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 First-rate Preparation – including world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences – so its students can become future leaders for state and society. This commitment also supports the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
Congratulations to LL.M. students Alexandra F. “Lexa” Lampe, John A. Omotunde and Tatyana Popovkina, who won the tenth LL.M. International Commercial & Investment Arbitration Moot Competition hosted by American University. The team was coached by Dean Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge and LL.M.
The School of Law is pleased to share news of five scholarship funds that are being established through gifts from individual donors and a partnership with the University of Georgia Foundation. These contributions are helping the School of Law school to redefine what it means to be a great nation
Congratulations to third-year student Marcus C. Lee and second-year students Shepherd Bridges, Delaney Davis and Erika L.
Congratulations to second-year students Anna E. Von Spakovsky and Sara M. Young for finishing the Magnolia Cup competition as finalists. A second UGA team comprised of second-year students Zoe K. Taylor and Katie F. Wooten were named semifinalists.
Congratulations to second-year students M. Larkin Carden and Kendra Hansey who finished as regional finalists at the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition. A second law school team, comprised of Allison J. Fine and J. Briana Hayes, completed the tournament as semifinalists.
Congratulations to second-year students Leila Y. Harrison, Andrew C. Haygood and Isabel M. White for finishing as national semifinalists in the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition. The team was coached by Assistant Professor Adam D. Orford.
Congratulations to second-year students Hanna M. Esserman, Sandon X. Fernandes, Yekaterina "Kat" Ko and Benjamin K. "Ben" Price for finishing in third place overall in the ILS Richard DeWitt Memorial VIS Pre-Moot.
The University of Georgia School of Law is pleased to share that 1983 School of Law alumnus Michael Evert, his wife Angi and their daughters – Emily Evert Scanlon (B.B.A.’09), Georgia Evert O’Donoghue (B.B.A.’11) and Maggie Evert Jones (A.B.’13) – have made a major commitment to support the Veter
Congratulations to third-year students Nicholas R. "Nick" Lewis and Noah C. Nix for winning the regional championship of the National Trial Competition and to classmates N. Molly Laughlin and G.
Congratulations to second-year students Jake R. Shatzer and Robert G. "Rob" Wedge who finished as quarterfinalists in the 52nd William B. Spong, Jr.