News & Announcements
11th service learning opportunity created at Georgia Law
With the establishment of the Corporate Counsel Externship, students at Georgia Law now have more opportunities than ever for experiential learning. This new externship focuses on transactional law with the goal of allowing students to explore the practice of law from the perspective of in-house counsel while honing various legal skills. Organizations currently participating in the program include the American Cancer Society, the Asbury Automotive Group, Cox Communications, John Deere and St. Mary’s Hospital, among others. This course was created in conjunction with the law school’s newly formalized Business Law and Ethics Program. (learn more about Georgia Law’s other service learning opportunities)

Performer to portray legendary social justice attorney Clarence Darrow
Georgia Law will host live theatrical performances by award-winning actor Gary Anderson titled “Clarence Darrow’s Search for Justice” on Nov. 18 in the Chapel on North Campus. As part of a national tour, there will be showings at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Anderson's critically acclaimed portrayal of the renowned trial lawyer takes the audience through a variety of Darrow’s cases, including the Scopes “Monkey” Trial, and delivers lessons on law, justice, ethics, morality and human nature. The event is free, and all are welcome to attend. (learn more)

Rusk Center's IJTP hits the road
This month, the Dean Rusk Center's International Judicial Training Program, partnering with the Institute for Continuing Judicial Education, traveled to Dubai. Working with the Dubai Judicial Institute, the Rusk Center's IJTP provided training for members of the judiciary from Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Taking its training on the road for the first time, the IJTP seeks to facilitate reform by offering capacity-building judicial administration programs. (learn more about the IJTP)

Georgia Law revamps its Web site
As you may have already noticed, Georgia Law recently underwent an extensive Web site redesign. With increased visual impact, new interactive features and a greater focus on marketing and student recruitment, the site is a great resource for alumni, friends and prospective students. If you have not already done so, please take a second to explore the new site by visiting www.law.uga.edu.

Chancellor Chandler serves as visiting professor
Delaware Court of Chancery Chancellor William B. Chandler III taught Advanced Corporations this fall at the law school. This is the second year in a row that he has taught in Athens as a visiting professor. Appointed chancellor in 1997, Chandler previously served as vice chancellor of the court for eight years and was the resident judge of the Delaware Superior Court from 1985 to 1989. Also serving as a visiting professor this year is former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears. Sears is teaching a course on contemporary issues in family law. (learn more about our visiting professors)

10th Annual Legal Ethics and Professionalism Symposium
Georgia Law recently hosted the 10th Annual Legal Ethics and Professionalism Symposium. Titled Drawing the Ethical Line: Controversial Cases, Zealous Advocacy and the Public Good, this day-long event examined the difficult ethical issues encountered by attorneys in defending and prosecuting controversial or high-profile cases. The program featured keynote addresses by former U.S. Attorney General W. Ramsey Clark (left) and former U.S. Attorney David C. Iglesias in addition to three panel discussions involving noted judges, practitioners and academics. A DVD of the entire event will soon be available for CLE credits through the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia. (www.iclega.org)

Associate Professor Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge has been appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Rules Advisory Committee.

Associate Dean and Hosch Professor Paul M. Kurtz was recently named chair of the drafting committee on the Visitation and Custody Issues Affecting Military Personnel and Their Families Act in response to the complex problems confronting military personnel involved in custody and visitation disputes.

Callaway Chair Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in The New York Times  regarding material witness laws and their use during the Bush administration.

Shackelford Distinguished Professor Walter Hellerstein's study of the constitutionality of the Save Our Homes Amendment to the Florida Constitution was cited by both sides in litigation over the constitutionality of the amendment, according to a story in The Miami Herald.

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Around the Law School
Ellington honored with Blue Key Award
The UGA chapter of the Blue Key National Honor Society recently honored former law school Dean and Cleveland Distinguished Chair of Legal Ethics and Professionalism and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus C. Ronald Ellington for his career in the field of law and for his continuing support for academic programs at UGA. Ellington taught at the law school for more than 35 years before retiring in 2009. (learn more)

Georgia Law teams finish strong across the board
The law school’s advocacy program is off to a great start again this year. Recent accomplishments include third-year law students Whitney L. Gibbs, Audrey A. Lewis and Alex D. Weatherby finishing the Emory National Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition as semi-finalists. They were one of three undefeated teams after four rounds. Second-year law student Mitchell G. "Gino" Brogdon finished second in the 7th Annual Keenan's Kids Foundation Law Student Closing Argument Competition. Brogdon also teamed up with classmate Charles A. Brooks to win the 2009 J. Melvin England Mock Trial Tournament. The law school’s negotiation competition teams are also off to a strong start with third-year law student Anthony B. "Bin" Minter and second-year law student Jennifer A. Potts placing fifth out of 24 teams at the American Bar Association Regional Negotiation Competition in Tallahassee. Additionally, third-year law student John S. "Stephen" Albright was first runner-up in the inaugural Hot Seat Tournament sponsored by the Atlanta chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.

Georgia Law named best value
Georgia Law was recently included in a listing of "Best Value Law Schools" by The National Jurist  magazine. The ranking placed the law school at 16th and appeared in September. (read the article)

Shipley appointed as UGA faculty athletics representative
Georgia Law Cobb Professor David E. Shipley will succeed UGA Vice President for Instruction Jere W. Morehead as faculty athletics representative effective July 1. The faculty athletics representative, a position required under NCAA bylaws, is responsible for assuring academic compliance with NCAA regulations and academic success for student athletes.  (learn more)

EJF/WIPI presented with Outstanding Campus Event award
The Equal Justice Foundation and the Working in the Public Interest Law Conference were recently presented with UGA's H. Gordon and Francis S. Davis S.O.A.R. Award for Outstanding Campus Event for their “Public Interest Weekend,” which was organized by the two groups in February. The weekend included the EJF Auction, which raised money for public interest fellowships, and the WIPI Conference, which brought practitioners and students to UGA to address public interest issues.

Historic video of the law school
In celebration of the law school's 150th Anniversary, we wanted to share with you a film of Hirsch Hall around the time of its dedication in 1932. The footage was taken by Bill Kaliska, a Coca-Cola sales and marketing executive, who was friends with Harold Hirsch. It is one of the earliest known films of the UGA campus. (watch the video)

Call for nominations - 2010 Distinguished Service Scroll Award
Each year, the Law School Association recognizes one or two alumni for their dedication and significant service to the legal profession and/or the law school. Do you know someone who should be honored? The nomination process is simple and should be completed no later than Dec. 1. (Nominate a Georgia Law graduate)

Career Services now taking on-campus interview reservations for 2010
Georgia Law invites you to interview on campus or collect resumes from law student applicants during spring semester at your convenience. The interview season runs from Feb. 8 to April 16 with flexible dates and times. Additionally, all interview candidates are employer pre-screened. To register, please contact Interview Coordinator Robbie Eddins at eddins@uga.edu or (706) 542-7568. (learn more about hiring opportunities at Georgia Law)

Best wishes for the upcoming holiday season
Please note that the law school will be closed: Nov. 25 - 27 (Thanksgiving Break), Dec. 24 - Jan. 4 (Winter Break) and Jan. 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).


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