Friday, December 7, 2001

WRITER: Heidi Murphy, 706/542-5172, hmurphy@uga.edu
CONTACT: David Shipley, 706-542-7140, shipley@uga.edu

UGA SCHOOL OF LAW HONORS EMPLOYEES FOR LONG SERVICE

ATHENS, GA. - Yesterday, the University of Georgia’s School of Law honored its long-term employees for their dedication and hard work.

At the school’s annual holiday luncheon, School of Law Dean David Shipley said it is important to recognize employees as they reach certain milestones in their career.  “Length of employment provides a nice opportunity to acknowledge the dedication and service an employee has provided to an organization.”

“The law school is only as strong as its faculty and staff.  As we continue to increase the school’s prominence and stature, our people are key.  This is why it is critical to recognize them for their achievements,” he said.

Employees honored at the luncheon include:
30-year employees
John A. Sibley Professor of Law Julian B. McDonnell
Professor of Law Donald E. Wilkes

25-year employee
Associate Professor of Law Larry E. Blount

20-year employees
Maureen A. Cahill
Giles W. Kennedy

15-year employees
Vickie E. Addison
Clair R. Drew
Linda A. Dudley
J. Michael Holloway
Laura J. Johnson
Myra F. Patrick
Pope Brock Professor of Law L. Ray Patterson

10-year employees
Donna M. Albea
Brian E. Davis
Mary L. Fielding
Russell C. Gabriel
Rosemary M. Hathaway
Yolanda Williams

5-year employees
David H. Brooks
Anne E. Burnett
Myrtle S. Miller
Assistant Professor Alexander W. Scherr

Also honored at the luncheon were visiting faculty members, Professor of Law John J. Cound from the University of Minnesota Law School and Mason Ladd Professor of Evidence Charles W. Ehrhardt from Florida State University College of Law.
 
The School of Law’s holiday luncheon, which was held in Dean Rusk Hall’s Larry Walker Room on North Campus, was attended by over 130 faculty and staff.
 
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