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Evert Family Creates Fund Supporting Veterans Legal Clinic Operations, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2023

Evert Family Creates Fund Supporting Veterans Legal Clinic Operations, University Of Georgia School Of Law

Dean's Messages

Announcement of Dean Rutledge that 1983 School of Law alumnus Michael Evert, his wife Angi and their daughters – Emily Evert Scanlon (B.B.A.’09), Georgia Evert O’Donoghue (B.B.A.’11) and Maggie Evert Jones (A.B.’13) – have made a major commitment to support the Veterans Legal Clinic. The establishment of the Michael and Angi Evert Family Endowment for the Veterans Legal Clinic offers perpetual support to help fund the clinic's operations.


Perryman Family Creates Scholarship To Blend Science With The Law, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2023

Perryman Family Creates Scholarship To Blend Science With The Law, University Of Georgia School Of Law

Dean's Messages

Announcement by Dean Rutledge that 1986 alumnus David G. Perryman and his wife Kirsti R. Perryman have created a unique scholarship fund that will benefit those with a degree or background in biology, genetics, chemistry, neuroscience or similar area.


School Of Law Establishes Five Scholarships With Help Of Uga Foundation Partnership, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2023

School Of Law Establishes Five Scholarships With Help Of Uga Foundation Partnership, University Of Georgia School Of Law

Dean's Messages

Announcement of Dean Rutledge of five scholarship funds that are being established through gifts from individual donors and a partnership with the University of Georgia Foundation.


Phillips-Sawyer Named Inaugural Wilson Professor In Business Law, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2023

Phillips-Sawyer Named Inaugural Wilson Professor In Business Law, University Of Georgia School Of Law

Dean's Messages

Announcement by Dean Rutledge about the establishment of the Jane W. Wilson Professorship in Business Law by an anonymous donor. This professorship will be held by a scholar who is a leader in business law and who is engaged in a combination of teaching, research and public service. The inaugural holder of this position will be Laura Phillips-Sawyer, an expert in U.S. antitrust law and policy.


Goddard Foundation Bolsters Support For Veterans, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2023

Goddard Foundation Bolsters Support For Veterans, University Of Georgia School Of Law

Dean's Messages

Announcement by Dean Rutledge that the John N. Goddard Foundation has made a gift to support the University of Georgia School of Law's veterans. This money will help these former military members with bar preparation expenses, professional attire, summer work grants, books and other special costs incurred while earning their law degrees.


Matching Funds From Uga Foundation Help Create $500,000 In New Endowed Scholarships, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2023

Matching Funds From Uga Foundation Help Create $500,000 In New Endowed Scholarships, University Of Georgia School Of Law

Dean's Messages

Announcement of Dean Rutledge creating the Eric L. Roden Civil Justice Scholarship will benefit students who have an interest in oral advocacy and the pursuit and defense of civil justice, and the Polsinelli Simmons Family Scholarship, created by Polsinelli Chairman and Chief Executive Officer F. Chase Simmons (J.D.’97), will be designated for students enrolled at the law school who are committed to furthering the advancement of women in law.


School Of Law Achieves New Milestone, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2023

School Of Law Achieves New Milestone, University Of Georgia School Of Law

Dean's Messages

Announcement from Dean Rutledge that In the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings released earlier today, the School of Law now ranks 20th among the nation’s 196 fully ABA-accredited law schools (our highest ranking ever).


Record-Setting Class Enrolls At The School Of Law, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2023

Record-Setting Class Enrolls At The School Of Law, University Of Georgia School Of Law

Dean's Messages

Announcement from Dean Rutledge that the The Juris Doctor Class of 2026 boasts a record-high 169 median LSAT score and an impressive 3.83 median undergraduate GPA. These 165 students hail from 26 states and studied at 59 undergraduate institutions. More than 20 are first-generation college graduates, all of who receive financial support as well as programmatic offerings through the First-Start Scholars Program (initiated by a gift from 1982 alumna Kathelen V. Amos and the Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation). We also welcomed six veterans, all of who are guaranteed financial assistance through the Butler Commitment (proudly supported by 1977 …


Memorial Fund Established In Honor Of David Ralston, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2023

Memorial Fund Established In Honor Of David Ralston, University Of Georgia School Of Law

Dean's Messages

Announcement from Dean Rutledge that the late Georgia Speaker of the House David E. Ralston is being memorialized with a scholarship bearing his name at the University of Georgia School of Law. The fund will provide support for scholarships, summer fellowships or Georgia leaders-in-residence at the School of Law, in honor of Ralston, who died in November 2022 at the age of 68.


Redefining What It Means To Be A Great National Law School, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2023

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

Dean's Messages

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Uga Again Named Nation’S Best Value In Legal Education, University Of Georgia School Of Law Jan 2023

Uga Again Named Nation’S Best Value In Legal Education, University Of Georgia School Of Law

Dean's Messages

Announcement from Dean Rutledge that the University of Georgia School of Law was recently named the nation’s Best Value in legal education. Notably, this is the fourth time in the last six years that the school has occupied the top spot in the National Jurist ranking, including an historic three-peat at the number one position from 2018 to 2020.


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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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


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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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

Dean's Messages

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.