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Assar (J.D. ’18) Fulfills Childhood Dream With Law Degree
Martinez (J.D. ’09) and Nguyen (J.D. ’09) Recognized with Law and Justice Awards
In November, the Women Works Media Group named Ana Maria Martinez (J.D. ’09) and Phi Nguyen (J.D. ’09) as 2017 Law & Justice Women of the Year Honorees. The award recognizes the Georgia State Law alumnae’s devotion to public interest and the high level of professionalism and integrity they’ve exhibited in their careers.
Moringiello: Digital Assets Challenge the Laws of Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
“The division of rights in digital property has perplexed lawyers, judges and lawmakers for as long as individuals and business entities have been transacting in the online environment,” said Juliet M. Moringiello at the Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute Luncheon held at Georgia State University College of Law. Moringiello, Commonwealth Professor of Business Law and… more »
Combatting Prescription Opioid Abuse
Patricia J. Zettler, associate professor of law, served as a consultant to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Committee on Pain Management and Regulatory Strategies to Address Prescription Opioid Abuse. The report, which was commissioned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was released in July. Zettler has expertise in… more »
Public Interest Organizations Fair: Noon Monday, Oct. 2, Catherine Henson Atrium
Come hear from representatives from more than 15 community organizations as they discuss their work and how law students can get involved. Lunch will be served.
Public Interest Organizations Fair When: Noon Wednesday, Oct. 2 Where: Catherine Henson Atrium Lunch provided
Stephen Bright Named Attorney of the Year
Stephen B. Bright, professor of practice, was honored with Attorney of the Year Award at the Daily Report‘s annual Professional Excellence awards dinner June 29.
Bright was commended for his four decades of serving indigent clients facing the death penalty and his advocacy of the right to counsel for poor people accused of… more »
Darlene Childers (J.D. ’17): Initiative & Openness
As associate dean for student affairs, Kelly Cahill Timmons interacts with many students. She’s watched one in particular — Darlene Childers (J.D. ’17), president of the Student Bar Association — model leadership.
Profiles in leadership
What makes a great leader? We asked several leaders in the Georgia State Law community to share their thoughts on others who exhibit leadership qualities worth modeling.… more »
Nancy Johnson (J.D. ’86) : A Visionary’s Legacy
With the best views, the Law Library is “prime real estate” at the top of the College of Law building. This was the vision of the late Nancy Johnson (J.D. ’86), associate dean for library and information services and professor of law. She wanted the best spot for the students and found agreement within the planning team and faculty. But Johnson’s imprint remains… more »
Georgia State Law Ranked No. 33 on Above the Law Top 50 List
Georgia State Law is ranked No. 33 on Above the Law’s annual “Top 50 Law Schools” list, up 14 slots from 2016.
The rankings prioritize employment outcomes above all else, using the latest ABA employment data for the Class of 2016. Only full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage (excluding solos and school-funded positions) were… more »
