Each year the School of Law community looks forward to Awards Day, when we celebrate the many accomplishments of our students and faculty. Dean Usha R. Rodrigues said it is an honor to celebrate our students and faculty. "Their dedication, hard work, and achievements not only elevate our academic community, but also set a standard of excellence for us all. Please join me in celebrating their accomplishments and commending them for a job well done," she said.
This spring, seven School of Law faculty members were awarded seed grants. Professors Christopher M. Bruner, Patrick D. Conner, Desirée LeClercq, Patricia M. “Trish” Murphy, Heather Simmons and Anne M. Tucker received 2025 Teaming for Interdisciplinary Research Pre-Seed grants, while Professor Steffney R. Thompson received a Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant.
This spring, law students participating in the Appellate Litigation Clinic had the opportunity to present oral argument before two federal courts. Third-year students Chandler S.K. “Chan” Creswell and Emma Rose Bagwell argued Shaw v. Foreman before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, while third-year students Jesse L. “Jesse” Sebring and Mark S. Winokur argued Woff Senatus v. U.S. Attorney General before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
UGA finishes as quarterfinalists at Michigan State University National Online Moot Court Competition
Congratulations to second-year students William P. “Wil” Stowers and Myla P. Williams for finishing as quarterfinalists at the Michigan State University National Online Moot Court Competition, where they were also awarded best brief. The team was coached by third-year student Elizabeth N. Burns and Adjunct Professor Cole M. Harper.
Congratulations to the team of second-year law students Olivia G. Buckner and Camille A. Weindorf, along with the team of third-year student Grace M. Craft and second-year student Colin A. Pelletier, on their recent quarterfinals finish at the Robert R. Merhige, Jr. National Environmental Negotiation Competition. This national competition is hosted annually by the University of Richmond School of Law.