Our faculty are leaders in scholarship, teaching and service, as detailed in our faculty profiles. Here are highlights of their recent achievements:
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand was featured by UGA Research News regarding the election of 1800. The article titled "America 250: UGA researchers highlight key moments that shaped U.S. history" was written by Olivia Randall and published 7/2/26.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West published “Nina Totenberg’s Alito Retirement Error Reveals a Much Bigger Problem” (with D. Lithwick) in Slate on 7/2/26.
Clinical Associate Professor & First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins was featured by The Center Square regarding public information requests. The article titled "School district wants $40k for records on niqab-wearing, Muslim high school teacher" was written by Johnny Edwards and published 6/30/26.
Congratulations to Wilson Associate Professor Laura Phillips-Sawyer on being promoted to associate dean for academic affairs. In this role, she will oversee academic and student life at the law school.
Congratulations to Director of the Law Library Thomas “TJ” Striepe on their recent promotions and Research Services Librarian Brandy Ellis. Striepe has been elevated to the classification of senior academic professional while Ellis earned the rank of librarian II.