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Health Law Program Ranked No. 2 Nationwide
U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Law School rankings confirmed once again that Georgia State University College of Law has one of the best health law programs placing it at No. 2 nationwide.
April 7, 2026
Georgia State Law Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for Constitutional Law Center
Georgia State University College of Law celebrated the official opening of the new Emmet J. Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice and Democracy on April 2, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
April 3, 2026
Law Student Builds on Long Career of Policy and Service
Georgia State University College of Law student Lauren Waits (J.D. ‘29) builds on decades of public service to pursue immigration law and support families impacted by detention in Georgia.
March 31, 2026
Former Chief Justice Harold Melton Receives 2026 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Award
Former Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Harold Melton received the 2026 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award at Georgia State University College of Law.
March 26, 2026
Georgia State Law Welcomes Alumni Back for Long-Awaited Reunion
More than 150 alumni representing class years across four decades returned to the Georgia State University College of Law on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
March 9, 2026
New Center to Focus on Constitutional Law, Practice, Democracy
The Georgia State University College of Law is home to the new Emmet J. Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice & Democracy. The center is named for Emmet J. Bondurant, a prominent trial lawyer, speaker and author with more than five decades of legal experience.
February 26, 2026
Georgia State Law Scholarship Luncheon Celebrates Investment in Students
An enduring commitment from Georgia State University College of Law donors continues to expand access and opportunity for students pursuing a future in the law.
February 18, 2026
Professor Todres Takes Home AALS Section of the Year Award
Chaired by Jonathan Todres, the Section on Children and the Law won the 2026 AALS Section of the Year Award (SOTY).
February 11, 2026
Charity Scott Lecture Highlights Psychedelics and the FDA
Dr. Daniel Aaron, associate professor of law at the University of Utah, delivered the prologue to the second annual Charity Scott Endowed Lecture at Georgia State University College of Law, setting the stage for his mentor and the keynote speaker, I. Glenn Cohen, the James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.
February 6, 2026
The Gateway Law School
I have a deep respect for Georgia State University College of Law’s mission and an unwavering belief in our community’s potential. It is rare to have the privilege of leading an institution where choosing accessibility over exclusivity — and being first where it matters are core values.
January 22, 2026
Georgia State Law Graduates Encouraged to Look Beyond Labels
“As graduates of this incredible institution, I can promise you that you have the knowledge and skill to succeed. The only thing left to decide is what justice you will commit yourself to,” said Judge Brian Fortner (J.D. ’00).
December 19, 2025
Georgia State Law Adds “WomenLead in Law”
This fall, Georgia State University College of Law and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business’s WomenLead initiative launched a new course section called WomenLead in Law. This signature offering prepares law students to confidently take on leadership roles in their careers, combining WomenLead’s in-demand course with Georgia State Law’s focus on accessibility, practice-based learning and public service.
December 4, 2025
The Politics of Privacy: Danielle Citron Delivered 70th Miller Lecture
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, Professor Danielle Citron delivered the 70th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture at Georgia State University College of Law with a frank assessment of the current state of digital privacy practices in the United States.
November 21, 2025
Professionalism Shines at Georgia State Law’s Annual Swearing-In Ceremonies
On Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, Dean Courtney Anderson welcomed 81 Georgia State University College of Law alumni to be sworn-in as newly-minted attorneys, ready to practice law in the Fulton County Superior Court, the Court of Appeals and/or the Supreme Court of Georgia.
November 18, 2025
See Yourself at GSU: How Emily Witt Became a Legal Trailblazer by 22
The Honors College Accelerated 3+3 Program allows students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in just six years by combining undergraduate and J.D. studies.
November 17, 2025
First-Gen Students Create Community at Georgia State Law
In fall 2025, 196 out of 237 students enrolled at Georgia State University College of Law identified as first-generation law students.  To ease the learning curve, Brooke White (J.D. ’26), and her peers established the First-Generation Law Students Association in 2022.
November 7, 2025
Georgia State Law Paves the Way for Foreign-Trained Attorneys
For the July 2025 bar examination, Georgia State Law held the No. 1 spot for foreign-educated lawyers who passed the bar exam on the first attempt.
October 27, 2025
Georgia State Law Inducts 2025 Honorees to Legal Honor Societies
Georgia State University College of Law inducted more than 20 students and two honorary alumni into national legal honor societies on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
October 23, 2025
Jadine Johnson Nixon Named Assistant Clinical Professor at Georgia State Law
After four years as adjunct faculty at Georgia State University College of Law, Jadine Johnson Nixon’s ability to connect the practice of law to lived experiences in the classroom has earned her a promotion to assistant clinical professor.
October 17, 2025
Georgia State Law Reaches a New Level for Bar Passage
Georgia State University College of Law experienced exceptional results for the July 2025 bar exam with a list of notable achievements.
October 8, 2025
Isabelle Grest (J.D. ’28) Wins 2025 ABA Student Writing Competition
Isabelle Grest (J.D. ’28), a second-year part-time student at Georgia State University College of Law, recently won the 2025 ABA Student Writing Competition.
October 1, 2025
Taxpayer Clinic Alumni Take Leading Roles in Atlanta Bar Tax Law Section
With the recent passage of major tax legislation, local attorneys will be turning to the Atlanta Bar Association Tax Law Section for timely programming and expert guidance —and several Georgia State University College of Law alumni will be among those leading the way.
September 17, 2025
Georgia State Law Marks 10 Years in its Downtown Home
Georgia State Law College of Law celebrated ten years since the college relocated from the Urban Life Building on Decatur street to its permanent home at 85 Park Place. To mark the anniversary and celebrate with alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the community, Georgia State Law hosted “Built for Law: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact at 85 Park Place.”
September 10, 2025
Dean Courtney Anderson Announces New Leadership Team Members
Georgia State University College of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to Dean Courtney Anderson’s leadership team. These appointments reflect the College’s continued commitment to academic excellence, faculty engagement, experiential innovation, and strategic vision.
September 10, 2025
From Medieval Judges to Modern Data Ethics, Rowberry Covers it All
A leading voice in environmental law, legal history and interdisciplinary research, Professor Ryan Rowberry, co-director of the Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth, continues to bridge past and present legal systems to solve pressing global challenges.
September 2, 2025
Adam Mullins (J.D. '27): Channeling Experience into Action
From Silver Springs, Maryland to Atlanta, Adam Mullins (J.D. '27) has always been rooted in communities striving to overcome systemic barriers like housing inequity, poverty and, drug abuse. Now a second-year law student at Georgia State University College of Law, Mullins is channeling those early experiences into action, working to become an advocate, a leader and a gateway for others navigating similar paths.
August 29, 2025
Kenny Tatum Brings Vision and Experience to Career Development
Kenny Tatum, the new director of Career Development at Georgia State University College of Law, brings a wealth of experience across legal recruiting, private practice and corporate talent acquisition.
August 25, 2025
Georgia State University Announces FY ’26 Internal Grant Winners
More than 20 faculty members across 17 departments will gain support for a spectrum of projects.
August 14, 2025
Ngara Publishes Book and Takes on New Leadership Role
Professor Emily Torstveit Ngara has been promoted to Director of Clinical Programs at the College of Law, a role that oversees all the college’s in-house clinical programs. Her recent scholarship addresses another urgent legal intersection: immigration and criminal law.
August 1, 2025
Courtney Anderson Named Dean of Georgia State’s College of Law
Courtney Anderson brings a depth of experience in academic excellence, equity and community engagement as the next dean of the Georgia State University College of Law, effective June 1.
May 19, 2025
Jiovanny Dominguez (J.D. ’25) Career of Advocacy
For Jiovanny Dominguez (J.D. ’25), the path to law school didn’t begin in a traditional classroom or through a carefully mapped out plan. It started at a public library with one application and a promise to his mother. “If I get in, I’m going to college,” he told her.
May 18, 2025
Andrew Hughes (J.D. ’25): From Doubt to Determination
He had been told once that studying law wouldn't be the right career for him, but Andrew Hughes’ interest in law school resurfaced in 2021 as he watched Joyette Holmes, then the special prosecutor appointed to the Ahmaud Arbery case, navigate the national spotlight with what struck him as integrity and transparency.
May 13, 2025
Alex Fennell (J.D. ‘25) Champions Justice Through Legislation
Alex Fennell (J.D. ’25) wanted to better understand legal obstacles faced by her community when she applied to Georgia State Law and turned her experiences challenging injustice into legislative drafting success.
May 9, 2025
Georgia State Law Graduates Encouraged to Lead with Purpose
Georgia Supreme Court Justice Shawn LaGrua (J.D. ‘87), who holds the distinction of being the first graduate of Georgia State University College of Law to sit on the state’s highest court, gave the address for the Spring Commencement and Hooding Ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025.
May 9, 2025
Mary Beth Corbett (J.D. ‘25): Tech + Teaching Equals Tax Law
Once a student-athlete at Stanford University, Corbett competed on the swimming and diving team while earning a B.A. in psychology with a minor in political science. After graduation, she spent more than six years in the tech sector working with Palantir Technologies.
May 5, 2025
Bliss Honored for Outstanding Contribution to Clinical Legal Education
Bliss is one of two people to receive the 2025 William Pincus Award for Outstanding Service and Commitment to Clinical Legal Education from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
May 5, 2025
Georgia State Law Holds Highest Bar Passage Rate for First Timers
The Georgia State University College of Law now has the highest bar exam passage rate for first-time test takers in the state of Georgia, at 73.9 percent.
April 30, 2025
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Georgia State Graduate Programs
The Graduate School at Georgia State University earned recognition for several of its programs in the latest U.S. News & World Report survey of "Best Graduate Schools."
April 8, 2025
State House Honors Georgia State Law’s Clinical Excellence
The Georgia General Assembly House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 356 written by Georgia State Law students recognizing the history and legacy of Georgia State University College of Law and honoring excellence in clinical legal education.
April 7, 2025
69th Miller Lecture Examines Data Surveillance and Fourth Amendment
Barry Friedman, the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Professor of Law and director of the Policing Project at New York University School of Law, delivered the 69th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture at Georgia State University College of Law. Friedman lecture, entitled “Big Brother, Big Data.”
March 31, 2025
Lina Machado Bejarano (J.D. '19): A Trailblazer in Law and Advocacy
Lina Machado Bejarano (J.D. '19), received the Cameron J. Miller Award for Excellence and Community Service. This award included a $10,000 donation, which Machado directed to the Georgia State Law Immigration Clinic.
March 31, 2025
Award Winning Essay Sends Law Student to the GRAMMYs
Melanie Sallis (J.D. ’25), a student at Georgia State University College of Law, is the winner of the Recording Academy’s annual Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) Writing Contest for her essay, "Beyond Takedowns: Expanding Music Monetization Tools toSupport All Artists."
March 10, 2025
Georgia's Chief Justice Shares Policy Insights
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs spoke to students about drafting sound and effective public policy during a visit to Derrick Alexander Pope's Legislative Drafting Seminar at Georgia State Law.
February 26, 2025
Charity Scott Lecture Examines the Path to Health Equity
Daniel E. Dawes, the senior vice president of Global Health and founding dean of the School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College, delivered the inaugural Charity Scott Lecture on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Georgia State University College of Law.
February 12, 2025
Research Team Could Redefine Biomedical Research
Professor Leslie Wolf is a part of a research team that has been provided $1.9 million to conduct research designed to increase participation in biomedical studies by involving participants in the research design process.
January 28, 2025
Construction Begins on New Georgia State University Research Tower
The nine-story Research Tower represents a crucial step forward in Georgia State’s strategic commitment to research and innovation and to increasing placemaking efforts in the downtown community.
January 15, 2025
The Grant Twins Chart a Path to Legal Success
Law students and identical twins, Amani and Ayanna Grant (J.D. ‘25), have shared a journey of resilience and determination that has led them both to pursue law degrees at Georgia State University College of Law.
January 14, 2025
Georgia State Law Grads Enriched by Their Experience
Attorney Adwoa Ghartey-Tagoe Seymour (J.D. ‘06) gave the commencement address for the Georgia State University College of Law December Class of 2024.
December 20, 2024
Celebrating 20 Years of the Health Law Partnership
Georgia State Law hosted a luncheon honoring the 20th anniversary of the Health Law Partnership (HeLP), a medical-legal partnership (MLP) among Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Georgia State University College of Law.
December 18, 2024
Adjuncts Bridge the Classroom to the Courtroom
Among a landscape of full-time professors, teaching librarians, clinical professors, lecturers and academic professionals, Georgia State University College of Law counts another key faculty role among its ranks: the adjunct faculty who combine their practical experience in the legal field with a passion for teaching.
December 16, 2024
Professor Washington Appointed Marjorie F. Knowles Chair in Law
Children’s Constitutional Rights Professor Tanya Washington has been appointed the Marjorie F. Knowles Chair in Law. Her appointment went into effect on August 1, 2024.
December 5, 2024
Georgia State Law Celebrates Annual Alumni Swearing-In
Each fall, all Georgia State College of Law graduates who passed the bar exam have the opportunity to return to their alma mater to be sworn into the Fulton County Superior Court, the Court of Appeals and/or the Supreme Court of Georgia.
November 25, 2024
In Their Words | Experiential Learning Equals Success
J. Antonio DelCampo (J.D. ‘94)  and Brittanie Browning (B.A. ‘10/J.D. ‘14) discuss the importance of building experience during law school by getting involved early.
November 15, 2024
Law Student Pursues International Urban Transformation
In the summer of 2024, Atlanta native Courtney-Simone Graves (J.D. ‘25) traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to help facilitate an annual conference on Urban Law and Policy titled “Study Space XIII: Rio de Janeiro, Creating Resilient Cities.”
November 12, 2024
College of Law Hosts Supreme Court of Georgia Oral Arguments
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Georgia State University College of Law hosted the Supreme Court of Georgia for oral arguments. The court’s tradition of convening outside its downtown Atlanta courtroom promotes accessibility and transparency and created a unique opportunity for law students and the public to observe the state’s judicial process firsthand.
November 8, 2024
Georgia State University Faculty Use AI to Make Law Accessible to All
Kat Albrecht and Adam Pah have helped develop SCALES, the nation’s first AI-powered open data network providing free access to federal court records.
October 30, 2024
Malissa Patel (J.D. '18) Named in Best Lawyers 'Ones to Watch' 2025
Best Lawyers has recognized Georgia State Law alumna Malissa Patel (J.D. ‘18) in their “Ones to Watch” cohort for 2025.
October 29, 2024
Georgia State Law Students Inducted Into Elite Legal Societies
Georgia State University College of Law inducted 30 new student honorees and two honorary alumni into the Order of the Coif and the Order of Barristers on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2024.
October 29, 2024
Olmstead at 25: Looking Back and Looking Forward
To mark the 25th anniversary of the watershed Olmstead v. L.C. and E.W. Supreme Court decision, the Center for Law, Health & Society at Georgia State Law convened faculty, students, alumni and friends of the college to reflect on the progress made in disability rights since 1999...
October 10, 2024
Law Student Leads the Charge to End Youth Homelessness
Liz Harding (J.D. ‘26) student at Georgia State University, is excelling in her fight to end youth homelessness in Atlanta and beyond.
October 9, 2024
Todres Honored at Home and Abroad
Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Law Jonathan Todres has been named the Catherine C. Henson Professor of Law.
October 2, 2024
A Real Right to Vote: Richard L. Hasen Delivers 68th Miller Lecture
Richard L. Hasen, the Gary T. Schwartz Endowed Chair in Law, a professor of political science and the director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA School of Law, delivered the 68th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Georgia State University College of Law.
September 27, 2024
Gibbs Honored for Exemplary Service and Teaching Excellence
Tia L. Gibbs, director of academic advisement and bar success, has had a semester full of noteworthy achievements, earning recognition from prestigious organizations across the country.
September 6, 2024
Poulos Earns Inaugural Adjunct Teaching Award
Jason Poulos (B.S. ‘92, J.D. ‘97) is the first adjunct faculty member to receive the new Roy M. Sobelson Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching.
September 6, 2024
Three Georgia State Law Students Named 2024 Stevens Fellows
This past summer three Georgia State University College of Law students were named 2024 Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellows.
September 4, 2024
New Law Clinic Empowers Community Entrepreneurs
Founded in the spring of 2024 and set to launch this fall, the Community Development & Entrepreneurship Law Clinic (CDELC) at Georgia State University College of Law will serve as metro Atlanta's sole law school-based transactional law clinic. It will be one of a few places providing free legal services for start-up enterprises.
August 29, 2024
Georgia State University Earns More Than $185M in Grants in FY ’24
This is the second-highest total in university history, and the fifth year in a row the university has topped $140 million in grants.
August 27, 2024
Law Students Set to Study the Legal Life of Issa Rae
This fall, students at Georgia State University College of Law will have the unique opportunity to delve into the legal aspects of Issa Rae’s career under the guidance of Professor Mo Ivory.
August 21, 2024
Tucker Named Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development
Professor of Law Anne Tucker was appointed as the new associate dean for research and faculty development for Georgia State Law on August 1, 2024.
August 20, 2024
Georgia State Law Students Shine Under the Gold Dome
This year, something different happened under the gold dome. Four weeks after the legislators left town, Georgia State University College of Law students in Adjunct Professor Derrick Alexander Pope’s Legislative Drafting Seminar course donned the role of lawmakers.
July 16, 2024
Joy Hong (J.D. '24): Finding Community in Law School
Joy Hong (J.D. ’24) spent much of her childhood moving around the country due to her dad’s position with the United Methodist Church.
July 10, 2024
Outstanding Faculty Recognized With Georgia State’s Distinguished University Professorships
The appointment of Distinguished University Professor at Georgia State is intended to recognize a sustained and outstanding record in scholarship and instruction, and to provide the impetus for continuing high achievement.
July 9, 2024
Father’s Example Guides College of Law Alum to Success
“Dad would have been proud.”
The sentiment shared by Hector Rojas’ (J.D. ’17) clients in November 2023 after he successfully secured an almost $19 million verdict in their father’s wrongful death lawsuit could have also applied to the Morgan & Morgan law firm partner’s own father.
June 24, 2024
From Student to Professor: A Commitment to Legal Education
Jarvarus Gresham (J.D. ‘19) has experienced the College of Law from many different angles: as a student, an alumnus recently appointed as executive committee secretary for the Law Alumni Council, and now a generous donor and adjunct faculty member.
June 13, 2024
Dual MSHA/JD Alumna Fuses Business, Healthcare, and Law
Baylee Culverhouse is an Atlanta-based attorney at Morris, Manning & Martin, where she primarily handles regulatory litigation for healthcare clients.
May 22, 2024
Duncan de la Feld (J.D. '24): For the People
Duncan de la Feld (J.D. ’24) has a gift for language and a love for volunteering. These two characteristics have been the underpinnings of his life choices.
May 21, 2024
The Unofficial Dean Retires
On paper, Singleton is the director of facilities but to the College of Law community, he is a super volunteer, a protector, an advisor and one of the biggest cheerleaders for students, faculty, staff and alumni. On April 1, 2024, a chapter ended for Singleton, marking his last day on duty at the law school as he steps into the world of retirement.
May 17, 2024
Georgia State Law Class of 2024 Looks to the Future
Families, faculty and friends all gathered on Friday, May 10, 2024, for the Georgia State University College of Law’s Spring Commencement & Hooding Ceremony to mark the culmination of the graduates' hard work and dedication to achieving their dreams.
May 14, 2024
Ryan Jones (J.D. ’24): Environmental Justice Advocate
Before Ryan Jones (J.D. 24’) started law school, he spent a few years as one of the top 15 spoken-word artists in the world.
May 13, 2024
Cara McClellan (J.D. ’24): Never Too Late to Pivot
Cara McClellan (J.D. ’24) was 51 when she quit her job and started law school. While her colleagues at TTI, an electronics-components distributor, were supportive of her decision, McClellan joked that they probably thought she was having a mid-life crisis.
May 13, 2024
2024 Health Law Awards
May 2, 2024
Weber Receives Fulbright to Teach Comparative Financial Regulation in Italy
Rob Weber, associate professor of law, is the recipient of a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award in Law at the University of Trento in Italy.
May 1, 2024
Courtney Anderson Appointed Interim Dean, Donaldson Becomes Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Courtney Anderson has been appointed interim dean of Georgia State University College of Law beginning on July 1, 2024. Sam Donaldson, professor of law, will move into Anderson’s position and serve as the interim associate dean of Academic Affairs starting May 1.
April 26, 2024
67th Miller Lecture Contemplates the Future of Reproductive Rights
“The Miller Lecture is well known for bringing so many distinguished scholars and jurists to Georgia State, and it is [...]
April 15, 2024
Georgia State Law Stands Alone for Best Health Care Law Programs
Georgia State University College of Law has the best Health Care Law Programs in the nation according to the 2024 Best Law Schools rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
April 9, 2024
Law Students Celebrate "Excellence" on Honors Day
Every spring, Georgia State University College of Law celebrates Honors Day by recognizing student accomplishments, including academic and extracurricular achievements. This year, more than 250 students received awards at a ceremony on Monday, April 1, 2024, at the College of Law.
April 8, 2024
LaVonda N. Reed, Dean of the Georgia State University College of Law, Appointed Dean of the School of Law at the University of Baltimore Effective July 1
LaVonda N. Reed, dean of the Georgia State University College of Law, has been appointed as dean of the School of Law at the University of Baltimore effective July 1.
March 25, 2024
New Research Highlights Georgia’s Low Risk Approach to Record Pandemic-Era Tax Cuts
Georgia is noted in the report for following best practices for incorporating well-designed trigger mechanisms in its tax relief measures to help limit the volatility and unpredictability associated with its changes in tax policy.
March 25, 2024
Former Nurse Awarded Health Law Scholarship
Before her professional career began, Olusheun Olupitan (J.D. ‘26) started work in global healthcare during a summer assignment as an undergraduate student nurse in Bhopal, India.
March 21, 2024
Preparing the Next Generation of Tech-Ready Lawyers
Georgia State University College of Law faculty understand this need and designed the Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative (LAII) to equip students with the competitive skills desired by law firms and other companies that align with the emerging technological environment.
March 21, 2024
New Lecture Series Honors Health Law Legacy
Twenty years after founding the Center for Law, Health & Society (CLHS) at Georgia State University College of Law and co-founding the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) the legacy of the late Professor Emerita Charity Scott lives on through her countless contributions and the newly minted Charity Scott Lecture Series.
February 29, 2024
Honoring the Past, Defining the Future
Charity Scott’s vision and her family’s generosity forge strong foundations for Health Law scholars that will stand the test of [...]
February 28, 2024
Wolf Named Ben F. Johnson Jr. Chair in Law
Now Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Law Leslie Wolf has a new title to add to her list of accomplishments: Ben F. Johnson Jr. Chair in Law.
February 27, 2024
College of Law Donors Invest in the Future
Each year at the Georgia State University College of Law’s Scholarship Donor and Recipient Recognition Luncheon, the college honors its generous donors and students who are scholarship recipients. The students are able to meet their donors in person and express their gratitude.
February 6, 2024
Georgia State University Alumni Association Announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Georgia State’s 40 Under 40 program annually celebrates the most influential and accomplished Georgia State graduates who embody the values of the university.
January 29, 2024
Professor Surprises Students with Trip to Summer Olympics Sponsored by Delta Air Lines
A group of trailblazing Georgia State University College of Law Students are set to make history as they prepare to head to Paris, France in July for the 2024 Olympic games.
January 25, 2024
Varadarajan Receives Wide Acclaim for Debut Novel
Deepa Varadarajan, associate professor of law, published her debut novel “Late Bloomers,” (Random House), which has been chosen as a Target Book Club Pick and landed on summer reading lists in magazines such as Southern Living, Good Housekeeping and Real Simple.
January 19, 2024
Afield Doubles Funding for Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Ted Afield, associate dean for Experiential Education and director of the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, has secured additional grant funding, doubling the size of its federal grant dollars for 2023.
January 19, 2024
Georgia State M.P.P. Alum is an Economy Influencer
Samir Abdullahi (M.P.P. ’10) leads Select Fulton, the economic and workforce development unit of Fulton County government, as director of economic development for the county.
January 16, 2024
Janine Bowen (J.D. '98) Goes Back to Basics in the Age of AI
As technology and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to advance and transform occupations and industries, many attorneys and law students fear the risk of AI taking over legal work and threatening jobs in the profession. However, veteran technology law expert Janine Anthony Bowen (J.D. ’98) takes a different approach.
January 12, 2024
Sky Park (J.D. '23): From Law School to Local Leadership
Sky Ha Nul Park (J.D. '23) is used to being first. Born to immigrant parents from South Korea, a first-generation [...]
December 18, 2023
Attorney Joshua Schiffer Inspires December Grads to Balance Power with Love
“You have more power today than you did yesterday,” Attorney Joshua Schiffer (J.D. ’02) told graduates of the Georgia State University College of Law December Class of 2023. “I urge you to share your power with your community. Wield it with love.”
December 18, 2023
DeChino Duke (J.D. ’23) A Legacy of Innovation and Advocacy
At the heart of DeChino Duke’s (J.D. ’23) law school journey lies a remarkable initiative—the inception of the Transactional Law Society at Georgia State University College of Law. For him, the seeds of this organization sprouted from an altruistic place.
December 15, 2023
Legal Pundit & Criminal Defense Lawyer Selected as Commencement Speaker
For more than two decades, Joshua Schiffer (J.D. ’02) championed thousands of clients, guiding them through trials, appeals, and the complexities of the legal system.
December 4, 2023
Delores Varner Receives School of Social Work’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Delores Varner, LMSW, MATS, was honored for her remarkable achievements and commitment to improving outcomes for at-risk children and their families that inspire future generations of social workers.
December 1, 2023
The Art of Jury Selection
At a time when legal education calls for innovation, timeliness, and a progressive approach, Georgia State University College of Law Adjunct Professor Chris Timmons is at the forefront of the movement with a new jury selection course.
November 22, 2023
College of Law Graduates Sworn in to ‘The Noblest of Professions’
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November 17, 2023
Brian Bride Leads Charge to Conquer Secondary Traumatic Stress
Bride helped lead a study that provides the first set of principles aimed at preventing or reducing secondary traumatic stress. He now works with others to have the principles adopted and incorporated into curriculums and professional training programs across the globe.
November 16, 2023
HeLP Clinic Secures Educational Services for Child
Students participating in the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic at Georgia State University College of Law often work [...]
November 8, 2023
Georgia State Law Students Witness Advocacy in Action
Georgia State University College of Law hosted a U.S. Senate Human Rights Subcommittee public hearing led by U.S. Georgia Senator and U.S. Senate Human Rights Subcommittee Chairman Jon Ossoff on Oct. 30.
November 3, 2023
Georgia State Hosts Deep-Dive Event on Intellectual Property and AI
Expert panels discuss how to navigate the fast-changing world of AI, IP and copyright law
October 26, 2023
Thaddeus Johnson Named Among University’s First Ignite Research Award Winners
Johnson received the Early Career Research Impact Award in Social and Behavioral Science.
October 12, 2023
A Student’s Journey to Study Abroad Excellence
One Georgia State University College of Law student has always been an advocate for expanding her horizons. Now, as the Georgia State University 2023 “Study Abroad Student of the Year,” Niki Nourollahi (J.D. '23) traces her global journey back to her childhood growing up in Atlanta, Georgia.
October 9, 2023
Georgia State University, City of Atlanta Partner On New Community Research Grant
A multidisciplinary research team led by the City of Atlanta and Georgia State University was recently announced as one of four statewide winners of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation’s 2023 Community Research Grant.
September 18, 2023
Dean’s Faculty Fellows Empower Academic Excellence and Leadership
This fall, Professors Anne Tucker and Jonathan Todres begin an enriching journey of scholarly engagement and leadership development.
September 6, 2023
Cortney Lollar Joins Center for Access to Justice as New Faculty Director
Professor of law Cortney Lollar has joined Georgia State University College of Law as the new Faculty Director of the Center for Access to Justice (A2J).
August 23, 2023
Law Students Set to Analyze the Legal Life Of...Rick Ross
For the fall 2023 academic year, law students will study the legal life of Grammy® award-nominated, multiplatinum recording artist and serial entrepreneur Rick Ross.
August 20, 2023
Leveling the Playing Field
The Center for Professional Development & Career Strategies is a one-stop shop for professional development, career counseling, resume and cover letter reviews, networking opportunities and more for College of Law students.
August 11, 2023
Grace Hayden (B.A. ’15) Becomes Youngest Donor Ever to Establish a Georgia State Scholarship
At age 27, Hayden launched the Grace Hayden Impact Scholarship to support students with a demonstrated interest in economics.
August 7, 2023
LGBTQ+ Bar Association Honors Student Leader
Kyle Hildebrand (J.D. ’24) is the recipient of the LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s 2023 Student Leadership Award. This is the association’s highest award, which recognizes two law students annually for demonstrating leadership at their school and in the community, especially in the area of LGBTQ+ equality.
July 14, 2023
A Winning Case for Georgia State Law Alumni
When Georgia State University College of Law alumni get together, good things happen. That’s what Jon Gallant (J.D. ‘05) and Ramsey Knowles (J.D. ‘05) learned when they decided to pivot in their own established legal careers to build the Knowles Gallant law firm almost five years ago.
July 11, 2023
Longest-Serving Faculty Member Lands New Appointment
Corneill Stephens, professor of law, director of Lawyering Advocacy at Georgia State University College of Law, and the longest-serving faculty member of the College, was recently appointed the L. Lynn Hogue Professor of Law.
July 7, 2023
GSU Women’s Philanthropy Network Supports Women in Public Interest Law
Georgia State University College of Law was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Georgia State University Women's Philanthropy Network (WPN). The grant aims to empower and support public interest law students.
June 29, 2023
Women’s Philanthropy Network Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
During the 2023 grant cycle, the Women’s Philanthropy Network is providing more than $300,000 in funding support to nine college- and unit-level initiatives.
June 26, 2023
Georgia State Alumni Return From Police and Public Safety Executive Training in Israel
Shila Hawk (Ph.D. ’15) and Capt. Aprille Moore (B.S. ’05) were among a 20-member delegation that recently returned to Georgia from Israel after an intensive two weeks of public safety leadership training with the country’s top police executives.
June 22, 2023
New Fellowship Tackles Urban Equity and Sustainability
Three College of Law students have received the new Urban Transformations Fellowship which engages students in transdisciplinary research and problem-solving, as well as real-world exposure to pressing concerns, such as climate change and gentrification.
June 12, 2023
Anonymous Donor Supports the Advancement of Children’s Constitutional Rights with a $2.1 Million Gift
College of Law Children’s Constitutional Rights Professor Tanya Washington is part of the Advancement of Children’s Constitutional Rights, a consortium of three law professors connecting teaching, research, scholarship and advocacy to develop and promote constitutional frameworks that center children in four substantive areas.
June 8, 2023
Georgia State University College of Law Class of ’23 Endows Scholarship to Honor the Memory of Classmate Alex Patafio
The Georgia State University College of Law Class of 2023 dedicated their class gift campaign to honoring the memory of classmate Alexandra "Alex" Patafio after her untimely death in October, establishing the Alex Patafio Public Interest Law Scholarship.
May 30, 2023
Adenike Tijani (J.D. '23) Equal Representation
When Adenike Tijani (J.D. ‘23) started her first semester at Georgia State University College of Law, she already knew she would be balancing her classes with not only a job but a toddler and a new baby at home.
May 24, 2023
Dan Wingate (J.D. '23): Living on the Front Lines
Dan Wingate (J.D. ’23) was sitting in a court hearing for a co-worker when he realized that the legal system needed more people who were equipped and eager to represent individuals who faced discrimination.
May 22, 2023
Students Build Skills in Environmental Law Moot Court Competition
Each year, Georgia State University College of Law sends a team of students to compete at the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition (NELMCC), one of the country’s largest interschool competitions for moot court.
May 19, 2023
Husrev Ayten (LL.M. '23) Has a Global Outlook on Law
As a middle schooler in southern Turkey, Husrev Ayten (LL.M. ’23) wanted to grow up to be the most influential person he knew: the governor of his home province.
May 17, 2023
‘Refuse to be Denied’ Judge Tells Class of 2023
Her mentors taught her to “refuse to be denied,” a quote that resonated when she received a rejection letter from Georgia State Law but eventually appealed the decision – an action that was foreign to her.
May 12, 2023
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Georgia State University College of Law Among 2023-2024 Best Law Schools
Georgia State University College of Law’s Health Law program ranks No. 1 among the 2023-2024 Best Law Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
May 11, 2023
The #GoodLaw Advocate
Pro bono work represented only a fraction of Alex Patafio's selfless service. She was a third-year law student at Georgia State University College of Law.
May 9, 2023
Donating Life: Morgan Cronin
On July 26, 2023, Morgan Cronin (J.D./M.S.H.A. ’23) will be taking the Georgia Bar Exam. The date is special for many reasons, it marks one year since she donated part of her liver to her younger brother.
May 2, 2023
Students Gain Practical Entertainment Law Experience from Mentors
When Professor of Practice Moraima “Mo” Ivory proposed the Entertainment, Sports and Media Law (ESML) Initiative to Georgia State University College of Law, she factored in three core components: curriculum, continuing legal education events and mentorship.
May 1, 2023
CLHS Highlights Student Achievements
The Center for Law, Health & Society congratulates recipients of the Health Law Clinic and Law Review awards for 2023.
April 24, 2023
Pro Bono Settlement Day Provides Experience and Gets Results
Since September 2017, Pro Bono Settlement Days have become a fixture of the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic at Georgia State University College of Law.
April 18, 2023
Niedringhaus Named Among ILTA's 2023 Influential Women in Legal Tech
The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces the recipients of the 2023 Influential Women in Legal Technology. Since 2020, ILTA has annually honored outstanding women leaders in the global legal technology community.
April 17, 2023
Andrew Young School Alumni Among Georgia State 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Five alumni from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, along with the college’s senior director of development, Amanda Puché, were among the 40 remarkable alumni under the age of 40 recently honored by the Georgia State University Alumni Association.
April 13, 2023
Top Immigration Attorney & Judge Set to Deliver Commencement Address
On May 12, 2023, Peynado (J.D. '14) will add a new title to her litany of accomplishments, when she delivers the keynote address at the Georgia State University College of Law Hooding and Commencement Ceremony.
April 7, 2023
Alternative Spring Break Immerses Students in Pro Bono Service
Over spring break 2023, 44 GSU Law students participated in Alternative Spring Break service trips all over the state of Georgia. Having been selected through an application process earlier in the spring semester, our four different groups headed out on Sunday, March 12th to begin their week-long dive into housing instability, domestic violence prevention, community economic development, or rural justice.
April 6, 2023
Charity Scott (1951 - 2023)
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of our colleague and friend Charity Scott. She passed away on March 18, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
March 22, 2023
New Pilot Program Supports Arts and Humanities Pursuits for Georgia State Faculty
Applications are now open for an internal grant program that supports professional and artistic activities.
March 22, 2023
Immigration Clinic Students Win Case for Asylee
On December 7, Katie Beno-Valencia (J.D. ’24) and Angela Flores (J.D. ’24) were the lead advocates in a Merits hearing before an Atlanta immigration judge with a 96.9 percent denial rate.
March 20, 2023
Lombardo Honored for Enhancing Academic Bioethics Program in Pakistan
Paul Lombardo, Regents’ professor, and Bobby Lee Cook professor of law is well known for his expertise in bioethics, medical history, and the law.
March 7, 2023
Courtney Anderson Appointed Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Associate Professor of Law Courtney Anderson is taking a new step in her academic career. She has been appointed associate dean for academic affairs, effective March 1, 2023.
February 28, 2023
Study Seeks to Improve Data Sharing to Accelerate Alzheimer’s Research
Funded by a five-year, $2.8 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, a multi-institutional team lead by Jalayne Arias, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences in the Georgia State University School of Public Health, will identify and evaluate barriers and facilitators to sharing research data.
February 28, 2023
Campus Engagement Empowered Economics Alumna Now at Columbia University
Riti Sarangi (B.S. ’21) built a picture-perfect resume — one that helped her get admitted into Columbia University’s master’s program in public health — by focusing on campus engagement.
February 13, 2023
Georgia Power Foundation Grant Helps Expand GSU Prison Education Sites and Programs
The $300,000 grant will help fund new GSUPEP instructional classes at the U.S. Federal Penitentiary and expand current course offerings at Department of Juvenile Justice facilities in Georgia.
February 9, 2023
Rowberry Appointed Janice C. Griffith Chair in Law
Life as a legal scholar requires a dedicated immersion into one’s specialty, countless hours of study, and a commitment to growth. Many work with the hope of receiving an appointment to chair in law, and after many years of hard work, a College of Law legal scholar has reached this well-deserved achievement.
January 31, 2023
Georgia State University Alumni Association Announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Started in 2018, Georgia State’s 40 Under 40 program annually celebrates the most influential and accomplished Georgia State graduates who embody the values of the university.
January 31, 2023
$8M U.S. Department of Education Grant to Strengthen Children’s Mental Health Workforce in Georgia
The five-year grant to Georgia State will train social work students to work in K-12 schools.
January 24, 2023
AYSPS Alumni Among 500 Most Influential Leaders in Georgia
MPA alums Jannine Miller ('02), Ann L. Hanlon ('04) and Jerry Gonzalez ('05) join Georgia State President M. Brian Blake and Amb. Andrew Young, who was recognized as a “living legend.”
January 19, 2023
10 Finalists Named in Bloomberg Law’s Inaugural Law School Innovation Program
Originally published by Bloomberg Law ARLINGTON, VA (January 17, 2023) — Bloomberg Law today announced that it has named 10 finalists [...]
January 18, 2023
Economist Tim Sass Ranks Among Top Education Scholars
Sass ranks among the nation’s top education scholars according to the 2023 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings.
January 9, 2023
Legal Scholar Garners Worldwide Media Hits
Clark Cunningham, professor of law and the inaugural holder of the W. Lee Burge Chair in Law & Ethics, has [...]
January 9, 2023
Linda Dunikoski (J.D. '93): The Making of a Trial Maven
Linda Dunikoski (J.D. ’93) didn’t dream of becoming an attorney. Growing up, her parents attempted to expose her to [...]
January 9, 2023
Lester Expands Reach in New Role
Tameka Lester was promoted to associate dean for Student Success & Strategic Enrollment Management at the College of Law in [...]
January 9, 2023
Pamela Peynado (J.D. ’14): Judge, Attorney and CEO
Do you think the methods of teaching at Georgia State University College of Law differ from the methods implemented at [...]
January 9, 2023
Salandy Named Health Law Scholarship Recipient
Qeturah “Michelle” Salandy (J.D. ’25) is the recipient of this year’s Health Law Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to an [...]
December 13, 2022
Public Health Experts Urge U.S. Health Officials to Correct E-Cigarette Misinformation
Leading e-cigarette researchers are urging the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to correct misinformation overstating the dangers of e-cigarettes.
December 12, 2022
Georgia State Researcher Shows Connection Between Digital Divide and COVID-19 Outcomes
U.S. counties with a higher percentage of people identified as “digitally excluded” saw higher COVID-19 case and death rates throughout the pandemic and lower vaccination rates, suggesting increased vulnerability among this population to future disease.
December 8, 2022
LAII Develops a Legal Process Engineering Course
The Georgia State University College of Law Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative is expanding how you can complete its Legal [...]
December 2, 2022
LAII Welcomes New Hires in Legal Innovation, Data & Analytics
The Georgia State College of Law Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative is excited to welcome two new hires: Michelle Hook [...]
December 2, 2022
College of Law Graduate Aims to Advocate Through Corporate Practice
After going full time with her studies during the pandemic, she’s graduating in December with a job lined up at the Atlanta-based international firm of King & Spalding.
November 28, 2022
The Board of Regents Approves Honorary Degrees for Georgia State’s ‘Ground Crew’
Georgia State will honor Myra Payne Elliott, 90, with a degree and confer posthumous degrees to the late Barbara Pace Hunt and Iris Mae Welch at the university’s December commencement. In 1956, the women sued to desegregate Georgia State and won. Their victory paved the way for the integration of universities in the South.
November 8, 2022
Georgia State Economist to Study Effect of Cost on Use of Cancer Services
The American Cancer Society is funding research on the effect of eliminating health insurance cost-sharing on the use of cancer prevention and early detection services by Michael Pesko and his team.
November 7, 2022
Mediation and Justice for All
A team of legal tech and innovation students from Georgia State University College of Law became semi-finalists in the National Legal Innovations Tournament hosted by Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
October 31, 2022
Sudeall Elected to the American Law Institute
Lauren Sudeall, professor of law and director of the Center for Access to Justice at Georgia State University College of Law is one of 32 individuals elected to the American Law Institute cohort.
October 19, 2022
Georgia State Economist Extends E-Cigarette Policy Research with $2.65 NIH Grant
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Michael Pesko $2.65 million in renewal funding for a five-year study to evaluate the effects of e-cigarette policies on youth tobacco use.
October 7, 2022
Georgia State Economists to Improve Accuracy of Climate Impact Models
They will develop a first-of-its-kind model that will reveal the fuller impact of climate change and climate policy on regional and national financial systems and economies.
October 6, 2022
Urban Studies Alumna Develops Communities by Empowering Black-Owned Businesses
Monita Porter (B.A.’16, B.S.’16, M.I.S. ’21) helps leverage the success of Black-owned businesses as the assistant deputy director at the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce.
September 30, 2022
Research and Innovation in the Spotlight at Georgia State
Georgia State University President Dr. M. Brian Blake highlighted his commitment to research and innovation during his recent investiture.
September 27, 2022
Multiple Faculty Members Receive Scholarly Awards from the Academy of Legal Studies
Charlotte Alexander, Perry Binder, and Susan Willey of Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business were recently recognized with best paper awards at the annual conference of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB).
September 20, 2022
A Healthy Heart
“Almost every decision that I have made about my career has been influenced by my desire to make life better for someone else,” said Shannan Young (J.D. ’23), who admits that her life is completely different from what she envisioned as a child and a young adult.
September 18, 2022
Georgia State Law Celebrates 40 Years
In 1982, Georgia State University College of Law welcomed 200 Juris Doctor candidates to the new school’s home, the first floor of Georgia State’s Urban Life building—just a short walk to the State Capitol, courts, and numerous law firms.
September 12, 2022
Drive To Succeed
Jennifer Kusovschi (B.S. ’17, M.I.S. ’22) earned a master’s degree in Biomedical Science and Enterprise while participating full time in a research fellowship at the CDC and directing a choir for young women at her church.
September 8, 2022
National Science Foundation Awards $590,000 to Georgia State Criminologist
Associate Professor Frances Chen received nearly $590,000 to conduct a three-year study of probation and parole officer (PPO) stress and PPO-client relationships.
August 31, 2022
End-of-Life Advocate Finds Her Second Phase
In 2006, Phyllis Talley (J.D./M.P.A. ’18) walked away from a successful career on Wall Street where she worked as a [...]
August 24, 2022
Georgia State Alumni Association Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors and Young Alumni Council
The Georgia State University Alumni Association has named three new members to its Board of Directors and 18 new members to the Young Alumni Council board.
August 17, 2022
Anamaria Hazard (J.D. ’15) to Receive Up & Comers Award
The American Bar Association (ABA) will honor Anamaria Hazard (J.D. ’15) with the Up & Comers Award at its annual meeting in Chicago, on Aug. 5.
August 4, 2022
Kevin Richardson of the “Exonerated Five,” Shares his Story
Kevin Richardson, one part of the “Central Park Five,” now known as the “Exonerated Five,” shared his experience with the Georgia State University College of Law community after spending seven years behind bars for a crime that he didn’t commit.
August 3, 2022
Georgia State Faculty Earn Designation as Regents’ Professors, Reflecting Excellence in Academics, Research, Scholarship and Creativity
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has appointed and reappointed seven faculty at Georgia State with the designation of Regents’ Professor, the highest professorial rank within the state’s system of public colleges and universities.
August 2, 2022
Cynthia Padilla Pearson (B.S. '08) Makes Her Mark as a Victim Advocate
Pearson, a 2022 Georgia State 40 Under 40 honoree, is a victims’ rights advocate with a long-held belief that it’s her duty to give back to her community.
July 21, 2022
Cunningham, Legal Voice for Jan. 6 Hearings, 2020 Presidential Election Investigation
Professor of Law and W. Lee Burge Chair in Law & Ethics, Clark Cunningham shared his expertise with several news [...]
July 6, 2022
Jennifer Cline (J.D. '03) Receives Hines Award for Child Advocacy
Jennifer Cline (J.D. ’03) received the sixth annual Chief Justice P. Harris Hines Award for Outstanding Advocacy for Children on June 3, at the State Bar of Georgia’s annual meeting.
June 27, 2022
And Justice for All
Georgia State’s Center for Access to Justice works to ensure that everyone — even the most disenfranchised — receives a fair shot in the court of law. The team has uncovered systemic issues and unequal representation.
June 17, 2022
Master of Taxation Set This Tax Attorney Apart
While earning his JD from Georgia State, Jarter Gao worked in the College of Law’s Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic. In collaboration with faculty and supervising attorneys, he represented clients unable to afford legal representation in federal income or employment tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.
June 16, 2022
Tamia Robinson (J.D. '24) Works to Create an Organization for Students with Disabilities
Growing up, Tamia Robinson (J.D. ’24) didn’t find many people who looked like her in her small hometown in South Florida.
June 14, 2022
Shreeps Zala (J.D. '22) The Music of Legal Change
Today, Zala is an executive legal assistant at Joel Cohen Attorney at Law, LLC. He makes time to perform as a musician, describing a “rebirth” of his musical career.
June 3, 2022
Awardees Announced in New $2.5 Million Georgia State University ‘RISE’ Research Challenge
The new university initiative establishes interdisciplinary research hubs to address some of society’s most pressing issues, including pandemic preparedness, climate solutions, crime victim protection, equity and access, and public health.
June 2, 2022
Judges Reduce Sentencing When Nudged with Full Social and Financial Cost of Incarceration
Eyal Aharoni's research finds that judges reduce prison sentences when they have more information about the full costs and benefits involved.
May 25, 2022
Samantha Hooper (J.D. '22) From Fantasy to Legality
The first time Samantha Hooper (J.D. ’22) played a female character in the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, she felt a sense of ease she’d never experienced before.
May 23, 2022
Melissa Davies (J.D. ’22) A Whisper of Hope for Georgia’s Courts
Melissa Davies (J.D.’22) has a big heart and her cat’s paw print on her ankle. After her graduation from Georgia State College of Law, Davies will take on a new mission—working as a judicial clerk.
May 18, 2022
‘Take Flight and Catch Your Dreams,’ Mawuli Davis (J.D. ’02) Tells Class of 2022
The Georgia State University College of Law class of 2022 came together to celebrate at the Commencement and Hooding Ceremony on May 13 at the Center Parc Credit Union Stadium.
May 13, 2022
Dagem Araya (J.D. '22) When Empathy Sparks Legal Change
Dagem Araya (J.D. ’22) was horrified. The woman weeping before him in court had lost her six-year-old child to a sudden bout of pneumonia days before.
May 13, 2022
Davynn Brown (J.D. '22) A Passport to a Better America
Seeking the South’s next great social entrepreneur? You’ll find her in Davynn Brown (J.D.’22), a powerhouse of cultural knowledge, intellectual drive, and big-hearted community-building.
May 12, 2022
Documenting COVID’s Schooling Setbacks
Using a new grant, environmental health researchers at Georgia State are examining the effects of air pollution in metro Atlanta childcare centers.
May 11, 2022
Not College 101
Far from the typical classroom experience, a number of Georgia State’s undergraduate and graduate courses offer students unexpected lessons — sometimes in unexpected places.
May 9, 2022
Students Get a Real-Life Lesson in Wrongful Conviction Case
“So, what are we going to do?” Steph Iasiello (J.D.’23) asked law students one day during Professor Russell Covey’s wrongful convictions course after the group spent an entire class session reviewing documents and exhibits related to Melissa Lucio’s case.
May 6, 2022
Eric Segall and Anthony Kreis dominate Roe v. Wade media coverage
Ashe Family Chair Professor of Law Eric Segall and Assistant Professor of Law Anthony Kreis are the leading legal experts providing media commentary about the leaked SCOTUS draft that threatens to overrule Roe v. Wade.
May 4, 2022
The Air at the Daycare
Using a new grant, environmental health researchers at Georgia State are examining the effects of air pollution in metro Atlanta childcare centers.
May 4, 2022
Thirty-Four Students Participate in Alternative Spring Break Program
Instead of catching up on sleep and the latest Netflix shows during spring break, Anja Minninger (J.D. ’24) worked with advocates to assist survivors of domestic violence...
April 26, 2022
Deah Warren (J.D. ’07) Appointed Superior Court Judge of the Douglas Judicial Circuit
Warren, who was the chief assistant district attorney for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office, was sworn in on March 16, 2022.
April 15, 2022
Award-Winning Civil Rights Attorney Selected as Commencement Speaker
Award-winning Civil Rights Attorney Mawuli “Mel” Davis (J.D. ’02) will deliver the keynote address for the College of Law's Commencement and Hooding ceremony on Friday, May 13.
April 14, 2022
Georgia State to Grant Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges Honorary Degree
Georgia State will award Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at commencement on May 4.
April 13, 2022
Diversity & Teaching Excellence, A Driving Force for New Faculty Hires
In fall 2022, Georgia State University College of Law will welcome four new assistant professors of law, and one new visiting assistant professor to its team.
April 8, 2022
Christina Scott (J.D. ’18) and HeLP Clinic Students win $34,600 Housing Judgment
When HeLP Clinic Supervising Attorney Christina Scott (J.D.’18) takes on a case, she’s ready to fight for her client as long as it takes.
April 1, 2022
Mary Cash (J.D./M.C.R.P ’25) allows passion to lead the way
Mary Cash (J.D./M.C.R.P ’25) is passionate about two things: historic preservation and the southeast.
March 25, 2022
Dawn Jones (J.D. '00) receives College of Law's highest honor
The College of Law honored Jones (J.D. ’00) with the 2022 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award in a virtual ceremony on March 8.
March 11, 2022
Georgia State Law alums on legal team that exonerated Devonia Inman
Tiffany Bracewell (J.D. ’14), Alan Long (J.D. ’16), and Majda Muhic (J.D. ’17) each played a role in Inman’s habeas corpus case. Muhic and another law alum, Michael Williford (J.D. ’17), began investigating the case and advocating for Inman while attending the College of Law.
March 2, 2022
Georgia State Law and Alterity ADR partnership educate students on a new tool
Georgia State University College of Law and Alterity ADR explore a joint venture to enhance learning and training, pipeline development and broader access to ADR services.
February 22, 2022
Linda Earley Chastang reflects on a career of creation starting at Georgia State Law
During Chastang's tenure, she helped create the Atlanta Bar Association’s Minority and Diversity Clerkship Program and Black Law Students Association.
February 14, 2022
Immigrant Clinic secures victories for asylum seekers in federal court
An American Bar Endowment grant that was awarded to Georgia State University College of Law’s Immigration Clinic is proving to have a big impact on the lives of asylum seekers in Georgia.
February 9, 2022
Wrestling with the Legacy of Eugenics
Professor and legal historian Paul Lombardo on the continued legal and ethical significance of the American eugenics movement.
February 8, 2022
College of Law recognized by White House and DOJ for eviction prevention efforts
In just two months, Georgia State Law students assisted in interviewing 354 tenants over more than 250 hours and obtaining more than $2.5 million in rental assistance for clients in need across 100 cities in the state of Georgia.
February 1, 2022
Christina Scott joins HeLP Clinic as Clinical Supervising Attorney
Scott, who is a HeLP Clinic alum, joins the College of Law faculty after spending several years as a staff attorney for HeLP, where she worked closely with clients.
January 28, 2022
Team of HeLP Clinic students secure win in SSI benefits hearing
The team concluded their semester by securing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits during a court hearing in front of an administrative law judge with the Social Security Administration.
January 24, 2022
Georgia State University Alumni Association Announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
The 40 Under 40 program honors, recognizes and celebrates the most influential and impactful Georgia State graduates under the age of 40 who embody the values of the university.
January 20, 2022
Rebekah Cohen Morris is using law to help build community
The former teacher and current Doraville City Council member and Georgia State Law student is working to make a difference.
January 18, 2022
College of Law Offers Legal Life of Steve Harvey Course
Steve Harvey is the subject of the third installment of the “Legal Life of…” course taught by Entertainment, Sports & Media Law Initiative director, Professor Mo Ivory.
January 12, 2022
Elizabeth Satterfield innovates legal practice through project management
Satterfield leads a team of legal project managers, knowledge management lawyers, and innovation professionals to find new ways of delivering legal services, whether that is developing a product or designing a new workflow.
January 5, 2022
Michael Maxwell mixes law into long-spanning, diverse career
Before he was in the third graduating class from Georgia State College of Law, Maxwell was a band director, school administrator, and builder of kitchen cabinets.
November 29, 2021
Georgia State Law graduates sworn into Georgia courts
Graduates who passed the July bar exam were sworn into the Georgia Superior Court, Court of Appeals and/or the Supreme Court of Georgia during the event.
November 19, 2021
College of Law faculty collaborate editing Handbook on Disaster Law and Policy
Professors John Marshall and Ryan Rowberry are co-editors of the Handbook on Disaster Law and Policy, which is set to be published by Cambridge University Press.
November 12, 2021
Can America’s Healthcare Crisis Be Solved?
Law professor Erin Fuse Brown studies the many ways in which Americans are ill-served by the nation’s healthcare system. But change could be on the horizon.
November 12, 2021
College of Law bar passage rate exceeds state average
The College of Law’s rate was 86.0 percent for first-time test takers and 81.1 percent overall. This puts the College of Law ahead of the overall state average of 73.2 percent.
November 9, 2021
Becki Lee makes learning IP law easy
In Intellectual Property law, Lee enjoys problem-solving and wrapping her head around bigger abstract ideas such as how to protect a creation or brand.
November 8, 2021
College of Law ranked No. 1 in Health Law
Georgia State University College of Law has the best health law program in the country, according to the new 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
November 1, 2021
Breaking Barriers: Dean LaVonda Reed
Dean LaVonda Reed is making history as the first Black woman to lead Georgia State University College of Law. Her experience rising the ranks in both academia and the legal field create a strong foundation to lead in achieving the College of Law’s goals.
November 1, 2021
Georgia State Law celebrates Pro Bono Week
The Pro Bono Program at the College of Law spent this week celebrating its volunteers and partner organizations through events and outreach.
October 29, 2021
Abigail Stout maximizes on clerkship experiences
The Georgia native says when it came time for her to choose a law school, she was drawn to the diversity in age and life skills that Georgia State Law’s student body had.
October 26, 2021
Discussion at College of Law explores modern-day eugenics
The event “Modern-Day Eugenics and Reproductive Injustice,” was co-sponsored by the Center for Law, Health & Society, Center for Access to Justice, and Immigration Clinic.
October 22, 2021
Law Review to host inaugural legislative forum
The Georgia State University Law Review will offer a new way to explore recently passed legislation at its inaugural Legislative Forum on Oct. 29.
October 20, 2021
Outside of law school, Maggie Turner combats human trafficking
Turner incorporated Illuminate Justice, a 501(c)3 focused on education and prevention of human trafficking. Her goal is to also create a legal clinic.
October 15, 2021
Rebecca Penar’s impact is felt across the globe
After working as a paralegal for 22 years, Rebecca Penar (J.D. ’23) decided to finally take the leap she had been thinking about on and off for years and attend law school.
October 12, 2021
Maria Casablanca makes a difference through immigration law
Casablanca helps immigrant families realize the American dream as the Chair of Immigration Planning and Compliance Practice at Akerman LLP in Miami.
October 8, 2021
Georgia State Law celebrates inductees for two honor societies
Georgia State Law students, faculty and alumni gathered Monday for a celebration of The Order of the Coif and The Order of Barristers.
October 6, 2021
Remembering the Dean Emerita: “Marjorie Fine Knowles was truly a force of nature”
Knowles was the first woman to lead the College of Law and was a guiding force in developing Georgia State Law to become the esteemed institution it is today.
October 1, 2021
Georgia Supreme Court calls on Clark Cunningham’s linguistics expertise in murder case
Cunningham offered to provide a neutral analysis based on empirical research of the meaning of three key words relating to the admissibility of evidence in a murder case.
September 29, 2021
Social Work Student Joins HeLP Clinic
This academic year, in addition to medical students and residents, the HeLP clinic has a Georgia State University Master of Social Work student who is completing her field placement at HeLP.
September 24, 2021
Sneaker Law course expands unique curriculum at Georgia State Law
Another school year has introduced another innovative course as part of the Entertainment, Sports & Media Law Initiative with the addition of Sneaker Law.
September 23, 2021
Center for Access to Justice Celebrates Five Years
Launched in 2016, the Center created a space within the University to focus on how lower-income and other marginalized people navigate the civil and criminal legal systems in the South.
September 14, 2021
Lisa Bliss on the transformative clinical learning experience
It was when Lisa Bliss was a student in the civil practice law clinic during law school when she realized her true dream job: becoming a clinical professor.
August 27, 2021
Learning more about College of Law Dean LaVonda Reed
With the fall semester underway Dean Reed has had the opportunity to get to know the students, faculty and staff that make the College of Law unique. Here, we get to know more about her vision for the College and her goals as dean.
August 23, 2021
GSU Law students participate in an Afternoon of Service
Following a week of orientation, the College of Law offered participation in an Afternoon of Service to demonstrate how giving back is part of the culture at Georgia State Law from day one of the students’ legal careers.
August 16, 2021
Leading peer-reviewed journal features GSU Law student’s research
Professor Jonathan Todres collaborated with Lauren Meeler (J.D. ’22) to co-author an article titled Confronting Housing Insecurity—A Key to Getting Kids Back to School that was published in JAMA Pediatrics.
August 13, 2021
By becoming a lawyer, Kierra Powell hopes to help people build legacies
Kierra spent her first year of law school as the 1L rep for the Pro Bono Program and is excited to hit the ground running as the student director heading into her 2L year.
August 11, 2021
Inaugural Health Law Scholarship brings talented candidates to Georgia State Law
The health law program at Georgia State Law continues to expand, most recently by announcing the endowment of the Health Law Scholarship.
August 5, 2021
Pandemic highlights systemic challenges in combating drug, housing crises
Courtney Anderson’s research centers around health equity for the lower-class and people of color, an area where many health issues were exacerbated because of the pandemic.
August 3, 2021
Longtime College of Law Faculty Continue to Make an Impact
In our “Catching Up with Emeriti Faculty” series, we interview retired faculty members about their experiences at Georgia State and what they’re up to now.
July 22, 2021
Meet Max Franco, president of the Jewish Law Student Association
When it came time to deciding where he wanted to study law, Franco said what stuck out to him about Georgia State was the friendliness and camaraderie among students.
July 20, 2021
Melinda Nguyen strives to provide legal access to legal services for underserved communities
The daughter of Vietnamese refugees, Georgia State College of Law student Melinda Nguyen is focused on finding a way to use her law degree to help people.
July 13, 2021
Salvatore Lucido leverages law degree to excel in public health career
While his original intent was to eventually practice law, Lucido has worked up the ranks at the CDC where he currently sits as an Associate Director for Policy, External Relations and Communications.
July 1, 2021
Lauren Sudeall Goes Wherever There Is Injustice
Sudeall came to the College of Law in 2012 and is the founding faculty director of the Center for Access to Justice, where she conducts research on access to justice issues and teaches an Access to Justice course.
June 29, 2021
Years after graduating, Georgia State Law continues to push the Rountrees to grow
Their practice has evolved over the years to meet the needs of their community but covers most kinds of non-domestic litigation, along with estate planning.
June 25, 2021
Paul Lombardo honored with national health law teaching award
Paul Lombardo, the Bobby Lee Cook Professor of Law, was named the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Jay Healey Teaching Award.
June 24, 2021
Devin Rafus challenges the criminal justice system to fight for his clients
Rafus is two years out of law school and has really hit the ground running. The first thing he did as a sworn attorney in Georgia was argue before the Georgia Supreme Court.
June 18, 2021
Joyce Gist Lewis strives to have all sides of the story told
Her theatre background gave Lewis an inherent ability to talk in front of people and stand on her feet, both required parts of litigation, but the appeal for Lewis goes far beyond that.
June 15, 2021
Madeline Ross chose law as a way to serve her community
Madeline Ross (J.D. ’21) knew growing up she either wanted to be a prosecutor or a nurse. “I know those sound very different, but they have the commonality of service,” she explained.
June 8, 2021
Jennifer McCall proves that no hurdle is too high to fulfill your dreams
Jennifer McCall (J.D. ’13) did not take the most traditional route to become a successful family law attorney, but the challenges she faced along the way only helped shape the attorney she has become.
June 4, 2021
Anandhi Rajan finds fulfillment in every aspect of litigation
With more than 25 years of experience, she’s handled claims related to products liability, automobile liability, premises liability, mass torts defense and beyond. However, litigation isn’t where she thought her career would take her.
June 2, 2021
College of Law Ranks No. 1 In Overall Bar Passage Rate
Georgia State College of Law graduates once again earn the overall highest bar passage rate for the February 2021 exam with a rate of 77.6 percent.
May 28, 2021
Student experience is focus of Intellectual Property program at Georgia State Law
The college not only offers a certificate in IP, but also provides an array of courses to cater to students that are interested in a variety of subject areas.
May 24, 2021
Georgia State Law class of 2021 celebrated with personal hooding ceremonies
The personalized events were chosen to ensure comfort and safety for all parties involved while still recognizing the graduates’ accomplishments.
May 19, 2021
Practical focus at Georgia State Law helped set Hillary Rightler up for success
It didn’t take long for Hillary Rightler (J.D. ’10) to earn her way up to partner at Kilpatrick Townsend. The College of Law graduate specializes in white collar criminal defense matters working with multinational corporations around the world.
May 14, 2021
Georgia State Law helps Shreepal Zala take his music career to the next level
Shreepal Zala had a successful career as a professional musician, but he wanted more. He enrolled at the College of Law to expand his career as lawyer, educator and musician.
May 12, 2021
Naeem Ramatally seeks justice and fairness in law enforcement
Seeking justice for victims fuels Naeem Ramatally (J.D. ’12) as a legal advisor for the Miami-Dade Police Department. The South Florida native works alongside police officers to promote justice.
May 7, 2021
J. Antonio DelCampo calls on his experience on the bench to thrive as a litigator
DelCampo currently has his own litigation firm, works as a mediator and sits on the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia, as the incoming Treasurer.
May 3, 2021
LaVonda N. Reed Named Dean of the College of Law
LaVonda N. Reed, associate provost for faculty affairs at Syracuse University, has been named dean of the College of Law at Georgia State University. Reed will be the seventh dean in the college’s history and the first African American to lead the College of Law.
April 29, 2021
Andrew Seibert hopes to utilize both his medical and law degree
Seibert is graduating with his J.D. and a certificate in Health Law. He is also one of two recipients of the 2021 Charity Scott Health Law Award.
April 27, 2021
Julian Juergensmeyer retires after more than 55 years of teaching
Land use law expert and professor Julian Juergensmeyer retires after more than 55 years of teaching, research, and making urban development more equitable.
April 23, 2021
Zainab Okunowo wants to ensure no more children go to prison
Zainab Okunowo worked as an attorney working on behalf of children in Nigeria. After coming to the U.S., she enrolled in the LL.M. program at Georgia State Law so that she can make a difference for kids here.
April 21, 2021
Sorry (Not Sorry)
Using big data analysis, associate professor Charlotte Alexander is decoding #MeToo defenses.
April 20, 2021
Changing Roadscapes
A new Georgia State lab is focused on how e-scooters and other forms of micromobility are remaking the landscape for commuters in Atlanta and beyond.
April 19, 2021
For Brandy Owens Domengeaux, Excellence has always been the Standard
Professor Brandy Owens Domengeaux encourages Georgia State College of Law students to excel and stay true to themselves as they pursue careers in law.
April 16, 2021
Inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Alexa Martin tackles law school and motherhood
When it came to deciding where to attend law school, Martin knew the College of Law’s downtown location and large alumni network made it the right choice for her.
April 15, 2021
Y.S. Lee teaches the importance of economics and development in law
Lee joined the faculty in 2020 and teaches Corporations, International Business Transactions, International Trade Law and Law and Economic Development.
April 14, 2021
For Jeffrey and Nick Gaba, practicing law is the family business
Georgia State College of Law helped Jeffrey Gaba and his son Nick Gaba carve their own paths in the profession.
April 13, 2021
Margaret Vath becomes a better teacher by also being a student
Teaching Lawyering: Foundations is not the only time Vath enters a classroom at Georgia State, she is also working towards earning her Ph.D. in English, Composition & Rhetoric.
April 12, 2021
Olmstead Clinic showed Madison Hayes the impact she can make
Hayes knew early on that she wanted to be an attorney. Partially because she was known in her family to be skilled at arguing, but also because was able to see the ins and outs of the business from family members who were attorneys.
April 9, 2021
Pro Bono Work Gives First-Year Law Students Hands-On Experiences
Georgia State University College of Law first-year law students share how their pro bono and volunteer experiences have made an impact thus far.
April 8, 2021
Legal Analytics Certificate Offers Recent Graduates New Possibilities
Georgia State University College of Law graduates William Hale and Brett Sanders were the first to earn the Certificate in Legal Analytics & Innovation.
April 6, 2021
Law Student Natalie deLatour has her Eye on the C-Suite
The College of Law's downtown location and strong sense of community have propelled Natalie deLatour toward her dream of practicing big corporate and real estate law.
April 5, 2021
Aman Patel’s entrepreneurial risk is paying off
Patel operates his own personal injury firm aimed at providing affordable services to people in need. The flexibility and independence that comes with owning his own firm has always driven his legal career.
April 1, 2021
College of Law ranked top health law program in the country
Georgia State University College of Law has the best health law program in the country, according to the new 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
March 30, 2021
Tax Clinic hosts first pro bono settlement week
The clinic hosted the event the week of March 8th, with the goal of settling cases for clients with IRS attorneys to avoid having to continue to Tax Court.
March 26, 2021
Dual-degree Student Cole Hobbs is Ready to Tackle the Music Business
The JD/MBA dual-degree program at Georgia State allows Cole Hobbs to combine his love of music and entertainment with business savvy. He hopes to become head of legal at a record label.
March 25, 2021
Kelly Cahill Timmons’ teaching career sparked by love of torts
She teaches Torts, Constitutional Tort Litigation and Employment Law. Though the opportunity to teach torts is what motivated Timmons to become a law professor.
March 24, 2021
Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms to Deliver Georgia State Law Review Symposium Keynote
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (J.D. ’94) will serve as the keynote speaker at the Law Review Symposium on Friday, March 26. This year's theme is “Social Justice and Racial Equality: What's Next?"
March 23, 2021
Ajay Jindia’s start at Georgia State Law led to diverse legal career
Jindia is currently living in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands where he is the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer for Cane Bay Partners.
March 19, 2021
Andrew Boyer’s experience in the courtroom inspired him to make a difference
Boyer spent two years at the Douglas County Juvenile Court as a delinquent case manager before deciding to attend Georgia State Law to maximize his impact.
March 18, 2021
Karen Johnston finds sustainable solutions for land, transit issues facing cities
In the Georgia State Law Center for the Study of Comparative Metropolitan Growth, Karen Johnston works to find practical solutions to global issues facing cities, from housing to public transit.
March 17, 2021
Georgia State Law Mediation Clinic Sees an Uptick in Cases
For students in the Georgia State College of Law off-campus Mediation Clinic, the backlog of eviction cases created by the initial shutdown of the courts has expanded hands-on learning opportunities.
March 16, 2021
Emeriti faculty Lynn Hogue and Sylvia Caley reflect on the College of Law’s beginnings
Georgia State Law emeriti faculty Lynn Hogue and Sylvia Caley share their memories of the college's beginnings and how they're involved after retirement.
March 12, 2021
Sean Ekhlas finds supportive community in LL.M. Program
Ekhlas researched the options for LL.M. bar track programs that would help prepare him to get his license in the United States. He says it was clear from the moment he walked into the College of Law that it was a great fit for him.
March 11, 2021
Meg Butler strives to elevate legal research at Georgia State Law
For the last five years she’s enjoyed teaching foreign-trained attorneys in the LL.M. program, but this semester she is taking on a new challenge. Butler designed a health law research course in support of the Center for Law, Health & Society.
March 10, 2021
Jeannine Holmes Becomes Georgia State’s First Black Law Review Editor
College of Law student Jeannine Holmes (J.D. ’22) has made history as the first Black editor-in-chief of the Law Review.
March 9, 2021
Alcide Honoré’s innovative idea will benefit lawyers around the globe
Between owning a practice in Atlanta, developing an app with potential to be used by lawyers around the world, and spending time with his family, he doesn’t have many moments to spare but wouldn’t have it any other way.
March 5, 2021
Bryce Boggs Thrives in the Georgia State Law Advocacy Program
Through the Georgia State College of Law advocacy program and externship opportunities, Bryce Boggs is on track to become a formidable litigator.
March 4, 2021
One Year Out: Furhawn Shah
As a Georgia State Law student, Furhawn Shah wanted help domestic violence survivors get justice. Now, he's doing that and more as an assistant district attorney in Fulton County.
March 2, 2021
Georgia State Hip Hop and the Law Course Examines the Intersection of Music and Resistance
In the new Hip-Hop and the Law course, students discuss the many ways in which hip-hop artists interact with the legal system.
February 26, 2021
Virtual ‘brown-bag’ helps prepare students for a career in affordable housing
The program’s goal was to prepare attendees, which included undergraduate, graduate and law students, how best to seek roles and be on the frontlines in tackling the current housing crisis.
February 25, 2021
Georgia State Immigration Clinic wins ABE grant to help asylum seekers
The Georgia State University College of Law Immigration Clinic was awarded a grant from the American Bar Endowment to train attorneys on how to advocate for noncitizens who have been unlawfully denied work permits.
February 24, 2021
Law helps Che Johnson-Long find answers as a community organizer
Georgia State Law allowed Johnson-Long to continue her work in Atlanta while getting the opportunity to learn from several faculty members who are also doing important abolitionist legal work.
February 23, 2021
Neil Kinkopf on balancing democracy
Georgia State Law professor Neil Kinkopf's scholarship on presidential power has led him from the Justice Department and testifying before Congress.
February 22, 2021
Attorneys Robert B. Remar and Bernard Taylor Sr. Honored with Ben Johnson Public Service Awards
Georgia State Law honored attorneys Robert B. Remar and Bernard Taylor Sr. with the Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award for their work with the ACLU, Anti-Defamation League and UNICEF.
February 19, 2021
Ben Chapman is Preparing the Lawyers of 2040
As executive director of the Georgia State College of Law Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative, Ben Chapman equips students with the skills to use algorithms, data analytics and machine learning to make a positive impact on the legal profession.
February 16, 2021
Robert Weber enjoys digging into the complexities of our financial system
Having students roll up their sleeves and dive into big, complicated contracts might not be expected in a typical law school course, but that’s exactly how Associate Professor of Law Robert Weber teaches his students.
February 15, 2021
Georgia State Law Little-Known Black History Facts
This Black History Month, we’ve decided to reflect on the courage and commitment of our Black students and faculty who have fought for equity and inclusion over the years.
February 12, 2021
Music copyrights course prepares students for practice in the digital age
Last fall, attorney Kendall Minter taught Copyright and Music Publishing, a new course in the Entertainment, Sports and Media Law Initiative, focused on the creation, protection and exploitation of intellectual property in the music industry.
February 11, 2021
Family Law Courses Prepare Students to Respond to the Changing Dynamics of American Families
As the field of family law continues to evolve and grow, the faculty at the Georgia State University College of Law remains focused on ensuring students graduate ready to practice.
February 9, 2021
Mikayla Mobley doesn’t miss any opportunity to get involved
When it came time to choose a law school, the opportunities that Georgia State Law could provide being in the heart of downtown Atlanta made the decision an easy one.
February 8, 2021
Law Alumni Council President, Brett Switzer, wants students to take advantage of every opportunity
As an associate at Baker Donelson and president of the Law Alumni Council, Brett Switzer, encourages students to take advantage of experiential learning opportunities and use their education to make a difference.
February 5, 2021
Georgia State Law Celebrates Ben F. Johnson Jr. Award Winners
Georgia State University College of Law will honor attorneys Robert B. Remar and Bernard Taylor Sr. with the Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award, the college’s highest honor, in virtual ceremonies on Feb. 16 and 18.
February 2, 2021
Recent College of Law graduates sworn into Georgia courts
Graduates who passed the bar in October were sworn into the Georgia Superior Court, Court of Appeals and/or the Supreme Court of Georgia during the event.
February 1, 2021
Ellen Min proves a STEM background is the foundation for a great lawyer
Min had an interest in patents but did not know that there was a whole legal profession behind them. Realizing that opened up her eyes to a world where she could combine her science and math background with her interest in law and patents.
January 28, 2021
One Year Out: Zain Haq (J.D. ’19)
As the son of Pakistani immigrants and entrepreneurs, Zain Haq witnessed at an early age the impact that small businesses have on communities. Now, as a young associate at Swift/Currie, he represents companies with worker’s compensation cases, so that they can keep America working.
January 26, 2021
Legislation and Regulation course will offer students a closer look at the legal system
Next school year, first-year law students will be required to take a Legislation & Regulation course. Georgia State Law joins 40 other law schools that require the first-year class. Other curriculum changes follow.
January 25, 2021
Basher Hassan feels encouraged to step out of his comfort zone at GSU Law
Knowing his goal in life is to help the most people in as many ways as he can, Hassan believes law is the best way to make that happen. Whether its policy making or private practice, “law is everywhere,” Hassan said.
January 22, 2021
Georgia State Law Announces Inaugural Racial Justice Innovations Winners
Georgia State College of Law has announced the five winners of its first ever Racial Justice Innovations Initiative. The program funds projects to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion within the College of Law.
January 21, 2021
Criminal law curriculum gives students ability to explore the field
At Georgia State College of Law, dedicated faculty and a variety of both foundational and specialized courses encourage students to explore the depths of criminal law further.
January 20, 2021
Alumni Class Actions: January 2021
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January 19, 2021
Air Force JAG Irene Liscano balances service and family
As an Air Force JAG, GSU Law graduate Irene Liscano juggles marriage and motherhood, while pursuing justice for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.
January 15, 2021
Patrick Parsons is passionate about access to information
Law librarian Patrick Parsons teaches students conduct legal research, and he ensures that they are on top of the latest tools being used by attorneys and the ramifications of using those tools in the workplace.
January 14, 2021
Georgia State Law Receives Gift for Endowed Equity Scholarship
Interim Dean Leslie Wolf and Board of Visitors chair Beth Tanis have endowed an Equity Scholarship Fund at Georgia State University College of Law.
January 11, 2021
Georgia State Law Exchange Program Offers Rene Seiersen A New View
Danish foreign exchange student Rene Seiersen practiced intellectual property law in Denmark. Now, he hopes to practice law in the U.S.
January 7, 2021
Health Law program allows Baylee Culverhouse to experience all sides of the field
When Culverhouse started looking at law schools, Georgia State Law was the easy choice because of its nationally ranked health law program and downtown Atlanta location.
January 5, 2021
Georgia State Law achieves highest bar passage rate in past five years
The College of Law’s rate was 89.6 percent for first-time test takers and 87.2 percent overall, ahead the state average of 73.8 percent.
January 4, 2021
Inside the Legal Life of Kandi Burruss
This fall, Georgia State Law students in the Legal Life of Kandi Burruss course, taught by Professor Mo Ivory, learned from the entertainer/entrepreneur's real life contracts.
December 16, 2020
Big Tech & the Pandemic: How it’s impacting data privacy
Professor Michael Landau previously would have suggested people limiting their online presence if they don’t want to be tracked. Because the pandemic now requires most people to login to different websites for work or school, that’s not possible.
December 15, 2020
Tax Clinic helps prepare alumni for careers with IRS Office of Chief Counsel
Daniel McClendon (J.D. ’15) and Danielle Pollack (J.D. ’19) both participated in the Tax Clinic while at GSU Law and now work as attorneys for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in Atlanta.
December 14, 2020
Laura James excels from the newsroom to the classroom
Not only is James balancing her personal life with her studies at Georgia State Law and Robinson College of Business, but she also has a full-time job as a freelance content producer at CNN Newsource.
December 11, 2020
Former Law Dean Endows Metro Growth Chair
Janice Griffith, who served as College of Law dean from 1996 to 2004, has endowed a chair in the Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth.
December 10, 2020
Emeriti faculty Sobelson, Budnitz reflect changing legal practice during COVID-19
Emeriti faculty members Roy Sobelson and Mark Budnitz reflect on the ways the legal field has been impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as challenges they see on the horizon.
December 9, 2020
December 2020 Alumni Class Actions
During the month of December, we are celebrating alumni who have been promoted to partner, published books and been appointed to the state's highest court.
December 8, 2020
Legal Analytics students find common factors in death penalty cases
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December 7, 2020
LL.M. allows Deanroy Bernard to make his law practice global
Deanroy Bernard (LLM ’21) has always had a passion for the law and travel. He worked as a police office and attorney in Jamaica before enrolling at the College of Law in order to practice law in the U.S.
December 3, 2020
For Harold Franklin, mentorship is the key to success in law
As co-founder of the Justice Benham Law Camp and partner and diversity chair at King & Spalding, Harold Franklin is on a mission to give back and be the kind of mentor that he always wanted.
December 2, 2020
Greg Walton (J.D. ’18) capitalizes on fellowship for career in public service
Knowing his heart was in public service, Walton applied for the Presidential Management Fellowship during his 3L year as a path into government.
December 1, 2020
Megan Boyd teaches students how to find the balance in advocacy
The desire to teach lead Boyd to joining the faculty of the Lawyering: Foundations program at Georgia State Law in 2014. She’s since transitioned to teaching Civil Procedure, Professional Responsibility, Advanced Strategies in Legal Writing and Animal Law.
November 24, 2020
Breonna Glover works to turn activism into policymaking
Breonna Glover's love of the law started at an early age and was cemented by her experience as a student activist in D.C. It inspired her to want to pursue a law degree at Georgia State in order to rectify injustice.
November 23, 2020
Centers collaborate to examine the intersection of COVID, housing and health disparities
Professors Courtney Anderson and Lauren Sudeall along with law student Lisa Hwang (J.D. ’21) discussed the importance of secure housing to public health in the midst of a global pandemic.
November 20, 2020
Two GSU Law students’ academic ability shines through publication
Ngan Nguyen (J.D. ’20) and Alex McDonald (J.D. ’21) co-authored "What States Can Do to Address Out-of-Network Air Ambulance Bills" with associate professor Erin Fuse Brown.
November 19, 2020
"A Crisis for Every American"
COVID-19 has heightened housing insecurity in the U.S. Here, Georgia State faculty share eight research-backed ways to help keep Americans off the streets.
November 19, 2020
Law Gives Hunt Revell Food for Thought
Hunt Revell (J.D. '22) spent most of his early career working in restaurants. Now, as a law student, he's interested in using the law to enact more sustainable processes for getting food to your table.
November 17, 2020
Caitlin Herndon advocates for all families
Caitlin Herndon’s (J.D. ’12) interest in practicing family law stems from her own family experiences. As a partner at HF Family Law, she works to help families and children.
November 16, 2020
Bonnie Stinson wants to use law degree to help change people’s lives
After earning her master's degree in political science, Stinson's career wasn’t panning out the way she pictured. After taking a step back to evaluate what she wanted, she decided attending law school would be the best next step.
November 13, 2020
Georgia State Law Community Responds to Pandemic and Protests
With the advent of COVID-19 and the global rise of Black Lives Matter demonstrations, the Georgia State Law community spent the summer leading the way toward justice.
November 11, 2020
Allie's Comeback
Allie Armbruster Bennett (J.D. ’20) climbed from the depths of addiction to graduate summa cum laude from the College of Law. With five years of sobriety under her belt, she’s more determined than ever to prove she was worth taking a chance on.
November 10, 2020
November 2020 Alumni Class Actions
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November 10, 2020
Immigration Clinic wins green card for client
With just 12 weeks to prepare, students in the Immigration Clinic helped a woman who had been waiting for four and half years to get her green card.
November 9, 2020
Lynn Mckeel’s persistence keeps paying off
While first waitlisted, Mckeel stayed persistent before getting accepted just days before orientation began. Now, she can’t imagine what her life would be like had she not attended the College of Law.
November 6, 2020
Windsor Adams adds innovation into legal writing
Adams is with her students for the year-long Lawyering Foundations course. Ultimately, the goal is to teach the students how to become better advocates, which includes learning how to write for your audience.
November 5, 2020
One Year Out: Michelle Ellis (J.D. '19)
Now, in her first year of working for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Michelle Ellis wants to encourage current law students to never give up on their dreams.
November 4, 2020
International law courses bring attention to its far-ranging impact
At Georgia State Law, students have several opportunities to learn about international law while further developing their legal analytical skills.
November 2, 2020
As the president of OUTlaw, Carissa Lavin helps LGBTQ+ students find their place at Georgia State
As a dual-degree bachelor's and J.D. student, Carissa Lavin found a diverse community in the College of Law and wants to pay it forward.
October 29, 2020
Virtual Law Review Symposium focuses on Human Trafficking Prevention
Georgia State Law hosted its first virtual Law Review Symposium with the theme “Prioritizing Prevention in Human Trafficking: Research, Innovation and Advocacy." Susan Coppedge, former Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, was the keynote speaker.
October 28, 2020
Georgia State Law researchers help GDOT improve land acquisition practices
The College of Law Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth received a grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation to research legal issues related to right-of-way land acquisition for highway projects crossing navigable waterways.
October 27, 2020
James Dean found a place to call home in BLSA
James Dean got involved with the Black Law Student Association during his first year as a member looking to help out any way he could. Now, as treasurer he continues to provide opportunities for other students.
October 23, 2020
Tax Clinic is perfect blend of challenge and reward for Lauren Heron
While originally open to all kinds of law, she’s spent the past two years honing her skills in tax law, where she is in her fourth semester with the Philip C. Cook Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
October 21, 2020
Six Advantages to a Law Degree from Georgia State
The College of Law offers students numerous hands-on learning opportunities and mentorship in a diverse learning environment.
October 20, 2020
Pandemic changes platform for 25th annual Law Review Symposium
Originally scheduled for March, the event was first postponed to October because of the COVID-19 pandemic, then eventually the decision was made to instead host it online.
October 16, 2020
Legal Analytics Students Analyze Insurance Laws for Consumer Protection
Students in the Georgia State Law Legal Analytics Lab worked with the NAIC to assess state application of model consumer protection laws this summer.
October 15, 2020
Becoming a lawyer allows Josie Wall to finish the story
Majoring in journalism during undergrad at the University of Georgia, her plan was always to make a career out of it, but her idea of what it meant to be a storyteller shifted when she took a course on public communications law.
October 12, 2020
Cruz Espitia wants to fix a system that’s stacked against the immigrant community
Now in his third year at Georgia State Law, Espitia is getting hands on experience in this area by participating in the Immigration Clinic.
October 9, 2020
Retired Judge Peggy Walker still fights for women and children
Peggy Walker retired in 2019 after 29 years on the bench. She continues her advocacy for Georgia children and families through policy work.
October 8, 2020
Deepa Varadarajan explores intellectual property law’s balance
Varadarajan's scholarship explores the balance between protecting creative output without dissuading follow-on creativity and innovation.
October 7, 2020
Legal Analytics Lab Begins Project to Improve Transparency of Court System
Professors Charlotte Alexander and Anne Tucker received funding from the NSF for their research into the use of computational methods and data science to improve legal transparency.
October 6, 2020
Georgia State Law Public Interest Funding allows Students to focus on the Greater Good
Georgia State Law is one of the top schools for public interest law in the country, and a myriad of funding opportunities offered through the Center for Access to Justice help students make the most of it.
October 5, 2020
One Year Out: Colt Burnett (J.D. '19)
One year out from graduating, Burnett is beginning as an associate at Parks, Chesin & Walbert, after completing a judicial clerkship with a federal judge in the Southern District of Georgia.
October 2, 2020
Ana Maria Martinez is on a mission to diversify the legal profession
Georgia State Law graduate Ana Maria Martinez was inspired to become an attorney by her grandfather. Now, she's giving back to the next generation through the Georgia Latino Law Foundation.
October 1, 2020
Georgia State Law Students Respond to Pandemic
Georgia State Law health law students demonstrated resilience in responding to the challenges of the pandemic and seized the opportunity to work on COVID-19-related legal issues.
September 30, 2020
Jayla Grant writes her own code at intersection of computer science and law
Jayla Grant wants to combine her interests in social justice and technology to eradicate the school-to-prison pipeline. She is set to be the first graduate of the J.D./M.S.D.A. dual degree program.
September 29, 2020
Anthony Kreis uses his expertise to make real impacts on the law
Kreis specializes in civil rights and constitutional law, where he’s been able to make an impact not only with his scholarship but also with public facing work.
September 28, 2020
Beyond Bostock: a discussion on health, religion and LGBTQ discrimination
Georgia State Law’s Center for Law, Health & Society hosted a virtual panel discussion to dive into the recent important cases impacting the LGBTQ community.
September 25, 2020
Georgia State Law Faculty Members Respond to COVID-19
Georgia State Law faculty members have responded to the pandemic’s legal issues through policy development, research and advocacy.
September 24, 2020
College of Law Faculty Reflect on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy
Georgia State Law faculty reflect on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's visit to the College of Law as well as her impact on legal education and the nation.
September 23, 2020
Students gain practical experience through off-campus clinics
All three off-campus clinics are dealing with new challenges this year working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In spite of these challenges, students are continuing to gain valuable practice experience beyond the classroom.
September 21, 2020
Nirej Sekhon wants us to reimagine the role of police in society
After working as a public defender and civil rights attorney, Nirej Sekhon started researching constitutional regulation of American criminal justice practices.
September 18, 2020
Virtual externships give law students a new view of the field
While the world shifted toward remote work over the summer, Georgia State Law students built on their classroom experiences by participating in virtual externships.
September 17, 2020
In constitutional law courses, critical thinking is the big takeaway
Known for their capability to spark engaging debates and critical thinking, constitutional law courses at Georgia State College of Law are often a favorite of our students.
September 16, 2020
Students Win Award at Children’s Environmental Health Disparities Conference
The law students’ project, “Standing with Our Neighbors: How Community Lawyering Can Break the Cycle of Children’s Health Disparities” was recognized with the “Break the Cycle” award.
September 15, 2020
Davynn Brown wants to help build minority-owned businesses
Advocacy is at the core of Davynn Brown’s legal interests. Her long-term goal is to run a firm that helps small, minority-owned businesses startup and stay in motion.
September 14, 2020
Center for Law, Health & Society Founding Director Retires
Scott was instrumental in developing the College of Law to be the accredited school it is today. The health law program has been ranked in the top 10 in the country consistently over the past decade, currently sitting at the #2 program in the nation.
September 11, 2020
Mary Jo Schrade gives students the chance to graduate debt-free
Mary Jo Schrade saw a need to give back to Georgia State Law amidst the pandemic and the rising visibility of the Black Lives Matter movement. She recently made a significant gift to provide tuition assistance to students.
September 10, 2020
Anne Tucker elected to American Law Institute
Professor Anne Tucker joined an exclusive group of legal professionals recently when she was elected into the American Law Institute.
September 9, 2020
Urban Law Journal Celebrates Professor Julian Juergensmeyer
The Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth has published a new edition of its Journal of Comparative Urban Law and Policy in honor of Julian Juergensmeyer, who is retiring at the end of this semester.
September 4, 2020
NAACP Legal Defense Fund attorney delivers Public Interest Keynote
The Center for Access to Justice hosted its annual Public Interest Keynote to inspire law students to pursue careers in public interest law and policy.
September 3, 2020
Zari Shah’s winding road to find a dream job leads to law
The idea for law school came to Shah as she was negotiating contracts with the landlord of a studio. Not only did she enjoy it, but she realized how much there was to it through her own research.
September 2, 2020
28 years in, Ernie Perez still loves tax law
As CEO of Alvarez & Marsal's tax practice, Georgia State Law graduate and Board of Visitors member, Ernesto "Ernie" Perez, strives to set his clients and employees up for success.
August 31, 2020
Career development programming updated to best serve students during pandemic
The goal of the Center for Professional Development is to help students navigate their legal careers, but the COVID-19 pandemic has the department pivoting to determine how best to teach these skills.
August 27, 2020
Brian McEvoy (J.D. ’97) credits dynamic career with jumping at every opportunity
Georgia State Law's reputation early on for training lawyers in a meaningful and practical way was what drew McEvoy to attend. He’s used that practical preparation to launch a successful career serving in the judicial, prosecutorial and private practice sectors.
August 26, 2020
Erica Byrd teaches how writing wins cases
Before joining the Georgia State Law faculty as part of the Lawyering: Foundations program, Byrd was the lead writer at her firm. She was winning cases without even walking into the courtroom, by drafting complex motions and appeals.
August 25, 2020
Health law gives Kadeja Thomas a platform to make a difference
Initially, she figured she would become a criminal defense attorney. But as she got older, she started shifting her interest towards health law, which is also a field where she can make a large impact on people’s lives.
August 21, 2020
Alumni Class Actions: August 2020
In this edition of the Georgia State Law class notes, judges are on the move and graduates are embarking on new adventures in the profession.
August 20, 2020
College of Law welcomes students, engages "Just Mercy" discussions
Georgia State University College of Law welcomes 256 new students—one of the largest incoming classes in recent years-- and the most women in the college's history.
August 19, 2020
Rahma Taha finds a passion for immigration reform
As the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, Georgia State Law student Rahma Taha, is deeply invested in helping immigrants who are caught in a broken system.
August 17, 2020
College of Law Offers Legal Life of Kandi Burruss Course
Georgia State Law students will have the opportunity this fall to take a course on the career of entertainer and entrepreneur Kandi Burruss. The course will be taught by professor Mo Ivory as a part of the Entertainment, Sports and Media Law Initiative, which began in 2018 to prepare students for practice in Georgia’s growing entertainment industry.
August 11, 2020
Trey Barnett roots for the underdog
Trey Barnett has spent most of his life strengthening his empathy muscle. This summer, he participated in a virtual clerkship Fulton County Public Defender’s Office and is ready to pound the pavement to help the people who are often left behind.
August 10, 2020
Jonathan Todres on editing The Oxford Handbook of Children’s Rights Law
As one of the leading scholars on children’s rights issues, Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Law Jonathan Todres recently published a new book, The Oxford Handbook of Children’s Rights Law.
August 7, 2020
Jeffrey Vagle proves the value in a science and technology background
The mathematician turned lawyer joined the faculty in February 2020. His scholarship focuses in the areas of privacy, cybersecurity law and policy, and the ethics of technology and innovation.
August 5, 2020
Jacob Cohen wants to ensure that everyone has a just outcome
Now, in his second year at the Georgia State College of Law, Cohen is soaking up every experience he can with the hopes of becoming a formidable district attorney.
August 4, 2020
Timothy Graves (J.D. ’20) strives for inclusivity
Timothy Graves’ path to law school was anything but traditional. Graves (J.D. ’20) first attended art school, but quickly realized he preferred it to be a passion, rather than a career. Once he decided law school was the right next step, he said Georgia State Law was the obvious choice for where he would pursue his degree in Atlanta.
July 31, 2020
Darcy Meals says, ‘It only takes two hours to make a difference’
As assistant director of the Georgia State Law Center for Access to Justice, Darcy Meals believes that her job is to get law students out of the textbooks and into the community.
July 28, 2020
Law is perfect blend of creativity and problem-solving for Kayla Watkins
She’s heading into her final year at Georgia State Law, where Watkins has excelled not only in the classroom, but also as the president of the Black Law Students Association and a member of the Moot Court Competition Team.
July 24, 2020
Georgia State Grad Helps Atlanta's Minority Communities Build Wealth During Pandemic
Anna Foote (B.I.S. '83) helps clients learn financial survival skills and get access to financial resources that are often lacking in communities of color.
July 23, 2020
Georgia State Law students, alumni participate in virtual clerkships
Eight Georgia State Law students participated in virtual summer internships offered through the Georgia Latino Law Foundation.
July 22, 2020
Probate Court keeps Judge Kelli Wolk on her toes
Kelli Wolk (J.D. '99) talks about how Georgia's Probate Courts are adapting during COVID-19 and why she ranks Georgia State Law among her best life choices.
July 17, 2020
HeLP Clinic Adapts During Pandemic to Continue Serving Clients
While the COVID-19 pandemic required many aspects of life to be shut down or put on hold, the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic has learned how to transform to continue representing its clients.
July 15, 2020
Brooke Silverthorn to co-direct HeLP Clinic
Brooke Silverthorn has been named co-director of the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic in the College of Law and assistant clinical professor.
July 14, 2020
Law professors, students contribute to UN-Habitat book
Students and faculty in the Center for the Comparative Study for Metropolitan Growth contributed research to a new book from UN-Habitat, “Effectiveness of Planning Law in Land-Rich Developed Countries.”
July 9, 2020
Marisa Ahlzadeh practices mindfulness in preparation for practicing law
This summer she’s working for Baker Hostetler and is hoping to continue after graduating. Outside of the classroom, she’s involved in several co-curriculars including Law Review, the Jewish Law Student Association and she serves on the board of Wellness in Law Society.
July 8, 2020
GSU professors research eviction proceedings during COVID-19
Professors Lauren Sudeall and Daniel Pasciuti are working with Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice and a number of other organizations to track eviction proceedings in courts across the state in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 7, 2020
Tax Clinic overcomes challenges to offer full clinical experience online
The Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic is becoming a model for how other in-house clinics at Georgia State College of Law will operate in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The clinic had already planned to offer the course in the summer semester before the pandemic hit. Instead of scaling back, it has been operating completely virtual.
July 6, 2020
GSU Law professors author amicus brief in Georgia Supreme Court sperm bank case
The case, Norman v. Xytex, concerns whether a commercial sperm bank is subject to any form of liability for marketing and selling sperm with readily knowable undisclosed genetic abnormalities which cause genetic abnormalities in a fetus.
July 3, 2020
Eli Cohen heeds the call to serve
Eli Cohen (J.D. '20) shares his journey of balancing life as a soldier, police officer, and now, attorney.
July 2, 2020
One Year Out: Charles Theodore (J.D. '19)
After finishing out his undergrad degree at Georgia State University, Theodore had his eyes set on Georgia State Law because he had grown to love Atlanta and the opportunities the city was filled with. Now, one year after graduation, he’s working as an Equal Opportunity Specialist for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
June 30, 2020
Law professors pen amicus brief in Georgia copyright case
Georgia State Law professors Charlotte Alexander and Anne Tucker co-authored an amicus brief filed in the Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org Inc. Supreme Court case. In the brief, they urged the court to keep legal codes with their corresponding annotations available to the public.
June 26, 2020
One Year Out: Sharnell S. Simon (J.D. '19)
Sharnell Simon (J.D. ’19) says growing up, she was always witty with a lively personality, and people were quick to point out she would make a good lawyer. Increasingly noticing the need for change at a young age, while she originally wanted to be a teacher, she set eyes on her goal of becoming an attorney.
June 24, 2020
Patrice Ruffin builds better communities
In Patrice Ruffin's 15 years working as a city planner, she sat across from countless zoning attorneys. Now, she's decided to pursue a career in law.
June 23, 2020
Kaminshine filled with gratitude looking back on dedicated career with Georgia State Law
In his 36 years with the institution, Kaminshine has made an impact in both the classroom and the administration, teaching courses such as Civil Procedure, Labor Law and Employment Discrimination Law and serving as the dean of the College of Law from 2004 to 2017.
June 22, 2020
Tax Clinic turns IRS Pro Bono Day virtual
The Philip C. Cook Low Income Taxpayer Clinic is paving the way for how clinics will interact with clients as social distancing is continually encouraged. On June 16th, the clinic hosted its first virtual IRS Pro Bono Day.
June 19, 2020
One Year Out: Hannah-Lynn Apicelli
Hannah-Lynn Apicelli (J.D. '19) has always been a champion for the underdog. At Georgia State Law, she worked in the Olmstead Disability Rights Clinic and Animal Legal Defense Fund. Now, as an associate at Shewmaker & Shewmaker, she is getting a full education on family, military, and criminal law.
June 18, 2020
HeLP Clinic students overcome challenges to win in SSI hearing
The team composed of Georgia State Law students Brian Aton, Brittany Stocus and Kayla Watkins successfully convinced the judge to grant their client Supplemental Security Income benefits for her child.
June 16, 2020
One Year Out: Brook Ptacek (J.D. '19)
After graduating from Georgia State Law in 2019, Ptacek now practices full time as an associate for Finch McCranie. In her six months of practice, she’s done her own depositions, mediations and settled several cases.
June 12, 2020
Mary Katherine Byrne wants a career that makes a difference
Mary Katherine Byrne has a passion for service and teamwork. Her ambitions are set toward the JAG Corps and eventually becoming the U.S. Secretary of Education.
June 11, 2020
Balancing Act
A second-year student in the College of Law, Stacy Marie Psomiadis, a mother of six, has relied on her experience as a longtime nurse to balance her studies with work, her new role during the pandemic as a teacher to her children and preparations for a November wedding.
June 10, 2020
A Deadly Disparity
Tanya Washington Hicks has felt the impacts of the coronavirus first-hand. It will forever change the way she helps educate future generations of lawyers.
June 10, 2020
Alumni Class Actions: June 2020
In this month's class notes, two Georgia State Law graduates are appointed to the Superior Court, and Dawn Jones takes the helm of the State Bar of Georgia.
June 10, 2020
'Who could ask for more?': Radford reflects on 36 years at Georgia State Law
As Professor Mary Radford puts it, the College of Law was “just a toddler” when she joined the faculty in 1984. She’s survived many of the growing pains, and now, retiring after 36 years of dedication to the institution she watched grow, she finally has the chance to look back and reflect on her time.
June 9, 2020
Five retiring Georgia State Law faculty leave behind tremendous legacy
Steven Kaminshine, Mary Radford, Charity Scott, Doug Yarn and Julian Juergensmeyer are all retiring in 2020. Together, the professors have contributed more than 150 years of service to the College of Law.
June 8, 2020
College of Law hosts first virtual Swearing-In Ceremony
For the first time, the College of Law held its annual Swearing-In Ceremony virtually on June 5. Hosted in an online meeting, 22 Georgia State Law graduates who passed the State Bar’s February exam were sworn into the Georgia Superior Court.
June 5, 2020
One Year Out: Jarvarus A. Gresham (J.D. '19)
Jarvarus Gresham shares experiences from his first year of practice at Baker Hostetler and reflects on his time at the College of Law.
June 4, 2020
Kris Niedringhaus loves the puzzle of legal research
As the associate dean for library and information services in the College of Law and a clinical professor of law, Kris Niedringhaus encourages students to explore legal technology.
June 3, 2020
College of Law boasts No. 1 bar passage rate second year in a row
Georgia State University College of Law has the highest bar passage rate in Georgia based on results for the February 2020 exam. The College of Law’s rate was 88.9 percent for first-time test takers and 84.2 percent overall.
May 29, 2020
For Leila Lawlor, teaching fits like a glove
From law student to professor, Leila Lawlor shares how the LLM program allows her to see students' dreams come back to life and why she loves the College of Law.
May 28, 2020
Cass Brewer teaches tax students to be a GPS for the client
As Brewer explains, tax is a giant puzzle that permeates every area of the law. Whether it’s divorce, selling a house, starting a business or non-profit, etc., tax is implicated. If tax law merely was about “doing the math,” there would be no need for tax lawyers.
May 26, 2020
Caren Morrison explores life’s complex questions with her scholarship
Morrison says the exploration in her scholarship over the past 11 years at Georgia State Law has allowed her to learn and grow, but it’s her students and colleagues that she most enjoys.
May 21, 2020
Mo Ivory wants students to learn that entertainment lawyers are great lawyers first
After a career in entertainment law and radio, professor Mo Ivory shares her contract negotiation and intellectual property law skills with the next generation of entertainment attorneys.
May 20, 2020
College of Law Celebrates Class of 2020
Georgia State College of Law held a virtual celebration to acknowledge the class of 2020 featuring photos, videos and well wishes.
May 18, 2020
Health law program helps ignite Ryan Malone’s passion
Ryan Malone (J.D. ’20) realized pursuing a career in law was the right path for him after thriving on the debate team at the University of Texas. While Malone studied English and Philosophy during undergrad, he was drawn to Georgia State for the Center for Law, Health & Society. The college being in an urban setting with tons of opportunity and staying in the south checked Malone’s other boxes, and made Georgia State Law the clear choice for him.
May 12, 2020
25 Years of Teaching Race and the Law
Professors Natsu Saito and Tanya Washington reflect on how classroom conversations have and have not changed after 25 years of teaching Race, Ethnicity and the Law.
May 11, 2020
Craig Spencer (J.D. ’87) credits law degree with real estate success
It’s no surprise that after practicing law for a couple years, Spencer established the Arden Group in 1989, a fully integrated real estate company focusing on acquiring, developing and managing high quality real estate assets throughout the U.S.
May 8, 2020
Lee Schreter (J.D. ’91) says Georgia State Law gave her a second act
After working in human resources for more than a decade, Georgia State Law alumna and Board of Visitors member Lisa "Lee" Schreter decided to go to law school and pursue a new career.
May 7, 2020
With a modern approach, Eric Segall maximizes reach in constitutional law discussions
Segall is now going on 29 years at Georgia State Law, where he is yet to take one semester off. In addition to teaching federal courts and constitutional law, he has also authored two books, Supreme Myths: Why the Supreme Court is not a Court and the Justices are not Judges and Originalism as Faith.
May 6, 2020
On the Home Front
Faculty and students in the Center for Access to Justice engage with housing justice issues through research, pro bono work and the annual State of the South Conference.
May 5, 2020
Alex Estroff on the importance of Pro Bono work
As student director of the Pro Bono Program at Georgia State Law, Alex Estroff's passion for service started early. Now, he encourages everyone to give back.
May 4, 2020
Do No Harm
Courtney Anderson, associate professor in the College of Law, studies the intersection of health equity and the law.
May 4, 2020
Evan Hansinger (J.D. '21) aspires to have a career serving justice
Hansinger says with their power, a prosecutor can ensure that justice is served and fair punishments are handed out, but also can be progressive in their approach and advocate for social change.
April 29, 2020
Genetic Paparazzi: Could Celebrity DNA Become Public Domain?
Imagine being able to produce a child with your favorite movie star using the DNA from a strand of hair or flake of skin. What sounds like the plot to a sci-fi thriller is actually not that far from reality.
April 28, 2020
Rectifying injustice drives Andrea Curcio’s scholarship
Curcio’s scholarship stretches from critiquing the bar exam as a measure of competence in lawyers, to gender equity issues, and campus sexual assault. While these topics may appear distinct, Curcio does find a common denominator amongst them.
April 27, 2020
Steve Najjar (J.D. '92) accomplishes significance by giving back
Not forgetting where he started is important for Najjar, which is why he’s remained so involved with Georgia State Law. Along with serving on the Board of Visitors, Najjar also endows a scholarship that a first-year law student receives every year.
April 24, 2020
Law professor Bill Edmundson pushes students to ask, ‘What is Justice?
Growing up during the Civil Rights Movement inspired Professor Bill Edmundson to pursue a career in law. In his class 'What is Justice,' he teaches students the principles of social contract theory.
April 22, 2020
Immigration Clinic makes strides in first semester
Georgia State Law opened a new Immigration Clinic in spring 2020 in order to address the state's growing need for immigration attorneys and judges. Students in the clinic work with clients who are facing deportation.
April 20, 2020
Tax Clinic experience helps graduates land at Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. In recent years, Georgia State Law alums with experience in the Tax Clinic have become top choice recruits.
April 17, 2020
Lamarr Martin delivers fresh outlook on second chances
Beginning law school is a tough adjustment for most, and Lamarr was not exempt. But he’s not one to back down from following his dreams, even when it doesn’t go according to plan.
April 16, 2020
In the classroom, Stephens is Professor, Counsel, Judge and Jury
Georgia State Law professor Corneill Stephens keeps students on their toes in the classroom in order to prepare them for the courtroom.
April 15, 2020
Russell Covey’s success in criminal law begins with philosophy
Growing up, Georgia State professor of law Russell D. Covey never pictured himself becoming a lawyer. The idea only occurred to him while attending graduate school studying political philosophy at Princeton University. Political philosophy can get pretty esoteric, and Covey was on the hunt for a career that would be filled with practical as well as engaging work.
April 14, 2020
Taking Flight with Steve Dickson (J.D. '99)
Steve Dickson talks about how his Georgia State Law education prepared him for his new role as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
April 13, 2020
New experiential courses give students an edge
The College of Law has added two new experiential courses designed to give students a closer look at two highly-specialized legal areas: Mental Health & Criminal Law Practicum and Legal Technology Competencies & Operations.
April 10, 2020
Glenn Wells went from homeless to law student
After sleeping in his car on a Chicago winter evening, Glenn Wells enlisted in the Marines and decided to change his life.
April 9, 2020
Alumni Class Actions: April 2020
College of Law class notes include an appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Atlanta Magazine 500 list, new partnerships and more.
April 8, 2020
College of Law honors outstanding students
Every spring, Georgia State College of Law hosts an Honors Day Program to celebrate student accomplishments. Due to the Coronavirus, the College of Law held a virtual Honors Week by recognizing outstanding students on Facebook and Instagram.
April 6, 2020
Bill Grob (J.D. ’00) pays it forward
Georgia State Law graduate Bill Grob gives back by serving on the Board of Visitors while co-chairing the Sports and Entertainment Practice Group at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
April 2, 2020
A New Blueprint: Catching up with Recent Graduates of the Legal Analytics Program
Georgia State Law graduates share how taking coursed offered through the Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative helped them find unexpected careers.
April 1, 2020
Ted Afield serving on the IRS Advisory Council
Ted Afield, director of the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic and Georgia State associate professor of law is hoping to bring his unique viewpoint to IRSAC. Afield began a three-year term on the council in January.
March 31, 2020
Courtney Anderson’s new lease on law
Since starting at Georgia State in 2012, Anderson has developed a course in law, health and equity, and also teaches real estate transactions and property. She said an advantage to being in Atlanta is having students that care about their community and want to remain attached to it.
March 30, 2020
Tameka Lester makes tax season less scary
Professor Tameka Lester, associate director of the Tax Clinic, gives back to the community and trains law students to help real clients reconcile their accounts with the IRS.
March 27, 2020
Improving Competition and Reducing Costs of Bio-Pharmaceuticals
Heled wants to ensure that the law reflects a balance between innovation and patient access to these new pharmaceuticals. However, biologics also cost significantly more to develop and manufacture than traditional drugs, and thus cost significantly more for patients needing these advanced therapies.
March 25, 2020
Alumnus named director at Arizona health center
Georgia State University College of Law alumnus Robert Rohr (J.D. ’90) recently joined the Sun Life Family Health Center as the director of human resources and corporate compliance.
March 13, 2020
Anne Tucker wants to ensure your return on investment
Georgia State Law professor Anne Tucker expands the bounds of legal analytics by using computer analysis to assess whether mutual funds are working for you.
March 12, 2020
Saito’s latest book explores the deep-seated effects of colonization
In her latest book, Georgia State Law professor Natsu Saito unpacks the 17th century colonial attitudes that are undergirding race relations in America today.
March 11, 2020
Law Review Symposium to focus on human trafficking
Georgia State Law Review is hosting its annual symposium; this year’s topic is “Prioritizing Prevention in Human Trafficking Research, Innovation and Advocacy.” Susan Coppedge, who served as the Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons under President Barack Obama, will serve as the keynote speaker.
March 10, 2020
New course aims to develop mindful lawyers
Scott says student well-being should to be an institutional priority. She is working to make that commitment to the students with her new course, The Reflective Lawyer.
March 9, 2020
Pro-Bono Day helps residents settle Tax Court cases
The clinic and IRS jointly invite Georgia residents with upcoming court dates for federal tax disputes to the College of Law. The event allows them access to free legal representation from the clinic and an opportunity to discuss their case with IRS attorneys.
March 8, 2020
65th Miller Lecture highlights abolition constitutionalism
College of Law students, faculty and alumni were in attendance for the 65th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture held in the ceremonial courtroom Thursday, March 5.
March 6, 2020
Paul Lombardo: at the intersection of law and ethics
Georgia State Regents’ Professor and Bobby Lee Cook Professor of Law Paul Lombardo is known across the globe for his work on the legal history of the American eugenics movement, but what’s now the focal point of his career actually came about by accident.
March 3, 2020
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's an e-scooter?
Georgia State Law research centers collaborate on micromobility research with a focus on the pervasiveness of e-scooters in Atlanta.
March 2, 2020
Tax Clinic leads training for United Way VITA program
Lester and Yaun educate the volunteers on basic components of the tax return such as filing status and what to look for to make sure the people actually qualify for different credits. More recently, Lester has also created an advanced training program to help volunteers address more complicated tax scenarios such as self-employment.
February 27, 2020
Will Miller rounds out Immigration Clinic faculty
Will Miller joined the Immigration Clinic faculty this spring. He talks about what it is like to practice immigration law and what he hopes to achieve at Georgia State.
February 26, 2020
Kerew serving as president of Clinical Legal Education Association
Kendall Kerew has been leading the externship program at Georgia State Law for the past decade. She says that she has a passion for clinical legal education, which is rooted in the unique way that it blends student learning of the profession’s knowledge, skills, and values through hands-on experiences.
February 25, 2020
Appropriate opioid prescribing for acute pain
Amid the continuing opioid epidemic in the United States, a new report on opioid prescribing from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine claims guidance for treating acute pain is lacking, which could play a factor in the crisis.
February 21, 2020
Forest Fire: An update on the Amazon wildfires
The Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth hosted a lunchtime lecture with Brazilian professor Romulo Sampaio.
February 20, 2020
HeLP Clinic alumna continues its mission
The opportunity to do clinical work played a big factor in her decision to attend Georgia State Law. At the time, she never imagined practicing law. Instead, she saw herself as a researcher. After two semesters in the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic, her desired career path had changed.
February 19, 2020
Georgia State Law Offers New Public Policy Fellowship Program
Georgia State University’s College of Law has partnered with the Squire Patton Boggs Foundation to offer a prestigious public policy fellowship to law students with an interest in public service.
February 18, 2020
Racquel McGee prepares to make her mark
Racquel McGee came to Georgia State Law after working as a psychologist in the penal system and public defender's office. Now, in her final semester of law school, she shares her path from family law to entertainment law.
February 14, 2020
Georgia State Law celebrates donors and scholars
An increase in donor generosity is helping more students at Georgia State Law get the most out of their education. This year, 183 students are scholarship recipients, the greatest number the college has ever seen.
February 7, 2020
For Tanya Washington, teaching is a calling
As a fourth generation educator, Georgia State Law professor Tanya Washington wants to encourage all of her students to change the world.
February 6, 2020
HeLP Clinic has record-setting semester
The Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic allows law students to work on health-related legal cases, representing families of children with disabilities, most often fighting for supplemental security income. While the clinic usually has one or two hearings to prepare for, in the fall of 2019, there were five.
February 4, 2020
Exploring a new approach to combat human trafficking
Georgia State Law professor Jonathan Todres and Dr. Angela Diaz spoke about their new book, which looks into how sex and labor trafficking can be prevented using public health methods.
January 30, 2020
Ngan Nguyen wants to improve healthcare quality and access
Georgia State health law student Ngan Nguyen shares her family's immigration story from Vietnam and talks about going from pre-med to pursuing a legal career.
January 23, 2020
Georgia State celebrates Atlanta Law School Foundation Scholarship
On Jan. 16, Georgia State Law alumni and students gathered to celebrate a 26-year partnership with the Atlanta Law School Foundation. They have provided $3.7 million in support to the College of Law since 1994.
January 21, 2020
Veronica Macias wants to pay it forward
Veronica Macias talks about her journey from working in her parents' Mexican restaurant to giving back to her community as president of the Latinx & Caribbean Law Students Association.
January 15, 2020
Fuse Brown named new director of health law program
Associate professor Erin Fuse Brown has been named the director of the Center for Law, Health & Society at Georgia State College of Law effective January 1. She follows Leslie Wolf, who was appointed interim dean of the law school last summer.
January 13, 2020
Movement Building, Immigration Detention among Alternative Spring Break Trips
The Center for Access to Justice has announced five Alternative Spring Break opportunities for Georgia State Law students in 2020.
January 8, 2020
Confronting Child Trafficking
In the new book, “Preventing Child Trafficking," College of Law professor Jonathan Todres and Dr. Angela Diaz, director of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, recommend a using public health approach to end trafficking.
December 17, 2019
Georgia State Law hosts Global Food Policy Conference
Experts from around the globe gathered at the College of Law on Dec.10 for the annual meeting of the Academy of Food Law & Policy. The Center for Law, Health & Society hosted the event, where scholars discussed pressing issues ranging from reducing obesity to the future of beef.
December 13, 2019
Robert Moses (LL.M. ’17) works toward a more sustainable Atlanta
The Georgia State Law LL.M. program helped Robert Moses return to environmental law after moving to the U.S. from Australia. As an assistant attorney for the City of Atlanta, he provides legal counsel for the Department of Watershed Management and Atlanta City Council.
December 9, 2019
Jasmine Becerra prepares to shape the future of health care law
From pre-med to post-grad, Jasmine Becerra plans to use her education in health law to make healthcare accessible to everyone.
December 5, 2019
Inside The Legal Life of Ludacris
A new course in the Entertainment, Sports and Media Law Certificate program focusing on rapper Ludacris gives students an inside look at key contracts in the Atlanta rapper’s career.
December 3, 2019
College of Law Miller Lecture focuses on immigration reform
David A. Martin, Warner-Booker Distinguished Professor of International Law Emeritus at the University of Virginia School of Law, delivered the 64th annual Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture in the College of Law on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the ceremonial courtroom.
November 22, 2019
College of Law hosts Swearing-In Ceremony for graduates
Georgia State Law swore in 99 graduates to various state courts on Nov. 15. Held in the college's ceremonial courtroom, family and friends gathered to see graduates take oaths for the State Superior Court, Court of Appeals and/or Supreme Court.
November 19, 2019
Registration Open for State of the South Conference Focusing on Housing Justice
Register for the Center for Access to Justice's State of the South Conference, Feb. 20-21. The focus of this year’s conference is housing justice.
November 12, 2019
Decoding the Constitution
Law professor Clark Cunningham is using linguistic analysis to shed light on the original meaning of America’s founding documents.
November 11, 2019
Sierra Lawrence believes everyone deserves fair representation
Law student Sierra Lawrence wants to use her competitive drive to ensure that everyone has access to legal representation.
November 11, 2019
Looking forward with Leslie Wolf
Georgia State Law interim dean, Leslie Wolf, discusses her path to academia and her plans to expand the school's reputation for diversity, value and innovation.
November 7, 2019
Ludacris, Tom Luse, More to Speak at Intellectual Property Master Class
Entertainer and entrepreneur Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, and Tom Luse, former executive producer of “The Walking Dead,” will participate in a full-day master class Nov. 16 presented by the Entertainment, Sports and Media Law Initiative and the Creative Media Industries Institute.
November 6, 2019
Timothy Lytton discusses food safety solutions at "Outbreak" book event
Georgia State Center for Law, Health & Society hosted a lecture with professor Timothy D. Lytton about his book “Outbreak: Foodborne Illness and the Struggle for Food Safety” on October 30, 2019.
November 5, 2019
The courtroom is Abby Howd’s stage
Georgia State Law graduate Abby Howd shares her passion for helping the wrongfully convicted and how her theater degree made her a better litigator.
November 1, 2019
John Marshall wants people to call him before a disaster
John T. Marshall discusses working in New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina, building resilient cities and teaching students to consider the environment first.
October 31, 2019
College of Law Ranks No. 2 in Bar Passage Rate
Georgia State College of Law is No. 2 in bar passage for the July 2019 exam, with an overall bar passage rate of 84.8 percent — the state average is 65.8 percent.
October 30, 2019
A Recipe for Safer Food
In his new book, law professor Timothy Lytton examines the history and complex workings of the country’s food safety system.
October 29, 2019
Paul Panusky (J.D. '19) helps those who are Deaf navigate legal proceedings
College of Law graduate, Paul Panusky, uses his experience as an ASL interpreter to bridge the gap between the Deaf community and the legal system.
October 28, 2019
Eugene Butler wants to use the law to help minority youth achieve
Eugene Butler grew up in South Georgia and chose to attend Georgia State for his bachelor's and law degrees. Now, he wants to use the law to serve underprivileged youth.
October 25, 2019
Georgia State Law professors present at LatCrit Conference
Georgia State Law hosted the LatCrit Biennial Conference, featuring scholars from across the country discussing how marginalized people experience the law.
October 24, 2019
Catherine C. Henson (J.D. '89) commits to equity for all students
Georgia State Law alumna Catherine Henson uses her legal experience to advocate for educational equity and give back her alma mater. In the College of Law, she serves on the board of visitors, named the atrium, and endowed a professorship and scholarship.
October 23, 2019
Workshop aims to answer critical questions about the Constitution
Linguists and attorneys collaborate on young scholars' papers at Law & Linguistics Workshop hosted by professor Clark Cunningham at Georgia State Law.
October 22, 2019
Kinda Abdus-Saboor wants the law to work for everyone
Kinda Abdus-Saboor, a lecturer and externship supervisor in the College of Law, talks about helping young attorneys develop cultural awareness and her passion for juvenile justice.
October 18, 2019
For Mawuli Davis (J.D. '02), social justice is inevitable
College of Law alumnus Mawuli Davis on fighting for justice, giving back and why he stays connected to Georgia State Law.
October 15, 2019
PreLaw Magazine Ranks Georgia State Law A Top 10 Best Value
The College of Law is ranked No. 7 overall Best Value in preLaw Magazine, and received accolades for its business law, tax law and trial and advocacy programs.
October 11, 2019
Furhawn Shah calls becoming an attorney 'a dream fulfilled'
Recent College of Law graduate Furhawn Shah wants to use his law degree to help domestic violence victims and make his mom proud.
October 10, 2019
Alumni Class Actions: October 2019
The Georgia State Law community includes successful alumni from around the world. Look at what our graduates have been up to in our digital class notes.
October 8, 2019
Demystifying the Law Review
2019-2020 Georgia State University Law Review editors Kassi Conley and Parth Matalia discuss why law reviews still matter and tackling human trafficking.
October 3, 2019
Jason Fletcher’s Path to Safer Roadways
Jason Fletcher's work as a state trooper inspired him to transfer his law enforcement experience from the streets to the courtroom.
September 30, 2019
Law faculty awarded grant to develop undergraduate bioethics course
Faculty in Georgia State Law's Center for Law, Health & Society have been awarded a grant to develop an undergraduate diversity in bioethics course. Students in the Honors College can enroll in spring 2020.
September 26, 2019
Georgia State Law students and alumni inducted into honor societies
The Georgia State Law chapters of The Order of the Coif and The Order of Barristers inducted 27 students and two honorary alumni this week.
September 25, 2019
For Alexis Martinez, a law degree opens doors
Alexis Martinez joined the Georgia State Law leadership team last year. She is making it her mission to help students make the most of their law degree.
September 24, 2019
Attorneys Offer Perspectives on the State of Immigration in Georgia
Attorneys Carolina Antonini (J.D. '89) and Martin Rosenbluth came to Georgia State Law to discuss the state of immigration law in Georgia and the college's new clinic.
September 20, 2019
PreLaw Magazine Recognizes College Of Law Career Outcomes, Health Law
PreLaw Magazine featured Georgia State Law in the 2019 Back To School issue for excellence in employment outcomes and health law.
September 18, 2019
Scholars Debate Originalism on Constitution Day
The College of Law marked Constitution Day with a debate about Originalism vs Living Constitutionalism, and whether judges should be bound to, or persuaded by, history.
September 17, 2019
Georgia State Law helped Dan Johnson find purpose after loss
Dan Johnson (J.D. '19) was determined to change his life after working in the restaurant industry. He came to Georgia State Law and fell in love with data privacy law.
September 16, 2019
Brooke Silverthorn heads up online program in College of Law
Brooke Silverthorn wants to help professionals in the M.J. program expand their career possibilities and discover their passions.
September 12, 2019
Professor Erin Fuse Brown awarded grant to study air ambulance bills
College of Law professor, Erin Fuse Brown, received a grant to study policy and regulation of air ambulance bills in order to protect consumers.
September 10, 2019
Meagan Chinnis finds her place in the courtroom
Meagan Chinnis decided to pursue a career in law after losing a close friend to violent crime. Here, she talks about finding her place and the pursuit of justice.
September 9, 2019
Lina Machado-Bejarano beat the odds
Georgia State Law student Lina Machado Bejarano shares her journey of leaving Colombia, seeking asylum in America and preparing to graduate from law school.
September 6, 2019
Gregory Fosheim (J.D. '14) goes from scientist to lawyer
Georgia State Law alumnus Gregory Fosheim (J.D. '14) combines his experience as a microbiologist and passion for health law to help underserved communities.
September 5, 2019
HeLP Clinic students win case for child with a disability
Three law students from the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic won a court victory for a child with a disability this spring.
September 4, 2019
Jonathan Todres named Distinguished University Professor
Professor Jonathan Todres, whose research areas of expertise include children's rights and human trafficking, was one of three faculty members awarded the title of Distinguished University Professor this year.
September 3, 2019
Susan Navarro Smelcer joins Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative
Susan Navarro Smelcer joins the Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative after starting her career in antitrust law. Here, she talks about her journey to teaching and why there's no getting around big data.
August 30, 2019
Mawuli Davis (J.D. '02) delivers Public Interest Keynote
Mawuli Davis (J.D. '02) Davis delivered the Public Interest Keynote through the Center for Access to Justice. Davis encouraged students to find what they're dedicated to and build a career in public interest law.
August 29, 2019
“Olmstead at Twenty” celebrates landmark Supreme Court decision
The Center for Law, Health & Society at Georgia State University College of Law and Atlanta Legal Aid Society hosted the “Olmstead at Twenty: The Past and Future of Community Integration” symposium on August 8 and 9.
August 28, 2019
The Cruciverbalist
A law professor for most of the day, Samuel Donaldson also turns a trade as a builder of puzzles and often finds ways to cross one with the other.
August 27, 2019
College of Law Names Ryan Rowberry Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Professor Ryan Rowberry discusses his research on cultural heritage preservation, climate change and creating a better learning environment for law students.
August 27, 2019
Study Space Workshop Tackles the Sharing Economy and Over-tourism
This summer, Georgia State Law faculty led the Study Space workshop in Lisbon, Portugal that examined the effects of the sharing economy and over-tourism on cities.
August 22, 2019
Law students give back through new partnerships
Georgia State Law’s Pro Bono Law Program is partnering with The Justice Collaborative and Georgia Lawyers for the Arts to offer law students more practice opportunities.
August 21, 2019
Georgia State Law Welcomes Class of 2022
Georgia State University College of Law welcomes 220 first-year students to campus—one of the largest incoming classes in recent years.
August 19, 2019
College Of Law Ranks Among Best Law Schools For Black Students
Georgia State University College of Law ranks as the 17th best law school in the country for black students, according to the Black Student’s Guide to Law Schools and Firms.
August 19, 2019
Georgia State Law Professor Ted Afield Named Chair of Teaching Methods Section of Association of American Law Schools
Ted Afield, associate clinical professor of law and director of the Philip C. Cook Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at Georgia State University’s College of Law, has been named chair of the Section on Teaching Methods for the Association of American Law Schools.
August 15, 2019
Tax clinic wins victories in court
Third-year law student Casey Tuchscher (J.D. ’19) argued an Earned Income Credit case at the IRS calendar call on April 29, and won her case.
August 14, 2019
New Director, Clinic To Assist Immigrants Facing Deportation
Emily Torstveit Ngara will lead the new Immigration Law Clinic at Georgia State University College of Law. The clinic will start taking clients in January 2020.
August 8, 2019
The IRS visits College of Law Tax Clinic to improve tax dispute processes
The IRS paid a visit to Georgia State Law's Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer clinic to collaborate on ways to better serve Georgians.
July 31, 2019
Georgia State Law Part-time Program helps Atlanta Executive add J.D. to her Resume
Whitney Woodward has many titles—wife, mother, vice president of Total Rewards and risk management at RaceTrac and now student in Georgia State Law’s part-time J.D. program.
July 30, 2019
Fulbright Distinguished Chair Teaches Human Rights Clinic Overseas
Lisa Radtke Bliss, clinical professor and associate dean the College of Law, will teach a health law course and a human rights clinic this fall in the Czech Republic as a Fulbright Distinguished Chair.
July 30, 2019
Pro Bono Days assist Georgia residents with tax disputes
For low-income families, tax season can be especially stressful, and that’s where the Georgia State Law’s Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic steps in. The clinic sponsors two IRS Pro Bono Days per year to help Georgia residents resolve federal tax disputes.
July 29, 2019
College Of Law Offers Entertainment, Sports & Media Certificate, Ludacris Course
Georgia State University College of Law is introducing the Entertainment, Sports and Media Law Certificate to prepare students to practice in Georgia’s growing entertainment industry.
July 25, 2019
Claudio Sandoval works to bring democracy to Venezuela
Claudio Sandoval (LL.M. '19) was once a political exile. Now, as the Venezuelan ambassador to Honduras he hopes to bring about democratic changes in his native country.
July 25, 2019
Charity Scott summons health and wellness into law school
In January, Professor Charity Scott spoke about health & wellness in legal education at a symposium entitled “The Integrated Lawyer: A Symposium on Well-Being and the Practice of Law” at the University of California Hastings College of the Law.
July 15, 2019
College Of Law Ranks No. 1 In Bar Passage Rate
Georgia State University College of Law had the highest bar passage rate in Georgia for the February 2019 exam.
May 20, 2019
Leslie Wolf Named Interim Dean of Georgia State University College of Law
Leslie Wolf, Distinguished University Professor and director of the Center of Law, Health & Society, has been appointed the interim dean of the College of Law at Georgia State University, effective July 1.
May 12, 2019
College Of Law Dean Named Interim Provost At Georgia State
Wendy Hensel, dean of Georgia State University’s College of Law since 2017, has been appointed interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the university, effective July 1.
May 10, 2019
Georgia State University Law Center for Arbitration and Mediation
Georgia State University College of Law announces exciting changes to the name and scope of its affiliated Atlanta Center for International Arbitration and Mediation (ACIAM). The center expands its mission on July 1, 2019, to include domestic arbitration and mediation services.
April 5, 2019
Fundamentals event and "Legend" of Health Law Education
Georgia State Law’s health law program, ranked second in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, was well represented at the 21st annual conference on the Fundamentals of Health Care Law.
March 26, 2019
Moving Forward: From the Front Lines to the Classroom
Michael Murphy's (J.D. ’19) path to law school was anything but traditional. Murphy served in the Georgia Army National Guard before starting at Georgia State University College of Law, including a 2005 deployment to Mahmudiyah, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
March 26, 2019
Georgia State Among Institutions Getting $2.4 Million Grant To Improve Students’ Career Preparation
Georgia State University is part of a national group of leading innovative institutions that has received a $2.4 million grant from the Strada Education Network to redesign the college-to-career pathway.
March 1, 2019
Award-Winning Pro Bono Program Adds New Projects
In just the last year and a half, the Pro Bono Program has facilitated more than 1400 hours of student pro bono service under the supervision of practicing attorneys in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors.
February 20, 2019
State Bar Promotes Attorneys’ Health and Well-Being
The State Bar of Georgia offered a new three-day conference to address the crisis in the legal profession regarding attorneys’ increasing levels of stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicide.
February 20, 2019
Training the Next Generation of Interdisciplinary Problem-Solvers
Located at the intersection of law and medicine, the HeLP Clinic is well positioned to train the next generation of lawyers and physicians to address the complicated, multi-faceted problems of today in a collaborative, dynamic way.
February 20, 2019
Solving America’s Drug Pricing Problem
On January 24 and 25, the Center for Law, Health & Society at Georgia State University College of Law hosted the Journal of Legal Medicine’s inaugural symposium, “Solving America’s Drug Pricing Problem.”
February 14, 2019
Environmental Moot Court Team Preparing for National Competition in White Plains, New York
Next week, Hannah Clapp (J.D. ‘20), Kishan Patel (J.D. ‘19), and Samuel Richards (J.D. ‘20) will be in White Plains, New York, to represent GSU Law at the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition.
February 14, 2019
Georgia State Law Professor Named Fulbright Distinguished Chair
Lisa Radtke Bliss, clinical professor and associate dean of experiential education and clinical programs in Georgia State University’s College of Law, has been named a Fulbright Distinguished Chair, the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have announced.
February 13, 2019
Georgia State Alumni Association Announces 40 Under 40 Class
The Georgia State University Alumni Association has named the honorees in its 2019 class of distinguished alumni under the age of 40.
January 25, 2019
Get Ready For Back To School Panthers!
A new semester brings fresh opportunities to achieve academic success. Georgia State is excited to welcome back all of our new and returning students for the spring 2019 semester.
January 7, 2019
Building Better Bots
Adebola Akinola-Aguda (B.S. ’15) writes programs for robotic systems that solve lots of problems for other people.
November 29, 2018
Trailblazer
Luz Lituma (B.B.A. ’11), an avid hiker and adventure lover, founded LatinXhikers to promote a culture of diversity in the outdoors and to help protect and preserve our lands for the future.
November 14, 2018
Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance To Manage Community Programming For College Of Law, Beginning in 2019
Georgia State University College of Law will give its community-oriented programming to the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (GIPA) in a new collaboration to begin in 2019.
November 13, 2018
How To Live To Be 100
Professor emerita, nutrition consultant and author Chris Rosenbloom (Ph.D. ’89) tells us how folks of all ages can create healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
November 13, 2018
Georgia State College Of Law Bar Passage Rates Increase Over Last Year
At a time when the national bar passage rates are at a 34-year low, Georgia State University College of Law’s state bar passage rate has increased from 2017 for first-time test takers and overall test takers.
November 2, 2018
The Myth of Originalism
In a new book, law professor Eric Segall examines the contentious doctrine of “originalism” — the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution that claims to follow the document’s original meaning — and how it’s evolved from judicial theory to political weapon.
October 31, 2018
Center Partners on Interdisciplinary Journal
Georgia State Law’s Center for Law, Health & Society has partnered with the American College of Legal Medicine on its interdisciplinary publication, the Journal of Legal Medicine.
October 26, 2018
Panther Profile: Gabe Mobley, Football Player And Future Attorney
Gabe Mobley, a four-year starter for the football team, is in his second year of law school.
October 18, 2018
Class Actions (Summer 2018)
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October 10, 2018
Women in the Legal Profession
In 1986, Georgia State Law appointed Marjorie Fine Knowles as dean. At the time, only a handful of law schools were helmed by women — around six percent. Wendy F. Hensel, who was named dean in November 2017, is the fourth woman in the law school’s top role (out of six total deans). While Georgia State Law has had a history of women leadership, women have only begun to close the gap nationwide.
October 10, 2018
Two Views | What I Learned in My First Year of Practice
In my first year, I have found myself floating between feeling confident in my grasp of what is going and then feeling completely overwhelmed and realizing there aren’t enough hours in the day. Sometimes it feels like my first year is just one big initiation into living life in six-minute intervals and constantly turning to legal search engines.
October 9, 2018
The Most Transparent Justice
During his 30 years on the bench, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy angered people across the political spectrum. His decisions on gay rights, abortion, and prayer in school alienated the right, while his decisions on corporate speech, sovereign immunity and congressional power disturbed the left.
October 9, 2018
Mo Ivory Heads New Entertainment, Sports and Media Law Initiative at Georgia State Law
With the rapid growth in film and TV production in Georgia, there is a need for good legal representation at all levels of the business and this provides a way to build that legal talent locally, said Mo Ivory, professor and director of Georgia State Law's Entertainment, Sports and Media Law Initiative.
October 5, 2018
Ludacris, Rich McKay and Legal Experts Discuss How to Set Up an Entertainment Business in Oct. 13 Seminar
Learn how to set up your entertainment business, what you should know about contract provisions, how to protect your intellectual property and more at this all-day seminar featuring experts in the legal, entertainment and sports fields.
October 3, 2018
Leading Constitutional Law Scholars to Speak at Oct. 5 Symposium on Career of Justice Anthony Kennedy
A panel of constitutional law scholars will discuss U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s opinions, as well as his role as the court’s key swing vote at “The Swing Justice: Reflections on the Career of Justice Anthony Kennedy” at Georgia State University College of Law on Friday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September 25, 2018
Phi Nguyen (J.D. '08) Focuses Her Work on Voting Rights and Immigrant Rights
When Phi Nguyen (J.D. ’09), litigation director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice –Atlanta, chose to pursue law school, the decision didn’t feel entirely like her own, but she quickly discovered that being an attorney armed her with the skills to fight injustice.
September 23, 2018
Yorker (J.D. '88) Leads the Way
Beatrice Yorker’s research on serial murder by health care professionals and Munchausen by Proxy has led to more safeguards to protect patients and children.
September 23, 2018
In Their Words: Joyce Gist Lewis (J.D. ’99)
I love being handed a problem and the resources to answer it, marrying research and advocacy skills.
September 23, 2018
From the Dean: Women in the Legal Profession
When I began as a student at Harvard Law School more than two decades ago, I heard stories about the days when there were only a handful of women law students in attendance. I remember being incredibly grateful that these women had the courage to demand a seat at the table for me and my female classmates, who then filled about 30 percent of the incoming class.
September 23, 2018
Gratitude Motivates Dawn Jones (J.D. '00) to Clear Obstacles for Law Students
When changes in her profession urged her toward a new career, Dawn Jones (J.D. ’00) walked across the street from Grady Hospital, where she was a full-time nurse, to Georgia State Law, where she enrolled as a part-time student.
“I didn’t have a clue about being a lawyer or navigating law school,” said Jones. “It was painful, but I figured it out.”
The kindness of students was one thing that helped her.
September 23, 2018
In Their Words: Josefina “Josie” Tamayo (J.D. ’85)
When I started my career, there were not a lot of women in the public sector. Now there are more women in law school, more women in general counsel positions and slightly more women in the public sector. There are more women in the workforce, but I’d like to see more women in leadership roles.
September 22, 2018
SEC Commissioner Stein to Discuss How Data Will Shape the Future of Regulation at Distinguished Lecture
ATLANTA—Commissioner Kara M. Stein of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will deliver the 62nd annual Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture at Georgia State University College of Law at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27. The event is invitation-only.
September 19, 2018
Cohilas (J.D. ’02) Builds Community
The eight-year-old girl put a chilling title to her written and pictorial narrative of sexual abuse by her mother’s boyfriend: “It Happens at Night.” That little girl is one reason Chris Cohilas (J.D. ’02), a partner at Watson Spence, helped create Lily Pad, a sanctuary for the sexually abused in Albany, Georgia.
September 17, 2018
Head of Patents for The Coca-Cola Company Hollinger (J.D. ’08) Forges Her Own Path
While writing her dissertation in neuroscience, Susanne Hollinger (J.D. ’08), now head of patents for The Coca- Cola Company, discovered something. She was about to become the world’s expert on one specific protein.
September 17, 2018
Tips for practitioners | Mentoring
As lawyers, our practice includes the constant process of teaching others. And if you already have a mentee (or several), you know about reverse mentoring: even experienced practitioners have much to learn. You can give back to others and reap the benefits of mentoring. Here are some ideas that you can implement today, with particular focus on mentoring women.
September 17, 2018
Georgia State Rises To No. 2 In Nation In U.S. News Innovation, Commitment To Teaching Rankings
Georgia State University is ranked the second most innovative university in the nation and second in the country for its commitment to undergraduate teaching in the 2019 Best Colleges edition of U.S. News & World Report magazine.
September 9, 2018
Georgia State Law Earns A+ for Public Interest Law
Georgia State University College of Law was named among the top law schools for public interest law by preLaw magazine. The college was one of 12 to receive an A+ ranking by the magazine in its Back to School 2018 issue.
September 4, 2018
Judge Salinas Delivers Center for Access to Justice’s Public Interest Keynote
The Honorable Catherine M. Salinas, United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, delivered the second annual Public Interest Keynote address at Georgia State University College of Law. Salinas encouraged students to begin thinking about their professional identity as lawyers and to commit to serving the public interest, whether full time or by doing pro bono work as part of a different full-time career.
September 4, 2018
Batres (J.D. '11) Leads Through Collaboration and Mentorship
Litigation was not the obvious choice for Maria Batres (J.D. ’11) when she decided to pursue a law degree. An introvert, the former middle and high school social studies teacher wasn’t entirely comfortable with public speaking outside of the classroom.
August 31, 2018
Center Welcomes Margaret Middleton to HeLP Clinic
Georgia State University College of Law and the Center for Law, Health & Society welcome Margaret Middleton to the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic. Middleton will serve as co-director of the HeLP clinic, following the retirement of HeLP’s founding director Sylvia Caley (MBA '86, J.D. '89).
August 31, 2018
First-year Students Volunteer at Books for Africa
Veronica Macias (J.D. ’21) sorted through books with a group of incoming first-year Georgia State Law students while volunteering at Books for Africa. During their community service project, the students reminisced about the books they read as children.
August 21, 2018
College of Law Names Monique McCarthy Senior Director of Law Admissions
Georgia State University College of Law has a new senior director of Law Admissions, as of May 2018. Monique McCarthy is in position and has already began to set goals for the Law Admissions department.
August 13, 2018
Students Use Data Analytics to Predict Case Outcomes
Law and analytics students work together to build predictive models for case outcomes in Legal Analytics Lab sprint.
August 6, 2018
Timmons Stepping Down from Associate Dean Role
Like many leaders and faculty members at Georgia State Law, Associate Dean for Student Affairs Kelly Cahill Timmons puts students first. In fact, it’s part of why she has decided to step down from this role. After serving in the position for 11 years, she’s ready for a change, but there are some extraordinarily selfless reasons too.
July 13, 2018
Leslie Wolf Named Distinguished University Professor
Leslie E. Wolf, professor of law and director of the Center for Law, Health & Society, was among the five Georgia State University faculty to receive a Distinguished University Professorship. This prestigious honor recognizes faculty who have an outstanding record of scholarship, as well as a history of substantial contributions to the University and profession.
July 12, 2018
Associate Dean Timmons Officiates Wedding of Former Students
On May 5, 2018, (nearly six years after meeting in Georgia State Law Orientation), Kristin Roquemore (J.D. ’15) and Trent Duke (J.D. ’15) exchanged wedding vows at The Trolley Barn in Inman Park – and Associate Dean for Student Affairs Kelly Cahill Timmons officiated.
July 12, 2018
College of Law Alumni Serve in State Bar Leadership Positions
Dawn M. Jones (J.D.’00) was installed as treasurer of the State Bar of Georgia, Ana Maria Martinez (J.D. ’09) was appointed to its Board of Governors and J. Antonio DelCampo (J.D. ’94) was elected to the board's executive committee.
July 6, 2018
State Bar Passes Resolution Recognizing Roy Sobelson
The State Bar of Georgia recognized recently retired Georgia State Law professor Roy Sobelson’s service to legal education and the justice system during its annual meeting in June.
June 26, 2018
Lewis (J.D. ’99), Connelly (J.D. ’09) Elected to State Bar Board of Governors
Joyce Gist Lewis (J.D. ’99) and Sutton Connelly (J.D. ’09) have been elected to the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors and were installed during the State Bar’s annual meeting in June. They will serve for two years.
June 21, 2018
Lucas’s Article on Indigent Defense Reform Makes “Must Read” List
When Lauren Sudeall Lucas, associate professor of law and faculty director of the Center for Access to Justice, wrote “Keeping Gideon’s Promise: Using Equal Protection to Address the Denial of Counsel in Misdemeanor Cases,” she wanted to engage practitioners and policy-makers with its ideas and influence their thinking about how to advance indigent defense reform.
June 21, 2018
Georgia State Law Dean Hensel and Professors to Discuss Rule of Law at Warsaw Conference
Georgia State University Law Dean Wendy F. Hensel, along with professors Eric J. Segall, Ryan Rowberry and Julian C. Juergensmeyer, will speak at the Poland-U.S. Conference on the Rule of Law held by The Center for American Law Studies at the University of Warsaw Faculty of Law and Administration on June 26.
June 21, 2018
SEC Shares Advice During Town Hall at Georgia State Law
“Investing has the ability to change an individual’s life, to take your family from one place and one plan to another, or to help you achieve a new goal,” said Commissioner Robert Jackson of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at a town hall meeting held at Georgia State University College of Law on June 13.
June 13, 2018
Report Details Violations In Mississippi’s “No-Counsel” Courts
Georgia State University College of Law’s Center for Access to Justice has released a report, “Mississippi’s No-Counsel Courts,” detailing the denial of counsel in state criminal courts in Mississippi in violation of the Constitution’s Sixth Amendment.
June 6, 2018
Professor Vath Hands Atlanta Bar Association Presidency Off To Iannarone
In May, the Atlanta Bar Association leadership transferred from Margaret Vath, senior lecturer in law, to Nicole Iannarone, associate clinical professor—the first time presidents representing a law school have served in immediate succession.
May 30, 2018
Georgia State Law Hosts Investor Town Hall With Five SEC Commissioners
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Atlanta Regional Office will host an Atlanta Investor Town Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Georgia State University College of Law, 85 Park Place NE.
May 29, 2018
Georgia State Law Ranked No. 25 Nationwide for Bar Passage Rates
Georgia State University College of Law is ranked No. 25, tied with Cornell University, for bar passage rates in the Internet Legal Research Group’s 2017 Raw Data Law School Rankings Report.
May 29, 2018
Students Present New Insights on Original Meaning of Constitution to Judges using “Big Data” of Corpus Linguistics
“It’s revolutionary,” Chief Judge Stephen Dillard of the Georgia Court of Appeals said of Georgia State Law students’ linguistic and historical research into the original meaning of various provisions of the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights using the Corpus of Founding Era American English (COFEA) database.
May 21, 2018
ACS Recognizes Georgia State Law Chapter with Programming Award
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS) recognized the Georgia State University College of Law chapter with a 2018 ACS Program Award, which honors ACS student chapters that conducted at least 20 “substantive and compelling events” during the school year.
May 21, 2018
Librarian Butler Contributes to Book on Negligence Law
Margaret “Meg” Elizabeth Butler, associate director for public services, wrote three chapters in the book Negligence: Policy, Elements, and Evidence, which will be available in the coming weeks.
May 21, 2018
Georgia State Law Graduates Finish First on February Bar Exam
Georgia State University College of Law graduates finished with an 88 percent passage rate for first-time takers on the February 2018 exam, well ahead of the state rate of 70.4 percent and that of other law schools.
May 18, 2018
'Do What Makes You Happy,' Coffman (J.D. ’91) Tells Class of 2018
“I encourage you to allow yourself the grace to seek out a place where you can do what you really want to do, and what you do best,” Attorney General of Colorado Cynthia H. Coffman (J.D. ’91) said to graduates at the 2018 Commencement and Hooding Ceremony on May 11. Georgia State Law awarded 183 juris doctor and 18 master of laws degrees during the ceremony.
May 11, 2018
2017-18 Law Review Board Celebrates Successes; Hands Off to New Board
The outgoing Georgia State University Law Review board celebrated its achievements that include amending its bylaws and editing process at its annual luncheon on April 19, as well as sharing the vision of the incoming board.
May 10, 2018
Georgia State Law Graduates 183 J.D. and 18 LL.M. Students at 10 A.M. Friday, May 11
Attorney General of Colorado Cynthia H. Coffman (J.D. ’91) will deliver the address at Georgia State University College of Law’s Commencement and Hooding Ceremony at 10 a.m., Friday, May 11, in the Georgia State University Sports Arena, 125 Decatur St. The graduating class of 183 J.D. and 18 LL.M. students chose Thomas Michael “Mike” Hodell (J.D. ’18) as the student speaker.
May 9, 2018
Assar (J.D. ’18) Fulfills Childhood Dream With Law Degree
As a child, Yasmin Assar (J.D. ’18) would sit down with her parents every week to watch one of their favorite TV shows, the legal drama “The Practice.” From then on, when she was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, her answer never wavered—a lawyer.
May 8, 2018
Retirees, Caley, Jester-George, Milich and Sobelson, Leave Behind Immense Legacy at Georgia State Law
More than 300 guests joined Georgia State University College of Law faculty and staff to celebrate and recognize the exceptional service of Sylvia Caley (M.B.A. '86, J.D. '89), Cheryl Jester-George, Paul Milich and Roy Sobelson, who are retiring this year.
May 7, 2018
Jester-George Retiring from a Career that Began at Step One
Over her 30 years at the College of Law, Cheryl Jester-George was success and leadership served as a model to others, said Steven J. Kaminshine, professor of law.
May 7, 2018
Sobelson Retiring After 33 Years
Some titles are formal; others are not. Professor Roy Sobelson has gained several since joining Georgia State Law in 1985. Official positions he has served in include professor of law, associate dean for academic affairs, and director of the LL.M. program. In addition, students have given him nicknames like Sobe-Wan Kenobi and The Law School’s Dad to describe the roles he has played in their law-school experiences and lives.
May 7, 2018
Involvement Adds to Aspiring Patent Law Attorney's Education
When Brandon Reed (J.D. ’18) came to Georgia State Law, he’d been working as a sales representative for a medical device manufacturer for five years. The Georgia Institute of Technology graduate loved what he did. However, he wanted to continue his education; he just wasn’t sure in what way — at first.
May 7, 2018
Educator Pursues Law School to Help Make a Difference
As part of Teach For America, Andrew “Andy” Navratil (J.D. ’18) taught fourth- and fifth-grade math and science for two years in Miami before becoming a coach to train new teachers and then an academic dean of a charter middle school. After eight years in education, Navratil decided to pursue the career that he had thought about since middle school.
May 7, 2018
Williams-Vickery (J.D. '18) Leads with a Carrot—and It Works
Jessica Williams-Vickery (J.D.’18), editor-in-chief of the Georgia State University Law Review, is more of a carrot than a stick kind of person when leading others toward a goal.
May 7, 2018
Deochand (B.S. ’15, J.D. ’18): Making Time for Opportunities Pays Off
While at Georgia State Law, Karina Deochand (B.S. ’15, J.D. ’18) took advantage of several opportunities that piqued her interest in pursuing a legal career in an area with an international scope.
May 7, 2018
Commencement Speaker Hodell (J.D. ’18) Finds Third Act in Life Through Law Studies
As the student commencement speaker this year, Thomas Michael “Mike” Hodell, 52, wants to impart what it has meant to him personally to attend Georgia State Law and embark on what he calls “my third career.”
May 7, 2018
Visa Lottery Winner Luhaga (LL.M. ’18) Pursues Dream
He won the lottery. Now he’s graduating from law school—again. Serge Luhaga (LL.M. ’18), recipient of this year’s Pro Bono Award, graduated from law school and worked as an in-house counsel in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo when the manager of his father’s cybercafé, similar to a “FedEx Office,” urged him to apply online for the United States’ diversity visa.
May 4, 2018
‘Quiet Man’ Hardin Honored with Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award
“Jack Hardin is the quiet man in Atlanta who has been effective, diligent and determined over so many years in dealing with the problem of homelessness, indigent defense, health care for the needy and so forth,” said Emmet J. Bondurant. “He has never sought credit or the limelight for [his service]. He has been the quiet man for which the community depends on so much of its progress.”
May 3, 2018
Georgia State Team Wins Best Brief at Cardozo Moot Court Competition
A Georgia State Law Moot Court team won Best Brief and advanced to the quarterfinals at the Cardozo Entertainment and Copyright Law Moot Court Competition in New York City for the second year in a row. The Cardozo competition is one of the premier intellectual property law competitions in the nation.
May 3, 2018
Hardin to Receive 2018 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award on Thursday, May 3
Attorney Edward J. “Jack” Hardin, an advocate and leader in efforts to protect and enable homeless and poverty-stricken people for decades, will be honored with the Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award on Thursday, May 3, at Georgia State University College of Law.
April 30, 2018
How Mindfulness Changed My Life: A Law Student’s Story
When I saw the college was offering mindfulness training, I was hopeful it would provide the tools I needed to manage my stress and anxiety.
April 27, 2018
2018 Gideon’s Promise Award Goes to Two Alumni for Defense in I-85 Fire Case
Because of their defense for that Basil Elerby, two Georgia State University College of Law alumni are receiving the Gideon’s Promise Award from the Southern Center for Human Rights at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 1.
April 24, 2018
Mutual Interest Results in Collaborative Article by Law Student and Professor
Collaboration among students and professors is not uncommon at Georgia State University College of Law, but "swing pricing" isn’t a topic that typically brings them together. However, when the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized rules authorizing the mutual fund pricing mechanism, Holly van den Toorn (J.D. '19) and Anne Tucker, associate professor of law, decided to collaborate on an article about their mutual interest, which the Columbia Business Law Review published April 2.
April 24, 2018
Caley (MBA ’86, J.D. ’89) Leaves Mark Fighting for Health Equity As She Retires
Sylvia Caley (MBA ’86, J.D. ’89) is retiring at the end of this school year after 11 years as the director of the Health Law Partnership (HeLP), a medical-legal community collaboration among Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the Atlanta Legal Aid Society and the College of Law and the co-director of the HeLP Legal Services Clinic, which she helped found.
April 19, 2018
Wood (J.D. '94) Honored with Georgia Latino Law Foundation Trailblazer Award
On April 11, the Georgia Latino Law Foundation honored Georgia State University College of Law alumna Jessica J. Wood (J.D. ’94) with the Trailblazer Award.
April 19, 2018
STLA Team Places Second at South Texas Mock Trial Competition
Members of the Georgia State University College of Law Student Trial Lawyers Association (STLA) finished as finalists in the annual South Texas Mock Trial Challenge, March 22-25, which brings together nearly 30 teams from law schools across the country.
April 18, 2018
Mobley (B.S.'17, J.D. ’21): Showcasing Academics & Athleticism On and Off the Football Field
Georgia State University College of Law is known for educating well-rounded, diverse students. Gabriel Mobley (B.S. '17, J.D. ’21) is no exception, besides his Cure Bowl championship ring of course.
April 17, 2018
Edmundson to Present at Inaugural Property and Political Economy Conference on April 21
Professor William A. Edmundson, Regents Professor of Law and professor of philosophy, will give the final presentation at the Inaugural Property and Political Economy Conference on Saturday, April 21, at Chapman University’s Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy, in Los Angeles.
April 16, 2018
Investigative Reporter Hsu Discusses 'Uncovering Forensic Flaws' at Law Review Symposium
Spencer Hsu, investigative reporter for The Washington Post and keynote speaker at the 2018 Georgia State Law Review Symposium, discussed weaknesses in forensic science and his 2012 series, Hsu was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize gold medal for public service.
April 6, 2018
Scheck: Database of Police Misconduct Could Help Reform Criminal Justice System
Keeping a database of police and prosecutor misconduct can change the system by holding those accountable and preventing further wrongdoing, said Barry C. Scheck, co-founder and co-director of the Innocence Project at the 61st annual Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture at Georgia State University College of Law on Thursday, April 5.
April 5, 2018
Georgia State Law Ranked No. 2 Best Law School For Student Loan Debt
Georgia State University College of Law is ranked the No. 2 best law school for those looking to minimize and repay their student loan debt, according to Student Loan Hero, an online site that helps borrowers manage student loans for the second year in a row.
April 5, 2018
Bruce: ‘You Can Make a Difference’ in Child Welfare Law
Juvenile courts continue to be haunted by historical misunderstandings about the role of child welfare court, and there is a great need for advocates to effect change, said Jerry Bruce, Court Improvement Program director for the Georgia Supreme Court Committee on Justice for Children, during the Law Week 2018 keynote lunch on Tuesday, April 3.
April 5, 2018
Gainey (J.D. '17) Joins Equal Justice Works’ New Georgia Housing Corps
Equal Justice Works has selected John Gainey (J.D. ’17) to serve as a legal fellow for the Georgia Housing Corps (GHC), a new fellowship program sponsored by the Georgia Bar Foundation, which addresses barriers to housing stability in Georgia’s rural and urban communities.
April 5, 2018
IP Team Wins First at International Patent Drafting Competition
Brad Czerwonky (J.D. ’18), Mitch Foley (J.D. ’18) and Brandon Reed (J.D. ’18) took first place in the third annual International Patent Drafting Competition, held in Detroit in February.
April 5, 2018
McKenzie (J.D. '18) Selected as American Constitution Society for Law and Policy Next Generation Leader
Shelby McKenzie (J.D. ’18) has been selected as an American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS) Next Generation Leader, one of a small group of students selected from its nearly 200 chapters who have demonstrated commitment to ACS engagement and strong leadership qualities.
April 5, 2018
Alternative Spring Break Students Choose Service Learning Over Downtime
A cornerstone of the Center for Access to Justice’s Pro Bono Program is the Alternative Spring Break, which allows students to spend a week immersed in a substantive legal area while engaging in related pro bono service. For the second year, the spring break program received more applications than available spots.
April 4, 2018
Pro Bono Program Receives Award for Community Service and Social Justice
Georgia State University selected the Center for Access to Justice’s Pro Bono Program to receive the 2018 Carl V. Patton President’s Award for Community Service and Social Justice: Outstanding University Program Award.
April 2, 2018
Jerry Bruce to Deliver Keynote at Law Week
Jerry Bruce, Court Improvement Program director for the Georgia Supreme Court Committee on Justice for Children, will be the keynote speaker for Law Week 2018, held April 2-6 at the College of Law.
April 2, 2018
Litigation Plays an Important Role in Addressing the Opioid Crisis, Gluck Says In Coif Speech
Just as there are multiple causes that led to the opioid crisis, there are multiple intersections of response needed to address it, said Abbe R. Gluck, professor of law and the faculty director of the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy at Yale Law School at Georgia State Law’s Order of the Coif Distinguished Lecture on March 27.
March 27, 2018
College of Law Using Data Analytics to Predict and Improve Student Success on Bar Exam
Georgia State Law is developing a program using data analytics to identify early warning signs for bar failure and to target interventions for at-risk students, which will further improve the college’s good bar passage rate.
March 27, 2018
preLaw Magazine Ranks Georgia State Law Among the Best Schools for Environmental Law and Intellectual Property Law
Georgia State University College of Law’s programs in environmental law and intellectual property law were highlighted by preLaw Magazine as among the best in the country. The college’s new law building also was ranked No. 15 for law facilities.
March 26, 2018
Colorado Attorney General Coffman to Speak at Law Commencement
ATLANTA-Attorney General of Colorado Cynthia H. Coffman (J.D. '91) will speak at Georgia State University College of Law's Commencement and Hooding Ceremony at 10 a.m., Friday, May 11 in the Georgia State University Sports Arena, 125 Decatur St.
March 21, 2018
Co-Founder of Innocence Project to Deliver Miller Distinguished Lecture at Georgia State Law
ATLANTA—Barry C. Scheck, co-founder and co-director of the Innocence Project and professor of law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University, will deliver the 61st annual Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture at Georgia State University College of Law at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5. The event is invitation-only.
March 21, 2018
Seven Georgia State Law Alumni Honored With '40 Under 40' Award
Seven College of Law graduates will be honored with Georgia State University Alumni Association’s 40 under 40 award, which recognizes the most influential and innovative alumni who are under 40 years of age, at a reception at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 22.
March 21, 2018
Georgia State Law to Compete in International Moot in Vienna on March 23-30
The 2018 Moot Court team of Cody Batchelor (J.D. ’19), Karina Deochand (J.D. ’18), Caitlin Fox (J.D. ’18),and Casey Holloway (J.D. ’18) will represent Georgia State Law at the Wilhelm C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition in Vienna on March 23-30.
March 20, 2018
40 Under 40: Ana María Martinez (J.D. '09)
Ana María Martinez (J.D. '09) is an attorney for Judge Dax E. López of the DeKalb State Court. She is co-founder of the Georgia Latino Law Foundation, an organization dedicated to increase diversity in the legal profession by supporting the Latino legal community pipeline, and to increase the Latino community's access to the legal system by educating and empowering Latinos to join the legal profession.
March 20, 2018
40 Under 40: Lisamarie Bristol (J.D. '09)
Lisamarie N. Bristol (J.D. '09) is an assistant solicitor-general in the Office of the DeKalb County Solicitor-General where she is a part of the Special Victims Unit.
March 20, 2018
40 Under 40: Petrina McDaniel (B.A. '01, J.D. '04)
Petrina McDaniel (B.A. '01, J.D. '04) is a partner at Squire Patton Boggs. She is a commercial litigator and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) whose practice uniquely blends complex litigation, regulatory compliance, and privacy counseling.
March 20, 2018
40 Under 40: Manoj Mishra (J.D. '02)
Manoj Mishra (J.D. ’02) works in strategic customer engagement for Amazon web services. He is a senior business executive and attorney with nearly 15 years background in managing world-class teams.
March 20, 2018
40 Under 40: Carrie O'Brien (B.B.A. '07, J.D. '14)
Carrie O'Brien (B.B.A.'07, J.D. '14) is the chief operating and compliance officer for Arcan Capital, a privately held real estate company focused on the acquisition and management of apartment properties throughout the southeast, mid-Atlantic and south-central United States.
March 20, 2018
40 Under 40: Barbara Rogers (MBA '08, M.H.A. '09, J.D. '15)
Barbara Rogers (MBA '08, M.H.A. '09, J.D. '15) is an associate in the health care practice at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. She focuses her practice on providing regulatory counseling for a variety of clients in the health care and life sciences industry, including nursing homes, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, assisted living facilities, hospices, physician groups and other healthcare providers.
March 20, 2018
40 Under 40: Eric Teusink (J.D. '08)
A founding partner at Williams Teusink, Eric Teusink (J.D. '08) concentrates his practice in corporate formation, corporate governance, commercial litigation and transactions, nonprofit law, real estate agreements, real estate litigation, foreclosure, title disputes, real estate tax, real estate tort, business tort and community association law.
March 20, 2018
Professors Williams and Cino to Speak at Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute (SBLI) Seminar
ATLANTA—Jack Williams, professor of law, and Jessica Gabel Cino, associate dean for academic affairs and associate professor of law at Georgia State University College of Law, will be featured panelists at the Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute (SBLI) March 22-24 in Atlanta.
March 20, 2018
Health Law and Part-Time Programs Jump in U.S. News Rankings; College Holds Steady at No. 65
Georgia State University College of Law’s health law program rose to No. 3 and the part-time program rose to No. 10, while the full-time program held steady at No. 65 in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings that were announced on March 20.
March 20, 2018
Social Innovation Strategist On a Mission
Nicole Motter (J.D. ’12) has been passionate about social change for as long as she can remember. However, after beginning her career working on the ground level in nonprofits, she became frustrated with many aspects of the nonprofit world.
March 19, 2018
AI: Divine Design? Or ‘Summoning the Demon?’
Law practices are seeing emergent artificial intelligence (AI) technology beginning to change their world. It’s happening on many frontiers: web robots, or bots, aid in document search processes, sometimes analyzing millions of pages for information relevant to a proceeding. Many legal research platforms now include some form of AI technology and data analytics.
March 19, 2018
Artificial Intelligence Gets Its Day in Court
A DNA sample taken from a larger sample of mixed human DNA implicated Billy Ray Johnson in burglaries and sexual assaults. Johnson denied committing the crimes, but he received a sentence of life in prison without parole. Prosecutors based their case on results of a law enforcement tool running a sophisticated algorithm called TrueAllele.
March 19, 2018
What Will the Legal Analytics Lab Explore?
Here’s a look at just a few issues that are being explored by Georgia State Law faculty in the Legal Analytics Lab.
March 19, 2018
Data Analytics May Help Increase Bar Passage Rates
The decline in bar passage rates has raised many questions in legal education, including prospective students wondering whether law school is worth the investment.
March 19, 2018
Legal Analytics Lab On the Forefront of the New Disrupter in Law
Charlotte Alexander, an associate professor of legal studies in the Department of Risk Management and Insurance at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business with a secondary appointment at the College of Law, is leading the charge down this path for law students. Alexander is director of the university’s new Legal Analytics Lab, which brings business and legal scholars together with data scientists to take on legal problems and questions using data analytics tools.
March 19, 2018
Jason Sheffield (J.D. '05) Pens Legal Thriller
"My entire life I swore I'd never be a lawyer, and if I did, I said I'd never do criminal defense," said criminal defense lawyer Jason Sheffield (J.D. '05). The former actor has been recognized by Georgia Super Lawyers for criminal defense work. He is also a law professor and author.
March 19, 2018
Two Views: Embrace AI in the Legal Field?
Artificial intelligence (AI) will soon become an indispensable resource to lawyers practicing in virtually every field of law.
March 19, 2018
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March 19, 2018
Tips for Practitioners: Relationships Matter
In the fall, the Center for Professional Development & Career Strategies implemented a mandatory eight-week Professional Development course for first-year students. In my opinion, the most important information I shared was this simple insight: relationships matter.
March 19, 2018
In Their Words | Using Analytics and AI in Legal Practice
Data analytics will be the great disrupter and differentiator for lawyers. That is particularly true in my practice, which is mostly concentrated in complex employment litigation, primarily class and collective actions. Data about the class, the claims, the jurisdiction and the individuals who are bringing these lawsuits can be the difference between a winning case and a losing one.
March 19, 2018
Milich Retiring After 34 Years
This spring, after 34 years, Paul Milich, professor of law and director of Lawyering Advocacy, will teach his last Evidence class. He's been a member of Georgia State Law's faculty since a year after the school opened its doors. Many former students say he played an integral role in helping them become successful litigators.
March 19, 2018
From the Dean
Legal education and the practice of law are undergoing significant changes. Advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, programming, high-performance computing and other forms of technology are transforming the way attorneys conduct research, evaluate cases and interact with clients. To date, few law schools have made any effort to adapt their curriculum to prepare for this new reality.
March 19, 2018
Navigating the Law of Social Entrepreneurship
Historically, businesses have had to declare themselves either nonprofit or for-profit. But some businesses are blurring the lines of these long-established categories by having two main objectives: doing public good and making money.
March 19, 2018
In Their Words | Using Analytics and AI in Legal Practice
In my practice, the most predominant use of legal analytics is in workflow automation, document analysis and document preparation — whether it is something as simple as generating contracts through an automated workflow completed by the client or something more complicated like using software to review a markup and prepare a responsive draft based upon pre-defined parameters.
March 15, 2018
Tax Clinic Teams Up with IRS to help 22 People at February Pro Bono Settlement Day
In February, the Philip C. Cook Low Income Taxpayer Clinic completed its second Pro Bono Settlement Day with the IRS in February, after successfully holding the first one back in August.
March 14, 2018
Guest Lawyers Enhance Student Learning in Law’s Civil Pre-Trial Litigation
Georgia State Law’s Civil Pre-Trial Litigation course focuses on developing students’ pre-trial skills via hands-on learning. The course covers initial intake interviews, depositions and a mediation based upon information learned in depositions.
March 14, 2018
Professors Participating in National Effort to Create Tools for Professional Identity Formation
Georgia State Law faculty members continue their leadership in the area of professional identity formation through their participation in a national effort through the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions to inventory and create tools to support initiatives in this area.
March 14, 2018
Sifting Through Digital Landfills
Lawyers increasingly found themselves sifting through these digital landfills. Some wanted ways to responsibly reduce volume (and risk), others searched for “smoking guns” that might create risk for the organization, and still others sought evidence tied to litigation agendas.
March 13, 2018
Professors Bliss, Caley and Kerew Present at Global Alliance for Justice Education Conference
More than 300 people, including Georgia State Law professors Lisa Radtke Bliss, Kendell Kerew and Sylvia Caley (MBA '86, J.D. '89), attended Breaking Down Walls: The Transformative Power of Justice Education, the 9th annual Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE) worldwide conference in Puebla, Mexico.
March 13, 2018
Teaching to Close the Justice Gap
Law schools tend to focus, perhaps understandably, on the knowledge and skills lawyers need to serve their clients. But, in some states, 80 percent to 90 percent of litigants are unrepresented, and the number of these pro se litigants is on the rise. Understanding how lower-income people experience the civil and criminal justice systems is a vital part of a complete legal education.
March 13, 2018
Students Compare Mediation and ADR Coursework to Actual Practice
Douglas Yarn, professor of law and director of the Consortium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, has incorporated innovative aspects of learning to his mediation seminar and alternate dispute resolution (ADR) course to help enhance student's practical experience.
March 13, 2018
Investor Advocacy Clinic Offers Night Students Flexibility and Practical Experience
Georgia State Law’s program allows full- and part-time students to learn and gain practical experience while taking care of work and family commitments. The Investor Advocacy Clinic, offered in the evening, enables students with daytime responsibilities to represent people with disputes with their broker.
March 13, 2018
Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Approved as a Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP)
The Health Law Partnership (HeLP), a community collaboration between healthcare providers and lawyers that works to improve the health and well-being of low-income children and their families, was approved as a Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
March 9, 2018
The Center for Access to Justice Receives ABE Opportunity Grant for Pilot Study
Georgia State Law’s Center for Access to Justice received a $24,000 American Bar Endowment (ABE) Opportunity Grant to support a pilot study on individuals’ experiences and interactions with dispossessory courts, which handle eviction proceedings.
March 8, 2018
Professor Chandler Appointed to Bankruptcy Bench and Bar Committee
ATLANTA — The Northern District of Georgia Bankruptcy Court selected visiting assistant professor B. Summer Chandler to serve on its Bench and Bar Committee in January.
March 7, 2018
Georgia State Law Review Symposium Explores The Future of Forensic Science Reform on April 6
ATLANTA—The Georgia State University Law Review will host its 2018 symposium, “From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom: The Future of Forensic Science Reform,” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 6, in the Marjorie and Ralph Knowles Conference Center in the College of Law.
March 7, 2018
Visiting Professor Jack Tsen-Ta Lee to Lecture on Monday, March 5
Jack Tsen-Ta Lee, the deputy research director of the Singapore Academy of Law and president of the Singapore Heritage Society, will present “Sense of Place: The Intersection between Built Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage in Singapore” at noon Monday, March 5 , in Room 342.
March 2, 2018
Mayor Bottoms (J.D. '94): 'Georgia State Helped Create a Work Ethic In Me'
“Georgia State University College of Law had such a great deal to do with why I stand here as mayor of this city,” said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (J.D. ’94) at a reception in her honor by the Ronald J. Freeman Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association (BLSA) on Wednesday, Feb. 28. “Georgia State helped create a work ethic in me that really has made all the difference.”
March 1, 2018
Professor Washington Receives Award from Gate City Bar Association
For her commitment to developing future lawyers, to the advancement of justice and to equal access to the law, Tanya Washington, professor of law at Georgia State Law, received the President’s Award for Excellence from the Gate City Bar Association.
February 27, 2018
Lytton to Deliver Dreben Lecture at Harvard University Tuesday, March 6
ATLANTA—Timothy D. Lytton, associate dean for research and faculty development, Distinguished University Professor and professor of law at Georgia State […]
February 23, 2018
Lucas Testifies Before Georgia House Committee on Standard for Determining Intellectual Disability in Capital Proceedings
Lauren Sudeall Lucas, associate professor of law and faculty director of the Center for Access to Justice, testified Thursday, Feb. […]
February 23, 2018
Alumni Help Atlanta End Cash Bail System
Atlanta’s City Council, under the leadership of the newly elected Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (J.D. ’94), has unanimously adopted an […]
February 20, 2018
Two Georgia State Teams Win Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition, Advance to Nationals
Two Georgia State Law Moot Court teams won the Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition, South East Regionals, which took place […]
February 16, 2018
Law Review Announces 2018-19 Board Members
Georgia State University Law Review has announced its 2018-19 board members. Matthew Haan (J.D. ’19) will serve as editor-in-chief, and […]
February 5, 2018
What Makes Lawyers Happy? Wellness Program Instructs Students on Well-Being
What makes lawyers — and law students — happy? “Lawyer happiness is not correlated with extrinsic factors,” said Charity Scott, the Catherine C. Henson Professor of Law. “Income, class rank, whether you made Law Review—those things don’t correlate with happiness for lawyers in practice. Ironically, these factors are probably the very things that are causing you stress while in law school."
February 2, 2018
Armbruster (J.D. '20): 'Georgia State Believed I Was Worth Taking a Chance On'
By Stacey L. Evans (B.A.'02) Six arrests, four overdoses, four detoxes, three inpatient rehabs, three outpatient rehabs and countless halfway […]
January 25, 2018
Students Assist Renters Facing Eviction
Actually providing a stable home is not something Jessica Hunt (J.D. '19) and fellow volunteer Monica Bai (J.D. ’18) can do for the renters facing eviction they serve at the Housing Court Assistance Center.
January 24, 2018
Fuse Brown Highlights Widespread Roadblock to State Health Reform
The many facets of the health care system can be as varied as the types of ailments that exist and […]
January 22, 2018
Scott Recognized for Community Service with AALS Award
Charity Scott, the Catherine C. Henson Professor of Law, received the Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care Award for […]
January 19, 2018
What to Do About Mediocre First-Semester Law School Grades
If you just received your first-semester grades and are wondering whether you’re going to survive law school, I’m sympathetic. I’ve […]
January 18, 2018
Emanuel Speaks About The Rule of Law in the Civil Rights Era at National Symposium
Anne Emanuel, professor of law emerita, was a featured panelist at The Federal Judicial Center’s National Symposium for the United […]
January 10, 2018
Martinez (J.D. '09) and Nguyen (J.D. '09) Recognized with Law and Justice Awards
In November, the Women Works Media Group named Ana Maria Martinez (J.D. ’09) and Phi Nguyen (J.D. ’09) as 2017 Law & Justice Women of the Year Honorees. The award recognizes the Georgia State Law alumnae’s devotion to public interest and the high level of professionalism and integrity they’ve e
December 18, 2017
Lathrop (J.D. '13) Recognized for Exceptional Service to College
Sarah Lathrop (J.D. ’13), assistant director of admissions, received the 2017 Marjorie L. Girth Staff Achievement Award, which is given annually in recognition of Georgia State Law staff members who have given exceptional service to the college, Georgia State University, the public or who have achieved professional development goals.
December 18, 2017
Georgia State Law Adds Concentrations in IP, Environmental and Land-Use
Georgia State University College of Law is adding two concentrations, Intellectual Property Law and Environmental and Land-Use Law, to its master of laws (LL.M.) program in August 2018.
December 11, 2017
Todres: Children’s Right to Participate has Powerful Implications in Health Care
When children participate in discussions regarding health care options, their health outcomes improve. Yet children are often excluded from having […]
November 30, 2017
Princeton Review Names Georgia State Law among 'Best' Law Schools
For the Georgia State Law profile, Princeton Review editors stated that, “Georgia State University College of Law offers outstanding programs, [...]
November 22, 2017
STLA Team Wins 2017 William Daniel National Trial Competition
Cameron A. Mobley (J.D. ’18) and Christopher Ryan (J.D. ’18), attorneys, along with the witnesses, Joshua Jones (J.D. ’19), Hayden [...]
November 21, 2017
Building a Foundation of Awareness
Law professor Courtney Anderson champions housing issues to break the cycle of poverty.
November 20, 2017
Wendy Hensel Named Dean Of The College Of Law
Georgia State University named Professor Wendy Fritzen Hensel dean of the College of Law, effective Nov. 15, after a nationwide dean search this fall. Hensel has been serving as interim dean since Steven J. Kaminshine stepped down this summer.
November 16, 2017
Cleland (J.D. ’92) Urges New Coif Members to Maintain Their Moral Compasses
“The practice of law is not an easy road,” said Anthony Craig Cleland (J.D. '92) told the inductees into the [...]
November 15, 2017
Judge Randy Rich (J.D. ’92) Hears Case with Georgia Supreme Court
Superior Court Judge Randolph G. “Randy” Rich (J.D. ’92) of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit served in place of Justice Michael [...]
November 13, 2017
Professor Iannarone and Qudsia Shafiq (J.D. ’18) Testify at SEC Committee Meeting
Both Talk About Need for Economic Justice for all Investors Qudsia Shafiq (J.D. ’18) missed her securities regulations class on […]
November 1, 2017
Helping LL.M. Students Bridge the Legal Linguistics Gap
As foreign LL.M. students huddle with their groups, Leila Lawlor (J.D. ’95) (center) and her co-instructor, applied linguistics and ESL [...]
October 31, 2017
Georgia State Law Named No. 1 Best Value School in U.S. by National Jurist
ATLANTA—Georgia State University College of Law has been ranked the No. 1 “Best Value” law school in the nation by The National Jurist magazine.
October 19, 2017
STLA Team Wins MockingBird Challenge Competition
Georgia State Law’s Student Trial Lawyers Association (STLA) team of Andy Navratil (J.D. ’18), Brandon Reed (J.D. ’18), Casey Wilson […]
October 16, 2017
Morokuma (J.D. ’98) Honored for Leadership in Dispute Resolution
Shinji Morokuma (J.D. ’98), who was honored by the Georgia Supreme Court’s Commission on Dispute Resolution (GDOR) in recognition of [...]
October 16, 2017
Investor Advocacy Clinic Reps To Present At SEC Investor Advisory Committee
ATLANTA–Representatives from the Georgia State University Law Investor Advocacy Clinic will present to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Investor Advisory Committee at its meeting Thursday, Oct. 12, in Washington, D.C.
October 5, 2017
Intellectual Property Community Service Awards Luncheon Honors Four Attorneys
ATLANTA—Georgia State University and Georgia Institute of Technology will honor four individuals for their outstanding contributions to the community at the Intellectual Property (IP) Community Service Awards luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the College of Law’s Marjorie & Ralph Knowles Conference Center. The event is co-sponsored by the IP Sections of the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association.
September 19, 2017
HeLP Legal Services Clinic Celebrates 10 Years with Reception at College of Law
[fve]https://vimeo.com/234041162[/fve] Alumni, faculty and friends celebrated the 10th anniversary of The HeLP Legal Services Clinic Thursday, Sept. 14, with a […]
September 18, 2017
Phil the Squirrel Climbs to Freedom Thanks to Clinic Students
After a recent rain storm, Phil the Squirrel needed help. He had fallen down into the small patio outside Georgia […]
September 18, 2017
Washington Leads John Lewis Fellows on a Human Rights Adventure
Thirty fellows from the United States and seven European countries, traveled to Atlanta this summer to participate in the 2017 […]
September 18, 2017
Hungry? No Problem with Lots of Great Restaurants Nearby
One of the perks of going to school in the heart of downtown Atlanta, is the abundance of great, local […]
September 15, 2017
Jones To Discuss Neuroscience's Role In Law At College Of Law’s Miller Lecture
ATLANTA—Owen D. Jones, the New York Alumni Chancellor's Chair in Law and professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University, will discuss how neuroscience and behavior interconnects with law at Georgia State University's College of Law in the 60th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture in the Ralph & Marjorie Knowles Conference Center at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10.
September 14, 2017
On the Same Page: First Year Students Read 'Just Mercy'
Incoming first-year students come from varied backgrounds, have different class schedules and career goals, but they were all on the […]
September 13, 2017
Jones to Discuss How Neuroscience Intersects With Law at Oct. 10 Miller Lecture
How well a person’s brain functions—and how it was operating during a specific timeframe, is a question often raised in […]
September 7, 2017
Terrace Best Spot to Watch Aug. 21 Eclipse
On Aug. 21, students, staff, faculty and alumni gathered on the Sixth Floor Library terrace to watch the solar eclipse. […]
September 5, 2017
Some Good Study Spots in 85 Park Place
As law students, we all spend a lot of time reading, writing outlines and studying in general but everyone has […]
September 5, 2017
'Flipping the Classroom' Enriches Clinical Seminar Courses, Lester Says
Tameka E. Lester, clinical assistant professor and associate director of the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, took a unique […]
September 5, 2017
Getting Creative in Corporations
Students get a hands-on approach navigating through the corporate life cycle of a hypothetical business in the Corporations class taught […]
September 5, 2017
Access To Justice Map Underscores Disparities In Legal Access In Georgia
ATLANTA—As part of its goal to help identify and better understand the difficulties people face in navigating the justice system, the Center for Access to Justice produced an online Access to Justice map of Georgia.
August 31, 2017
Access to Justice Map Underscores Disparities in Legal Access Across the State
As part of its goal to help identify and better understand the difficulties people face in navigating the justice system, the […]
August 29, 2017
SBA Back-to-School Party and Other Events
The Student Bar Association (SBA) throws several events throughout the fall semester, the first of these events was a back-to-school […]
August 29, 2017
Bright Challenges Students to Make a Difference During Inaugural Public Interest Keynote
On Aug. 22, Stephen Bright, professor of practice, gave the inaugural Public Interest Keynote address for the Center for Access […]
August 23, 2017
Fellowship Opportunity for Law Students
The Planning and Law Division of the American Planning Association seeks applications from planning students and law students for the 2017-18 […]
August 23, 2017
Jones (J.D. ’11) Recognized for Outstanding Service to the Profession from State Bar Division
Matthew Jones (J.D. ’11) received the Award of Achievement for Outstanding Service to the Profession from The Young Lawyers Division […]
August 22, 2017
Warsaw Partnership Celebrates First Graduates from Center for American Law Studies
More than 85 Warsaw law students received the certificates issued by the three cosponsoring universities: University of Warsaw, Georgia State […]
August 18, 2017
Students Reunite Brides and Bridesmaids with Dresses After Chain Goes Bankrupt
Associate Dean Jessica Gabel Cino (left) and her bankruptcy students helped find one bride’s missing dress then boxed it up [...]
August 15, 2017
Alumni, Judges Facilitate Professionalism Sessions During Orientation
Each fall, the State Bar of Georgia’s Professionalism Committee and the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism, host a professionalism orientation […]
August 15, 2017
Investor Advocacy Clinic, Secretary of State Office Develop Valuable Resources about Robo-Advisers
Through its partnership with the Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, Georgia State Law’s Investor Advocacy […]
August 10, 2017
It’s A Great Time To Go To The Right Law School
Prominent voices question the value of a law degree and suggest the best and brightest should look elsewhere for satisfying careers.
August 9, 2017
Misleading Statements on Russia Meeting Recall Clinton's Impeachment
Clark D. Cunningham, Georgia State University According to a biographer of Donald Trump, “He’s been lying his whole life, almost […]
August 7, 2017
Knapp, McCarthy to Lead Professional Development Team
Lyn Rogers Knapp has been named senior director for Georgia State Law’s new Center for Professional Development & Career Strategies, […]
July 17, 2017
College No. 6 on 'Top 10 Law Schools for Health Law'
Georgia State Law is ranked No. 6 on Law Street Media’s “Top 10 Law Schools for Health Law” list. The […]
July 14, 2017
Stephen Bright Named Attorney of the Year
Stephen B. Bright, professor of practice, was honored with Attorney of the Year Award at the Daily Report's annual Professional […]
July 13, 2017
In Their Words | Dawn Smith (J.D. ’89)
Dawn Smith (J.D. ’89) is a partner at Smith & Lake, where she practices family and education law. She has […]
July 12, 2017
In Their Words | Christopher J. Chan (J.D. ’98)
Christopher J. Chan (J.D. ’98) is a member of the Intellectual Property Practice Group of Eversheds Sutherland. He serves on his firm’s […]
July 12, 2017
Two Views | Choosing Our New Dean
[row][column] Robert Watts (J.D. ’14) Georgia State Law is driven by a commitment to students and the community. The college offers […]
July 12, 2017
Darlene Childers (J.D. ’17): Initiative & Openness
As associate dean for student affairs, Kelly Cahill Timmons interacts with many students. She’s watched one in particular — Darlene Childers […]
July 12, 2017
Don Samuel: Credibility and Compassion
For Manny Arora (J.D. ’94), Don Samuel possesses leadership qualities worth emulating. Arora observed Samuel, an adjunct professor, when they were […]
July 12, 2017
Alumni Leaders Set Examples for Students
Linda K. DiSantis (J.D. ’88), Cathy Henson (J.D. ’89), Shawn Ellen LaGrua (J.D. ’87) Lawyers must have good leadership qualities, […]
July 12, 2017
Leading in Afghanistan and Anniston, Alabama
There is no place like Afghanistan to show your leadership reflexes. You have to know how to perform on your own, […]
July 12, 2017
Leslie E. Wolf: Thoughtful and Trustworthy
Several female colleagues were playing a game in which each selected a card she felt best described the “it” person. […]
July 11, 2017
Ben F. Johnson Jr. : A Foundation of Leadership
A proven leader was needed to establish the new law school at Georgia State University. Ben F. Johnson Jr. was just […]
July 11, 2017
Craig Cleland (J.D. ’92): Communicating Clearly
As a student, Luke Donohue (J.D. ’16) was helped to succeed in Complex Litigation by the leadership of adjunct professor Craig Cleland (J.D. […]
July 11, 2017
Nancy Johnson (J.D. ’86) : A Visionary’s Legacy
With the best views, the Law Library is “prime real estate” at the top of the College of Law building. This was the […]
July 11, 2017
'He Helped Us Find a Solution'
I was never fortunate enough to have Steve as a professor, but I know a lot of people who did — and […]
July 11, 2017
Placing Priority on Service to Students
Steve’s leadership has benefited students in numerous ways. Perhaps the most obvious is our beautiful law building, which would not […]
July 11, 2017
"Never Afraid to Say Yes"
As was the case with our founding dean, Ben F. Johnson Jr., it is impossible to overstate the significance of Steve’s […]
July 11, 2017
Structural, Creative & Professional Support
Imagine a job where you look forward to your annual review because you know you will leave feeling confident and committed to […]
July 11, 2017
Dean’s Letter: What Makes a Good Leader
WHAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER? The answer to this typically philosophical inquiry has taken on a new urgency of late. […]
July 11, 2017
Crowdsourcing Justice, and Other New Looks in Legal Leadership
Envision a leader. For most people, a single, forceful individual comes to mind, a powerfully principled figure with absolute commitment, […]
July 11, 2017
Kaminshine: So Much More Than Dean
It’s difficult to define the ways in which Steven J. Kaminshine leads. Colleagues, alumni and friends clamor to add something new: […]
July 11, 2017
An Accessible, Caring Mentor
As many will attest, Steve’s leadership at Georgia State Law has been notable in many respects. What stands out for me […]
July 11, 2017
LaGrua (J.D. ’87) Elected to Council of Superior Court Judges
Superior Court Judge Shawn Ellen LaGrua (J.D. ’87) was elected secretary-treasurer of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia […]
June 29, 2017
Gordon (J.D./M.Tx ’17) Putting Passion Into Practice
“When you’re passionate about what you do, burning the midnight oil and putting in long hours that often stretch into […]
June 29, 2017
Bright Wins Supreme Court Case, 'McWilliams v. Dunn,' in 2017 Term
Imagine walking into a classroom to learn from an attorney who just won a U.S. Supreme Court case. Georgia State […]
June 23, 2017
Tips for Practitioners | Leadership Skills
As a lawyer, you are called upon to be a leader in many settings: in your firm, in corporate settings, […]
June 22, 2017
Racism Has 'Profound Impacts on the Health and Well-Being of the Nation'
Health disparities in the United States exist because of a history of systemic racism that is perpetuated by present-day structures, […]
June 19, 2017
Segall on Why There Should Be Cameras in the U.S. Supreme Court
Former FBI Director James B. Comey’s open testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee last Thursday, broadcast live on national television, […]
June 15, 2017
Did Sessions and Trump Conspire to Obstruct Justice?
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on June 13. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Did Attorney General […]
June 15, 2017
Exhibit On Georgia State Campus Allows Public To Explore Issues Of Health Equity In America
ATLANTA—Georgia State University is re-mounting portions of the exhibit “Health is a Human Right: Race and Place in America,” making materials originally displayed at the David J. Sencer CDC Museum available to the public for the first time since 2014.
June 12, 2017
Alumni and Faculty Recognized at Atlanta Bar Association Awards Luncheon
Georgia State Law alumni and faculty were recognized at the Atlanta Bar Association annual meeting and awards luncheon on May […]
June 9, 2017
Brown Retiring, Leaving a Lasting Impression
In the mid-1990s, Vickie Brown had a meeting with former dean and faculty emerita Marjorie Girth and other administrators. It […]
June 9, 2017
Selimovic (J.D. ’19) Examines Programs for Self-Represented Litigants in Journal Article
Timur Selimovic (J.D. ’19) wrote “Court-Based Self Help Programs,” which outlines four programs developed to improve access to justice and […]
June 7, 2017
Bright Honored by the Southern Center for Human Rights
The Southern Center for Human Rights celebrated the legacy of attorney Stephen B. Bright, at its annual May Atlanta reception, […]
June 6, 2017
Georgia State Law Ranked No. 33 on Above the Law Top 50 List
Georgia State Law is ranked No. 33 on Above the Law’s annual “Top 50 Law Schools” list, up 14 slots […]
June 1, 2017
Georgia State Law Introduces LL.M. with Concentration in Health Law
Georgia State University College of Law is introducing a master of laws with a concentration in health law through its Center […]
June 1, 2017
Georgia State Law Ranked No. 2 on Student Loan Hero List
Lower Tuition Combined with Higher Starting Salaries Earns College No. 2 Spot in '20 Best Law Schools for Avoiding Six-Figure Student […]
May 31, 2017
Kerew Honored for Teaching Excellence With Maleski Award
Kendall L. Kerew, clinical assistant professor and Externship Program director, received the David J. Maleski Award for Teaching Excellence for her innovation […]
May 30, 2017
Wolf Receives Inaugural Kaminshine Award for Service
Leslie E. Wolf, director of the Center for Law, Health & Society and professor of law, received the inaugural Steven […]
May 30, 2017
Lytton Named New Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development
Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Law Timothy D. Lytton will become associate dean for research and faculty development for Georgia […]
May 24, 2017
Fuse Brown Receives Morgan Award for Scholarship
Erin C. Fuse Brown, associate professor of law, received the 2017 Patricia T. Morgan Award for Outstanding Scholarship, which recognizes […]
May 24, 2017
Atlanta Bar Association Elects Vath, Iannarone & Cleland (J.D. '92) to Leadership Roles
Members of the Atlanta Bar Association elected Margaret Vath, instructor of law, as president, Nicole G. Iannarone, assistant clinical professor, […]
May 23, 2017
Metro Growth Center Launches Online Journal for Urban Law and Policy
Georgia State University’s Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth has launched an online journal, the Journal of Comparative […]
May 22, 2017
Georgia State Law Graduates Hold Steady on February Bar Exam
Georgia State University College of Law graduates passed the February bar exam with a 70.6 rate for first-time test-takers, well ahead […]
May 20, 2017
Segall: College Reflects Kaminshine's Values of Putting Students First
College, Alumni and Friends Celebrate Accomplishments of Dean's Tenure “It takes a village to build an institution, and this is […]
May 19, 2017
'You Can Bend the Arc Toward Justice,' Childers (J.D. '17) Tells Classmates
ABA President Linda Klein Tells Graduates 'To Do Good' “The moral arc of the universe does bend toward justice, but […]
May 12, 2017
Amy BeMent (J.D. ’17): Moot Court Inspires Passion
[hero align="left" class="gunmetal" opacity="transparent" attachment_id="210036"]“Hang in there! It gets better! I remember vividly how overwhelming law school was in the […]
May 5, 2017
Alex Stone (J.D. ’17): Serving as a Voice For Those Who Cannot Speak
[hero align="right" class="gunmetal" opacity="transparent" attachment_id="210035 "]“Find something you're passionate about and get involved! Whether you’re passionate about an organization or […]
May 5, 2017
Kianna Hawkins Chennault (J.D. ’17): Aspiring Criminal Litigator & New Mom
[hero align="left" class="gunmetal" opacity="transparent" attachment_id="210039"]“Life happens while in law school, as much as we would like to put on blinders […]
May 5, 2017
Justin Leef (J.D./M.P.A. ’17): Taking Initiative to Save Lives
[hero align="right" class="gunmetal" opacity="transparent" attachment_id="210040"]“Do not strive to be the smartest person in the room. Instead, use your studies to […]
May 5, 2017
Darlene Childers (J.D. ’17): Service & Leadership Hallmark of Experience
[hero align="right" class="gunmetal" opacity="transparent" attachment_id="210037"]“Above all else, develop relationships and understand that the people you meet in your law school […]
May 5, 2017
Team Namer (J.D. ’17): Siblings Team Up in Life and Law
Michelle Namer (J.D. ’17) was teaching high school science and searching for her calling when her older brother Michael Namer […]
May 5, 2017
A 'Blessing' to Georgia State Law: Taylor Celebrated at Retirement Party
“Having taught at several other schools, what stands out to me about this school is its people,” said Ellen Taylor, […]
May 3, 2017
American Bar Association President Klein to Deliver 2017 Commencement Address
Linda Klein, president of the American Bar Association, will deliver the commencement address to 192 J.D. graduates and 26 LL.M. […]
May 3, 2017
Research Drives Alexander, Fuse Brown, Lucas and Weber Who All Received Tenure
Georgia State Law faculty members Charlotte Alexander, Erin Fuse Brown and Lauren Sudeall Lucas have been promoted to associate professor […]
April 28, 2017
Georgia State Law Hosts Berle IX Symposium in June
The Adolf A. Berle Jr. Center on Corporations, Law & Society at Seattle University School of Law will sponsor its […]
April 27, 2017
Lester (J.D '05) Wins Corporate Counsel Award
Elizabeth Lester (J.D. ’05) received the specialist counsel award at the 2017 Corporate Counsel Awards, which are sponsored by the […]
April 27, 2017
Kabbage CEO Discusses Future of Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property at May 10 Hot Topic Luncheon
Rob Frohwein, chief executive officer and co-founder of Kabbage, will deliver the keynote at the 13th IP Hot Topics Luncheon […]
April 26, 2017
Students Thank Dean Kaminshine for His Service
“How often do you get to interact on a day-to-day basis with the dean of your school like we do […]
April 25, 2017
To Fix Confirmation Process We Need to Face the Truth About SCOTUS
As the dust settles over the bitterly partisan confirmation battles over Judge Garland and Justice Gorsuch, there is a large […]
April 24, 2017
Law Week Volunteer Project Emphasizes Commitment to Public Service
A group of Georgia State Law students, faculty and staff helped local charity Caring for Others as part of the […]
April 24, 2017
Students Win Outstanding Advocate, Brief at South Texas Mock Trial Challenge
Three Georgia State Law students, Lacey Wheeler (J.D. ’17), Ryan Brown (J.D. ’17) and Brandon Reed (J.D. ’18) fared well […]
April 20, 2017
'Investing in Your Future' Series Touts Importance of Philanthropy, Civic Engagement, Social Justice
A new lunch and learn series, “Investing in Your Future,” instructs students on how to develop their professional identity through the […]
April 14, 2017
Serving & Learning Focus of Spring Break Projects Through Center for Access to Justice
It’s a little after 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, the first Tuesday of spring break. The Fulton County Magistrate Court […]
April 12, 2017
Dodson: Reforming Criminal Justice System Starts with Addressing Racism Within It
The criminal justice system is racist, and until that is addressed, we will continue to have a system that doesn’t […]
April 7, 2017
Investor Advocacy Clinic Helps Shape Regulations Via Comment Letters
When the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) considers adopting a rule — or amending an existing one — that will […]
April 5, 2017
Kerew Helps Launch Externship Resource Site for Community
Kendall Kerew, assistant clinical professor and director of the Externship Program, helped launch LexternWeb, a website that is designed to […]
April 5, 2017
Pro Se Assistance Project Fulfills Need in Bankruptcy Community
Since its soft launch last October, the Georgia State Law Pro Se Assistance Project (PAP) has received tremendous support from […]
April 5, 2017
Civil Pre-Trial Litigation Prepares Students to Find Answers
How do you discover the facts that you need to support your claims? Once you know the facts, how do […]
April 5, 2017
First-Years Develop Practical Fact Investigation Skills in Lawyering Foundations
“The facts are crucial,” said Ellie Miller (J.D. ’18) about the work she did last summer while interning for a […]
April 5, 2017
Lawyer Advocacy: Required Skills Training in the Second Year
All Georgia State law students must take Lawyering Advocacy in the spring semester of their second year. The course is […]
April 5, 2017
Moot Court Teams Fare Well at Notable Competitions
Three of Georgia State Law’s moot court teams recently participated in international, national and regional competitions—earning honors at each. Jessup […]
April 4, 2017
Smart:ME Program Benefits Atlanta-Based Entrepreneurs and Tax Students
The Start Micro-Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (Start:ME) is an intensive 14-week accelerator program for micro-entrepreneurs (businesses with up to four employees) in the [...]
April 3, 2017
Georgia State Law Wins Intrastate Moot Court Competition
Georgia State Law brought home the winning trophy and received the best brief recognition at the Intrastate Moot Court Competition […]
April 3, 2017
Marissa McCall Dodson Named Law Week 2017 Keynote Speaker
Marissa McCall Dodson, the public policy director for the Southern Center for Human Rights, will be the keynote speaker for […]
March 31, 2017
Lester Training Volunteers for United Way Tax Program
In her work at the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, Tameka Lester, associate director and clinical assistant professor, assists […]
March 27, 2017
Students Explore Children's Rights in Costa Rica
Spending part of spring break learning about the lives, challenges, and hopes of people in immigrant squatter communities in San […]
March 27, 2017
Honoring a Legal Legend, Cook, with the Ben F. Johnson Award
Past and present Georgia Supreme Court justices, a former governor, members of the Defense Bar of Georgia, Georgia State University […]
March 23, 2017
PILA Auction Raises Over $17,000 to Fund Summer Fellowships
The 25th annual Public Interest Law Association (PILA) auction raised more than $17,000 via a silent and live auction on […]
March 22, 2017
Online Resource Matches Attorneys with Pro Bono Opportunities
The state bar of Georgia’s Access to Justice committee recently launched a campaign to increase pro bono volunteerism among attorneys […]
March 22, 2017
Wilcox (J.D. ’16) Publishes in
ABI Journal
The American Bankruptcy Institute Journal published “The Federal Student Loan Bubble,” by Marie Wilcox (J.D. ’16) in its February issue. […]
March 22, 2017
Stephen B. Bright Joins College, Center for Access to Justice
Stephen B. Bright joined the faculty at Georgia State University College Law and its Center for Access to Justice this spring. […]
March 21, 2017
Judge LaGrua (J.D. '87) Awards Scholarships in Honor of Parents
Judge Shawn LaGrua’s (J.D. ’87) “My Journey Matters” program, formerly known as “My Life Matters,” awarded its first scholarships to […]
March 21, 2017
Center for Access to Justice Launches Bridges Program
This spring, the Center for Access to Justice launched a program designed to “bridge” the gap between academics and practitioners working […]
March 17, 2017
Ten Questions for Judge Neil Gorsuch
On March 20, the Senate will begin the confirmation hearings for Judge Neil Gorsuch. Based on his meetings with a […]
March 17, 2017
Panel Provides Overview of Transgender Rights Litigation
Giving an overview of the litigation landscape for transgender rights, Georgia State University College of Law’s Center for Access to […]
March 16, 2017
Part-Time Program Ranked No. 11 in Annual U.S. News Rankings
ATLANTA — Georgia State University College of Law’s part-time program jumped three spaces to No. 11 in a three-school tie in […]
March 14, 2017
Hopkins Named New Director of Development
Anne Hopkins has joined Georgia State University College of Law as director of development. Hopkins has worked in the political […]
March 13, 2017
Timm to Receive University's 2017 Sparks Award
Bill Timm (A.B. ’65), associate director of the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, will receive a Sparks Award in recognition of […]
March 10, 2017
Second Chairing a Trial: A Third-Year Experience
Although I didn’t know it, I had waited my entire academic career for this moment. Coming into law school, I […]
March 9, 2017
In Their Words: Trey Kelley (J.D. ’14)
Why did you decide to pursue a career in politics? From an early age, my parents, both public school teachers, […]
March 8, 2017
Tips for Practitioners | Tax Tips for Small Businesses
What business wouldn’t like to save a little on its expenses? A good cost-saving measure can be achieved by minimizing […]
March 8, 2017
Two Sides: Professors on the Supreme Court
Constitutional scholars, Supreme Court commentators and judges and lawyers have long debated whether the Supreme Court is more of a […]
March 8, 2017
How Bias Can Weaken Legislation
When it comes to law, ignorance isn’t bliss. It’s bias. Prejudicial policy continues to find its way into law despite […]
March 8, 2017
In Their Words - Judge Belinda E. Edwards (J.D. '90)
Why did you pursue a career in law? I wanted to make a positive difference in my community and in […]
March 8, 2017
A League of Their Own
Excellence in Sports Translates to Success in Law School  Alex Hegner (B.S. ’16, J.D. ’18) and Monique Mead (J.D. ’18) […]
March 8, 2017
Tips for Practitioners | Essential Technology in Law Firms
It is no secret that the legal industry is resistant to change, especially when it comes to technology. However, the […]
March 8, 2017
Tips for Practitioners | Essential Technology in Law Firms
It is no secret that the legal industry is resistant to change, especially when it comes to technology. However, the […]
March 8, 2017
ABA Prohibits Bias in Law Practice
The legal profession has long had the ability to remove from its ranks lawyers whose conduct shows they lack ethical […]
March 8, 2017
Cultural Awareness Class Creates Questions, Provides Answers
Bias is a hot-button word in today’s cultural climate. Few other words will grab as much attention or spark such […]
March 8, 2017
Jury Consultant de La Rue Fighting for ‘Fair and Impartial’
The reconnaissance that goes into picking a jury is a combination of art and science, and it takes time. It […]
March 8, 2017
The Beast Within: Subconscious Bias and the Battle for Justice
The second-year law school students watched in amazement. A woman gave testimony in a domestic violence hearing in Cobb County […]
March 8, 2017
Bobby Lee Cook to Receive 2017 Johnson Public Service Award
Bobby Lee Cook will receive the 2017 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award on Thursday, March 23, at the […]
March 8, 2017
Bias: It's Everywhere, and It's Not Going Away
She tells her students they’re biased. They can’t help it. And that’s okay. She also tells students if they want […]
March 8, 2017
Hensel Named Interim Dean for 2017-18 Academic Year
Wendy F. Hensel, associate dean for faculty and research development and professor of law, has been selected to serve as […]
March 6, 2017
Alexander, Feizollahi Receive U.S. Labor Department Grant
Charlotte S. Alexander, an assistant professor of legal studies in the department of Risk Management and Insurance at the J. […]
March 6, 2017
Georgia State Law Makes National Law Journal's 'Go-To Law Schools' List
Georgia State Law made its debut at No. 50 on the National Law Journal’s “Go-To Law Schools.” The annual report […]
March 2, 2017
Justice System Should be Accessible and Attainable for All, Foster says
Quoting Robert F. Kennedy, Lisa Foster began the 59th Distinguished Miller Lecture Series with a question: “'Do minorities or people […]
March 2, 2017
Why Senate Democrats Should Reject Judge Neil Gorsuch
Professor Fred Smith, in a Feb. 5 Atlanta Journal-Constitution opinion piece, says Democrats should give Judge Neil Gorsuch a respectful […]
February 22, 2017
Law, Politics and the Courts in Difficult Times
Given President Trump's recent (and not so recent) attacks on the federal judiciary, it is not surprising that Justice Stephen […]
February 22, 2017
Heffley (J.D. '19) Volunteers with CARA Project over Winter Break
Adriana Heffley (J.D. ’19), an evening student and immigration paralegal at Elliott Immigration Law, spent the first week of January […]
February 22, 2017
From Atlanta to Hong Kong: Professors Explore Research Collaborations
The challenges facing cities around the world are not unique and different. Every city grapples with balancing urban growth issues […]
February 20, 2017
National Jurist Gives A- Diversity Rating to College
Georgia State Law received an A- rating in National Jurist's annual assessment of diversity in the nation's law schools, published […]
February 13, 2017
Wolf Lectures on HIV Exposure Statutes at Johns Hopkins University
Leslie Wolf, professor and director of the Center for Law, Health & Society, recently presented, “Reconciling Criminal HIV Exposure Statutes […]
February 7, 2017
Is Trump's Nominee Neil Gorsuch a Judicial or a Political Appointment?
On Tuesday, federal appeals court Judge Neil Gorsuch took home the red rose when President Donald Trump nominated him to […]
February 2, 2017
Gorsuch Nomination Guarantee for Compelling Political Theater
The president's pick for the U.S. Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, […]
February 1, 2017
Sampaio Discusses Environmental Challenges Facing Metropolitan Growth Management
Visiting Professor Romulo Sampaio presented Relevant Regulatory Issues Regarding Public Parks Management, as part of the Urban Fellows Program on Jan. […]
January 31, 2017
From Law School to Georgia General Assembly, Sam Park (B.A./B.S. '09, J.D. '13)
In November, Sam Park (B.A.’09, B.S.’09, J.D. ’13), who is Asian-American, made history by becoming the first openly gay man […]
January 31, 2017
Freedom to Express First Amendment Rights Important Exercise
The Jan. 21 Atlanta March for Social Justice and Women, which was one of hundreds of demonstrations by millions of […]
January 26, 2017
'You Can Chase Your Dreams,' Jessica Leiva (J.D. '19)
Jessica Leiva (J.D. ’19) knew she wanted to be a lawyer since she was a teenager. But her dreams were […]
January 25, 2017
Chief Justice Cites Georgia State Law Professor in State of Judiciary Address
Addressing a special joint session of the Georgia Assembly on Jan. 25, Georgia’s new chief justice, P. Harris Hines, cited […]
January 25, 2017
Brewer Explores Social Enterprise Using Metaphor in The Social Enterprise Zoo
Social enterprise is difficult to define and classify. Organizations as distinct as Habitat for Humanity (nonprofit), Warby Parker (for profit) […]
January 25, 2017
Marshall Moderates World Bank Panel on Cities
On Dec. 5, Professor John T. Marshall moderated a panel at the World Bank’s 2016 Conference on Law, Justice, and […]
January 11, 2017
Todres: Six Ways We Can Combat Human Trafficking
Jan. 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day as part of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking's […]
January 11, 2017
Foster to Discuss ‘Injustice Under Law’ at Miller Lecture on Thursday
The former director for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Access to Justice will speak about injustice under the […]
January 11, 2017
Charles (J.D. '18) Leads National Mindfulness Society’s Student Division
Austin Charles (J.D. ’18), with the help of his faculty advisor Charity Scott, the Catherine C. Henson Professor of Law, […]
January 10, 2017
A Journey of a Thousand Miles
Written by Mpho G. Bratton (LL.M. '17) They say that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one single […]
January 4, 2017
STLA Team Advances to Octofinal Round in Buffalo Niagara Mock Trial Competition
Four Georgia State Law students, Sean Robinson (J.D. ’18), Cameron Mobley (J.D. ’18), Andrew Navratil (J.D. ’18), and Annie Yasin […]
January 4, 2017
Yarn Receives State Award for Contributions in Dispute Resolution
Douglas Hurt Yarn, professor of law and executive director of the Consortium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution was awarded the […]
January 4, 2017
Wolf Appointed to Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections
Leslie Wolf, Georgia State Law professor and director of the Center for Law, Health & Society, was appointed to the […]
January 3, 2017
Swinton (J.D. '91) Appointed to Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin selected Judge Barbara Swinton (J.D. ’91) to serve on the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals. Prior […]
January 3, 2017
Celebrating Twenty-Two December Graduates
The eighth annual Georgia State Law December graduate luncheon was filled with laughter and many hugs on Dec. 15 at […]
December 16, 2016
Kaminshine Stepping Down As Dean This Summer
Steven J. Kaminshine will step down as dean of Georgia State University College of Law this summer and return to […]
December 16, 2016
Alumni Handle Largest Bond Issuance in the State
Two former Georgia State Law classmates, Andrew Egan (J.D. ’05, M.A. ’06) of Kutak Rock and Jon Pannell (J.D. ’05) […]
December 12, 2016
Bliss Teaches Importance of Clinical Legal Education and Access to Justice in India
Lisa Radtke Bliss, clinical professor, associate dean of experiential education and co-director of the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services […]
December 9, 2016
HeLP Provides MLP Model for Other Schools, including ones in Macon, S.C.
In 2014, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed SB 352, authorizing government funding of medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) that meet specific standards […]
December 8, 2016
Supreme Court Should Remain at Eight Justices, Segall Tells Board of Visitors
Eric Segall, the Kathy and Lawrence Ashe Professor of Law, presented his “wild and crazy idea” for the U.S. Supreme […]
December 7, 2016
Forensic Evidence Largely Not Supported by Sound Science – Now What?
Forensic science has become a mainstay of many a TV drama, and it’s just as important in real-life criminal trials. […]
December 7, 2016
The Trump Court: What’s Next for the Highest Court in the Land
Donald Trump’s election as the 45th president of the United States came as a surprise to many. Regardless of one’s […]
November 30, 2016
STLA Team Wins 2016 William Daniel National Trial Competition
Georgia State University College of Law Student Trial Lawyers Association team of Ryan Brown (J.D. ’17), Lacey Wheeler (J.D. ’17), […]
November 30, 2016
'Your Duty is to Do Justice' LaGrua Tells Class of 2016 at Swearing-In Ceremony
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not something to be waited […]
November 18, 2016
Segall on Storm Clouds over SCOTUS
It has been a rough year for the Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Antonin Scalia passed away unexpectedly […]
November 14, 2016
Assar Named Best Overall Oralist at National Health Law Moot Court Competition
Three Georgia State Law students, Yasmin Assar (J.D. ’18), Nathan Chong (J.D. ’18) and Matt Sessions (J.D. ’17) advanced to […]
November 14, 2016
Georgia State Law Inducted 64 Alumni into New Coif Chapter
Georgia State University College of Law’s new Order of the Coif chapter inducted 64 alumni in a ceremony on Thursday, […]
November 10, 2016
IP LawMeet Team Receives Best Draft at National Competition
The Georgia State Law Intellectual Property (IP) moot court team earned best draft in the Sixth Annual Intellectual Property LawMeet […]
November 9, 2016
Professor, Alumnae Perform in Atlanta Bard Show’s 'Mock the Vote' Nov. 10-12
The Atlanta Bar Association’s Bard Show returns on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 10-12, with a timely production, “Mock the Vote,” at SCADShow […]
November 4, 2016
IP LawMeet Team Advances to National Competition
The Georgia State Law Intellectual Property (IP) moot court team won best draft and best team at the Eastern Regional […]
November 2, 2016
Robert Noens (J.D. ’18) Awarded $10,000 Scholarship
The Buttonwood Foundation Inc. awarded Robert Noens (J.D. '18) with its annual J. Marshall & Jane H. Booker Graduate Scholarship […]
November 2, 2016
Gardner Armsby (J.D. ’15) Speaks To Health Care Transactions Class
Gardner Armsby (J.D. ’15) may have graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law in 2015, but […]
November 2, 2016
Students, Professor Collect 200+ Books for Fugees Family
Georgia State Law Professor Jonathan Todres and students Chae Mims (J.D. ’17), and Min Ji Kim (J.D. ’18) delivered more […]
November 2, 2016
In Getting 'New' Clinton Emails, Did the FBI Violate the Constitution?
FBI Director James Comey’s Oct. 28 bombshell letter to Congress – which has the potential to affect the presidential election […]
October 31, 2016
Students Deliver More Than 100 Food, Care Packages to Homeless
More than 50 students, faculty, staff and alumni prepared and distributed meals and extremity packages to the homeless near the […]
October 28, 2016
Elaine T. McGruder (J.D. ’90) Honored with 2016 Public Service Award
The Atlanta Bar Association honored State Court conflict defender Elaine T. McGruder (J.D. ’90) with the 2016 Public Service Award […]
October 28, 2016
First Look: Fall 2016 Entering Class
LL.M. students Bar track: 25 General studies track: 12 Countries represented: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Georgia, Ghana, India, Israel, […]
October 20, 2016
“Exploring the Right to Die in the U.S.” at Law Review Symposium on Nov. 11
Georgia State Law Review’s symposium, “Quinlan at 40 – Exploring the Right to Die in the U.S.,” will be held […]
October 20, 2016
Making the Case for Beer
The "beer lawyer" talks about community in craft breweries, giving back Upon graduation from Georgia State University with honors and […]
October 20, 2016
Going the (Really, Really Long) Distance
At mile 83, Kat Schuller (J.D. ’13) almost gave up. She had been running more than 20 hours in the […]
October 20, 2016
Two Sides: Students on Practice-based Programs
[row][column]Blinn Combs (J.D. ’17)  The HeLP Clinic provides its students with a useful reminder that the law isn’t just a means of […]
October 20, 2016
Tips for Practitioners – Job Searching
While the legal hiring market has certainly picked up in the last few years, conducting a job search can still […]
October 20, 2016
From the Dean — Access Issues More Pressing Than Ever
One of the great tenets of the legal profession is fairness and equal treatment under the law. The barriers to [...]
October 20, 2016
In Their Words: Peter Morris (J.D. '07) on Entertainment Law
Editor’s note: Peter Morris (J.D. ’07) became the executive vice president of the IMAX Entertainment unit and senior vice president […]
October 20, 2016
In Their Words: Chiquita Banks (J.D. ’09) on Entertainment Law
Chiquita Banks (J.D. ’09) is tax counsel at Viacom Inc. (parent company of brands MTV, BET, VH1, CMT, Spike, LOGO, […]
October 20, 2016
Finding Beauty in the Struggle
Cathryn Marchman (J.D. ’08) Advocates for the Homeless Cathryn Marchman (J.D. ’08) created her path to success. Although it was […]
October 20, 2016
Obstacles to Access
Barriers leave many falling through the cracks in the justice system When confronted with some of life’s most difficult hardships — whether […]
October 19, 2016
Lawyers for Equal Justice Provides Affordable Representation to the Underserved
Q&A with Executive Director Stephanie Everett (J.D. ’02) Lawyers for Equal Justice (L4EJ), an incubator program for newer solo attorneys, […]
October 19, 2016
Christina Cribbs Works to Right Wrongful Convictions
Christina Cribbs (J.D. ’10) knows the scales of justice rise … and fall. In 2009, while interning at the Georgia […]
October 19, 2016
Lack of Lawyers, Information Present Major Challenges in Rural Georgia
Tara Vogel (J.D. ’14), a staff attorney out of the Macon office of the Georgia Legal Services Program, bought a […]
October 19, 2016
Center for Access to Justice Shines Light on Problems in the South
“The experience of lower-income civil and criminal litigants is often fundamentally different from those with financial means,” said Lauren Sudeall […]
October 18, 2016
Todres Discusses Human Rights in Children's Literature on City Lights
“A person is a person, no matter how small.” This classic quote from Dr. Suess’ Horton Hears a Who is […]
October 18, 2016
Three Professors Presented at ABA's Fall Institute
Three Georgia State Law professors, Clark Cunningham, Caren Morrison and Nirej Sekhon, presented works-in-progress at the ABA Criminal Justice Section’s […]
October 18, 2016
College Ranked No. 4 on 2016 Best Value List
Georgia State University College of Law is No. 4 on PreLaw and National Jurist’s “Top 20 Best Value Law Schools” for […]
October 13, 2016
Washington Moderates Discussion on Millennial Voters with Donna Brazile, Margaret Hoover
Donna Brazille, interim chair of the Democratic National Committee, and Republican strategist Margaret Hoover discussed “The Rise of the Millennial […]
October 13, 2016
Nonpartisan Panel to Discuss Georgia’s Amendment 1 on Monday, Oct. 10
Georgia State Law is hosting a nonpartisan panel discussion Monday, Oct. 10, on Amendment 1, a state constitutional amendment before Georgia voters […]
October 6, 2016
Scott: Mindfulness an Important Practice for Law Students
Close your eyes. Sit in a comfortable position with a dignified posture. Be aware of the feeling of your feet […]
October 4, 2016
USPTO Staff to Lead Panel Discussion at 10th Annual Corporate IP Institute
Staff from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will participate in the 10th annual Georgia State University Corporate Intellectual […]
October 4, 2016
Externship Seminar Marries Leadership, Lawyering Effectiveness to Promote Professional Identity
Now in its second year, the Externship Program’s required seminar for first-time externs facilitates each student’s deliberate exploration of their […]
October 3, 2016
New Center for Access to Justice to Highlight Problems Within Justice System
Georgia State University College of Law has established the Center for Access to Justice, a regional and national base for […]
October 3, 2016
Investor Advocacy Clinic Students Successfully Mediate Case Telephonically
Georgia State Law students participating in the Investor Advocacy Clinic represent investors in all aspects of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority […]
September 30, 2016
HeLP: Improving the Wellbeing of Atlanta’s Vulnerable Kids
The social, economic and physical conditions in which chronically ill or disabled children live can be detrimental to improving their […]
September 28, 2016
Segall: Alexander Hamilton and the New Supreme Court Term
As the Supreme Court’s new term begins, many court watchers have observed that the justices don’t have the usual front-page, […]
September 28, 2016
‘Mind Full or Mindful?’ Scott to Kick Off 2016-17 Women Inspire Series on Oct. 4
Charity Scott, Catherine C. Henson Professor of Law, will kick off this year’s Women Inspire Speaker Series on Tuesday, Oct. […]
September 26, 2016
Investor Advocacy Clinic Partners with Secretary of State Office on Investor Education
Beginning this semester, Georgia State University College of Law’s Investor Advocacy Clinic is partnering with Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp’s office to […]
September 26, 2016
Samantha Jose (J.D. '17) Wins CLEA Outstanding Student Award
The Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) awarded Samantha Jose (J.D. ’17) its Outstanding Student Award. Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant […]
September 25, 2016
Powell (J.D. '99) Elected Chair of State Bar of Georgia Dispute Resolution Section
Bonnie Powell (J.D. ’99), director of the Landlord-Tenant Mediation Clinic, serves as the chair of the State Bar of Georgia Dispute […]
September 25, 2016
Behind the Scenes of the Landlord-Tenant Mediation Clinic
Participating in the Landlord-Tenant Mediation Clinic has been one of the most valuable learning experiences at Georgia State Law. The […]
September 25, 2016
Bankruptcy Program, Tax Clinic Help Homeless Client Get Back on Feet
Armin Naghashzadeh (J.D./M.B.A. ’16) enrolled in the Bankruptcy Assistance and Practice Program (B.A.P.P.) to gain practical work experience and skills, […]
September 25, 2016
CNCR’s Lambert Helps Compile Restorative Justice Database
Carolyn Lambert, director of programs for the Consortium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, along with Shannon Sliva, assistant professor of social […]
September 25, 2016
Feds: We Can Read All Your Email, and You'll Never Know
Fear of hackers reading private emails in cloud-based systems like Microsoft Outlook, Gmail or Yahoo has recently sent regular people […]
September 22, 2016
Segall: Why We Don’t Need a Ninth Supreme Court Justice
The hand-wringers are wrong—an evenly split Supreme Court would end a narrow majority imposing its out-of-step will and would be […]
September 16, 2016
Eskridge: Gay Marriage 'A Long Struggle' in Lead-Up to
Obergefell
Julie Goodrige. Jack Baker. Edie Winsdor. Mike McDonnell. April Deboeur. Jayne Rowse. Few recognize these names. They are just a few […]
September 15, 2016
From Echo to Royal
By Andrea Beltran (J.D. ’18) Many of you probably remember Echo, the standard poodle, who attended my first year of law […]
September 13, 2016
Todres Presents on 'Human Rights in Children's Literature' at Book Celebration
More on Todres Watch Professor Jonathan Todres' book presentation>> Listen to a podcast with Professor Todres>> Todres and Higinbotham discuss […]
September 9, 2016
Eskridge Discusses Marriage Equality at Sept. 15 Miller Lecture
William Eskridge, the Garver Professor of Jurisprudence at the Yale Law School, discussed “The Story Behind the Marriage Equality Decision […]
September 9, 2016
Kinkopf Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee
Professor Neil Kinkopf testified Sept. 7 before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice about the […]
September 9, 2016
Legal Training Offered to Support Social Justice Movements
A team of Georgia State Law students, alumni, 23 local organizations and several law firms joined forces to create a […]
September 2, 2016
Lombardo Appointed Regents’ Professor by Board of Regents
Paul A. Lombardo, Bobby Lee Cook Professor of Law, was awarded a Regents’ Professorship, the highest academic appointment in the […]
August 24, 2016
HeLP Clinic Experience Reinforces Practice of Law Is Service to Others
In an environment where most classes focus on distilling about 60 cases into three-sentence summaries, the HeLP Clinic provides students […]
August 24, 2016
'How Cities Will Save the World' Book Reading Celebrates Work of Marshall
The Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth at Georgia State University College of Law celebrated the launch of How […]
August 16, 2016
Supreme Irony: GOP Talking Points and Scalia's True Legacy
Donald Trump is running one of the most bizarre political campaigns in American history. His positions on Mexican immigration, Muslims, […]
August 12, 2016
Supreme Irony: GOP Talking Points and Scalia's True Legacy
Donald Trump is running one of the most bizarre political campaigns in American history. His positions on Mexican immigration, Muslims, […]
August 12, 2016
SBA, First-Year Students Help Feeding ATL Project
When Student Bar Association President Darlene Childers (J.D. ’17) learned of an opportunity to help a local charitable organization, she […]
August 12, 2016
Professors, Alumna to Speak at Aug. 30 Convocation on Professionalism
How will lawyers survive and thrive in a rapidly changing world and profession? That question and more will be discussed […]
August 10, 2016
Professors, Alumna to Speak at Aug. 30 Convocation on Professionalism
How will lawyers survive and thrive in a rapidly changing world and profession? That question and more will be discussed […]
August 10, 2016
'How Cities Will Save the World' Book Reception Set for Sept. 8
[hero attachment_id="188703" align="bottomright" class="gunmetal" opacity="transparent"] Thursday, Sept. 8 Join assistant professor John T. Marshall for a book discussion about "How Cities […]
August 8, 2016
'How Cities Will Save the World' Book Reception Set for Sept. 8
[hero attachment_id="188703" align="bottomright" class="gunmetal" opacity="transparent"] Thursday, Sept. 8 Join assistant professor John T. Marshall for a book discussion about "How Cities […]
August 8, 2016
GAWL Honors Jenna Rubin (J.D. '16) With Outstanding Law Student Award
The Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL) presented Jenna Rubin (J.D. ’16) with its annual Outstanding Law Student Award. She […]
August 4, 2016
Segall on Who is Justice Clarence Thomas?
This week at the Southeastern Association of American Law Schools Annual Conference, I will be leading a discussion group commemorating […]
August 3, 2016
Segall on Who is Justice Clarence Thomas?
This week at the Southeastern Association of American Law Schools Annual Conference, I will be leading a discussion group commemorating […]
August 3, 2016
Charity Scott Honored for Work in Health Law Partnership
Charity Scott, Catherine C. Henson Professor of Law, was recognized for her “Vision, Inspiration, and Resourcefulness” in the creation of […]
July 29, 2016
Charity Scott Honored for Work in Health Law Partnership
Charity Scott, Catherine C. Henson Professor of Law, was recognized for her “Vision, Inspiration, and Resourcefulness” in the creation of […]
July 29, 2016
Student and Alumnus Help Inventor Through Georgia PATENTS Program
There are a lot of barriers—especially for people with limited resources—to developing a product or starting a company, said Brad […]
July 28, 2016
McCarthy Receives ABC of Georgia Excellence in Construction Award
Associated Builders and Contractors Georgia Chapter honored McCarthy Building Companies Inc. with an Excellence in Construction - Award of Excellence for its […]
July 25, 2016
The 2016 Election, the Supreme Court and the Problems of Life Tenure
The 2016 presidential election will almost certainly have a major and dramatic impact on the political direction of the United […]
July 25, 2016
Is the Constitution at Stake in this Year's Election?
Patrick Wiseman, Georgia State University If Senate Republicans are true to their word, the next president of the United States […]
July 22, 2016
Segall on Justice Ginsburg and the Emperor's New Clothes
How does a reliably liberal and feminist Supreme Court Justice get the New York Times Editorial Board, the Washington Post […]
July 15, 2016
Peach Sheet Cited by 11th Circuit in June 23 Opinion
A Peach Sheet, written by Alex Galvan (J.D. ’14) and Ashley Worrell (J.D. ’14) and published in the 2013 Georgia […]
July 14, 2016
Benham Law Camp Encourages Students to Pursue Legal Field
A three-week immersive program, the 10th Annual Gate City Bar Association’s Justice Robert Benham Law Camp, has inspired local high […]
July 12, 2016
Independence Day: Freedom to….
Even amidst the barbecues, beach trips, and sales during Fourth of July weekend, most Americans are quick to declare proudly that […]
July 12, 2016
From the Dean: Commendable Lawyers Respond to Human Need
Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird embodies our vision of the ideal lawyer — a man with a strong […]
June 27, 2016
In Their Words | Judge Peggy Walker (J.D. '86)
Two judges on rehabilitation programs they started What led you to become a judge in juvenile court? Becoming a juvenile […]
June 27, 2016
In Their Words | Judge Shawn Ellen LaGrua (J.D. ’87)
Two judges on rehabilitation programs they started Tell us about the “My Life Matters” program that you started. I realized […]
June 27, 2016
Father and Son Share More Than Their Legal Degrees
Robert Bourne (J.D. ’88) and his son Elliot Bourne (J.D. ’16) share more than fond memories from the same alma mater. […]
June 27, 2016
Ethics Plus Courage Equals Exemplary Lawyers
Claiming the number one spot in the American Film Institute’s “Top 50 Movie Heroes of All Time” is a lawyer […]
June 27, 2016
Watchman: Was Harper Lee 'Humbled and Amazed' or Exploited?
In February 2015, Nelle Harper Lee stunned the literary world by announcing that she would be releasing for publication a […]
June 27, 2016
Can Atticus Finch Be an Ideal Lawyer and an Imperfect Person?
Author Harper Lee constructed an indelible portrait of a lawyer in To Kill a Mockingbird’s Atticus Finch. Though she herself […]
June 27, 2016
ETHICAL HYPOTHETICAL: Nonrefundable Fees and Reporting Friends
Here’s a hypothetical about fees. Given its lack of complexity, commonality and lawyers’ need for a clear answer, it ought to be […]
June 27, 2016
Arabian Adventure
Professor gets a peek into the world of female law students in Saudi Arabia “There must be some kind of […]
June 27, 2016
From Class of 1991 to Colorado Attorney General
Politics, jurisprudence and public service have all converged in Cynthia H. Coffman’s (J.D. ’91) career since her days in what was once […]
June 27, 2016
Two sides | Two Board of Visitors Members on Why They Serve
Linda DiSantis (J.D. '88) and Georgia Pacific's Tye Darland discuss why they serve on the college's Board of Visitors. [row][column]Linda […]
June 27, 2016
Tips for Practitioners | Practicing Mindfulness in Law
Mindfulness is awareness, cultivated by paying attention in a sustained and particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. […]
June 27, 2016
Associate Registrar Rackliffe Retires
Patricia “Tricia” Rackliffe (B.A. ’89) has scheduled her last exam, input her last grade, counseled her last student. After a 32-year career […]
June 27, 2016
Finding Solace After a Death Penalty Case
I first encountered To Kill a Mockingbird in the sixth grade. I’m fairly certain I ended up buying the CliffsNotes […]
June 27, 2016
Students Study in Brazil
Julian Juergensmeyer, Ben F. Johnson Jr. Chair in Law, and director of of the Center for the Comparative Study of […]
June 27, 2016
Deadlocked: What a Nine Word Decision Means for Five-Million Undocumented Immigrants
Shana Tabak, Georgia State University On Thursday, the Supreme Court deadlocked on U.S. v. Texas, the most important immigration case […]
June 27, 2016
Sandy Hook Lawsuit Latest Effort to Hold Gun Makers Liable
Timothy D. Lytton, Georgia State University Last year families of the Sandy Hook shooting filed a potentially precedent-setting lawsuit. They […]
June 21, 2016
Atlanta Bar Elects Vath, Iannarone to Leadership Posts
The Atlanta Bar Association elected Margaret Vath, instructor of law, as president-elect, and Nicole G. Iannarone, assistant clinical professor, as […]
June 15, 2016
McCarthy Receives Award for 85 Park Place
On June 14, the South Atlantic Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America awarded McCarthy Building Companies Inc. for […]
June 15, 2016
Chiovaro Receives Award for Teaching Excellence
Jennifer Chiovaro (J.D. ‘85), senior principal lecturer, received the David J. Maleski Award for Teaching Excellence for her innovation in […]
June 13, 2016
Tucker Honored for Outstanding Scholarship
Associate Professor Anne Tucker received the 2016 Patricia T. Morgan Award for Outstanding Scholarship. The award annually recognizes up to […]
June 10, 2016
Grubbs Appointed Chair of Atlanta Sister Cities Commission
Shelby R. Grubbs, executive director of the Atlanta Center for International Arbitration and Mediation, has been appointed chair of the […]
June 10, 2016
Georgia State Law Graduates Fare Well in February Bar Exam Results
Georgia State University College of Law graduates led the state on the February bar exam, with an 82.1 percent passing […]
June 9, 2016
Covey Speaks on ABA Law Day 'Miranda: More than Words' Panel
Russell Dean Covey, professor of law, participated in the 2016 American Bar Association (ABA) Leon Jaworski Public Program series as […]
June 8, 2016
Novak's New Book, Focus of May 3 Conference
Scholars from leading U.S. law schools gathered May 3 for a daylong conference to discuss and provide feedback on the […]
June 7, 2016
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