Douglas presented 2025 Wentworth Award
Congratulations to Clinic Paralegal Alex Douglas for receiving the 2025 Cindy Wentworth Award, given to a member of the School of Law staff whose innovation and collaboration ha
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.
Hetherington featured on WSB-TV
Clinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington was featured on WSB-TV regarding sex trafficking litigation in Georgia.
Hetherington featured on Atlanta’s 11Alive
Clinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M.
Foohey featured in Tablet
Post Professor Pamela Foohey was featured in Tablet regarding the practice of churches filing for bankruptcy.
Foohey featured on PBS’ Next Avenue
Post Professor Pamela Foohey was featured on PBS’ Next Avenue regarding the increasing numbers of senior citizens who are filing for bankruptcy.
Redefining what it means to be a great national public law school
The University of Georgia School of Law is currently redefining what it means to be a great national public law school – one that matches excellence with access.
UGA captures 26 national/regional trophies over the last five years
The School of Law's advocacy program is counted among the best in the nation and helps to prepare our students to be effective advocates in and out of the courtroom.
Harpaz featured in Newsweek
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was featured in Newsweek regarding property tax changes in Missouri.
Harpaz featured in Newsweek
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was featured in Newsweek regarding states that waive property taxes for senior citizens.
Alumnus Chris Twyman becomes State Bar of Georgia president
Congratulations to 1999 alumnus Christopher P. "Chris" Twyman on becoming president of the State Bar of Georgia. He also serves as managing partner and leads the litigation practice at the law firm Cox Byington Twyman based in Rome, Georgia.