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UGA finishes as national finalists in Shark Beach Showdown Mock Trial Competition
Congratulations to third-year students Shepherd Bridges, Delaney Davis, Jessica L. Davis, Ericka L. Love and second-year student Wesley E. Tillman who finished as national finalists in the inaugural Shark Beach Showdown Mock Trial Competition. The UGA team was undefeated heading into the finals. Davis was recognized for delivering the best opening statement during the four preliminary rounds. School of Law grads Jonathan (J.D.\u2716) and Whitney (J.D.\u2715) Stuart coached the team.
Pictured above: (l. to r.) Wesley Tillman, Ericka Love, Delaney Davis, Jessica Davis and Shepherd Bridges
Class of 2021 posts near perfect Ultimate Bar Passage Rate
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 for posting an Ultimate Bar Passage rate of 99.48%, meaning over 99% of these graduates who sat for the bar exam within two years of graduation passed. This near perfect Ultimate Bar Passage rate and the school\u27s position as one of the nation\u27s best returns on investment in legal education are helping UGA Law to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school – one that offers a world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience while never surrendering its commitment to affordability
Kouame receives International Law Association scholarship
Congratulations to LL.M. student N\u27Guessan Clement Kouame who received a scholarship from the International Law Association to attend the ILA’s 81st Biennial Conference in Athens, Greece, during the summer of 2024
Dennis\u27 book featured on FOX5 Atlanta
Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law Andrea L. Dennis\u27 book Rap on Trial was featured on FOX5 Atlanta regarding the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. The segment titled Georgia Supreme Court rules rap video shouldn\u27t have been used to convict man was published 3/6/24
E. Burch featured on Bloomberg Law
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Bloomberg Law regarding the lottery system that will determine which U.S. Court of Appeals circuit will hear a consolidated case relating to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The article titled SEC Climate Suits Head Toward Lottery to Pick Single Court was written by Andrew Ramonas and published 3/18/24
Rodrigues featured in The New York Times
University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured in The New York Times regarding Trump Media & Technology Group\u27s public company status. The article titled Trump\u27s Media Company Worth Nearly $8 Billion on First Trading Day was written by Matthew Goldstein and Joe Rennison and was published 3/26/24
Rutledge and Pfister publish article in the Daily Report
Dean Peter B. Bo Rutledge and second-year student Genevieve L. Pfister published Arbitration at the Supreme Court in the Daily Report on 4/9/24
Taxel featured in The Current
Clinical Assistant Professor & Criminal Defense Practicum Director Elizabeth Taxel was featured in The Current regarding the reexamination of criminal cases after widespread police and prosecutorial misconduct was discovered in Glynn County, Georgia. The article titled In Brunswick, drug cops were convicted. A prosecutor was indicted. But hundreds of people caught in their maw are forgotten. was written by Caitlin Philippo and published 4/22/24
Hetherington featured on Atlanta News First
Clinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington was featured on Atlanta News First regarding sex trafficking allegations at an Atlanta hotel. The segment titled Metro Atlanta Red Roof Inn locations named in sex trafficking lawsuit aired 6/10/24
Rodrigues featured in Reuters article
University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured in a Reuters article regarding changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law. The article titled Delaware law to allow big investors greater sway over US corporate boards was written by Tom Hals and published 6/25/24