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Health Law Fellow Receives Johnson Award

3/26/2012 5:16:32 PM

Colleagues and friends paid tribute to Randall L. Hughes on March 22, citing his humility, inspired leadership, generosity and commitment to public service.

Emanuel to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

3/22/2012 9:53:42 AM

For her accomplishments as a legal educator, author, speaker and advocate, Anne Emanuel will receive the Southern Center for Human Rights' first ever Lifetime Achievement Award this May.

Supreme Myths

3/19/2012 9:30:31 AM

Law professor Eric Segall discusses in his new book how the Supreme Court makes important judgments about fundamental questions based on the ideological preferences of the justices, not the law.

GSU Law continues to climb in rankings

3/13/2012 5:50:58 PM

GSU Law continues its climb in the U.S. News and World Report rankings, coming in at No. 58 out of 195 ranked schools, while the highly regarded Health Law program is hailed as No. 2 in the nation.

Harold Franklin honored by State Bar

3/13/2012 2:16:38 PM

Attorney Harold E Franklin, Jr., a partner at King and Spalding and 1999 graduate, recently was honored by both the State Bar of Georgia and the Gate City Bar Association.

How the Atlanta housing market will change forever

3/12/2012 9:51:39 AM

Dr. Chris Nelson, a national expert of metropolitan growth, will present his housing model that predicts demand for homes in Atlanta through 2030.

GSU Law well represented in Georgia SuperLawyers 2012

3/7/2012 5:57:00 PM

Nearly 200 GSU Law alumni were represented in the 2012 Georgia Super Lawyer list, including four in the Top 100 and six in the Top 50 Women Lawyers categories.

College of Law Ranks as 11th Most Wired Law School

2/6/2012 11:22:26 AM

The College of Law at Georgia State University was recognized in the March 2001 issue of the National Jurist as the 11th "Most Wired Law School" in the country.

Challenge Met, Donor Revealed

2/6/2012 11:22:25 AM

A $50,000 challenge by an anonymous graduate motivated the College of Law's alumni to contribute nearly $75,000 in gifts and $10,000 in pledges during the college's 2001 annual fund drive.

College of Law receives second challenge grant; surpasses 2000-2001 fundraising goal

2/6/2012 11:22:27 AM

A Georgia State University College of Law graduate, who was responsible for helping stimulate law alumni giving to a record level last year, recently pledged another challenge grant for the school's 2001-2002 annual fund drive.

University 9/11 Memorial Information

2/6/2012 11:22:32 AM

Georgia State University continues the process of grieving and coping along with the rest of the nation. We recognize that members of our community will find their own individual process to come to terms with this national tragedy.

Georgia Legislature Recognizes Moot Court Efforts

2/6/2012 11:22:27 AM

The Georgia State Legislature passed House Resolution 947 recognizing the efforts of the award winning Information and Privacy Moot Court Team.

July 2001 Bar Pass Results Announced

2/6/2012 11:22:29 AM

The July 2001 Georgia Bar Examination results were released recently, and Georgia State University's College of Law graduates did exceptionally well.

BLSA Wins Southern Regional Convention

3/2/2012 11:34:29 AM

This past weekend the Georgia State University College of Law BLSA Mock Trial Team won first place at the Annual Southern Regional Convention.

Moot Court Successes Announced

3/2/2012 11:37:55 AM

Larry D. Thompson, Deputy Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice will be speaking at the Georgia State University College of Law as part of the College's 20th Anniversary commemoration events.

Deputy Attorney General Visits College of Law

3/2/2012 11:35:58 AM

College of Law Employee Wins Sparks Award

3/2/2012 11:35:42 AM

The College of Law at Georgia State University is pleased to announce that Ms. Valencia Lewis, has been named one of the newest recipients of the Sparks Award.

Honorary Degree Recipient: Ben F. Johnson, Jr.

3/2/2012 11:37:08 AM

Dean Emeritus Ben F. Johnson, Jr., received an honorary degree from Georgia State University at the Spring 2002 Commencement Exercises, held May 11, 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia.

2002 Howard C. Schwab Memorial Essay Contest Family Law Section of the ABA

3/2/2012 11:34:09 AM

The ABA Section of Family Law sponsors the annual Schwab Essay Contest open to 2nd and 3rd yr law students. The topic selected can be any aspect of family law. 3 cash awards are given.

Law Library Addition - Fall 2002

3/2/2012 11:37:21 AM

During Fall 2002, the Law Library will gain 6,000 gross sq. ft. The Board of Regent's Minor Capital Project funds the construction of this new area. The Law Library addition is part of the renovation of the University Center.

GoSOLAR Information

3/2/2012 11:36:36 AM

Georgia State University is pleased to announce the launch of a new student information system.

Weltner Family Law Inn of Court

3/2/2012 11:39:28 AM

The Weltner Family Law Inn of Court invites applications for pupils for the 2002-03 year.

Memorial Address & Tribute for Professor Patricia Morgan

3/2/2012 11:37:52 AM

Professor Patricia Morgan passed away early Saturday morning, July 27, 2002. A memorial service was held on August 11, 2002 at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Atlanta, Georgia.

Miller Lecture Remarks

3/2/2012 11:37:53 AM

United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivered the remarks at the Spring 2003 Henry J. Miller Lecture series.

GSU College of Law Ranked as a Best School for the Money

3/2/2012 11:36:39 AM

The College of Law at Georgia State University has been ranked as one of the top ten public law schools in the nation as a "Best School for the Money," by National Jurist magazine.

GSU LAW & GeorgiaTech Announce New Joint Degree

3/2/2012 11:36:40 AM

As legal issues surrounding growth and development become increasingly complex, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University have developed a concurrent degree option that helps city planners earn law degrees in a shorter amount of time.

No Child Left Behind: Good Policy or Good Politics?

3/2/2012 11:38:08 AM

A Seminar Hosted By GSU LAW and Georgia State's College of Education

Burge Honored with Regents' Hall of Fame Award

3/2/2012 11:34:31 AM

Seminar: Critical Issues in Georgia Water Law and Policy

3/2/2012 11:38:54 AM

A Seminar on Georgia's Surface & Ground Water in the 21st Century.

Student Bar Association Legislative Caucus

3/2/2012 11:38:59 AM

Join the S.B.A. Legislative Caucus Wednesday, January 14th from 5:00-6:00 for exciting evening with prominent leaders in the Georgia General Assembly.

Law Review Symposium Exploring the Licensing of Aspiring Attorneys

3/2/2012 11:37:24 AM

Bar exam alternatives are a hot topic today. A number of critiques of the existing bar examination have been published in law reviews.

College of Law Graduates and Friends Exceed All Previous Years Gifts to the Law School

3/2/2012 11:35:43 AM

The College of Law received gifts from graduates, friends, faculty and staff and organizations totalling $549,920 for fiscal year 2003, a 20% increase over last year.

Atlanta Title Guaranty Fund Scholarship Award

3/2/2012 11:34:25 AM

Congratulations to Thomas F. Cooley, recipient of the 2003 Attorneys Title Guaranty Scholarship.

Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award

3/8/2012 2:30:24 PM

GSU Public Interest Law Association (P.I.L.A.) Auction

3/2/2012 11:36:45 AM

GSU P.I.L.A. is an organization composed of students at GSU College of Law who are interested in pursuing a career in public interest law.

GSU Law Professor Mary Radford Recognized in Atlanta Magazine

3/2/2012 11:36:43 AM

Georgia State University Law Professor Mary Radford was named in the March 2004 edition of Atlanta Magazine as one of Georgia's Top 50 Female Super Lawyers.

Appointment of Interim Dean of the College of Law

3/2/2012 11:34:23 AM

The Georgia State University Provost, Ron Henry, has announced the appointment of Steven J. Kaminshine as the Interim Dean of the College of Law effective July 1, 2004.

Georgia State University College of Law Hosts Law Week

3/2/2012 11:36:34 AM

Law Week is a celebration of the legal community and our interaction with it. This year's theme for Law Week is "Dedication to Our Community," with a focus on the interaction of the legal profession with the surrounding communities.

Tickets for the Atlanta Bar Association presentation of Thurgood Marshall's Coming!

3/2/2012 11:39:24 AM

In honor of Law Week, the Black Law Students Association encourages you to join us at the Atlanta Bar Association presentation of "Thurgood Marshall's Coming!" featuring T. Mychael Rambo as Marshall.

Bar Admissions Course Of Study

3/2/2012 11:34:26 AM

This course, previously offered through the university’s continuing education department, is designed specifically to assist individuals with three unsuccessful attempts to pass the bar.

College of Law Ranked 89th in the U.S. News & World Report Top 100 Law Schools Listing

3/2/2012 11:35:47 AM

For the second year in a row, the College of Law has made the U.S. News & World Report listing of the top 100 law schools. The College of Law placed 89th this year, up from a previous ranking of 91st.

College of Law 2004 Hooding Ceremony

3/2/2012 11:35:14 AM

All law students graduating: Summer 2003, Fall 2003 or the Spring 2004 commencements are also invited to participate in the 2004 Hooding Ceremony.

Service to the College of Law Award

3/2/2012 11:38:55 AM

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2005 award!

Health Law Partnership Announced

3/2/2012 11:36:49 AM

HeLP is an interdisciplinary community collaboration between Georgia State Law’s Center for Law, Health & Society, the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to improve the health of low-income children and their families in Atlanta

Committee on Human Subject Protections Report

3/2/2012 11:35:53 AM

GSU Provost Ron Henry appointed a committee to establish a working and efficient system for the protection of human subjects at GSU that would assure compliance with federal regulations and foster educational programs across the campus.

Georgia State students distinguish themselves on Winter Bar Exam

3/2/2012 11:36:32 AM

Georgia State University College of Law graduates shut out their in-state rivals on Georgia’s February bar exam, posting the highest scores across the board.

Jerri Nims Joins Health Law Center

3/2/2012 11:37:14 AM

Ms. Nims is responsible for overseeing the Center’s daily operations and programmatic activities.

Ellen Podgor admitted as Honorary Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers

3/2/2012 11:35:59 AM

Please congratulate Ellen Podgor who has been admitted as an Honorary Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers.

Sylvia Caley Joins Health Law Center

3/9/2012 11:31:13 AM

Legislative Counsel Sylvia Caley is the supervising attorney on-site at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with the Health Law Partnership (HeLP).

Gene Matthews Is Appointed First Faculty Fellow

3/2/2012 11:36:26 AM

During the past 25 years, Gene Mathews served as Legal Advisor to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has been a leading national figure in the area of public health law.

Professor Scott Honored for Exceptional Service

3/2/2012 11:38:50 AM

Congratulations to Professor Charity Scott, who received the University's prestigious Exceptional Service Award at its May 2004 graduation ceremonies.

Human Resources Organizational Changes

3/2/2012 11:37:09 AM

In August, after 5 years of service to the University, Barbara Carroll resigned from her position as Assistant Vice President for Human Resources to accept the position of Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at North Carolina State University.

University Offers Free E-Training Services

3/2/2012 11:39:27 AM

eTraining is also referred to as web-based training, or just-in-time training. It consists of modularized training courses, available over the web, anytime of the day or night, anywhere you have an Internet connection!

Health Law Partnership Advisory Council Formed

3/2/2012 11:36:48 AM

The Advisory Council provides on-going advice on legal, ethical, and practical issues in the operation of HeLP as a community partnership.

Advanced Health Care Law CLE Panel Moderated by Charity Scott

3/2/2012 11:34:19 AM

The Advanced Health Care Law conference on October 1 was sponsored by the State Bar of Georgia Health Law Section and the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia.

Planned Giving Hosting Estate Planning Teleconference with CLE Credit

3/2/2012 11:38:12 AM

"IRAs and ESOP Charitable Solutions" will be the topic of a national teleconference for estate planners being hosted by the Georgia State Office of Planned Giving on October 28.

New BNA Databases

3/2/2012 11:37:59 AM

The Law Library now offers electronic access to all BNA titles. Titles include: U.S. Law Week, the Environment Reporter, and the ABA/BNA Lawyer's Manual on Professional Conduct.

New ERES Reserve System

3/2/2012 11:38:02 AM

College of Law students can now view an exhaustive list of course reserve items regardless of format-- electronic or hardcopy.

New Librarian joins the Law Library

3/2/2012 11:38:05 AM

Trina Holloway is the College of Law Library's new Acquisitions/Serials Librarian.

LECTURE: Violence as a Public Health Issue

3/2/2012 11:37:27 AM

Georgia State welcomes Dr. Moreira, an internationally-known political economist, who has taught at leading universities in the US and Latin America.

Professor Landau profiled in Georgia Bar Journal

3/2/2012 11:38:47 AM

Professor Landau is profiled in the cover story of the October 2004 issue of the Georgia Bar Journal. See, A Slice of Life:The Daily Practice of 11 Georgia Lawyers. (Vol.10, No. 2, p33.)

College Of Law Launches New Website

3/2/2012 11:35:45 AM

The College of Law at Georgia State University launched a new version of its website in October 2004.

Center Co-Sponsors Workshop on Health Care Ethics and Law

3/2/2012 11:34:55 AM

The Center co-sponsored a workshop on November 9 with the Healthcare Ethics Consortium of Georgia on health care ethics and law.

Gene Matthews Introduces 2004-05 Public Health Law Seminar Series

3/2/2012 11:36:04 AM

Gene Matthews introduced his public health law seminar series, "The 21st Century Challenge of Public Health and the Law," on November 17.

GSU Law Students Helping Inmates at Troubled Jail

3/2/2012 11:36:44 AM

Students at Georgia State University College of Law are helping rectify problems caused by severe overcrowding and understaffing at the Fulton County Jail.

Charity Scott is a Keynote Speaker for the Women’s Policy Group

3/2/2012 11:34:59 AM

Center Director Charity Scott was a keynote lunch speaker at the Women’s Policy Group’s 14th Annual Georgia Women’s Assembly.

Burge Honored with Regents' Hall of Fame Award

3/2/2012 11:34:32 AM

The University System of Georgia recently recognized Georgia State University alumnus and law-school benefactor W. Lee Burge as one of six inaugural "Regents' Hall of Fame" award recipients.

Tsunami Relief - How to Support Relief Organizations Assisting in South Asia

3/2/2012 11:39:25 AM

International aid organizations are accepting donations to help victims of the powerful earthquake and resulting tsunamis that caused widespread destruction in parts of South Asia and East Africa.

Bar Admissions Course of Study

3/2/2012 11:34:27 AM

Lecture: Professor Paul D. Butler

3/2/2012 11:37:26 AM

Professor Butler is a law professor at George Washington University, where he joined the faculty in 1993. He is a graduate of Yale College and Harvard Law School, and is a member of the bars of New York and the District of Columbia.

SEMINAR SERIES: Public Health Law & the International Business Community

3/2/2012 11:38:53 AM

Please join us for the second seminar in the 3-part seminar series

2005 Law Review Symposium

3/2/2012 11:34:10 AM

Our distinguished panel of experts will present a lively discussion of current challenges and new approaches in resolving conflicts in health care settings.

Student Trial Lawyers Association Having Championship Year

3/2/2012 11:39:00 AM

Having won a National Championship and a National Runner-Up finish during the Fall 2004 semester, the College of Law’s Student Trial Lawyers Association is hoping to continue its incredible success during the Spring 2005 semester.

Professor Landau Keynote Speaker at the 2005 meeting of the Danish Association of Entertainment and Media Lawyers

3/2/2012 11:38:47 AM

On April 9, Professor Landau, the Director of the College of Law’s Intellectual Property, Technology, and Media Law Program, will address the Danish Association of Entertainment and Media Lawyers at their annual meeting outside of Copenhagen.

Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture Series

3/2/2012 11:36:51 AM

Lillian BeVier graduated from Stanford Law School, where she was on the Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif. Professor BeVier entered the teaching profession in 1970 at Santa Clara University Law School, joining the Virginia faculty in 1973

Moot Court Team Takes 3rd Place

3/2/2012 11:37:56 AM

The GSU Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Trademark Competition team took 3rd place in this year's regional competition, besting a dozen teams.

Professor Landau Awarded Fulbright Grant

3/2/2012 11:38:46 AM

Professor Michael Landau, the Director of the Intellectual Property, Technology, and Media Law Program at the College of Law was just informed by the U.S. State Department that he has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar.

Fulton County Daily Report Publishes Third Intellectual Property Roundtable

3/8/2012 2:30:28 PM

The Fulton County Daily Report and part of the American Lawyer family of papers, published another Intellectual Property Roundtable, the third in a series of IP articles featuring Professor Michael Landau as moderator and commentator.

The College of Law Congratulates SUPER LAWYERS 2005

3/2/2012 11:39:22 AM

Center Director Charity Scott featured in media as legal expert on Schiavo case

3/2/2012 11:34:55 AM

Professor Charity Scott, Director of the Center for Law, Health & Society, was featured recently in TV news segments as a legal expert on the Terri Schiavo case after Ms. Schiavo's feeding tube was removed in March.

Georgia State University College of Law 2005 Moot Court Champions

3/2/2012 11:36:33 AM

The Georgia State University College of Law Moot Court took home the State Championship in the 2005 Intrastate Moot Court Competition. This year the competition was held at Emory University on Saturday, April 2, 2005.

Moot Court victory at Gibbons Criminal Procedure Competition

3/2/2012 11:37:57 AM

Georgia State took home the First Place trophy at the John J. Gibbons Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition held at Seton Hall University on April 8-9, 2005.

College of Law Professor's Web Log - A Resource for the Media

3/2/2012 11:35:46 AM

With so many high-profile corporate fraud trials in the news, the national media has turned to Georgia State College of Law Professor Ellen S. Podgor for perspective.

College of Law welcomes new and returning students

3/2/2012 11:35:49 AM

The start of the 2005-2006 academic year is here, and the College of Law at Georgia State is pleased to welcome our incoming class of new first-year students, and welcome back our second and third-year law students.

Budnitz and Yarn named COL faculty scholarship recipients

3/2/2012 11:34:30 AM

Professors Mark E. Budnitz and Douglas H. Yarn have been named recipients of the College of Law's first annual Patricia T. Morgan Award for Outstanding Faculty Scholarship.

Georgia State College of Law accepting displaced students from Tulane and Loyola

3/2/2012 11:36:30 AM

The College of Law at Georgia State Univerisity will be accepting second and third-year law students on a visiting basis who have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina at Tulane University and Loyola University in New Orleans.

Professor Kinkopf Featured On ACS Confab Panel Video

3/2/2012 11:38:44 AM

Georgia State College of Law Professor Neil Kinkopf was a recent panelist during the American Constitution Society's annual conference.

Academic Enrichment Program

3/2/2012 11:34:18 AM

The College of Law is sponsoring an Academic Enrichment Program to assist students who may experience academic difficulty. While the program is open to all law students, its purpose is to assist students who may be at risk of not remaining in good standing

Nominations Sought for Service to the College of Law Award

3/2/2012 11:38:09 AM

The Graduate Leadership Council (G.L.C.), the governing body of the Law Graduates Association, is seeking nominations for the 2006 Service to the College of Law Award.

Health Law Center Speaker Series Asks Powerful Questions

3/2/2012 11:36:46 AM

This fall the Center for Law, Health & Society at Georgia State University’s College of Law will present a three-part Distinguished Speaker Series on Biotechnology Law, Policy and Ethics entitled "What does it mean to be human?", beginning Sept. 21.

COL’s Dr. David Smith publishes first modern history of Georgia State University

3/2/2012 11:35:13 AM

Dr. David Smith Jr., assistant director of Career Service at Georgia State University's College of Law, has recently published the University's first modern history.

COL student featured in new online legal publication

3/2/2012 11:35:06 AM

Gabriel Azar, a second-year student at Georgia State's College of Law, is featured in the lastest edition of a new online publication for the legal community sponsored by the Atlanta Bar Association called "The Complete Lawyer."

Former Harvard Law Dean to Speak During Miller Distinguished Lecture Oct. 20

3/2/2012 11:36:01 AM

The 37th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture Series at Georgia State University's College of Law will be held Oct. 20, when a former Harvard Law dean will deliver an address on changes in corporate governance in a post-Enron world.

Kaminshine Appointed College of Law Dean

3/2/2012 11:37:20 AM

Following a national search, Georgia State University Provost Ron Henry has named Steven J. Kaminshine dean of the College of Law. The appointment of Kaminshine is effective immediately.

Alumni Named "Georgia Rising Stars"

3/2/2012 11:34:21 AM

Mary Radford and Charity Scott Elected To American Law Institute

3/2/2012 11:37:50 AM

Georgia State University College of Law Professors Mary Radford and Charity Scott have been honored as new members of the prestigious American Law Institute (ALI).

Bill Prigge Appointed as College of Law’s Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance

3/2/2012 11:34:29 AM

Bill Prigge, the Chief Administrative Officer at Georgia State University's College of Law, has been named the College's Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance.

COL Student's Fight to Open Jail Courtroom to Public Featured in Atlanta Journal-Constitution

3/2/2012 11:35:12 AM

This semester several students in College of Law Professor Clark Cunningham’s Criminal Justice Fieldwork and Law Reform class are studying the Atlanta Municipal Court, which has taken over the functions of the old Traffic Court.

2006 Georgia State Law Review Symposium To Address Critical Issues In Redevelopment

3/2/2012 11:34:13 AM

In Atlanta as throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world, people are flocking to live in metropolitan areas. This global trend daily puts pressure on urban environments to redevelop abandoned, underused and neglected areas.

COL Board of Visitors Chair John T. Marshall Awarded Highest State Bar of Georgia Honor

3/2/2012 11:35:03 AM

John T. Marshall, Chairman of the Georgia State University College of Law Board of Visitors and partner at Powell Goldstein LLP, has received the State Bar of Georgia’s most prestigious honor.

Scott Frank and Cliff Stanford Receive 2006 Service to the College of Law Award

3/2/2012 11:38:52 AM

Scott M. Frank (’94) and Clifford S. Stanford (’95) were named recipients of the 2006 Service to the Georgia State University College of Law Award during the State Bar of Georgia Midyear Meeting Alumni Breakfast Jan. 6.

Spring Miller Lecture Series Event To Feature Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Bassiouni March 14th

3/2/2012 11:38:58 AM

The 38th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture Series at Georgia State’s College of Law this spring will feature Nobel Peace Prize nominee M. Cherif Bassiouni.

College of Law Staff Member to Exhibit at Carter Center

3/2/2012 11:35:48 AM

The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta is hosting an exhibit that is the first of its kind in America, which was created Dr. David Smith Jr., the assistant director/public service advisor in the Career Services Office.

Associate Dean Anne Emanuel Chairs ABA Team Study On Georgia’s Death Penalty

3/2/2012 11:34:24 AM

Georgia State College of Law Associate Dean Anne S. Emanuel is making headlines this week as the chair of the American Bar Associations Georgia death penalty assessment team.

2006-2007 Law Review Editorial Board

3/2/2012 11:34:14 AM

The Law Review is pleased to announce the 2006-2007 Editorial Board.

2006-2007 Moot Court Executive Board Announced

3/2/2012 11:34:16 AM

Congratulations to the following 2006-2007 Moot Court Executive Board Officers.

New Scholarship Opportunity

3/2/2012 11:38:06 AM

Four scholarships will be awarded annually. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $1000.

Governor Perdue Appoints COL Alum to Judicial Post

3/2/2012 11:36:37 AM

Governor Sonny Perdue recently announced the appointment of College of Law alumni Christopher Brasher (’91) to the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit.

CALI Award Winners Announced for Fall 2005 Classes

3/2/2012 11:34:33 AM

The Georgia State University College of Law has announced its CALI Excellence for the Future Awards® for Fall 2005 classes.

2006 Law Review Symposium: Most Successful Event to Date Focused on Metro Redevelopment

3/2/2012 11:34:14 AM

The Georgia State University Law Review and the Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth at the Georgia State University College of Law presented a thought-provoking symposium.

COL Student’s Battles for the Innocent Receive Well-Deserved Recognition

3/2/2012 11:35:11 AM

Lindsay Reese often felt like she was investigating a crime scene as she read hundreds of prisoners’ letters and trial transcripts as an intern at the Georgia Innocence Project.

Georgia Court of Appeals Hears Oral Arguments at College of Law

3/2/2012 11:36:29 AM

As a celebratory event during its Centennial Year, a panel from the Georgia Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in three cases March 27 on campus at Georgia State's College of Law.

2006 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Service Award Honors Alumna Linda K. DiSantis

3/2/2012 11:34:11 AM

For the first time in the 13-year history of the Georgia State College of Law Ben F. Johnson Service Award, the recipient is one of our own - COL alumna Linda K. DiSantis ('88), City Attorney for the City of Atlanta.

All Law Students Invited to Attend COL Honors Day 2006 Wednesday, April 12

3/2/2012 11:34:20 AM

Georgia State University’s College of Law will recognize outstanding students for the past academic year during the second annual Honors Day breakfast and ceremonies Wednesday, Apr. 12.

Law Library Now Offers Faculty Publications Online

3/2/2012 11:37:22 AM

Finding the full text of your professors' publications (before taking their exams) or keeping up with your favorite professors' accomplishments is now much easier.

Mattingly Named COL Professor of the Year During Barristers Ball Festivities

3/2/2012 11:37:51 AM

Basil H. Mattingly has been selected by the student body of Georgia State University’s College of Law as the 2005-2006 Professor of the Year.

IP Panel Discussion at COL Focused On Copyright and the Internet Issues

3/2/2012 11:37:12 AM

A thought-provoking Intellectual Property Hot Topics panel discussion on Copyright Law and Media Distribution on the Internet was held April 13.

Colleges of Law and Business Collaborate to Host First-Ever Corporate Intellectual Property Roundtable

3/2/2012 11:35:51 AM

Georgia State University’s College of Law and Robinson College of Business have entered a unique collaborative partnership to present Atlanta’s first-ever Corporate Intellectual Property Roundtable April 20 at the Student Center Ballroom.

Johnson’s Book Recognized With Online Version Release

3/2/2012 11:37:18 AM

Nancy P. Johnson, Law Librarian and Professor of Law, recently had her print publication, Sources of Compiled Legislative History, converted to online format.

COL Center for Law, Health & Society Hosts Women's Policy Group Legislative Wrap-Up Event

3/2/2012 11:35:04 AM

The Georgia State University College of Law’s Center for Law, Health & Society hosted the Women's Policy Group's (WPG) 2006 Legislative Wrap Up May 17 at the College.

COL Student Recognized in Elder Law Writing Competition

3/2/2012 11:35:10 AM

Shilpa M. Gokare, a third-year law student who just graduated from Georgia State’s College of Law, captured second place in the recent National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Student Journal Writing Competition.

Georgia Association for Women Lawyers Honors COL Student

3/2/2012 11:36:27 AM

Georgia State College of Law student Adwoa Ghartey-Tagoe recently won the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL) Outstanding Student Award.

Graduates Honored at Hooding Ceremony

3/2/2012 11:36:38 AM

The College of Law at Georgia State University held its 2006 Spring Hooding Ceremony on the evening of May 12 with more than 180 graduates donning academic regalia for the occasion.

Charity Scott Receives National Health Law Teaching Honor

3/2/2012 11:34:59 AM

Georgia State University College of Law Professor Charity Scott was named the recipient of the prestigious 2006 Jay Healey Distinguished Health Law Teacher Award at the National Health Law Teachers Conference.

COL Hosts Successful Legal Writing Institute Twelfth Biennial Conference

3/2/2012 11:35:04 AM

More than 550 attendees from the U.S. and around the world descended on Georgia State University’s College of Law for the 2006 Biennial Conference for the Legal Writing Institute (LWI) June 6-10.

In Memoriam - Ben F. Johnson Jr. - 1914-2006

3/2/2012 11:37:10 AM

It is with sadness that I share the news that Dean Ben F. Johnson. Jr., a great public citizen and our founding dean, died peacefully this morning in his home in Atlanta.

Litigation Honors Recipients named for Spring 2006

3/2/2012 11:37:28 AM

College of Law Alum Named 2006 Georgia Solicitor General of the Year

3/2/2012 11:35:15 AM

Congratulations to COL alum Shawn Ellen LaGrua ('87), DeKalb County Solicitor General, who has been named 2006 Solicitor General of the Year by the Association of Georgia Solicitors General.

Metro Growth Speaker Series Features Environmental Topics

3/2/2012 11:37:52 AM

All lectures will be held in room 170 of the Urban Life Center and are open to the public at no charge

College of Law Welcomes Our First-Year and Returning Students

3/2/2012 11:35:50 AM

The College is pleased to welcome our incoming class of 220 first-year students, and welcome back our second and third-year law students.

Nationally Renowned Bioethics Scholar Lombardo Joins Faculty

3/2/2012 11:37:58 AM

The College of Law welcomes Professor Paul A. Lombardo, who has joined the law school faculty this fall to lead an interdisciplinary initiative in law, bioethics and science.

Curcio Awarded Fulbright Grant in China for Spring

3/2/2012 11:35:56 AM

Professor Andi Curcio has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to lecture at South China Normal University in Guangzhou, [formerly Canton] China for the spring semester, 2007.

New COL Clinic Accepting Student Applications Sept. 25-28 for Spring '07

3/2/2012 11:38:00 AM

The College of Law will open a new, in-house legal clinic for spring semester of 2007.

Loury to Speak During Miller Distinguished Lecture Oct. 9

3/2/2012 11:37:31 AM

Glenn C. Loury, the Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences at Brown University, will be the featured speaker during the 39th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture Series at the College of Law Monday, Oct. 9.

Lombardo Lecture Oct. 18 Focuses on the 100-Year History of Forced Sterilization Laws

3/2/2012 11:37:29 AM

COL Professor Paul Lombardo, Ph.D., J.D., will trace the 100-year history of state-sanctioned eugenic sterilization and its use as a tool of public health policy around the world during a lecture at the College Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Princeton Review Ranks College of Law 5th in U.S. For Welcoming Older Students

3/2/2012 11:38:13 AM

Georgia State ranks fifth in the nation for being one of the most welcoming law schools for older students. So says the latest edition of The Princeton Review's “Top 170 Law Schools.”

COL Student Jed Morton Awarded 2006 Attorneys' Title Guaranty Scholarship

3/2/2012 11:35:08 AM

He's a decorated former Air Force fighter pilot who now flies full time commercially. But Jed Morton is also a part-time student at the College of Law in his fourth year.

New Directions for Health Care Planning: Proposed Legislative Reform for Advance Directives in Georgia

3/2/2012 11:38:00 AM

Throughout the summer and early fall, individuals from multiple organizations that represent diverse interests and perspectives met to suggest revisions to Georgia's current Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care forms.

New Law Building Closer to Reality as Ga. State Foundation Announces Purchase of Bank Property

3/2/2012 11:38:03 AM

Georgia State University President Carl V. Patton announced Nov. 10 that the Georgia State University Foundation, Inc., will purchase the SunTrust Bank, Atlanta property adjacent to the campus.

Georgia State Law Team Wins Daniel National Invitational Mock Trial Competition

3/2/2012 11:36:31 AM

Georgia State University's College of Law won the 10th Annual William W. Daniel National Invitational Mock Trial Competition Nov. 19 in Atlanta.

COL's Newly Minted Lawyers Reception and Second Swearing-in Ceremony Held Nov. 15

3/2/2012 11:35:52 AM

A crowd of more than 250 witnessed Georgia State College of Law alum, the Honorable Cynthia J. Becker ('87), swear in 2006 graduates during the 8th Annual Newly Minted Lawyers Reception Nov. 15 at The Commerce Club.

Nominations Sought for the 2007 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award

3/2/2012 11:38:09 AM

The Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award is presented annually by Georgia State University's College of Law to a Georgia attorney.

Team Wins Bioethics Mock Trial Competition

3/2/2012 11:39:02 AM

Georgia State University's College of Law won the 1st Annual NCCU Bioethics Mock Trial Competition Nov. 11 in Durham, North Carolina.

Cunningham Takes On Tough Ethical Issues

3/2/2012 11:35:54 AM

Professor Clark Cunningham's position as the College of Law's first W. Lee Burge Chair of Law and Ethics means much more to him that just a title.

Alumni Reunion and PILA Auction To Be Held Jointly Saturday, Feb. 17

3/2/2012 11:34:22 AM

COL Student Plays Key Role in Release of Wrongly Imprisoned Man

3/2/2012 11:35:09 AM

The third-year law student‘s internship with the Georgia Innocence Project has helped result in the freeing of Pete Williams, a man who throughout his imprisonment staunchly maintained his innocence.

Law Review 2007-2008 Editorial Board

3/2/2012 11:37:23 AM

The Law Review is pleased to announce their 2007-2008 editorial board.

Lombardo Urges Georgia Legislature to Apologize for Forced Sterilizations

3/2/2012 11:37:30 AM

2007 Barristers Ball Set for April 7 at Sheraton Midtown Colony Square

3/2/2012 11:34:17 AM

Make plans now to attend this year's Student Bar Association Barristers Ball set for Saturday, April 7, at Atlanta's Sheraton Midtown at Colony Square.

Law Review Symposium March 23 to Focus on International IP Law

3/2/2012 11:37:25 AM

IP International: Intellectual Property for the Global Marketplace is the theme of the 2007 Law Review Symposium at the College of Law. Set for Friday, March 23, the event will feature IP thought leaders from across the U.S. and around the world.

Spring Miller Lecture March 29 to Feature Harvard Expert on International Adoption

3/2/2012 11:38:57 AM

The 40th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture Series at the College of Law March 29 will feature Professor Elizabeth Bartholet of Harvard University, who will discuss challenging issues awaiting tomorrow's child advocates.

Events Set for Law Week 2007 at Georgia State College of Law

3/2/2012 11:36:00 AM

Law Week 2007 kicks off Monday, April 2, here at the College of Law. Plan now to participate in the wide variety of activities hosted by various student organizations scheduled throughout the week.

Georgia State's Health Law Program Ranked Among Top 10 by U.S. News and World Report

3/2/2012 11:36:35 AM

The health law program at Georgia State University's College of Law has been ranked 10th in the country by U.S. News & World Report in their "America's Best Graduate Schools 2008" edition, which hit newsstands last week.

John T. Marshall Honored with 2007 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award

3/2/2012 11:37:16 AM

The Georgia State University College of Law honored attorney John T. Marshall, a 45-year member of Powell Goldstein LLP, with the Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award during an April 12 ceremony at The Commerce Club in downtown Atlanta.

Zwerner Pledges $5 Million for New Business and Law Complex Auditorium

3/2/2012 11:39:29 AM

GSU has pledged $5 million to be used for the construction of an auditorium, which will be part of the proposed Georgia State University Professional Center.

Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race Lecture May 17

3/2/2012 11:35:57 AM

Dr. Bachrach is the Curator of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's exhibition "Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race," which is being presented at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from April 30—August 10, 2007.

GSU Law Library Wins 2nd Place in National Law Library Photo Contest

3/2/2012 11:36:42 AM

The Georgia State University Law Library won 2nd place in the category of "Librarians as Teachers and Trainers" in the 2007 American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) annual Day in the Life of the Law Library Comunity Photo Contest.

Stephens Named College of Law Professor of the Year

3/2/2012 11:38:58 AM

Corneill A. Stephens was selected by the student body of Georgia State University's College of Law as the 2006-2007 Professor of the Year.

College of Law Candidates for Graduation Participate in May 11 Hooding Ceremony

3/2/2012 11:35:17 AM

More than 180 law students participated in the College of Law's 2007 Hooding Ceremony held May 11 at the Georgia State University Sports Arena.

Saito's New Book Examines Plenary Power in the U.S.

3/2/2012 11:38:51 AM

Professor Natsu Taylor Saito's new book, From Chinese Exclusion to Guantánamo Bay: Plenary Power and the Prerogative State, takes an in-depth look at controversial questions about U.S. policies and the use of executive power in the war on terror.

Health Law Partnership Awarded "Health-Care Hero" Recognition

3/2/2012 11:36:50 AM

Every year, the Atlanta Business Chronicle puts out a call for nominations for its “Health-Care Heroes” Awards. Last Spring, the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) was nominated and was a finalist in the Community Outreach category.

Eugenics Resolutions Passed

3/2/2012 11:35:59 AM

Professor Paul Lombardo can recount in depth the now-disparaged 100-year history of state-sanctioned forced sterilizations of people who were deemed unfit to reproduce and the uses of eugenics as a tool of public health policy around the world.

Jeffrey R. Kuester Named '07 Alumni Service to the COL Award Recipient

3/2/2012 11:37:13 AM

Jeffrey R. Kuester ('93) has been named the 2007 recipient of the Alumni Service to the College of Law Award.

Spring 2007 Litigation Honors Recipients

3/2/2012 11:38:55 AM

Center Participates in Reform of Georgia's Advance Directives

3/2/2012 11:34:57 AM

Gaining grass-roots consensus among a broad range of community stakeholders can be a key first step to successful enactment of health legislation reform.

Center Welcomes New Health Law Faculty, Prof. Todres and Prof. Wolf

3/2/2012 11:34:58 AM

The College of Law warmly welcomes two new tenure-track faculty in health law this year: Professor Leslie E. Wolf and Professor Jonathan Todres.

The College of Law Turns 25: Celebrating Our Past … Building Our Future

3/2/2012 11:39:23 AM

The GSU College of Law has brought much to the lives of its students, its faculty and the wider community. Yet its birth almost never happened, opening in 1982 after an eight-year odyssey of ups and downs, stopping and starting, pushing and pulling

Harvard's Prof. Frederick Schauer is 41st Miller Lecturer Sept. 10

3/2/2012 11:36:46 AM

Frederick Schauer, the Frank Stanton Professor of the First Amendment at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, is the keynote speaker for the College of Law's 41st Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture Series Monday, Sept. 10.

International Seminar on Public Law Litigation and Enforcement Set for Sept. 7

3/2/2012 11:37:11 AM

The College of Law's Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth will host a one-day international seminar on Public Law Litigation and Enforcement: Comparative Perspectives Sept. 7.

In the Media: College of Law Professors Discuss Legal Issues

3/2/2012 11:37:11 AM

Faculty members at the College of Law have represented the law school well through recent media interviews on current legal issues.

Johnson and Hartfield Honored With Recent Awards

3/8/2012 2:30:29 PM

Two College of Law faculty members have been recognized recently for their outstanding contributions in the legal field.

College of Law Celebrates 25 Years with Alumni Kickoff Sept. 28

3/2/2012 11:35:18 AM

The Georgia State University College of Law and the Alumni Graduate Leadership Council invite all law graduates to attend the college's 25th Anniversary Alumni Kickoff event set for Friday, Sept. 28.

Chinese Delegation Visits College of Law

3/2/2012 11:35:01 AM

The COL hosted a group of Chinese academic and government officials as part of a program to acquaint legal educators and senior Justice Ministry officials from the Peoples' Republic of China with legal education and the administration of justice in the U.S.

COL ranked as a "Best-Value" Law School

3/2/2012 11:35:05 AM

The College of Law at Georgia State has been named the third best-value law school in the U.S. in the current “Back to School” edition of The National Jurists' PreLaw magazine.

COL Alumni Featured in Daily Report's "On the Rise: 15 to Watch"

3/2/2012 11:35:02 AM

COL alums accounted for one third of the list of 15 Georgia lawyers under the age of 40 the Fulton County Daily Report thinks you should know more about.

Health Law Faculty Fellow, Dr. Roberta M. Berry, Joins Center

3/2/2012 11:36:47 AM

The Center welcomes Health Law Faculty Fellow Roberta M. Berry. Roberta Berry is Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Jerri Nims Rooker testifies for Senate Study Committee on Rights Relating to Reproductive and Genetic Technology

3/2/2012 11:37:15 AM

On September 25th, Center Assistant Director Jerri Nims Rooker testified for the Georgia Senate Study Committee on Rights Relating to Reproductive and Genetic Technology about ethical and legal issues of new technologies involving the embryo.

Professor Neil Kinkopf Named Faculty Scholarship Award Recipient

3/2/2012 11:38:49 AM

Professor Neil J. Kinkopf has been named the recipient of the College of Law's third annual Patricia T. Morgan Award for Outstanding Faculty Scholarship.

Two Major Intellectual Property Initiatives Set for This Month

3/2/2012 11:39:26 AM

The College of Law, in partnership with the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, will host two high-profile events in mid and late October that will showcase the collaboration between law and business in the area of Intellectual Property.

Professor Leslie Wolf's Newly Released Study of CDC's HIV Testing Policy Attracts Widespread Interest

3/2/2012 11:38:48 AM

While the CDC has recommended more routine HIV testing for many Americans, most states still have laws on the books that limit how those tests are administered, according to a study co-authored by a research group led by Professor Leslie Wolf.

Covey, Todres and Wolf Join College of Law Faculty

3/2/2012 11:35:53 AM

Join the Georgia State University College of Law in welcoming our newest faculty colleagues -- three individuals who come to us as talented academics and established scholars in their respective fields.

Mock Trial Team Wins National Competition

3/2/2012 11:37:54 AM

From a field of a dozen invited law school mock trial programs, a team from Georgia State University's College of Law came away with a national title from the first competition of the fall.

Cunningham to Join Distinguished Legal Education Reform Effort

3/2/2012 11:35:55 AM

Stanford Law School has extended an invitation to College of Law Professor Clark Cunningham to join a distinguished Legal Education Reform Group sponsored by the Stanford Law School and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Professor Paul Lombardo Offers Perspective in USA Today Story on DNA Scientist's Legacy

3/2/2012 11:38:49 AM

Law and genetics scholar, Professor Paul Lombardo, comments on the controversy surrounding the legacy of Nobel Prize-winning biologist James Watson.

Newly Minted Lawyers Sworn In with State's Best Bar Pass Rate

3/2/2012 11:38:07 AM

Nearly 275 people were on hand November 15 to celebrate the achievements of the College of Law's recently graduated Class of 2007 at The Commerce Club in Atlanta during this 25th Anniversary Year.

Students Commit to Service for 25th Anniversary Pro Bono Pledge

3/2/2012 11:39:01 AM

In a year-long effort to showcase the importance of the law school's special connection to the community, our students, faculty and staff have committed to performing a total of 25,000 hours of pro bono service in metro Atlanta through next fall.

Todres' Conference on U.N. Treaty on Children featured in AJC Editorial

3/2/2012 11:39:24 AM

An Atlanta Journal-Constitution editorial by Maureen Downey highlights the issues addressed at the National Briefing Day on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child hosted by Professor Jonathan Todres on Friday, November 16, 2007.

Juergensmeyer, Land Use Pioneer, Publishes Updated Land Use

3/2/2012 11:37:19 AM

As urban and suburban areas rapidly develop and redevelop, the field of land use law faces constant change.

College of Law Alum's Efforts Free Second Wrongly-convicted Man

3/2/2012 11:35:17 AM

When Cliff Williams found out a piece of flesh had been destroyed nearly 30 years ago, it took the wind out of his sails.

Closing the Courthouse Doors

2/15/2012 10:24:34 AM

Chemerinsky says the ideologically divided U.S. Supreme Court makes it much harder for individuals to get their day in court.

Todres appointed to IOM Committee

3/14/2012 9:54:19 AM

Georgia State University Law Professor Jonathan Todres has been appointed to the Institute of Medicine Study Committee on Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking of Minors in the U.S.

HeLP Clinic students win benefits for a disabled child

2/6/2012 11:47:24 AM

Law students enrolled in the HeLP Clinic represented clients in administrative hearings during the semester. Two teams are awaiting a decision, and one team received a favorable decision.

Law Review Symposium January 27

1/23/2012 10:03:54 AM

The annual Law Review Symposium will take place on January 27, and considers The Criminal Justice System in a Time of Economic Meltdown.

Faculty in the News site launched

1/19/2012 9:55:22 AM

Now you can keep up with recent media appearances by College of Law faculty by following the Faculty in the News archive.

Milich wins State Bar award

1/18/2012 5:37:19 PM

Paul Milich is the first recipient of the State Bar of Georgia Award for Excellence in Legal Scholarship, honoring law professors for advancing the practice of law in Georgia.

The Atlantic lauds Emanuel's Tuttle biography

1/13/2012 9:37:23 AM

CBS analyst Andrew Cohen praises Professor Anne Emanuel on her recently published biography, Elbert Parr Tuttle: Chief Jurist of the Civil Rights Revolution, on The Atlantic website.

Law School of Rock

1/9/2012 11:01:03 AM

When he's not attending class or studying in the law library, third-year Georgia State law student Matt Reed is, well, kind of a rock star.

Lombardo talks eugenics on CNN

1/5/2012 5:43:46 PM

Professor Paul A. Lombardo joins Anderson Cooper to discuss the forced sterilization of 60,000 Americans in the early 20th century.

Chemerinsky to deliver Miller Lecture

2/10/2012 3:08:58 PM

Influential legal scholar to discuss closing of courthouse doors at the 50th presentation of the Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture Series.

Atlanta Falcons Honor Hughes

12/12/2011 4:48:06 PM

The Falcons recently honored Randall L. Hughes with a 2011 Community Quarterback Award, one of four volunteers in Georgia who exemplify leadership and dedication to bettering their communities.

Making an Impact

11/18/2011 11:29:22 AM

Cathy Henson admits she was skeptical when GSU first announced the creation of a football program in early 2008. Now, with two seasons of Panther football on the books, her doubts have been erased.

Designing a New Home

11/14/2011 11:42:39 AM

Nearly three decades after it first carved out space in the Urban Life building on the Georgia State University campus, the College of Law is working on designs for a new building.

Robert D. James Jr. named to NLJ Minority 40 Under 40

11/8/2011 3:40:49 PM

Robert D. James Jr., a 1999 graduate of Georgia State University College of Law, recently was named to the National Law Journal's inaugural Minority 40 under 40 list.

A fortuitous accident of history

10/25/2011 11:35:07 AM

When Anne Emanuel won a prized judicial clerkship in 1974, she knew the judge she would work for as an icon of the civil rights movement. In 1993, he gave permission to begin work on his biography.

No. 1 Best Value Law School

10/17/2011 11:11:15 AM

For the second consecutive year, the Georgia State University College of Law has been ranked the No. 1 best value in the country by preLaw Magazine, a National Jurist publication.

Considering the constitutionality of the Georgia Charter Schools Commission

10/13/2011 4:03:13 PM

Stefan Ritter, who represented the state in Gwinnett County School System v. Cox, recently spoke to the Urban Fellows about how charter schools function in Georgia and the impact of this decision.

Faculty showcase HeLP Clinic at international conferences

10/10/2011 6:36:02 PM

Lisa Bliss and Sylvia Caley presented at the Worldwide Conference of the Global Alliance for Justice Education and the International Journal of Clinical Legal Education Conference in Valencia, Spain.

Todres and Wolf receive outstanding faculty scholarship awards

10/10/2011 9:51:48 AM

Professors Leslie Wolf and Jonathan Todres were each named recipients of the annual Patricia T. Morgan Award for Outstanding Faculty Scholarship.

Yale's Roberta Romano to deliver 49th Miller Lecture

9/22/2011 5:27:13 PM

Roberta Romano, director of the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law, will deliver the 49th Henry J. Miller Lecture on November 3 at GSU Student University Center State Ballroom.

Eric Segall talks with Judge Richard Posner

9/22/2011 5:27:10 PM

Professor Eric Segall and Judge Richard Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently had a conversation about the Supreme Court that was published by the New York Review of Books.

A reasonable doubt

10/14/2011 5:32:42 PM

Anne Emanuel and Russell Covey are among a growing number of legal experts who say recantations and allegations of police coercion have undermined the case against Georgia death row inmate Troy Davis.

Ethically impossible

9/15/2011 9:41:41 AM

U.S. researchers who infected Guatemalans with STDs in the 1940s without informing them of the risks preyed upon the most vulnerable populations, said GSU Law Professor Paul A. Lombardo.

Juvenile court judge rises to national leader

8/24/2011 6:22:20 PM

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges elected Judge Peggy Walker to its executive committee, and over the next four years she will volunteer in roles from secretary to president.

Bringing Hollywood to Georgia

8/23/2011 11:55:35 AM

A 2000 graduate of Georgia State Law, Don Mandrik has worked on dozens of film projects in Georgia, ranging from small independent films to those produced by the major studios.

Uncovering the APS scandal

8/25/2011 3:36:37 PM

GSU Law alumni Keri Ware and Roslyn Mowatt got acquainted with the Atlanta Public Schools system this past year as part of the investigative team appointed to probe allegations of widespread cheating.

Correcting an injustice

8/10/2011 9:16:09 AM

Professor Jessica Gabel played a large role in getting Cory Maye off of death row and out of Mississippi's prison system.

Ethics of medical tourism

8/8/2011 4:39:12 PM

Professor Leslie Wolf recently spoke at a conference at Harvard Law School on the legal and ethical challenges resulting from globalization of healthcare, including medical tourism.

Chip Hill joins college as assistant dean

8/8/2011 1:10:50 PM

Chip Hill joined Georgia State University College of Law this summer as assistant dean for administration and finance.

Applying rules and concepts

8/9/2011 11:20:00 AM

Cass Brewer comes to the Georgia State University College of Law faculty after more than 20 years as a practicing attorney in Atlanta.

Managing natural resources

7/27/2011 11:04:55 AM

Ryan Rowberry comes to the College of Law following a yearlong appointment with the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C., as a supreme court fellow.

Interdisciplinary by nature

7/12/2011 6:09:05 PM

In its search for new faculty, Georgia State University College of Law has taken a broad and wide-ranging approach as the law school continues to add a new generation of professors to its ranks.

The legacy of eugenics

7/13/2011 2:00:26 PM

As North Carolina considers becoming the first state to make financial amends to victims of state-sanctioned sterilization, Georgia State Law Professor Paul Lombardo has become a much sought-after expert on the legal history of eugenics.

Women and the law

6/21/2011 9:53:18 AM

The College of Law and the nonprofit organization, Women Alone Together, co-sponsored a Spring 2011 event featuring women lawyers speaking on life-planning issues.

Persistence and advocacy pay off

6/21/2011 9:50:24 AM

This spring, HeLP Clinic students helped secure disability benefits for a young boy who in 2006 had been denied by the SSA despite his struggles with epilepsy, asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, failure to thrive, and bipolar disorder.

Milich writes op-ed on new Georgia evidence code

6/21/2011 9:50:20 AM

The adoption of new rules of evidence in Georgia is good news for everyone, Georgia State University College of Law Professor Paul S. Milich writes in an opinion piece recently published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

A day of celebration

6/21/2011 9:48:17 AM

With hundreds of friends and family members on hand to to celebrate their accomplishments, a graduating class of 190 law students participated in the Georgia State University College of Law 2011 Commencement and Hooding Ceremony Friday, May 13.

Doing the right thing

6/21/2011 9:49:02 AM

Georgia State University College of Law honored Atlanta lawyer Emmet J. Bondurant, of Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP, with the 2011 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award in a ceremony on April 27.

A career leap forward

6/21/2011 9:48:10 AM

While her classmates hunkered down to study for finals, 2011 Georgia State University College of Law graduate Sam Gunnison was preparing for a test of a different sort.

CDC offers opportunities for law students

6/21/2011 9:48:37 AM

Six Georgia State University College of Law students are working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this spring semester. Their backgrounds, the work they do, and the paths they took to get to the CDC vary widely.

Nelson tells Urban Fellows of ‘decade of calamity’ for housing market

6/21/2011 9:50:22 AM

The United States could be looking at a decade of calamity as forecasts call for a huge shift in housing from a market where homeownership greatly dominated to one where the demand for rental housing skyrockets, Dr. Chris Nelson said.

A taste of practice in the first year

6/21/2011 9:48:22 AM

Professors often look for ways to incorporate some practical experience into their classes. It can be challenging with 80 students, but this spring, one group of 1Ls got a taste of lawyering by way of popular culture.

Milich helps draft new evidence code

6/21/2011 9:50:17 AM

To his great satisfaction, Georgia State Law Professor Paul Milich will no longer need to stop in the middle of his evidence class to explain why the rules are different in the Peach State.

Back-to-back titles for Georgia State

6/21/2011 9:48:29 AM

For the second year in a row, a team of students from Georgia State University College of Law took first place in the Dean Jerome Prince Memorial Moot Court Competition.

Moot Court team wins Best Brief, places third in international competition

6/21/2011 9:50:21 AM

A team of students from Georgia State Law recently returned from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they placed third in the First Annual Inter-American Sustainable Development Law moot court competition.

U.S. News ranks Georgia State Law second in nation for ‘Financial Value at Graduation'

6/21/2011 9:53:18 AM

Georgia State University College of Law recently was rated the No. 2 law school in the nation for its “Financial Value at Graduation,” according to a survey in U.S. News.

Radford named president of ACTEC

6/21/2011 9:50:25 AM

Mary F. Radford became the first Academic Fellow to serve as president of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel in a gavel-passing ceremony held at the ACTEC 2011 Annual Meeting.

Taking the classroom to the Capitol

6/21/2011 9:53:16 AM

Sylvia B. Caley, co-Director of the HeLP Legal Services Clinic, offers law students the unique opportunity to research and draft legislation for real clients to help them solve real problems.

Georgia State among top third of nation’s law schools in latest U.S. News rankings

6/21/2011 9:50:05 AM

Georgia State Law continues to be ranked among the top third of the nation’s law schools, coming in at No. 61 in the U.S. News Media Group's 2012 edition of America's Best Law Schools.

College to host Supreme Court of Georgia

6/21/2011 9:48:58 AM

Georgia State University College of Law will host the Supreme Court of Georgia on Monday, March 21, at the Georgia State University Student Center Ballroom.

Georgia State a go-to law school for nation’s largest law firms

6/21/2011 9:50:03 AM

In its annual list of the top 50 “Go-To” law schools, the National Law Journal ranks Georgia State University College of Law No. 32 for its percentage of graduates who were hired as first-year associates at the nation’s top firms.

Johnny Isakson to speak at commencement

6/21/2011 9:50:11 AM

United States Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) will serve as Georgia State University College of Law’s commencement speaker on Friday, May 13, at 4:30 p.m. in the GSU Sports Arena.

Bondurant to receive Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award

6/21/2011 9:48:33 AM

Emmet J. Bondurant, whose career has included a strong commitment to community service and pro bono litigation, is the 2011 recipient of the Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award.

From the legislature to law school

6/21/2011 9:49:07 AM

The life of a Georgia State law student can be hectic enough between classes, clubs, and other academic commitments. Imagine adding a family, a full-time job, and a seat in the Georgia General Assembly into the mix.

A virtual law office in Second Life

6/21/2011 9:48:26 AM

Randall L. Hughes, a Faculty Fellow in the Center for Law, Health & Society, wanted to engage the law students in his health care regulation course in the kind of practical problem-solving and client advising that goes on in law firms.

Drew Early recognized for work with military legal assistance

6/21/2011 9:49:04 AM

The State Bar of Georgia presented the inaugural Marshall-Tuttle Award to Drew N. Early of Lynch & Shewmaker LLC in Atlanta, in recognition of his outstanding support of the Bar’s Military Legal Assistance Program.

CNCR teaches mediation at Birmingham City University in UK

6/21/2011 9:48:46 AM

As a member of the Higher Education Funding Council of England’s Improving Dispute Resolution Project, Jill Scott attended CNCR’s Summer Institute and immediately saw the benefits of mediation in her role as Equality and Diversity Advisor at Birmingham City University, UK.

CNCR builds capacity for conflict management at WHO in Cairo

6/21/2011 9:48:42 AM

In collaboration with the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office’s Staff Development and Learning Unit and the World Health Organization-HQ, the Consortium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution designed and conducted a series of four, one-day seminars for the general staff and supervisors of EMRO-WHO and a four-day workshop on “Mediating Workplace Conflict.”

College offers pilot Summer Patent Law Program

6/21/2011 9:48:55 AM

In conjunction with the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Experience Externship Program (PEEP), Georgia State University College of Law is offering a pilot Summer Patent Law Program.

CNCR teaches mediation at the World Health Organization in Geneva

6/21/2011 9:48:50 AM

In May 2010, the World Health Organization’s Office of the Ombudsman and Human Resources Management organized a workshop for key staff across WHO (headquarters and regions) in mediation and facilitation skills.

Law faculty to address women's legal and financial issues

6/21/2011 9:50:13 AM

Three eminent speakers from Georgia State University’s College of Law will address health directives, wills and financial planning for women on March 19 at GSU.

Pamela S. Karlan to deliver Miller Lecture

6/21/2011 9:50:22 AM

Pamela S. Karlan, the Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Professor of Public Interest Law at Stanford Law School, will deliver the 48th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture at noon Thursday, March 31, at Georgia State University’s Student University Center State Ballroom.

Sampaio provides Brazilian perspective on environmental law

6/21/2011 9:50:27 AM

Dr. Romulo Silveira da Rocha Sampaio, an environmental law research professor and coordinator of the Getulio Vargas Foundation in Rio de Janeiro Law School, recently visited Georgia State University College of Law from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as a guest lecturer on comparative urban growth and management law.

Prigge leaving Georgia State for VP post at Southern Polytechnic

6/21/2011 9:50:25 AM

Dr. Bill Prigge, who has been with Georgia State University College of Law since 2003, recently announced he will be leaving the school at the end of February to become the new vice president for business and finance at Southern Polytechnic State University.

Todres and students collaborate on international trafficking research

6/21/2011 9:53:17 AM

Georgia State Law Professor Jonathan Todres, whose research has focused on human trafficking for a number of years, recently led a team of law students on a United Nations project.

Lombardo will consult for Canadian eugenics project

6/21/2011 9:50:14 AM

Georgia State University College of Law Professor Paul A. Lombardo has been named as a consultant to the Living Archives on Eugenics in Western Canada, a project based at the University of Alberta (Edmonton).

Gabel and students take study of forensic evidence to China

6/21/2011 9:49:10 AM

Georgia State Law Professor Jessica Gabel and a group of law students recenty traveled to China to further their study of forensic science.

LSAC awards Georgia State Law $300,000 to establish pre-law scholars program

2/21/2012 4:09:54 PM

Georgia State University College of Law was one of two schools selected by the Law School Admission Council, DiscoverLaw.org Subcommittee to receive $300,000 ($100,000 a year over the next three years) to establish a Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars Program at Georgia State University ("G-PLUS Program).

Georgia State Law wins national ABA arbitration competition

6/21/2011 9:50:07 AM

In its first appearance in the American Bar Association's Mock Arbitration Competition, Georgia State University College of Law garnered the National Championship in Chicago January 21-22.

Metro Growth Center sponsors first moot court team in international competition

6/27/2011 10:31:47 AM

The Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth is pleased to sponsor a moot court team to compete in an international moot court competition. The First Annual Inter-American Sustainable Development Law moot court competition will be held March 17-20, 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Be Your Own Boss

6/27/2011 10:30:55 AM

More students are taking active steps to prepare for life after graduation by exploring what it would be like to work for themselves, and to be their own boss.

Born to Perform

1/17/2012 1:03:19 PM

Georgia State University College of Law student Raymond Lindholm was born to perform, whether showering the audience with inspiring melodies from his violin or winning the jury's vote with his powerful closing arguments.

Getting in Tune

6/27/2011 10:31:17 AM

Before Doug Yarn became a College of Law professor, he owned a chain of music stores and played in a rock band.

Mock arbitration team heading to nationals

6/27/2011 10:31:48 AM

The Georgia State University College of Law Student Trial Lawyers Association's first mock arbitration team made a spectacular showing at the American Bar Association's Regional Arbitration Competition, held at the University of Northern Kentucky's Chase Law School.

STLA team advances to semi-finals in Puerto Rico

6/27/2011 10:31:53 AM

One team from Georgia State University College of Law's Student Trial Lawyers Association reached the semi-finals in the Puerto Rico Trial Advocacy Competition.

Velez explores whether public education is a fundamental right

6/27/2011 10:31:56 AM

Luis Velez, a 2010 graduate of Georgia State University College of Law, recently wrote an opinion piece in The Florida Times Union questioning whether public education is a fundamental right.

Nominations sought for the Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award

6/27/2011 10:31:51 AM

Nominations are being sought for the Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award, presented annually by Georgia State University College of Law to a Georgia attorney whose overall accomplishments reflect the high tradition of selfless public service that the law school's founding dean exemplified during his career and life.

Citizens United v. FEC focus of Georgia State Law Review Symposium

6/27/2011 10:30:59 AM

This year's Georgia State University Law Review Symposium will tackle a recent United State Supreme Court decision, Citizens United v. FEC, which has been in the news lately, and is already having a major impact on this year's midterm elections.

Following the vision of Ben Johnson

6/27/2011 10:31:13 AM

Ron Freeman sat in the room at the Georgia State Capitol and listened. It was 1982. The then-senior at Morehouse College was interning for Senator John Foster, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, which was discussing the establishment of a new law school in downtown Atlanta.

Robert M. Dukes reports on his summer experience working for the DeKalb County District Attorney

6/27/2011 10:31:52 AM

This summer, student Robert Dukes worked with the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office in the Special Victims Unit, and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Unit.

Laws that automatically transfer juvenile offenders to adult court don't work, Velez writes in opinion pieces

6/27/2011 10:31:46 AM

Luis A. Velez, a 2010 graduate of Georgia State University College of Law, recently published opinion pieces in the Atlanta Journal Constitution and the Florida Times Union examining why laws that automatically transfer juvenile offenders to adult court don't work.

RSVP now for Homecoming Alumni Tailgate on October 2

6/27/2011 10:31:52 AM

The Georgia State University College of Law and the Georgia State University Alumni Association are hosting a Homecoming Alumni Tailgate on Saturday, October 2, before the Morehead State football game.

Helping the underrepresented

6/27/2011 10:31:18 AM

Clair Bryan, a second-year student at Georgia State University College of Law, recently placed first in a writing competition sponsored by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

New law librarians bring wealth of expertise to Georgia State

6/27/2011 10:31:50 AM

Visitors to the Georgia State University College of Law Library will undoubtedly notice a few new faces behind the counter this fall.

Exploring public interest sector renews passion for legal work, writes Cindi Yarbrough

6/27/2011 10:31:10 AM

The law does not often favor those with limited resources or a limited voice. This summer, student Cindi Yarbrough worked to represent those that are often discounted by the law.

Morrison discusses impact of the Internet on the functioning of the jury

6/27/2011 10:31:49 AM

Georgia State Law Professor Caren Myers Morrison was interviewed recently about her current paper, Jury 2.0, which explores the impact of the Internet on the functioning of today's juries.

Long's accusers may have tough time proving case in court, Gabel tells WSB-TV

6/27/2011 10:31:46 AM

Law Professor Jessica Gabel tells WSB-TV Channel 2 that the four young accusers of Atlanta's Bishop Eddie Long's abuse of pastoral influence may have a difficult time proving their case in court.

Gabel argues for new home buyer tax credit

6/27/2011 10:31:13 AM

A new home buyer tax credit would pump some air into a market in need of life support, Georgia State University College of Law Professor Jessica Gabel wrote in an opinion piece published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Georgia State Law is #1

6/27/2011 10:31:16 AM

Georgia State University College of Law was ranked No. 1 in the country for its value, according to National Jurist, a magazine geared to law students. Georgia State Law jumped to the top of the pack from fourth last year.

Students invited to special sitting of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

6/27/2011 10:31:55 AM

Georgia State University College of Law students are invited to a special sitting of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Tuesday, November 2, at 2 p.m. at the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Georgia State featured in Princeton Review's Best Law Schools

6/27/2011 10:31:15 AM

Georgia State University College of Law is one of the nation's most outstanding law schools in the latest Princeton Review 2010 edition of "The Best 172 Law Schools."

Filipovits honored with Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network

6/27/2011 10:31:12 AM

Jeff Filipovits had no idea that a bright, purple flier would launch his legal career.

Edmundson named Regents' Professor

6/27/2011 10:31:09 AM

The Board of Regents voted at its August meeting to name College of Law Professor William A. Edmundson a Regents' Professor. He is one of only 30 at Georgia State University to receive this recognition.

Symposium to celebrate Julian Juergensmeyer's lifetime contributions to the law

6/21/2011 4:55:07 PM

Professor Julian Juergensmeyer has devoted 45 years to infrastructure and land use, traveling to countries including Ethiopia, Poland and Brazil. A Festschrift symposium will be held in honor of his lifetime contributions to the law.

Eric Segall and Lynn Hogue publish pro and con op-eds on constitutionality of health care law

6/21/2011 4:52:48 PM

Georgia State University College of Law Professors Lynn Hogue and Eric Segall published pro and con opinion pieces in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday, March 30, on the following question: Is the health care law likely to be held constitutional?

Radford helps rewrite Georgia's Trust Code, Georgia legislature passes revisions

6/21/2011 4:54:16 PM

Law Professor Mary Radford has spent much of the past decade helping to revise the state's Trust Code. But now she can close this chapter of work.

Georgia State Law alumnus Rep. Matt Ramsey named floor leader by Gov. Perdue

9/30/2011 1:43:08 PM

Governor Sonny Perdue on Tuesday, Jan. 27, appointed Rep. Matt Ramsey of Peachtree City to serve as an Administration Floor Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Jack Williams speaks with national media on rise in bankruptcies

9/30/2011 1:43:33 PM

Williams, Resident Scholar at the American Bankruptcy Institute, has spoken recently with several media outlets, which resulted in quotes in numerous articles.

NSF Funds Experimental Course on Ethics in Biotechnology

6/21/2011 4:54:11 PM

College of Law students participated in an interdisciplinary research study among Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University, funded by the National Science Foundation.

Pre-registration deadline May 24 for Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair

6/21/2011 4:54:12 PM

The Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair allows students to connect with some of the top Intellectual Property firms.

With U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. presiding, GSU law students win national title in moot court competition

6/21/2011 4:55:15 PM

Third-year students Kevin Bradberry and Matthew Ramsey argued before Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., during the final round of the 25th Annual Dean Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Competition.

Lynn Hogue offers his take on President Obama in Atlanta Journal-Constitution opinion piece

6/21/2011 4:54:08 PM

Law Professor one of four scholars asked to share views on how President Barack Obama can ensure his first term will be a success.

Annual fund campaign coming to an end Wednesday, June 30

6/21/2011 4:52:40 PM

With two days left in this year's annual fund campaign, a successful year of fund-raising is coming to an end at Georgia State University College of Law.

Colin Crawford leaving Georgia State for Tulane University in New Orleans

6/21/2011 4:52:44 PM

Georgia State University College of Law Professor Colin Crawford has been named Professor of Law and Executive Director of the Payson Center for International Development at Tulane University Law School.

Cunningham interviewed in Channel 2 whistleblower investigation into Oxendine

6/21/2011 4:52:47 PM

Law professor interviewed in investigation that uncovered records revealing an unflattering incident in the career of gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine.

Law Prof Works to Save Wetlands

6/21/2011 4:54:05 PM

Julian Juergensmeyer has spent a lifetime studying land use planning law and when the chance came up to help save a bog in a remote part of Poland, he jumped in literally.

Federal bill banning guns in airports could trump state legislation, Hogue tells WABE's Denis O'Hayer

6/21/2011 4:52:49 PM

Georgia State University College of Law Professor Lynn Hogue spoke with WABE's Denis O'Hayer recently about the constitutional showdown over a newly passed bill in Georgia to allow licensed gun owners to carry their weapons into parts of airports.

Recent grad Luis A. Velez publishes opinion piece in AJC on Arizona's immigration bill

6/21/2011 4:55:00 PM

Arizona Senate Bill 1070, which attempts to use criminal sanctions to reduce illegal immigration, reprises a familiar two-step ranchera dance in terms of America's poor treatment of Mexicans.

Wheeler leaving to be the new law library director at University of San Francisco

6/21/2011 4:55:10 PM

Georgia State University College of Law Library Associate Director Ron Wheeler has been named director of the University of San Francisco School of Law's Dorraine Zief Law Library.

Georgia State Law featured in Princeton Review's Best Law Schools

9/30/2011 1:43:09 PM

Georgia State University College of Law is one of the nation's most outstanding law schools and the only in Georgia with a top 10 ranking ...

College of Law Alumni Reunion February 20 at Georgia Freight Depot

6/21/2011 4:52:46 PM

Building on the success of previous law reunions, the 2010 Alumni Reunion PILA Auction will be hosted at the Georgia Freight Depot for the classes of 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999 and 2004.

Williams comments on Gulf Coast bankruptcy filings, revised ban on deep-water oil drilling

6/21/2011 4:55:12 PM

Georgia State University College of Law Professor Jack Williams has provided expert commentary to the media this week on the increase in bankruptcy filings on the Gulf Coast.

Withholding LSAT scores from rankings data will diversify classes, says SALT's Curcio

6/21/2011 4:55:16 PM

The median LSAT scores of the entering class accounts for 12.5 percent of each law school's U.S. News score a greater weight than the magazine gives to average grade point average or acceptance rate.

Georgia State Law continues to move up in U.S. News & World Report rankings

6/21/2011 4:53:32 PM

In less than five years, the College of Law has moved from No. 97 to 60 - a nearly 40 percent jump.

Professors provide expert comment to media on topics ranging from bankruptcy to evidence reform

6/21/2011 4:54:15 PM

Local, regional and national journalists find College of Law professors to be subject matter experts in a number of fields. Professors Jack Williams, Paul Milich, Paul Lombardo and Lynn Hogue have been quoted recently.

Mary Radford earns prestigious Verner F. Chaffin Career Service Award

9/30/2011 1:44:13 PM

Georgia State University Law Professor Mary F. Radford is the newest recipient of the Verner F. Chaffin Career Service Award.

Read up on what Georgia State Law faculty are researching and writing about

9/30/2011 1:44:27 PM

Many law professors spend a considerable amount of their time conducting research in and writing about their various areas of legal scholarship.

HeLP Director Featured on Local TV Program

6/21/2011 4:53:36 PM

The television talk show Law and Society featured Professor Sylvia Caley, Director of HeLP, in a 30-minute interview. The program focuses on legal issues that affect all communities.

Friday is the last day to purchase tickets for this year's PILA Auction

6/21/2011 4:53:26 PM

Time is running out to secure tickets to the 18th annual Public Interest Law Association charity auction. Money raised by the auction provides stipends Georgia State Law students interning in public interest areas.

Jessica Gabel comments on bankruptcy issues in major dailies

6/21/2011 4:53:37 PM

Law Professor Jessica Gabel was quoted recently in bankruptcy-related stories in The Wall Street Journal and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Georgia abortion bill violates women's rights to privacy, says Lynn Hogue

6/21/2011 4:53:28 PM

Kathy Lohr of National Public Radio talks with Professor Lynn Hogue on Morning Edition about a new Georgia abortion bill that would violate a woman's privacy.

Eric Segall explodes U.S. Supreme Court myths in opinion piece

6/21/2011 4:52:49 PM

In the wake of Justice John Paul Stevens' retirement, Segall wrote, the Supreme Court nomination process is again in the news.

Student Sam Nicholson takes best advocate honors at National Trial Advocacy Competition

9/30/2011 1:44:31 PM

Sam Nicholson, a third-year student at Georgia State University College of Law, won Best Advocate at the 10th Annual National Trial Advocacy Competition

Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant of How Stuff Works to speak at Georgia State Law

9/30/2011 1:43:39 PM

Digital duo Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant of the popular Website HowStuffWorks.com and hosts of "Stuff You Should Know" podcasts, will headline the GSU College of Law Financial Literacy Series.

Professor Todres quoted in Guardian (U.K.) article on children's rights abuses in Senegal

6/21/2011 4:54:13 PM

Professor Jonathan Todres was quoted in The Guardian regarding children's rights abuses.

The Federalist Society welcomes Georgia Supreme Court Justice David E. Nahmias

6/21/2011 4:55:09 PM

Georgia Supreme Court Justice David E. Nahmias speaks during a public event hosted by The Federalist Society. Justice Nahmias has received numerous awards, honors and appointments in Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, and will discuss the transition from U.S. Attorney to Georgia's Supreme Court.

Kresge Foundation awards $230,000 grant to HeLP Legal Services Clinic

6/21/2011 4:54:02 PM

The Kresge Foundation is a $2.8 billion private, national foundation that seeks to influence the quality of life of many in the population through supporting non-profit organizations.

Law student Melissa Rice tells of her summer as a legal intern in Southeast Asia

9/30/2011 1:43:47 PM

With the help of a Public Interest Law Association Fellowship of $3,000 - funded by money raised at the annual PILA auction - Melissa Rice was on her way to the other side of the world.

Yale Law School's Ian Ayres to deliver 46th Henry J. Miller Lecture March 18

6/21/2011 4:56:07 PM

Ayres will discuss Legal Barriers to Diversification. Investors can diversify risk by spreading investments across assets or across time. Ayres is a lawyer and economist.

HeLP Clinic Information Session February 16

6/21/2011 4:53:35 PM

Discover HeLP Law Services Clinic during an informal information session for students on February 16.

One Legal Voice for Those Unheard

9/30/2011 1:44:18 PM

Mary F. Radford has spent nearly three decades teaching, writing, researching, and practicing the law of wills, estate, trusts, and guardianship.

Student's instincts spring innocent man

6/27/2011 10:31:54 AM

Through her work with the Georgia Innocence Project, Georgia State University College of Law student Christina Rupp used instincts and DNA to help spring a man from jail for a crime he did not commit.

Bobby Lee Cook kicks off Law Week 2010 at Georgia State Law

6/21/2011 4:52:42 PM

Bobby Lee Cook is one of the top trial lawyers in the nation, a member of the College of Law's Board of Visitors and a contributor to the school, and will help kick off 2010 Law Week.

Law Prof Explores the Art of the Law

9/30/2011 1:43:45 PM

While shooting guns with a target team years ago, Jessica Gabel was convinced she would be an FBI agent. She even studied criminal justice and forensic science in college.

Speakers discuss hotly debated issue of health care reform

6/21/2011 4:55:03 PM

As healthcare reform legislation dominates the news, the Center for Law, Health & Society sponsors a public program for speakers to examine proposed legislative solutions.

Financial literacy lunch series continues April 20 with: The Global Financial Crisis, How Governments are Coping

6/21/2011 4:53:21 PM

Two professors of finance from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business will present to law students about the state of international governments in today's financial climate.

With U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. presiding, GSU law students win national title in moot court competition

6/21/2011 4:55:13 PM

Georgia State University College of Law captured the national title in the 25th Annual Dean Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Competition, held at the Brooklyn Law School in New York earlier this month.

Jonathan Todres publishes op-ed on child trafficking prevention in Atlanta Journal-Constitution

6/21/2011 4:53:37 PM

College of Law Professor Jonathan Todres weighs in on child trafficking and prevention. It is a global phenomenon that victimizes millions of children, including many here in the United States.

Charity Scott recognized with Heroes in Health Care Ethics Award

6/21/2011 4:52:44 PM

Scott received the Heroes in Health Care Award in recognition of her tireless commitment to education, policy, and practice at the intersection of law and bioethics through the Center for Law, Health & Society.

Colin Crawford recognized with Study Abroad Program Director of the Year Award

6/21/2011 4:52:45 PM

College of Law Professor Colin Crawford receives an award for his outstanding work with the Summer Legal Program in Rio de Janeiro, which began in 2005.

Atlanta's Best Health Care Lawyer in 2010

2/6/2012 11:22:24 AM

Faculty Fellow and Adjunct Faculty member Randall Hughes, J.D., was named Atlanta Health Care Lawyer of the Year in the publication The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Hughes received high ratings for his leadership, integrity, abilities and professionalism from professional peers in the Atlanta healthcare law community.

STLA's Ashley McMahan takes best advocate honors at William W. Daniel National Invitational

6/21/2011 4:55:05 PM

McMahan describes the award as her proudest moment at Georgia State College of Law. The event is hosted by the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.

Restricting access not a remedy for release of disturbing crime scene photos

6/21/2011 4:55:01 PM

Restricting or enlarging current law is not the way to remedy the release of disturbing crime scene photos, yet the state Legislature seems poised to do just that.

Bringing Light to Children's Rights

6/21/2011 4:52:43 PM

While in law school, a mural painted outside Jonathan Todres' apartment window was a stark reminder of just how fragile a child's life can be. The colorful graffiti was a memorial in remembrance of a child who had been killed in the neighborhood.

Financial Literacy Lunch Series continues Thursday with: Is The World Really Flat...?

6/21/2011 4:53:24 PM

William Poole, a partner with the Atlanta office of Nelson Mullins, is an expert in international law. He will offer a presentation on today's competitive markets and how recent changes could effect future practice of business and law.

Miller lecturer Ian Ayres discusses time diversification in investing

6/21/2011 4:54:09 PM

As investors continue recovering from the worst recession in decades, Miller Lecture speaker Ian Ayres' research and data shows that from 1871 to present, the two-to-one strategy has merit.

Health Law Program Ranked No. 4 by U.S. News

6/21/2011 4:53:34 PM

Georgia State University College of Law continues to excel in the U.S. News and World Report's annual America's Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2011.