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Bruner presents keynote at Ghent University symposium
No full textStembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner presented the keynote address for a symposium on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD), Sustainability, and Corporate Law at Ghent University Law School in Belgium during May. Bruner\u27s keynote was titled Developments and Debates on Corporate Sustainability in the US and the symposium was co-sponsored by the journal European Company Case Law
Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic continues commitment to increasing awareness and education
No full textJanuary is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, but the law school’s Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic is committed year-round to increasing awareness and education on human trafficking, making resources available to assist individuals and communities impacted by human trafficking, and building diverse public-private partnerships to support a more comprehensive response to prevent and respond to human trafficking.
Eight years after opening its doors in 2016, the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic continues to demonstrate the value of quality and trauma-responsive legal representation for survivors.
In 2023, the clinic was awarded $242,090 by the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council\u27s TANF Grant Program for Minor Human Trafficking Services and Training to increase community-based services for survivors of child trafficking. The award is a continuation of the grant awarded in 2022, which allowed CEASE to hire a full-time social worker and ensure interdisciplinary and holistic services for survivors.
Survivor-clients also saw the benefits of CEASE’s interdisciplinary quality legal representation, such as securing trauma-responsive mental and behavioral health services that aid in decreasing the risk of future victimization; successfully advocating for the dismissal of criminal charges that were a direct result of victimization, and instead ensuring that survivors received victim-centered services rather than punishment; securing access to educational and disability services and programs as required under federal and state law and removing barriers that survivors too-often face in leaving a trafficker by successfully vacating past criminal convictions directly resulting from victimization, thereby opening up opportunities for post-secondary school enrollment, housing and employment.
Additionally, Clinical Associate Professor and CEASE Clinic Director Emma Hetherington and Staff Attorney Brian Atkinson provided expert testimony on child trafficking victims in foster care before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law. Hetherington also provided expert testimony on how proposed legislation would affect survivors of child trafficking before the Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee, while Atkinson provided similar expertise before the Georgia General Assembly House Judiciary Non-Civil Subcommittee.
The clinic also holds an annual conference and provides training, consultation and policy recommendations for attorneys, advocates, legislators and survivors across the nation. For more information on the Wilbanks CEASE Clinic and its efforts, visit www.cease.law.uga.edu
Graduates create scholarship named for David Shipley
No full textAlmost 26 years ago, Georgia Athletic Association Professor David E. Shipley became a member of the University of Georgia School of Law community, initially serving as dean for five years before renewing his commitment to full-time teaching in 2003. In recognition of his service, several School of Law graduates have established a scholarship in his honor.
“David Shipley embodies everything that one seeks in a mentor in the law profession: intelligence, professionalism, and integrity,” according to 2008 alumnus Kevin E. Epps, who is one of the scholarship’s lead donors. “His passion for teaching is only rivaled by his genuine desire to connect with his students. The David Shipley Scholarship will offer the opportunity for future lawyers to carry on his amazing attributes.”
The David E. Shipley Scholarship will benefit students who were involved in campus life as undergraduates, including activities such as student government, debate, student judiciary, fraternities/sororities, athletics, writing for a school newspaper and/or leadership organizations. Additionally, Division III varsity student-athletes will be given preference.
Shipley was a history major at Oberlin College, where he swam and ran cross country and served as sports editor for the Oberlin Review. He said he is still in touch with one of his coaches and many of his teammates. Shipley earned his J.D. from the University of Chicago and served as executive editor of The University of Chicago Law Review. He said he is forever grateful for the scholarship he received during law school.
The author of two books and many articles, Shipley has taught a wide variety of courses during his 47-year career as a law professor including copyright, civil procedure, administrative law, remedies, intellectual property, family law and sports law. He is a five-time recipient of the O’Byrne Memorial Award for Significant Contributions Furthering Student-Faculty Relations, and he was selected by the graduating class to serve as faculty marshal on eight occasions.
In addition to his law school service, he has been UGA’s faculty athletics representative to both the NCAA and SEC as well as secretary for the UGA Athletic Association Board of Directors since 2010. He also serves on the NCAA’s seven-member Infractions Appeals Committee.
“A law school should not only educate regarding existing law but also help develop changes in the law,” lead donor Alfred N. “Al” Corriere (J.D.’76) said. “Dean Shipley’s teaching, at home and abroad, and his ongoing work developing the law regarding student-athletes and the NCAA is helping the legal community fulfill both essential missions at UGA, nationally and internationally.”
J. Vincent “Jay” Cook Jr., a 1964 graduate who also provided a leadership gift, asked, “What better way to honor David Shipley for his dedicated and enthusiastic contributions to the students, the law school and the athletic department than to fund a well-rounded student who has demonstrated leadership potential? I invite you to consider adding your name to mine in establishing this scholarship to honor Dean David Shipley.
School of Law Dean Peter B. Bo Rutledge said, I know many of you join me in celebrating this scholarship honoring David Shipley. I especially want to thank Kevin, Al and Jay for recognizing David’s contributions to the School of Law and the greater university. I also want to acknowledge the University of Georgia Foundation and its chair, Allison C. Ausband, for contributing matching funds.
Being one of the best returns on investment in legal education is an important point of pride for your law school. Scholarships, like this one, not only help us to make the dream of becoming a lawyer a reality and but also to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school, Rutledge said
School of Law finishes as semifinalists at Tulane International Fútbol Negotiation Competition
No full textCongratulations to third-year student Zoe K. Taylor and second-year student Charlsey A. Kelly for finishing as semifinalists at the Tulane International Fútbol Negotiation Competition. Faculty member Daniel S. Serviansky serves as the negotiations team coach
Back-to-back strong showing at #20 by U.S. News
No full textEarlier today, U.S. News & World Report issued its latest ranking of the nation’s law schools, and once again the University of Georgia School of Law was ranked in the Top 20.
This is UGA Law\u27s second year in a row at this position, which is its highest ever. The School of Law remains the highest ranked law school in the state of Georgia (for the fourth year) and is counted among the top seven public law schools in the nation (again).
This repeatedly strong showing at #20 reaffirms the School of Law’s sustained success in redefining what it means to be a great national public law school, especially when it is paired with other significant measures such as: #1 Best Value in legal education ranking for the fourth time in six years #4 employment rate in the nation for full-time, long-term, bar-pass required jobs (Class of 2022) a near perfect (99.48%) Ultimate Bar Passage Rate (Class of 2021) the lowest tuition among Top 20 U.S. News law schools
All of these markers of success were achieved through the efforts of many, Dean Peter B. Bo Rutledge said. You – our graduates and friends – continue to answer the call to help fund scholarships and programming, provide jobs and serve as mentors. The UGA administration, under the leadership of President Jere Morehead, and the UGA Foundation remain steadfast supporters of our school’s vision. And, our talented faculty and staff are as committed as ever to ensuring the success of each and every one of our students, who are the reasons why we are here.
He added that he greatly appreciates everyone who has played a role in the school\u27s sustained success in offering a world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience while never surrendering its commitment to accessibility. We truly are redefining what it means to be a great national public law school! he said
Hammond receives Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Fellowship
No full textCongratulations to second-year student Carolyn E. Liz Hammond for being selected as a 2024 Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Fellow. The fellowship program, facilitated by the University of Michigan Law School, is committed to inspiring the best and brightest law students to pursue careers in child welfare law. After attending a retreat in May, she will spend at least 10 weeks in a child welfare law internship this summer
Cade featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
No full textAssociate Dean & Hosch Professor Jason A. Cade was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the Community Health Law Partnership Clinic. The article titled \u27People are scared\u27: Latinos in Athens brace for immigration bills was written by Lautaro Grinspan and published 3/28/24
Hetherington featured on WSB-TV
No full textClinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington was featured on WSB-TV regarding sex trafficking allegations at an Atlanta hotel. The segment titled Red Roof Inn denies sex trafficking allegations as jury selection begins for federal trial in Cobb was reported by Michele Newell and aired 6/12/24
Beck on Moody v. NetChoice & NetChoice v. Paxton: Cases challenge laws regulating content moderation policies on large social media platforms
No full textMarshall Chair of Constitutional Law Randy Beck has offered insight on the cases Moody v. NetChoice & NetChoice v. Paxton, which will be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court:
“These cases challenge Texas and Florida laws regulating content moderation policies on large social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube). Both states have rules that limit the ability of the platforms to censor, hide or ban users and that require individualized explanation for actions taken.
At oral argument, a number of justices seemed drawn to the view that the Texas and Florida laws violate the First Amendment rights of social media companies. Content moderation policies were analogized to editorial decisions by newspapers. Private newspaper publishers have a constitutional right to make editorial decisions about whether to publish articles, letters or comments submitted by members of the public. Similarly, under this view, the First Amendment would give social media companies the right to decide whether certain posts should be allowed on their platform or whether access to a post should be restricted in some fashion.
If the Court interprets the First Amendment in the manner suggested at oral argument, social media companies would be able to compete based in part on the way they moderate content. Some companies would seek customers based on the promise of a relatively unfiltered ability to post, while other platforms would appeal to users who want to be more shielded from potentially objectionable content.”
Beck is available for further commentary at [email protected]
Fellowship grants grow to $1.4M+ over 5 years
No full textRising second- and third-year law students plan their summers around gaining hands-on legal experience and exploring different areas of practice. For those seeking work in nonprofits, federal and state government, judicial clerkships, legal services and policy/impact organizations, summer fellowships – funded by alumni/alumnae and friends – provide essential financial support.Rising third-year student Joseph M. Colley said his award allowed him to find the best opportunity for his “growth and development as an advocate without worrying about geographical and cost of living limitations.” Thanks to the Bool Simkins Fellowship – the school’s largest annual public interest grant – he spent the summer in Seattle, Washington, working with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project in its Violence Against Women Act Unit.This year, the School of Law awarded 1.4 million (an increase of more than $100,000 over last year’s five year tally).
Of the 70 students receiving funds this year, 25 worked in federal, state and county judicial chambers around the state and in U.S. District Courts in New York and Mississippi. Forty-five worked in district attorney, public defender and solicitor offices around the country and gained legal experience at organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Athens Land Trust, Project Safe, the Atlanta Sun Conference, Harvard Legal Aid and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency