The University of Georgia School of Law is pleased to share that 1983 School of Law alumnus Michael Evert, his wife Angi and their daughters – Emily Evert Scanlon (B.B.A.’09), Georgia Evert O’Donoghue (B.B.A.’11) and Maggie Evert Jones (A.B.’13) – have made a major commitment to support the Veterans Legal Clinic. The establishment of the Michael and Angi Evert Family Endowment for the Veterans Legal Clinic offers perpetual support to help fund the clinic's operations.
Congratulations to second-year student Amanda B. Graham, who was selected as a Distinguished Law Student for the Eleventh Circuit by the American College of Bankruptcy. The Distinguished Student program identifies and promotes prospective leaders in the insolvency and bankruptcy profession. Graham has been invited to attend the American College of Bankruptcy's annual meeting in Washington, D.C., as part of her participation in the program.
Congratulations to second-year students Jake R. Shatzer and Robert G. "Rob" Wedge who finished as quarterfinalists in the 52nd William B. Spong, Jr. Invitational Tournament. Wedge was named the Best Oralist of the national moot court competition. Alumna Roya Naghepour (J.D.'22) served as the team's coach, and numerous faculty members and other graduates helped the team to prepare. Approximately 50 teams compete in this annual courtroom contest.
Congratulations to third-year students Nicholas R. "Nick" Lewis and Noah C. Nix for winning the regional championship of the National Trial Competition and to classmates N. Molly Laughlin and G. Max Miseyko for finishing the tournament as regional semifinalists. Lewis was also named the competition's Best Advocate. Lewis and Nix will represent UGA in the national championship to be held in Texas during March. The teams were coached by Associate Director of Advocacy Joe Lester, Adjunct Professor Jeremy Dailey (J.D.'14) and alumna Haley Kairab (J.D.'22). Several faculty members and graduates also helped prepare the teams.
UGA Associate Provost & Kirbo Chair Elizabeth Weeks has been named the University of Georgia liaison for the Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program. As a liaison, she will work with the chief academic officer at UGA to identify individuals to participate as fellows in the SEC ALDP, and will collaborate with liaisons from other SEC member universities to administer the multi-faceted SEC program.