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.