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 taking a Lead position in providing a hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience for the next generation of lawyers for state and society as well as in fostering an environment for world-class scholarship and teaching. This commitment also supports the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
Congratulations to first-year students Mona E. Abboud and Garfield A. McIntyre Jr. and to all of the other participants who made the 2023 First-year Moot Court Competition a great success. The final round was judged by UGA President Jere W. Morehead, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Jill A.
Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge was featured in The New York Times regarding U.S. News & World Report law school rankings and UGA's ongoing participation.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding new legislation to create a prosecuting attorneys oversight commission.
Congratulations to second-year students Sarah C. Guilot, Aiden Meister and Joshua H. "Josh" Patton for winning the Best Brief Award and finishing the Intrastate Moot Court Competition as finalists. A second UGA team, composed of Cullen McDonough, Grace M. Repella and James G.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D.
Alston Associate Chair in Corporate Law Lindsey Simon was featured on Legal Newsline regarding Johnson and Johnson's latest move in its baby powder litigation.
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri was featured in Fast Company regarding tech companies and their liability for the information published on their platforms.
Alston Associate Chair in Corporate Law Lindsey Simon was featured by Barron's magazine regarding Johnson and Johnson's latest move in its baby powder litigation.
Alston Associate Chair in Corporate Law Lindsey Simon was featured on Bloomberg Law regarding Johnson and Johnson's latest move in its baby powder litigation.
The School of Law finished the 38th Annual Dean Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Competition as quarterfinalists. The team – comprised of third-year student Hunter T. Payne and second-year students Elizabeth Hope Garrison and Kirsten E.