Congratulations to LL.M. student Bohdan Krivuts for being selected as an American Branch of the International Law Association student ambassador. He is one of six ambassadors selected nationwide to assist the organization, especially in the lead up to International Law Weekend 2023.
Congratulations to third-year student Benjamin K. "Ben" Price and Isaac D. "Zac" Sauls for winning the Intramural Mock Trial Competition. Many thanks to finalists Presley C. Sneed and Caitlin M. Banks, both second-year students, and the other competitors for contributing to a wonderful tournament.
Congratulations to third-year students E. Hope Garrison and Aiden Meister for finishing as national quarterfinalists in the 17th Annual Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition hosted by Emory Law School. The pair received a best brief award, and they were recognized as best oralists from the three preliminary rounds of this national competition.
The University of Georgia has earned national recognition for its commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence for the 10th consecutive year. The Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity is the only national recognition honoring colleges and universities that demonstrate outstanding efforts and success in promoting diversity and inclusion. UGA is one of 109 institutions nationwide to receive a 2023 HEED Award.
Congratulations to Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills Director Lisa Milot for being named the Annie and Zack Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law. The professorship was recently created by the Stanton Foundation, which has previously supported Milot and her PAWS work including a $1.4 million grant to help reduce the neglect and abuse of dogs.