Each year we look forward to Awards Day and the occasion it provides to celebrate the many accomplishments of our students and faculty. The hard work of those selected certainly deserves recognition, credit and acknowledgment of a job well done. Congratulations to all!
School of Law graduate Michael L. Goldberg (J.D.’97) is furthering his support of our law students by making an additional gift to the Michael Louis Goldberg Scholarship Fund. Goldberg initially created the fund in 2016 to support law students who participated in high school or collegiate athletics.
Over the last several weeks, the School of Law has been highlighting various ways members of the law school community have been investing in success to help the law school realize its vision of being one the best returns on investment in legal education. However, there are several individuals who have chosen to support the law school’s mission anonymously, but their impact is no less significant. Through the power of anonymous giving, these benefactors are truly making a difference and helping the law school to offer a first-rate legal education to tomorrow’s leaders of state and society.
The School of Law claimed the top two trophies at the Southeastern Invitational National Moot Tournament. The team of second-year students Africa A. Buggs and Lucas J. Iddings argued against second-year students Nia N. Waller and Roby A. Jernigan, with Buggs and Iddings claiming the top spot. Both teams were undefeated going into the final round, and all four received oralist awards - Waller placed second, Iddings third, Jernigan fourth and Buggs fifth. Also, playing a role in the UGA sweep were third-year students Taylor Cressler and Taylor N. Lear, who served as coaches.
Congratulations to second-year students Amanda M. Cheek, E. Reed Ferguson and Alina N. Salgado for finishing as regional finalists at the largest moot court tournament in the country, the American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition. The trio authored the second best brief and Cheek was recognized as the fourth best overall oralist. A second team representing UGA at the tournament included second-year students Sean C. Barrett, Michael E. Oliver and Ellen T. "Ellie" Williams. Both teams were led by student coaches Ashleigh Rasheed-Britt and Olivia B. Landrum, both third-year students.