were featured in the Fulton County Daily Report for being candidates for the soon vacant seat on the Georgia Court of Appeals. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 11/16/11. Read the full article

Hall native to retire from Court of Appeals
Alumnus J.D. Smith (J.D.'71) was featured in the Gainesville Times regarding his retirement from the Georgia Court of Appeals on Dec. 31, 2011. The article was written by Patrick Stoker and appeared on 11/11/11. Read the full article

Doyle named UGA vice president for government relations
Alumnus J. Griffin "Griff" Doyle (J.D.'79) was featured on the UGA News Service website regarding his new position as the vice president for government relations at the University of Georgia. The article was written by Tom Jackson and appeared on 11/10/11. Read the full article

Brock Clay adds partner from Marietta boutique
Alumnus Charles L. "Chuck" Bachman (J.D.'99) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his new position as partner with Brock, Clay, Calhoun & Rogers. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and appeared on 11/9/11. Read the full article

Busbee receives lifetime achievement award
Alumnus and former Georgia Gov. George D. Busbee (LL.B.'52) was featured in the Cordele Dispatch for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for the 2011 Governor's International Awards. Busbee passed away in 2004. The article appeared on 10/29/11. Read the full article

Randy Evans is GOP Lawyer of the Year
Alumnus J. Randolph "Randy" Evans (J.D.'83) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report for receiving the Republican Lawyer of the Year Award, an honor sponsored by the Republican National Lawyers Association. The article was written by Mark Niesse and appeared on 10/27/11. Read the full article

JNC receives 23 nominations for Appeals Court
Six Georgia Law alumni were featured in the Fulton County Daily Report for being potential successors to Presiding Judge J.D. Smith (J.D.'72) of the Georgia Court of Appeals. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 10/25/11. Read the full article

Hamilton McWhorter Jr., former Senate secretary
Alumnus Hamilton McWhorter (J.D.'36) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his career in Georgia legislature, spanning more than five decades. He died on Oct. 18, 2011 at age 98. The article was written by Christopher Seward and appeared on 10/22/11. Read the full article
Read additional articles: ATLaw Blog, 10/20/11

On the Stand: James B. Ford, Ford & Murphy, P.C., Kalamazoo
Alumnus James B. "Jim" Ford (J.D.'76) was featured in Michigan Lawyers Weekly regarding his legal career. The article was written by Douglas J. Levy and appeared on 10/14/11. Read the full article

Biotech CEO rejoins old friends at Ballard Spahr
Alumnus David G. Perryman (J.D.'86) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his new position with Philadelphia-based general practice firm Ballard Spahr. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and appeared on 10/12/11. Read the full article

Meet the winners of service awards
Alumnus Dean W. Russell (J.D.'87) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report for receiving the Atlanta Bar Association's Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year award for his work with the Grandparent/Relative Caregiver Project. The article was written by Mary Smith Judd and appeared on 10/7/11. Read the full article

A conversation with ... Tennessee coach Derek Dooley; Vols battling 'youth and inexperience'
Alumnus Derek V. Dooley (J.D.'94) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his position as head coach at the University of Tennessee. The article was written by Chip Towers and appeared on 10/6/11. Read the full article

Carley to resign from court early
Alumnus George H. Carley (LL.B.'62) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his decision to leave Georgia's highest state court in July 2012. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 10/5/11. Read the full article

Georgia Teacher of the Year to Speak at Berry
Alumnus Jadun O. McCarthy (J.D.'05) was featured on the Berry College website regarding his speaking engagement at the institution during October 2011. The article was written by Allison Segrest and appeared on 10/5/11. Read the full article

Local judge to fill in for Supreme Court justice
Alumnus Harry Jay Altman II (J.D.'75), chief judge of the Superior Court for the Southern Judicial Circuit, was featured in The Moultrie Observer regarding his temporary appointment to the Georgia Supreme Court. The article appeared on 9/28/11. Read the full article

5 Questions with Kathryn Elizabeth Rhodes: 'Stay-at-home lawyer' enjoys flexible schedule
Alumna Kathryn E. Rhodes (J.D.'06) was featured in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer regarding her work as a stay-at-home lawyer and mother. The article appeared on 9/26/11. Read the full article

Smith to leave Georgia Court of Appeals
Alumnus J.D. Smith (J.D.'72) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his leaving the post of presiding judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia at the end of 2011. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 9/20/11. Read the full article

UGA chapter of Blue Key Honor Society will honor three with its service award
Alumni David E. Ralston (J.D.'80) and Charles J. "Charlie" Bethel (J.D.'01) were featured on the UGA News Service website regarding their selection to receive a service award from the UGA chapter of the Blue Key National Honor Society. The article was written by Juliett Dinkins and appeared on 9/13/11. Read the full article

Note from President of UGA Alumni Association
Alumnus Steve C. Jones (J.D.'87) was featured in the September 2011 issue of Georgia Magazine regarding his new appointment as UGA Alumni Association president. Read the full article

Bringing justice to a foreign land
Alumnus Thomas C. "Tom" Rawlings (J.D.'92) was featured in the September 2011 issue of Georgia Magazine regarding his work with the International Justice Mission. Read the full article

On the Rise 2011
Alumni Michael L. Goldberg (J.D.'97) and Jeffrey P. Shiver (J.D.'04) were two of 13 professionals featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding their journeys to successful law careers. Read the full article

Carley to serve brief term as chief justice
Alumnus George H. Carley (LL.B.'62) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his temporary appointment as chief justice for the Georgia Supreme Court. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 9/9/11. Read the full article

The first GC at Homeland Security
Alumnus Joe D. Whitley (J.D.'75) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his memories of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The article was written by Jonathan Ringel and appeared on 9/6/11. Read the full article

Longest Serving Juvenile Court Judge Steps Down at age 95
Alumnus Aaron Cohn (LL.B.'38) was featured on The Juvenile Justice Information Exchange website regarding his retirement from the bench. Cohn has served as a Columbus judge since 1965. The article appeared on 8/29/11. Read the full article

To friend or not to friend?
Alumni J. Randolph Evans (J.D.'83) and Joshua B. Belinfante (J.D.'03) have published an article in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding the issue of judges engaging in social networking. The article appeared on 8/26/11. Read the full article

K&S transplants add litigation capabilities to IP boutique
Alumnus Stephen M. Schaetzel (J.D.'82) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his new position with Intellectual Property boutique McKeon, Meunier, Carlin & Curfman. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and appeared on 8/24/11. Read the full article

Emmet J. Bondurant, Esquire, to Receive 2011 American Inns of Court Lewis F. Powell Jr. Award for Professionalism and Ethics
Alumnus Emmet J. Bondurant (LL.B.'60) was featured on Business Wire's website for being selected to receive a prestigious award for professionalism and ethics. The article appeared on 8/24/11. Read the full article

Intrigue with a Southern twist
Alumnus Robert A. "Rob" Whitlow (J.D.'79) was featured in SouthPark Magazine, a publication of The Charlotte Observer, regarding his latest novel, "Water's Edge," which will debut in bookstores August 2011. The article was written by Emily Snow and appeared on 8/23/11. Read the full article

Happiness = Success
Alumnus Emmet J. Bondurant (LL.B.'60) was one of five senior Atlanta lawyers featured in the Fulton County Daily Report who are still actively practicing law at age 75 and beyond. The article was written by Michelle Hiskey and appeared on 8/22/11. Read the full article

On the Rise: Jeffrey P. Shiver
Alumnus Jeffrey P. "Jeff" Shiver (J.D.'04) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his work as a litigation attorney. The article was written by Greg Land and appeared on 8/22/11. Read the full article

On the Rise: Michael L. Goldberg
Alumnus Michael L. Goldberg (J.D.'97) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his work as a personal injury lawyer. The article was written by Greg Land and appeared on 8/22/11. Read the full article

Meet Bobby Soper
Alumnus Robert J. "Bobby" Soper (J.D.'97) was featured in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader regarding his work as president of the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs casino. The article was written by Alan K. Stout and appeared on 8/21/11. Read the full article

McDade to head state DA group
Alumnus David J. McDade (J.D.'82) was featured in the Douglas County Sentinel regarding his recent election as president of the Georgia District Attorneys Association. The article was written by Helen McCoy and appeared on 7/30/11. Read the full article

City's ethics officer resigns to take job with Georgia Supreme Court
Alumna Virginia L. "Ginny" Looney (J.D.'85) was featured in Creative Loafing Atlanta regarding her decision to become a clerk for the Georgia Supreme Court. The article was written by Thomas Wheatley and appeared on 7/21/11. Read the full article

Savannah-Chatham school board's Greg Sapp named State Court judge
Alumnus Gregory V. "Greg" Sapp (J.D.'86) was featured in the Savannah Morning News regarding his recent appointment as Chatham County State Court judge. The article was written by Jan Skutch and appeared on 7/16/11. Read the full article

Sandwich makes unusual move
Alumnus Robert H. Sandwich (J.D.'97) was featured in the Suffolk News-Herald regarding his new post at Stallings & Bischoff, a Virginia law firm. The article was written by Tracy Agnew and appeared on 7/15/11. Read the full article

Coming back strong
Alumnus J. Thomas "Tommy" Vance (J.D.'71) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his journey to recovery after surviving a September 2010 plane crash. The article was written by Tammy Clabby and appeared on 7/14/11. Read the full article

Deal names prosecutor for state post in Houston
Alumna Amy Elaine Smith (J.D.'95) was featured in the Macon Telegraph regarding her new position as state solicitor for Houston County. The article was written by Becky Purser and appeared on 7/8/11. Read the full article

Smith: Visit to small town renews hopeful feeling
Late alumnus George T. Smith (LL.B.'48) was featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post regarding his dedication to getting an education, despite his age at the time. The article was written by Loran Smith and appeared on 7/7/11. Read the full article

Cotton Board's Gillon to serve as Agricenter chairman
Alumnus William A. "Bill" Gillon (J.D.'83) was featured in the Southwest Farm Press regarding his new post as chairman of the board for Agricenter International, a nonprofit organization and the world's largest urban farm and research test facility. The article was written by Elton Robinson and appeared on 7/1/11. Read the full article

Ex-State Farm stalwart Harper joins plaintiffs' bar
Alumnus Thomas D. Harper (J.D.'77) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his new membership with the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Harper joined GTLA on June 13. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and appeared on 6/29/11. Read the full article

UGA announces interim VPs for public service and outreach, government relations
Alumnus J. Griffin “Griff” Doyle (J.D.'79) has been named the University of Georgia's interim vice president for government relations effective July 1. The media release was written 6/29/11. Read the full release

Downs asks JQC to rule on DA bid
Alumna Doris L. "Dee" Downs (J.D.'81) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding her plans to challenge Fulton District Attorney Paul L. Howard Jr. for his job next year. The article was written by Greg Land and appeared on 6/28/11. Read the full article

Lawyer Snapshot: Sally Anne Brown
Alumna Sally Anne W. Brown (J.D.'05) was featured in The Daily Record regarding her involvement with the Police Athletic League, a community service organization in Jacksonville, Fla. Brown now serves on PAL's board of directors. The article appeared on 6/20/11. Read the full article

Eating Out; Stalking the not-so-elusive food trucks
Alumnus Gregory "Greg" D. Smith (J.D.'09) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his leadership as president of the Atlanta Street Food Coalition, an organization that works with food trucks in the area by scheduling street setup rotations and keeping the public informed via social media. The article was written by Jill Vejnoska and appeared on 6/19/11. Read the full article

E. Janyce Dawkins succeeds Georgia Law alumnus Steve Shi as interim director of UGA EOO office
Alumnus J. Stephen Shi (J.D.'77) was featured in a University of Georgia press release regarding his outstanding work as director of UGA's Equal Opportunity Office for the past three years. Shi is leaving the office to return to Georgia Law faculty part time and pursue private practice. The article appeared on 6/16/11. Read the full article

Local young lawyer recognized by state bar
Alumna Jennifer A. Campbell (J.D.'07) was featured in the Savannah Morning News for receiving the Award of Achievement for Outstanding Service to the State Bar of Georgia for her efforts to plan a leadership conference for the state's younger practitioners. The article was written by Jan Skutch and appeared on 6/14/11. Read the full article

On the Record: Josh Watkins, executive director of The Birmingham Angel Network
Alumnus Joshua "Josh" M. Watkins (J.D.'03) was featured in The Birmingham News regarding his work with The Birmingham Angel Network, a venture capitalist group that invests in startups in the Birmingham metro area and across the Southeast. The article was written by Roy L. Williams and appeared on 6/12/11. Read the full article

Aaron Johnson, new Leander ISD trustee emphasizes academic integrity
Alumnus Aaron J. Johnson (J.D.'99) was featured in the Community Impact Newspaper regarding his new role as a Leander, Texas, school board member. The article was written by Taylor Short and appeared on 6/10/11. Read the full article

Mannequins in German Olympic outfits
Alumnus T. Matthew "Matt" Mashburn (J.D.'86) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his hobby of collecting Olympic uniforms worn by German-speaking athletes and the overlap of this hobby with his commercial real estate practice at Stites & Harbison. The article was written by Michelle Hiskey and appeared on 6/9/11. Read the full article

Lawyers from High-profile Plaintiffs Firms Start Their Own
Former classmates and Georgia Law alumni Alan J. Hamilton (J.D.'04) and Jeffrey P. Shiver (J.D.'04) were featured in the Fulton County Daily Report for creating their own firm. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and appeared on 6/1/11. Read the full article 

Jones hailed as he takes his seat on federal bench
Alumnus Steve C. Jones (J.D.'88) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding his investiture ceremony where he formally took his spot as the newest federal judge in the Northern District of Georgia. The article was written by Greg Bluestein and Joe Johnson and appeared on 5/20/11. Read the full article 
Read additional articles: Athens Banner-Herald 5/29/11; Athens Banner-Herald 6/6/11

Tax attorney preserved The 1842 Inn in Macon
Alumnus Milford B. "Mill" Hatcher Jr. (J.D.'73) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his contributions to the field of law throughout his lifetime as well as his preservation of The 1842 Inn. The article was written by Rick Badie and appeared on 5/16/2011. Read the full article

Moves: Julia Houston to Convergys Corporation
Alumna Julia A. Houston (J.D.'95) was featured in Corporate Counsel regarding her new position as senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary at Convergys Corporation. The article was written by Rob Mackay and appeared on 5/23/11. Read the full article

Attorney honored during Savannah Bar Law Day celebration
Alumnus Wade W. Herring II (J.D.'83) was featured in the Savannah Morning News regarding his receipt of the Savannah Bar Association's Robbie Robinson Award. The article was written by Jan Skutch and appeared on 5/19/11. Read the full article

Love for landscapes
Alumna Kimberley J. Hale (J.D.'98) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding her passion for environmental law and art. The article was written by Michelle Hiskey and appeared on 5/12/11. Read the full article

Judge puts out welcome mat - but be ready
Alumna Kathryn J. Tanksley (J.D.'83) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding her demeanor in the courtroom and her expectations of the lawyers who argue before her. The article was written by Katheryn Tucker and appeared on 5/11/11. Read the full article

In his blood
Alumnus David E. Ralston (J.D.'80) was featured in Georgia Magazine regarding his position as speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives and the path that led him there. The article was written by Kelly Simmons and appeared in the March edition of the magazine. Read the full article

Bibb County language arts teacher is state Teacher of the Year
Alumnus Jadun O. McCarthy (J.D.'05) was featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding being selected the Peach State's Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Department of Education.  The article was written by Maureen Downey and published on 5/6/11. Read the full article
Read additional article: The Republic, 5/7/11;  Atlanta Business Chronicle, 5/10/11

Jones honored for accomplishments, contributions
Alumnus Steve C. Jones (J.D.'88) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding a hometown celebration of his confirmation as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Local government officials remarked on Jones' accomplishments. The article was written by Blake Aued and appeared on 5/2/11. Read the full article
Read additional article: Fulton County Daily Report, 5/2/11

Lawyer's Facebook page became tornado lifeline
Alumnus McCracken "Ken" Poston (J.D.'85) was featured in The Fulton County Daily Report regarding his Facebook page being used as a source for updates and memorials after the tornado destroyed much of Ringgold, Ga. The article was written by R. Robin McDonald and appeared on 4/29/11. Read the full article

Jones embraces career milestone
Alumnus Steve C. Jones (J.D.'88) was featured in The Fulton County Daily Report regarding his legal career to this point and his future as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The article was written by R. Robin McDonald and appeared on 4/13/11. Read the full article

Why students depend on the First Amendment
Alumnus Frank D. LoMonte (J.D.'00) was featured in the Iowa State Daily regarding his Free Speech Day talk concerning Iowa's standing as one of eight states that give free speech rights beyond the required First Amendment. The article was written by Alli Kolick and appeared on 4/12/11. Read the full article

Rucker named GPS distinguished alumna for 2011
Alumna Shelly Rucker (J.D.'82), a federal bankruptcy judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee, has been named the Girls Preparatory School Distinguished Alumna Award winner for 2011. The article appeared on 4/2/11. Read the full article

Benefit held to recognize Judge Smith
Alumnus Sidney O. Smith Jr. (J.D.'49) was featured in The Gainesville Times regarding a benefit held in his honor for his service as a 35-year Brenau University trustee and loyal supporter. The article was written by Erin Rossiter and appeared on 3/24/11. Read the full article

Bouhan, Williams & Levy, LLP announces big honor for John B. Manly
Alumnus John B. Manly (J.D.'08) was featured in a press release regarding his selection for the 2011 Young Lawyers Division Leadership Academy of the State Bar of Georgia. The release appeared on 3/22/11. Read the full article

Deal appoints Robert D. Alexander as State Court Judge
Alumnus Robert D. Alexander (J.D.'99) was featured in The Gainesville Times regarding his recent appointment to the Georgia State Court of Jackson County. The article appeared on 3/21/11. Read the full article

Professor vetted for 11th Circuit
Alumna Daisy Hurst Floyd (J.D.'80) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding her potential nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 3/16/11. Read the full article

Judge Jones: Judge of character
Alumnus Steve C. Jones (J.D.'88) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding his time as a judge for the Western Circuit Superior Court and his journey to being named to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The article was written by Blake Aued and appeared on 3/13/11. Read the full article

St. Patrick's Day Rugby Tournament gets bigger and better
William E. "Bill" Dillard (J.D.'87) was featured in the Savannah Morning News for playing rugby. The article was written by Mike Brown and it appeared 3/13/11. Read the full article

U.S. attorney honored by ASU Alumni Association
Edward J. "Ed" Tarver (J.D.'91) was featured in The Augusta Chronicle regarding his receipt of the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Augusta State University Alumni Association. It appeared on 3/10/11. Read the full article

Clarke Central grad makes a splash on reality TV
Alumna Phaedra Parks (J.D.'98) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding her role on the reality TV show "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." The article was written by Beth Jones and appeared on 3/6/11. Read the full article

Charles 'Chuck' Driebe, 77, longtime Democratic Party loyalist
Alumnus Charles J. Driebe (J.D.'58) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his lifelong commitment to the Democratic party and service to the Atlanta community. The article was written by J.E. Geshwiler and appeared on 3/5/11. Read the full article
Additional articles: Son remembers Charles J. 'Chuck' Driebe, Fulton County Daily Report 3/11/11; Chuck Driebe remembered as pioneer, Fulton County Daily Report 3/23/11; Friends invited to remember Driebe with stories, Fulton County Daily Report 3/24/11

Jones sworn in to Northern District bench
Alumnus Steve C. Jones (J.D.'88) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report for being sworn in on March 4, 2011 as a U.S. District Court judge. The article was written by R. Robin McDonald and appeared on 3/4/11. Read the full article
Read additional articles: Athens Banner-Herald

DA's office welcomes new assistant
Peter Boehm (J.D.'96) was featured in the Covington News regarding his appointment as assistant district attorney in the Newton County District Attorney's Office. The article was written by Amber Pittman and appeared 2/13/11. Read the full article

Multi-unit franchisee Lawrence "Doc" Cohen named to International Franchise Association's Hall of Fame
Lawrence J. Cohen (J.D.'64), a franchisee of the Great American Cookie Company, was named to the IFA's Hall of Fame. The article was released on 2/14/11. Read the full article

Gelaye appointed new dean of students
Enku Gelaye (J.D.'97) was featured in The Massachusetts Daily Collegian regarding her appointment to associate vice chancellor for student affairs and campus life and dean of students for The University of Massachusetts. The article appeared on 2/9/11. Read the full article

Ambassador to Tajikistan: Who is Kenneth Gross, Jr.?
Alumnus Kenneth E. Gross Jr. (J.D.'75) was featured on AllGov.com regarding his career accomplishments and appointment to Ambassador to Tajikistan. The article was written by Matt Bewig and appeared on 2/6/11. Read the full article

Diversity At King & Spalding: Fully Embedded In Firm Culture
Alumnus Samuel M. Matchett (J.D.'84) was featured in The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel for being named chair of King & Spalding's Diversity Committee. The article appeared on 1/31/11. Read the full article

Long honors late judge with portrait
Alumnus Richard D. Phillips (LL.B.'63) was memorialized by community leaders at a portrait unveiling at the Long County courthouse. The article was written by Mike Riddle and appeared in the Coastal Courier on 1/22/11. Read the full article

Georgia's Power List
Alumni Wyck A. Knox Jr. (LL.B.'64), Charles A. Pannell Jr. (J.D.'70) and Sally Quillian Yates (J.D.'86) were listed in Georgia Trend's "100 Most Influential Georgians." The list includes "people who affect the course of events in Georgia [and] who influence what you think and how you live during the toughest economic era since the Great Depression." Also, alumni Otis A. Brumby Jr. (LL.B.'65), Pierre Howard (J.D.'68) and Jim Pannell (J.D.'74) were listed as Georgia Trend's "Notable Georgians." These lists were released in the Jan. 2011 edition of Georgia Trend. Read the full article

Felton Jenkins - an extraordinary man
Alumnus A. Felton Jenkins Jr. (LL.B.'65) was memorialized in the Fulton County Daily Report. The article was written by Robert L. Steed and appeared on 1/20/11. Read the full article

Morgan County son Felton Jenkins memorialized in moving service
Alumnus A. Felton Jenkins Jr. (LL.B.'65) was featured in the Morgan County Citizen regarding his accomplished legal career, including his service with the Georgia Board of Regents. The article was written by Katie Davis Walker and appeared on 1/14/11. Read the full article

Youthful Blackwell is steady and measured
Alumnus Keith R. Blackwell (J.D.'99) was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding his appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals by former Gov. Sonny Perdue. Alumnus John J. Ellington (J.D.'85) was also mentioned in the article for being appointed to a Georgia appellate court in his thirties. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 1/11/11. Read the full article

Shell research analyst in our nation's capital
Alumna M. Katherine Shell (J.D.'10) was featured in The Newnan Times-Herald regarding her being sworn in to practice law by alumnus and Superior Court Judge William F. Lee (J.D.'68) before returning to Washington, D.C., where she is a research analyst for the U.S. Chamber for Legal Reform. Read the full article

Remember the time
Alumnus Adrian Patrick (J.D.'94) was featured in Columns as part of a feature on the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of UGA. He was one of five UGA alumni - each from a different decade - selected to share about their experiences while attending the university. Read the full article

Jenkins recalled as model regent
Alumnus A. Felton Jenkins Jr. (LL.B.'65) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding his outstanding work as vice chairman of the University System Board of Regents. The article was written by Lee Shearer and appeared on 1/4/2011. Read the full article

 

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