Congratulations to second-year students Olivia M. Henderson, Naryan C. “Ryan” Parimi and Carolina Ruiz for finishing as semifinalists at the William B. Spong, Jr. Moot Court Tournament. A second team of second-year students Eric S. Gulbranson and Daniel J. Lanclos placed as quarterfinalists. Student coaches for the teams were third-year students Katelyn Wood Hulsey and Julia A. Gillies, respectively. Recent graduate Natalya D. Moody (J.D.’25) served as the alumni coach.
Congratulations to the nine companies – that were owned or led by 14 School of Law alumni – honored in the most recent Bulldog 100 ranking. The King Firm, led by J.L. King (J.D.’05) and Ben Hancock (J.D.’22), is fourth on the list and is the highest-ranked Law Dawg company.
First-year law student Taylor S. Colvin won the School of Law’s 2026 J. Ralph Beaird 1L Closing Argument Competition. Congratulations to all who competed, including finalist Brandon T. “Trey” Wilkerson, on their performances.
As previously indicated, all classes and operations at the University of Georgia will resume on a regular schedule on Monday, February 2, 2026. UGA Police have been monitoring road conditions in and around Athens. While no major issues that would impact Monday’s operations have been reported, drivers are encouraged to use caution and allow more time for travel. We realize that some members of our campus community may face unique challenges for travel depending upon their location. The flexibility of supervisors and instructors would be greatly appreciated. Look for the most recent update at 6:04 p.m. on 2/1/26
In light of improving conditions, the University of Georgia will reopen on a delayed schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Staff should report at noon, and the first in-person class for students will begin at 1:15 p.m. The delayed start will provide campus operations teams with additional time to address any remaining hazards. Even with the delay, we realize that some members of our campus community may face unique challenges for travel depending upon their location. Employees are encouraged to contact their supervisors to discuss arrangements in these circumstances. Likewise, students should contact their instructors if they are experiencing ongoing challenges. Those returning to campus should do so only when they believe conditions are safe for travel. Look for the most recent update at 12:09 p.m. on 1/26