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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.

Brownstein Hyatt law firm expands intellectual property team by 13
Alumnus Stephen C. Hemenway (J.D.'98) was featured in the Denver Post regarding his move to join Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck's intellectual property team. The article was written by Howard Pankratz and appeared on 9/5/13.
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Palmer to fill in on Ga. Supreme Court case
Alumnus Emory L. Palmer (J.D.'99) was featured in the Times-Herald regarding his temporary appointment to serve as a judge on the Georgia Supreme Court. The article was written by Sarah fay Campbell and appeared on 9/6/13.
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The right person, the right time
Alumnus Jere Morehead (J.D.'80) was featured in the September 2013 edition of Georgia Magazine regarding his appointment as UGA's new president and his plans to take "UGA to the next level". The article was written by Kelly Simmons. Read the full article
Related article: Take 5 - President Jere Morehead on his appointment

Judge counters tactics of rage
Alumna Julie E. Carnes (J.D.'75) was featured in the Daily Report regarding her innovative thinking in the courtroom. The article was written by Robin McDonald and appeared on 8/13/13. Read the full article

Making book of the legendary Georgia-Clemson series
Alumnus Kyle T. King (J.D.'97) was featured in the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his new book Fighting Like Cats and Dogs, a series that discusses the Georgia-Clemson football rivalry. The article was written by Bill King and appeared on 8/29/13. Read the full article

Female umpire at Little League World Series feels fortunate
Alumna Cynthia A. Smith (J.D.'78) was recently featured in an article written by Associated Press for being the fifth female in 67 years of the World Series to be asked back as part of the 12-person umpiring crew. The article was written by Jim Carlson and appeared in the Miami Herald on 8/21/13. Read the full article

Former Athens mayor Upshaw Bentley dies
Alumnus Upshaw C. Bentley Jr. (LL.B. '49) was recently featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding his impact on Athens and its community. Bentley passed away late last week. The article was written by Lee Shearer and appeared on 8/15/13. Read the full article here

Helping in Haiti: Therese Franzén see ROI in life by giving back to others
Alumna Therese G. Franzén (J.D.'80) was featured in the Daily Report regarding her philanthropy work in Haiti. The article was written by Laura Raines and appeared on 8/2/13. Read the full article

Ex-DA's Ties Lead to High-Profile Cases
Alumnus J. Tom Morgan (J.D.'80) was featured in the Daily Report regarding his practice's high profile cases in metro Atlanta. The article was written by Kathleen Baydala Joyner and appeared on 8/7/13. Read the full article

Top 10 in 10 honorees build solid careers
Alumnus Davis A. Dunaway (J.D.'03) was featured in the Augusta Chronicle regarding his career since receiving the Augusta Metro Chamber's Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch award in 2010. The article was written by Jenna Martin and appeared on 7/26/13. Read the full article

Longtime chief Assistant District Attorney wins state award
Alumna Martha P. Jacobs (J.D.'94) was featured in the Rome News-Tribune for receiving the Georgia Assistant District Attorney of the Year Award. The article was written by Kim Jarrett and appeared on 7/22/13. Read the full article

Jamie Sibold, 57: Former DeKalb GOP chairman
Alumnus James S. Sibold (J.D.'82) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his influence during his lifetime. Sibold passed away in July due to complications of brain cancer. The article was written by Michelle E. Shaw and appeared on 7/18/13. Read the full article

New bankruptcy judge's investiture Monday
Alumnus Edward J. Coleman III (J.D.'82) was featured in the Savannah Morning News regarding his upcoming investiture ceremony. The article was written by Jan Skutch and appeared on 7/20/13. Read the full article

UGA Alumni Association announces new executive committee president, officers
Alumna Jennifer L. Chapman (J.D.'02) was featured in a news release by the University of Georgia regarding her election as treasurer of the UGA Alumni Association. The news release appeared on 7/18/13. Read the full article

Savannah attorney pro bono award winner
Alumnus Edward O. Henneman (J.D.'94) was featured in the Savannah Morning News for earning the 2013 Business Commitment Pro Bono Business Law Award from the State Bar of Georgia. The article appeared on 7/15/13. Read the full article

Attorney Lea Holliday puts engineering training to good use
Alumnus Leamon "Lea" R. Holliday III (J.D.'70) was featured in the Savannah Morning News for receiving the Savannah Bar Association's Judge Frank S. Cheatham Jr. Professionalism Award. The article appeared on 7/7/13. Read the full article

Ernst named to DeKalb ethics board
Alumnus John A. Ernst Jr. (J.D.'03) was featured in the Dunwoody Crier regarding his appointment to the Dekalb County Board of Ethics. The article appeared on 7/2/13. Read the full article

Former Perdue lawyer named to State Election Board
Alumna Rebecca N. Sullivan (J.D.'00) was featured in the Daily Report regarding her appointment to the State Election Board by the state House speaker. The article was written by Kathleen Baydala Joyner and appeared on 7/1/13. Read the full article

Rollins Hires Chandler To Be Its New GC
Alumna Elizabeth B. Chandler (J.D.'88) was featured in the Daily Report regarding her position as Rollins' new general counsel and vice president. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and appeared on 6/28/13. Read the full article

Duane Morris Gets New Local Leader
G. Kirk Domescik (J.D.'94) was featured in the Daily Report regarding his new position as the managing partner for Duane Morris' Atlanta office. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and appeared on 6/26/13. Read the full article

University of Georgia Foundation Board elects new chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary and six managing trustees
Alumni John P. Spalding (J.D.'85) and Steve C. Jones (J.D.'87) were featured in a news release by the University of Georgia Foundation regarding their new positions as chairman and managing trustee of the foundation, respectively. Also two alumni - Norman S. Fletcher (J.D.'58) and Don L. Waters (J.D.'78) - were accorded emeritus status. The news release appeared was dated 6/25/13. Read the full article

Yarbrough: Visit with Carl Sanders recalls tumultuous time in Georgia
Alumnus Carl E. Sanders (J.D.'48) was featured in the Athens-Banner Herald regarding his tenure as governor of Georgia. The article was written by Dick Yarbrough and appeared on 6/24/13. Read the full article

'Gideon's Army' rallies its troops for justice
Alumnus Travis A. Williams (J.D.'08) was featured in the Daily Report regarding his role in a documentary about public defenders in the South. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and appeared on 6/17/13. Read the full article
Related article: UGA law grad's passion for justice lands him in HBO movie by Lee Shearer for the Athens-Banner Herald on 6/22/13.

For love of the game
Alumnus Gordon A. Smith (J.D.'78) was featured in Georgia Magazine regarding his position as executive director and chief operating officer of the U.S. Tennis Association. The article was written by Allyson Mann appeared in the June issue. Read the full article

Thanks, Abe
Alumnus Lawton E. Stephens (J.D.'81) was featured in Georgia Magazine regarding a letter from President Abraham Lincoln that has been handed down through the Stephens family and is now on display at UGA's Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library. The article appeared in the June 2013 issue. Read the full article

United Nations executive has UGA ties
Alumna Ertharin Cousin (J.D.'82) was featured in The Red and Black regarding her position as the executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme. The article was written by Brad Mannion and appeared on 6/12/13. Read the full article

Frogdice: Making Games on the Road Less Traveled
Alumnus Michael Hartman (J.D.'98) was featured on Gamefront.com regarding his company, Frogdice, an independent publisher of video games. The article was written by Ron Whitaker and appeared on 6/7/13. Read the full article

LawJam 2013: It's All In The Name For Mikey Mel & The JDs
Alumni Michael A. Melonakos and Adam L. Hebbard, 2008 classmates, were featured in the Daily Report regarding their upcoming participation in LawJam 2013, the fourth annual battle of the Atlanta lawyers' bands. The article was written by Michael Melonakos and appeared on 6/7/13. Read the full article

Whitfield County Superior Court clerk pushes the edge
Alumna Amanda A. Brown (J.D.'12) was featured in The Daily Citizen regarding the completion of her first triathlon, the Ochsner Ironman. The article was written by Mitch Talley and appeared on 6/5/13. Read the full article

The World's 100 Most Powerful Women
Alumna Ertharin Cousin (J.D.'82) was featured in Forbes regarding her position as the world's 49th most powerful woman. The article was written by Caroline Howard and appeared on 5/22/13. Read the full article

Judge Forsling Resigns, 'Ready For a New Stage'
Alumna Susan B. Forsling (J.D.'80) was featured in the Daily Report regarding her resignation as judge of the State Court of Fulton County. The article was written by Greg Land and Kathleen Baydala Joyner and appeared on 6/3/13. Read the full article

Augusta lawyer Brian Epps selected as federal magistrate judge
Alumnus Brian K. Epps (J.D.'98) was featured in the The Augusta Chronicle regarding his appointment as a federal court magistrate judge for the Southern District of Georgia. The article was written by Sandy Hodson and appeared on 5/30/13. Read the full article

Georgia: Chief Judge Sweat to hear Georgia Supreme Court Case
Alumnus David R. Sweat (J.D.'79) was featured in a news release by the Supreme Court of Georgia regarding his designation to serve as a judge in the appeal of Roesser v. The State (S12G1846). The news release appeared on 5/30/13. Read the full article

Cobb Chairman supports assistant as county attorney
Alumna Deborah L. Dance (J.D.'89) was featured in The Marietta Daily Journal regarding her recommendation as Cobb County's new county attorney. The article was written by Jon Gillooly and appeared on 5/24/13. Read the full article

Athens welcomes new UGA president
Alumnus Jere Morehead (J.D.'80) was featured in the Spring 2013 edition of Athens Magazine regarding his appointment as UGA's new president and his past experience in UGA academia and administration. The article was written by Lee Shearer. Read the full article

W. Hale Barrett, former managing partner of Hull Barrett law firm, dies
Alumnus William H. Barrett (LL.B.'55) was featured in The Augusta Chronicle regarding his influence and expertise during his lifetime. Barrett passed away in May from failing health. The article was written by Travis Highfield and appeared on 5/25/13. Read the full article
Related article: Hail Barrett: Respected Augusta attorney exemplified integrity by Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff for The Augusta Chronicle on 5/31/13.

Asheville's alehouse attorneys
Alumna Hayley R. Wells (J.D.'08) was featured in The Asheville Citizen-Times regarding her firm's creation of its own alcoholic beverage law practice group. The article was written by Jason Sandford and appeared on 5/24/13. Read the full article

AG Selects Pam Anderson as New Torts Division Chief
Alumna Pamela H. Anderson (J.D.'81) was featured in a press release by the Washinton Attorney General's office regarding her appointment as the new Torts Division Chief. The press release appeared on 5/9/13. Read the full article

The Met Will Return a Pair of Statues to Cambodia
Alumna Terressa M. Davis (J.D.'09) was featured in The New York Times regarding the Metropolitan Museum of Art's decision to return two pieces of ancient Khmer art to Cambodia. The article was written by Tom Mashberg and Ralph Blumenthal and appeared on 5/3/13. Read the full article
Related article: When Museums Do the Right Thing by Mark V. Vlasic and Tess Davis for The New York Times on 5/17/13.

Aaron's appoints former Equifax exec SVP
Alumnus Robert W. Kamerschen (J.D.'94) was featured in Retailing Today regarding his appointment as the new senior vice president and general counsel for Aaron's. The article was written by Vivian Gomez and appeared on 5/13/13. Read the full article

Veteran Brooks attorney named to vacant magistrate’s post
Alumnus Loyd H. "Buster" Black Jr. (J.D.'69) was featured in The Citizen regarding his appointment as Fayette County's new magistrate judge. The article was submitted by John Munford and appeared on 5/8/13. Read the full article

An interview with Judge Emory Palmer
Alumnus Emory L. Palmer (J.D.'99) was featured in the Douglas County Sentinel regarding his role as the new Superior Court Judge in the Coweta Judicial Circuit. The article was written by Jason Swindle and appeared on 5/6/13. Read the full article

State’s Superior Court judges elect all-women leadership
Alumna Mary E. Staley (J.D.'78) was featured on ATLaw, the Daily Report's blog on Georgia's legal community, regarding her appointment as president-elect of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia. Alumna Louisa Abbot (J.D.'82) was also featured for starting her term as president for the council. The article was written by Kathleen Baydala Joyner and appeared on 5/3/13. Read the full article

Judge Lisa Godbey Wood to Deliver Commencement Address
Alumna Lisa Godbey Wood (J.D.'90) was featured on the College of Coastal Georgia's website as the 2013 commencement ceremony speaker for the college. The release appeared on 4/29/13. Read the full article
Related article: College of Coastal Georgia holds graduation ceremony Saturday by Terry Dickson for The Florida Times-Union on 5/10/13.

Judge Abbot to become president of state Superior Court judges council on May 1
Alumna Louisa Abbot (J.D.'82) was featured in the Savannah Morning News regarding her appointment as president of the Council of Superior Court Judges. The article was written by Jan Skutch and appeared on 4/29/13. Read the full article.

Teilhet Opens Plaintiffs' Firm After Heading Advocacy Group
Alumnus Robert B. Teilhet (J.D.'00) was featured in the Daily Report regarding his return to private practice after serving two years as executive director of Georgia Conservation Voters. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and appeared on 4/24/13. Read the full article
Related article: Representing 'regular folks'- Former state rep. makes Marietta home to new law firm by Rachel Miller for The Marietta Daily Journal on 5/15/13.

Norman Fletcher honored at UGA Alumni Association luncheon
Alumnus Norman S. Fletcher (J.D.'58) was featured in the Rome News-Tribune for receiving a prestigious alumni merit award presented at the University of Georgia Alumni Association awards luncheon. The article appeared on 4/19/13. Read the full article

Athens attorney wins Benham Award for arts efforts
Alumna Laura Christian Nehf (J.D.'83) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald for receiving the Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service. The article was written by staff reporters and appeared on 4/13/13. Read the full article

Superior Court Judge Rumer designated to serve on case at Georgia Supreme Court
Alumnus William C. Rumer (J.D.'75) was featured in the Columbus Ledge Enquirer regarding his appointment to serve on the Supreme Court of Georgia in an appeal case. Rumer is a Superior Court Judge and will serve in place of Justice Keith Blackwell. The article was written by Stephanie Pedersen and appeared on 4/10/13. Read the full article

A tale of two titans
Alumnus James E. Butler Jr. (J.D.'77) was featured in the Daily Report regarding his successful career as a plaintiffs' lawyer. The article was written by Katheryn Hayes Tucker and appeared on 3/21/13. Read the full article

The late Otis Brumby Jr. receives Hero Award
Alumnus Otis A. Brumby Jr. (LL.B.'65) was featured in the Marietta Daily Journal for receiving the Open Government Hero Award by the Georgia First Amendment Foundation for his achievements during his lifetime. Brumby passed away at the age of 72 after a battle with prostate cancer. The article was written by Leo Hohmann and appeared on 3/16/13. Read the full article

UGA building to be named after former Gov. Busbee
Alumnus and former Georgia Gov. George D. Busbee (LL.B.'52) was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the University of Georgia naming one of its residence halls in his memory. Busbee passed away in 2004. The article appeared on 3/13/13. Read the full article

Community leaders honored by Boy Scouts
Alumnus Daniel J.Porter (J.D.'81) was featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post for receiving the Scott Hudgens Distinguished Citizen Award at the American Values Dinner that benefits the Northeast Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The article was written by Keith Farner and appeared on 3/5/13. Read the full article

Savannah man appointed to Georgia Board of Regents
Alumnus Don L. Waters (J.D.'78) was featured in the Savannah Morning News for his appointment by Gov. Nathan Deal to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The article was written by Jenel Few and appeared on 3/4/13. Read the full article

Frank Beckum, a great Georgian, has died
Alumnus H. Frank Beckum (J.D.'56) was featured in The Florida Times-Union regarding his influence during his lifetime. Beckum passed away in February from failing health. The article was written by Terry Dickson and appeared on 2/21/13. Read the full article

Harold Clarke, former state Supreme Court justice, dies
Alumnus Harold G. Clarke (J.D.'50) was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his influential role as chief justice for the Georgia Supreme Court. Clarke passed away at the age of 85 from a prolonged illness. The article was written by Bill Rankin and appeared on 2/27/13. Read the full article
Justice Harold Clarke personified the ideal of service by Robin Frazer Clark for the Daily Report
3/6/13
Justice Clarke helped establish ADR system by Edith B. Primm for the Daily Report 3/7/13

Court delivers justice for juvenile peers
Alumna Emily R. Boness (J.D.'10) was profiled on the University of Georgia's website regarding Peer Court, an innovation in juvenile justice in Athens where local youth volunteers serve as judges, bailiffs, advocates and jurors and hear the cases of first-time juvenile offenders. Boness started the court nearly a year ago and hopes to expand the program to other communities around the state. Read the full article

UGA College of Education doctoral student receives top sport/recreation law association award
Alumna Natasha T. Brison (J.D.'98) was featured on UGA Today for receiving the 2013 Maloy Student Research Award from the Sport and Recreation Law Association, the highest recognition of accomplishment in student research this academic organization gives. The article was written by Lauren Mayo and appeared on 2/21/13. Read the full article

Atlanta immigration lawyer to head aid group
Alumnus Dale M. Schwartz (J.D.'68) was featured in the Daily Report regarding his appointment as the new chairman of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, a nonprofit organization. The article was written by Adina Solomon and appeared on 2/18/13. Read the full article

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

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