Special Collections Librarian Sharon Bradley presented "What the Japanese, the Swedes, and the Minimalists Can Teach Us About Library Instruction" at the Georgia Libraries Conference during October.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured in the Deseret News regarding the importance of understanding how the process of journalism works in the age of social media. The article titled "What is social media's role in combating the spread of misinformation?" was written by Kim Bojorquez and published 10/18/19.
After much thoughtful consideration, due to the predicted forecast of rain and cold temperatures, the 29th Annual School of Law Homecoming BBQ will be held inside the Law School (Hirsch Hall). This is the first time in our Homecoming BBQ history that we have had to make this call, and while it certainly shifts the layout, the fun surely remains. Please visit /events/51605 for more details.
Thanks to gifts from a diverse array of supporters, the University of Georgia School of Law is creating an endowed scholarship in support of LGBTQ diversity. The Stonewall Equality Scholarship Fund will benefit students who will contribute significantly to the diversity of the law school student body because they have demonstrated leadership in matters of concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individuals, or they have worked to build or are able to describe how they plan to advance LGBTQ persons' full equality or dignity during their careers as lawyers.
The School of Law's Public Interest Practicum has been selected as the 2019 Group Recipient of the State Bar of Georgia Law School Excellence in Access to Justice Award. The practicum was recognized for increasing access to justice, providing high quality, innovative legal solutions and exposing the "lawyers of tomorrow the ideals of pro bono publico and professionalism."
The University of Georgia School of Law's Dean Rusk International Law Center and the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law will host a day-long conference titled "The Future of Space Governance" on Monday, October 28. The conference will be held at the School of Law on UGA's North Campus. The event is open to the public, but attendees are requested to register.
Hosch Associate Professor Melissa J. Durkee presented as part of the "'Corporate Families in International Law" panel at the International Law Association's International Law Weekend held in New York City during October.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Bloomberg regarding Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' opioid settlement proposal. The article titled "McKesson among firms proposing $18 billion opioid settlement, Teva said to offer more than $15 billion in free-drug accord" was written by Jef Feeley and Riley Griffin and published 10/16/19.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in the Los Angeles Times regarding the status of the multidistrict opioid litigation. The article titled "Massive opioid case may end with huge settlement. Where would the money go?" was written by Melissa Healy and published 10/14/19.
Assistant Professor Lindsey Simon was featured in an NPR article regarding the bankruptcy factor in the opioid litigation cases. The article titled "Your Guide To The Massive (And Massively Complex) Opioid Litigation" was written by Colin Dwyer and published 10/15/19.
Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Kirbo Chair Elizabeth Weeks presented as part of the Rural Health Care Sustainability and Access panel at the Next Steps in Health Reform 2019 conference at the American University Washington College of Law during October.
Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann was featured in La Presse regarding her thoughts on possible impeachment of the president. The article titled "Chronique d'une procédure de destitution annoncée" was written by Richard Hétu and published 10/12/19.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Bloomberg regarding Johnson & Johnson baby powder litigation. The article titled "J&J Faces 100,000 More Damage Claims After Taking $8 Billion Hit" was written by Jef Feeley and published 10/14/19.
Congratulations to second-year law students Ian L. Kecskes and Shelby J. Bensinger for winning the 2019 J. Melvin England Mock Trial Competition. Many thanks to finalists Victoria T. Hicks and Blake A. Reed and the other competitors for contributing to a wonderful tournament.
Hosch Professor Lori A. Ringhand was featured in the Suwannee Democrat regarding felony offenders and their voting rights. The article titled "Freedom to Vote?: Lawmakers consider restoring voting rights to thousands of felons" was written by Riley Bunch and published 10/13/19.
Congratulations to third-year students Hayley J. Hudler, William D. Ortiz and Spencer D. Woody along with second-year student witnesses Anre D. Washington and Amelia K. Welch who finished as finalists in the 2019 Mockingbird Challenge. This mock trial team defeated law school teams from across the country including Villanova, Pacific McGeorge, South Texas, American University and Campbell University.
Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann was featured in Vox regarding her thoughts on the Trump administration's refusal to comply with the House's impeachment inquiry. The article titled "Are we in a constitutional crisis yet?" was written by Sean Illing and published 10/9/19. Her quote in Vox also appeared in U.S. News & World Report.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in Law360 regarding her thoughts on recent opioid settlements. The article titled "Questions Swirl Around Opioid MDL Bellwether Trial" was written by Jeff Overley and published 10/9/19.
For the second year in a row, the University of Georgia School of Law has been named the best value in legal education in the country by National Jurist. These rankings are based on outcome-driven metrics such as bar passage and employment rates in addition to average indebtedness, tuition and cost of living. This recognition speaks volumes to the School of Law's relentless pursuit to be the nation's very best return on investment in legal education, according to School of Law Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge.
Hosch Associate Professor Jason Cade published "Teaching Tomorrow's Lawyers Through a (Semi-) Generalist, (Mostly-) Individual Client Poverty Law Clinic: Reflections on Five Years of the Community Health Law Partnership" in 53 Georgia Law Review Online 143 (2019).