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West receives Haiman Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Freedom of Expression Thursday, September 22, 2016 Professor Sonja R. West has received the National Communication Association’s 2016 Franklyn S. Haiman Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Freedom of Expression. The award is given annually to an NCA member who has authored outstanding published research on freedom of expression over the prior three years. West was recognized for her article “Press Exceptionalism” published in 127 Harvard Law Review 2434 (2014). |
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Georgia Law to host international humanitarian law conference Tuesday, September 20, 2016 The University of Georgia School of Law will host a conference titled “Humanity’s Common Heritage” focusing on the International Committee of the Red Cross’ 2016 Commentary on the First Geneva Convention. It will be held Sept. 23 in the school’s Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom. During the daylong event, there will be a public plenary that will include a keynote address by Jean-Marie Henckaerts, legal adviser to the International Committee of the Red Cross, as well as expert panel discussions. Afternoon programing will consist of closed workshop sessions. |
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Fall 2016 Signature Lectures bring internationally prominent speakers to UGA, two are Georgia Law grads Wednesday, September 7, 2016 This fall the University of Georgia’s Signature Lecture series will feature talks from nationally and internationally recognized figures from a wide range of fields. Signature Lectures are designated at the beginning of each semester by the Office of Academic Programs to highlight campus talks by some of the world’s most prominent thought leaders. Many of the lectures are supported by endowments, while others honor notable figures and milestones in the university’s history. Lisa Godbey Wood, (J.D.'90), U.S. district chief judge, will deliver "Reflections on Sentencing” on Oct. 13 and William P. “Billy” Payne (J.D..73), chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and chairman of Centennial Holding Company, will deliver the Mason Public Leadership Lecture on Nov. 3. |
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Georgia Law names inaugural Philip H. Alston, Jr. Distinguished Law Fellows Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Georgia Law has named the inaugural class of its Distinguished Law Fellows program. This elite fellowship program offers three law students annually the opportunity to receive a unique legal educational experience that includes domestic and international externships and guided research experiences, opportunities to meet some of the country’s top legal leaders and a full-tuition scholarship. The Philip H. Alston, Jr. Distinguished Law Fellows for 2016-17 are: first-year law student Lindsey R. Bunting, second-year law student Taryn P. Winston and third-year law student Katherine G. “Kate” Howard. |
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Three Georgia Law professors gain promotions Friday, August 19, 2016 Congratulations to the following faculty members: Harlan G. Cohen and Sonja R. West were promoted to the rank of full professor. Additionally, Kent Barnett was promoted to the rank of associate professor. |