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Anonymous Giving Helps Fulfill Vision Of Being The Best Return On Investment In Legal Education, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

Anonymous Giving Helps Fulfill Vision Of Being The Best Return On Investment In Legal Education, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message sharing several large, anonymous donations to the University of Georgia School of Law.


Friends Establish Scholarship In Memory Of Randy Quintrell, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

Friends Establish Scholarship In Memory Of Randy Quintrell, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message sharing that more than 100 donors have created a scholarship named for the memory of Randall D. "Randy" Quintrell, a 1985 University of Georgia School of Law graduate.


Former Georgia Law Review Editors Make Gift Honoring Journal's Significance, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

Former Georgia Law Review Editors Make Gift Honoring Journal's Significance, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message sharing that father and son alumni Keith W. and Frederick W. "Fritz" Vaughan have made a gift supporting the work of the University of Georgia School of Law, and that the Georgia Law Review will now operate out of an office bearing their names.


2001 Graduate Supports First-Generation Students, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

2001 Graduate Supports First-Generation Students, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message announcing the creation of an endowed scholarship supporting first-generation college graduates given by 2001 University of Georgia School of Law alumnus Gardiner Thompson and his wife Kiplyn.


Former Students And Colleagues Establish Scholarship Honoring Longtime Professor Tom Eaton, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

Former Students And Colleagues Establish Scholarship Honoring Longtime Professor Tom Eaton, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message announcing that dozens of alumni, alumnae, friends and colleagues have come together to honor Thomas A. “Tom” Eaton, Hosch Professor of Law Emeritus, with a scholarship bearing his name.


Douglas Family Pledges Additional Funds To Continue Student Support, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

Douglas Family Pledges Additional Funds To Continue Student Support, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message announcing that John Douglas, a University of Georgia School of Law alumnus, and his wife Becky have made an additional pledge to the John and Becky Douglas Family Student Support Fund. The fund was created in 2019 to support law students with spouses and/or families.


Major Gift From Renowned Trial Attorney Jim Butler Enhances Support For Veterans, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

Major Gift From Renowned Trial Attorney Jim Butler Enhances Support For Veterans, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message announcing new financial support for the University of Georgia School of Law's Veterans Legal Clinic by renowned Georgia trial lawyer and 1977 alumnus James E. "Jim" Butler Jr. The new financial support will allow the Veterans Legal Clinic to support a virtual remote outreach program, psychological and medical evaluations, and self-advocacy webinars for Georgia veterans statewide.


Uga School Of Law Advocate 2022 Issue Now Available, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

Uga School Of Law Advocate 2022 Issue Now Available, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message announcing the publication of the 2022 issue of the University of Georgia School of Law's Advocate magazine. This issue is subtitled "Building the law school family."


School Of Law Enrolls Most Academically Credentialed J.D. Class In History, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

School Of Law Enrolls Most Academically Credentialed J.D. Class In History, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message celebrating the most academically credentialed J.D. class (Class of 2025) in the University of Georgia School of Law's history.


Honoring Those Who Serve, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

Honoring Those Who Serve, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message saluting veterans in the community of the University of Georgia School of Law, including a commemorative video by second-year student Robert Wedge, a former officer int he U.S. Air Force


National Champions!, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

National Champions!, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message celebrating the University of Georgia School of Law's achievement of having the #1 employment rate in the nation. More than 97% of the Class of 2021 has secured full-time, long-term jobs that require bar passage or where a J.D. provides an advantage.


Redefining What It Means To Be A Great National Public Law School, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

Redefining What It Means To Be A Great National Public Law School, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message containing an infographic showcasing the University of Georgia School of Law's achievements in leaving the national in legal education, hands-on, purpose-driven experience, and commitment to accessibility and affordability.


Summer Public Interest Funding Grows With New Marquee Fellowship, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

Summer Public Interest Funding Grows With New Marquee Fellowship, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message announcing the establishment of the Bool Simkins Summer Fellowship for Public Interest Fund, created by 2010 University of Georgia School of Law alumni Kevin Murphy and Elizabeth (Freeman) Murphy in honor of Elizabeth's grandmother, Annie Bool, and great aunt, Mary Simkins. The fellowship will be the law school's largest annual public interest fellowship award and will support a top performing student with a full summer public interest/pro bono placement after completing his or her second year of law school.


Alumnus Furthers Support Of Student-Athletes Seeking Law Degrees, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2022

Alumnus Furthers Support Of Student-Athletes Seeking Law Degrees, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message sharing that University of Georgia School of Law alumnus Michael L. Goldberg (J.D. '97) is furthering his support of law school students by making an additional gift to the Michael Louis Goldberg Scholarship Fund. Michael initially created the fund in 2016 to support law students who participated in high school or collegiate athletics.


Univ Of Ga Law A Best Return In Legal Education, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2021

Univ Of Ga Law A Best Return In Legal Education, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Infographic highlighting the University of Georgia School of Law's first-rate training, commitment to serving state and society, and world-class faculty.


Former Supreme Court Chief Justice To Assume Sanders Chair At Uga Law, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2021

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice To Assume Sanders Chair At Uga Law, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Harold D. Melton, who previously served as the chief justice of the Georgia SupremeCourt, has been named the holder of the Carl E. Sanders Chair in PoliticalLeadership at the University of Georgia School of Law.


In Memoriam: Carter Chair Emeritus R. Perry Sentell Jr., University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2021

In Memoriam: Carter Chair Emeritus R. Perry Sentell Jr., University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message sharing the news of the passing of Carter Chair Emeritus R. Perry Sentell Jr. on Jan. 28,2021, at the age of 86. A 1958 law school alumnus, he retired in 2004 after 46 years of teaching and service at the University of Georgia.


Uga School Of Law Advocate 2021 Issue Is Now Online!, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2021

Uga School Of Law Advocate 2021 Issue Is Now Online!, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message announcing the publication of the second digital issue of the University of Georgia School of Law's Advocate magazine.


Uga Law School Names Rotunda After First Black Graduate, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2021

Uga Law School Names Rotunda After First Black Graduate, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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The University of Georgia School of Law has named its iconic rotunda after its first Black graduate, Chester C. Davenport. A portrait of Davenport is being commissioned and will eventually hang in the space located at the main entrance to the law school.


The Best Return On Investment In Legal Education, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2021

The Best Return On Investment In Legal Education, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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I am pleased to share good news about your law school and its vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.The school is now ranked 27th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, its second highest ranking in history. This news comes on the heels of the School of Law being named the best value in legal education for the third consecutive year – a first for the National Jurist ranking. For each of the past several years, we have reduced aggregate student indebtedness, average student indebtedness and the percentage of students who need to …


New Endowed Scholarship Fund Named For Benham To Benefit Those With Commitment To Legally Underserved Communities, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2021

New Endowed Scholarship Fund Named For Benham To Benefit Those With Commitment To Legally Underserved Communities, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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The University of Georgia School of Law is pleased to share the establishment of the Justice Robert Benham Scholars Program Fund, an endowed fund that will support those who have overcome significant adversity and who have a demonstrated connection with or intent to return to and serve rural or legally underserved communities.


Loudermilks Establish Distinguished Law Fellowship Named For Kurtz, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2021

Loudermilks Establish Distinguished Law Fellowship Named For Kurtz, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Alumnus Joey M. Loudermilk and his wife, Ramona, have established a premier scholarship to honor former Associate Dean Paul M. Kurtz at the University of Georgia School of Law.


Law Scholarship To Honor Legacy Of Court Pioneer, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2021

Law Scholarship To Honor Legacy Of Court Pioneer, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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The late Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Stephen S. Goss is being memorialized with a scholarship bearing his name at the University of Georgia School of Law.


In Memoriam: Dean Edward D. "Ned" Spurgeon, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2021

In Memoriam: Dean Edward D. "Ned" Spurgeon, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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Dean's message announcing the passing of former Dean Edward D."Ned" Spurgeon, who passed away January 2, 2021, at the age of 81. He served as dean of the law school from 1993 to1998 and was a member of the faculty for another five years specializing in law, public policy and aging; taxation of gifts, estates and trusts; and estate planning.


Uga School Of Law Wins National Moot Court Competition, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2020

Uga School Of Law Wins National Moot Court Competition, University Of Georgia School Of Law

News @ UGA School of Law

This message addressed to alumni/alumnae and friends congratulates third-year students Jonathan Kaufman, John Lex Kenerly IV and Joseph H. "Joe" Stuhrenberg for winning the 70th Annual National Moot Court Competition in New York City. It includes a photograph and additional information.


Uga School Of Law A Leader In Bar Passage, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2020

Uga School Of Law A Leader In Bar Passage, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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This message addressed to alumni/alumnae and friends of the School of Law community addresses rankings for Bar Passage including announcement of UGA law school as a leader in bar passage in the nation for outperforming other state average bar passage rates for first-time takers in 2019.


Fund Honors Law School's First Black Graduate, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2020

Fund Honors Law School's First Black Graduate, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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This message announces the establishment of the Chester C. Davenport Memorial Endowment Fund to support scholarships and fellowships in the School of Law community in memory of the law school's first African American graduate. It includes mention of Davenport's passing in early August 2020, and a photograph of him with students during a 2016 visit to the law school.


Uga Law School Advocate Is Now Online, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2020

Uga Law School Advocate Is Now Online, University Of Georgia School Of Law

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This messaging announces the first digital-only edition of the school's Advocate magazine, includes a cover image and linked out to the online website where the magazine will now reside.


Univ. Of Ga. School Of Law Named Three-Time Best Value, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2020

Univ. Of Ga. School Of Law Named Three-Time Best Value, University Of Georgia School Of Law

News @ UGA School of Law

This infographic-style messaging to the School of Law community included key stats arranged in a visual way sharing 2018, 2019 and 2020 "best Value", "Gold Standard", "Ultimate Bar Passage Rate" and "Federal Clerkships" rankings.


Uga Law Named Back-To-Back-To-Back Best Value, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2020

Uga Law Named Back-To-Back-To-Back Best Value, University Of Georgia School Of Law

News @ UGA School of Law

This message to the law school community shared that the University of Georgia School of Law was named the country’s best value law school for the third consecutive year – the first law school in history to achieve this honor.