The University of Georgia School of Law is redefining what it means to be a great national public law school. The following news items demonstrate the School of Law’s commitment to building Authentic Relationships within its community – between faculty, staff, students and alumni/alumnae – as well as with distinguished jurists, legal practitioners and lawyers, corporate leaders, public servants and world-class scholars in pursuit of its vision to be the best return on investment in legal education with world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences for its students.

Graduates create scholarship named for David Shipley

Almost 26 years ago, Georgia Athletic Association Professor David E. Shipley became a member of the University of Georgia School of Law community, initially serving as dean for five years before renewing his commitment to full-time teaching in 2003.

In Memoriam: Walter Ray Phillips

The School of Law regrets to share news of the passing of Walter Ray Phillips on November 8, 2023, at the age of 91. He retired from the law school in 2000 after 27 years as a member of the faculty.

In Memoriam: Kathryn Jo "Kathy" T. Burkes

The School of Law regrets to announce former employee Kathryn Jo "Kathy" T. Burkes passed away December 27, 2019. She worked at UGA from March 1993 to April 2002. During that time she served as an administrative assistant in the school's advocacy office.

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