Congratulations to third-year law students Paige M. Batten and Natalya D. Moody for capturing the trophy in the 2024 Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition. Their win adds to UGA's outstanding performances in this annual University of Georgia/University of Florida courtroom battle and brings our school’s overall tournament record to 28-12-2! The team was coached by Director of Advocacy Kellie Casey and 2022 alumnus Cole Harper.
Usha R. Rodrigues, associate dean for faculty development, M.E. Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law and University Professor, has been named the next dean of the University of Georgia School of Law. She will begin her new role on Jan. 1, 2025, when Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge steps down as dean after 10 years of service.
Since January 1 of this year, the Jane W. Wilson Family Justice Clinic has assisted 472 victims of domestic violence and stalking who were seeking representation and advice. Under the leadership of Clinical Associate Professor and Wilson Family Justice Clinic Director Christine M. Scartz, law students enrolled in the clinic have logged more than 2,400 hours and represented victims in 72 protective order cases and 14 other domestic relations cases such as divorce, legitimation and name change during 2024.
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner published “Developments and Debates on Corporate Sustainability in the US” in European Company Case Law in October.
Congratulations to LL.M. student Samuel Kuo who was selected as a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. CIArb is a global professional organization with more than 15,000 members worldwide that represents the interests of alternative dispute resolution practitioners.
Regents' Professor of International Law & Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann published “Children and the ICC Arrest Warrant Against the President and Children’s Rights Commissioner of Russia” as part of “Late-Breaking Panel: ICC Arrest Warrants: Impunity in Check?” in 117 American Society of International Law Proceedings 328 (2024).
Recent graduate Jonah Dalton Chadwick Griego (J.D.’23) was featured in The National Jurist regarding the need to research future legal career paths. The article titled “Salaries: How much will you earn?” was written by Donna Campbell and published in the fall 2024 issue.
Clinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington was featured on Atlanta’s 11Alive regarding a new foster care bill. The segment titled “Sen. Jon Ossoff introduces bipartisan bill to require states report all ‘hidden foster care’ cases" was hosted by Erica Murphy and aired 10/23/24.
During the 2023-24 academic year, 475 School of Law students enrolled or re-enrolled in one of the school's 18 clinic/externship programs and cumulatively engaged in over 84,000 service-learning hours. More than 25,000 of those hours occurred under the direct supervision of law school faculty members directing in-house clinical programs – all of which provide access to justice services for underrepresented communities and individuals.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch presented her forthcoming book The Body Shop at the Duke School of Law Public Law Colloquium during September.
Dean Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge and second-year student Nicole P. Golson published “ABA Formal Opinion 512 on Generative AI Addresses Concerns” in the Daily Report on 10/22/24.
Congratulations to Regents' Professor of International Law & Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann who was selected as a Visiting Fellow at Exeter College for the fall 2024 semester. Exeter College is the fourth-oldest college at Oxford University, where Amann is currently serving as a Research Visitor at the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, Oxford Faculty of Law.
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein was featured in the Savannah Morning News regarding state ballot measures on taxation. The article titled “What to know about this year’s ballot measures on tax courts, property exemptions” was written by Maya Homan and published 10/18/24. The article was republished by other media outlets.
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the need for public trust in election outcomes. The article titled "Challenging Georgia elections is harder than in 2020 – but some may try" was written by Mark Niesse and David Wickert and was published 10/18/24.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Criminal Defense Practicum Director Elizabeth Taxel was featured on Law360 regarding the limitations of attorney-client privilege. The article titled "Narrow Ga. Ruling on Atty-Client Privilege Draws Concerns” was written by Emily Johnson and published 10/18/24.
Congratulations to second-year student Gordon Wayne for receiving the 2024 Anna Bissonnette Award from Hearth Inc. Wayne was recognized by the Boston area nonprofit for his work in raising awareness of and helping to end homelessness. He has raised more than $200,000 benefiting the National Alliance to End Homelessness, primarily through two 500+ mile walks - one to UGA to attend law school and the other to Boston College, where he earned an undergraduate degree.
Assistant Professor Adam D. Orford presented “The Oil Pollution Act of 1924: A Centennial Reassessment” as part of the “Environmental history, legal history, and environmental law – two transdisciplinary conversations” panel at the Fourth World Congress of Environmental History titled “Transitions, Transformations and Transdisciplinarity: Histories Beyond History” hosted by the University of Oulu in Finland.
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner presented “A Political Economy of Corporate Sustainability Reform in the United States” at the University of Oslo Faculty of Law in October. The online event was organized by Oslo’s Sustainability Law research group.
Regents' Professor of International Law & Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann presented “Child-Taking” as part of the Ways Forward: Protecting Future Generations panel at the Nuremberg Forum 2024 titled “For Every Child: Protecting Children’s Rights in Armed Conflict” at the International Nuremberg Principles Academy in Germany during October.
Congratulations to Professor Pamela Foohey who was selected for inclusion in the 36th class of American College of Bankruptcy fellows. The American College of Bankruptcy is dedicated to the enhancement of professionalism, scholarship and service in bankruptcy and insolvency law and practice.