
Alumni News: News Releases and In the News
Willis 96L takes on murder, street crime and a president
Students win $8k in Stange moot court competition
Emory Moot Court Society concluded its annual Stange Competition with the Stange Awards Dinner, marking the Society’s first official return to in-person events since 2019.
A message from the Emory Law Alumni President and Emory Advisory Board Chair
CSLR and Emory Law welcome Terri Montague
The Center for the Study of Law and Religion (CSLR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Terri Montague as McDonald Distinguished Senior Fellow at CSLR, and Senior Lecturer at Emory Law School.
Law school hosts first in-person swearing-in ceremony since 2019
Wednesday, November 17, Dean Mary Anne Bobinski welcomed members of the class of 2021 back to Tull Auditorium for the first in-person swearing-in ceremony held in Tull Auditorium since 2019.
Veterans Day message from Dean Bobinski
We are honored by the many veterans who choose to earn their law degree at Emory. On Veteran’s Day, we honor the commitment, valor, and sacrifices made by military personnel and their families that safeguard both our democracy and the rule of law.
Choi 10L to lead Emory Law’s new bar success initiative
Rhani Lott Choi 10L was selected to direct a new student program for Academic Advising and Bar Success.
Dean's message to alumni for the new academic year
Thirunavukarasu 21L, practicing law abroad, feels empowered to practice domestically
An email reply put Ricardo Horne 21L on his life’s path
A career of service, from doctor to social justice lawyer
Suman Malempati left his career as a pediatric oncologist, researcher and associate professor of pediatrics to train as a social justice lawyer because he could “no longer be an observer.”
Kathleen Kessler's legacy 22 years of scholarships for women
When a ValuJet DC-9 crashed in the Everglades 25 years ago on May 11, 1996, hundreds of lives were changed forever. But as a result of a lawsuit brought by the family and friends of Kathleen Kessler 72L, nearly 50 female Emory Law students have received scholarships to help them become the formidable trial lawyer she was.
2021 Distinguished Alumni Award
The Emory Law Alumni Awards recognize outstanding alumni who have achieved distinction in legal practice, teaching, research, or public administration and who have demonstrated distinguished service to Emory Law, the Emory Alumni Association, or Emory University.
Emory’s American Inn of Court renamed in honor of Judge Clarence Cooper 67L
The membership of Emory’s American Inn of Court has voted to rename itself as The Judge Clarence Cooper American Inn of Court, after a 1967 Emory Law graduate and history maker within the judiciary.
Dean Bobinski on how we move forward
Emory Law Celebrates Alumni Award Winners
Each year, the Emory Law Alumni Awards recognize outstanding alumni who have achieved distinction in legal practice, teaching, research, or public administration and who have demonstrated distinguished service to Emory Law, the Emory Alumni Association, or Emory University.
2020 EPIC Award Winners
One of the law school’s signature events, the Emory Public Interest Committee’s (EPIC) Inspiration Awards,
Blackburn uses skills from JM degree to identify and mitigate clients' risk
EPIC Recognizes 2019 Inspiration Award Winners
On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, Emory University School of Law hosted the 23rd annual Emory Public Interest Committee's (EPIC) Inspiration Awards, which honored two community members and an Emory Law graduate for exceptional public service.
EPIC Recognizes 2019 Inspiration Award Winners
On February 5, Emory Law hosted the 23rd annual Emory Public Interest Committee's (EPIC) Inspiration Awards.
Honoring Supreme Court Chief Justice Harris Hines 65C 68L
Emory Law Honors Distinguished Grads
On Friday, April 27, 2018, Emory University School of Law hosted the annual Alumni Awards, bestowing honors on four distinguished graduates in recognition of their achievements in the field of law.
Lisa Branch 94L confirmed to federal court judgeship
Emory Law alum Elizabeth L. "Lisa" Branch of Georgia has been nominated to serve as a Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
NY Times: Meet Atlanta's #BillionDollarLawyer, Findling 84L
Drew Findling 84L has gained some renown as a courtroom killer for an array of high-profile acts. But he has also taken on the role of a mentor, and even a father figure, to some clients as they try to outrun societal disadvantages (and youthful recklessness) in favor of fame. "It is increasingly disturbing to me, the 'X' that is on the forehead of people in this industry," Findling tells The New York Times. "There's such a target on these young guys," he said. "Every once in a while someone is going to make a mistake. But no one looks at all the good that comes out of what they do."
Udolf's client only defendant acquitted thus far in FIFA scandal
Manuel Burga, former president of Peru's soccer federation, was the first person to be acquitted among over 40 people and entities in the soccer world who were charged with a scheme to extract hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks. Of those, 24 pleaded guilty. Burga was cleared of a single racketeering conspiracy charge. He was represented by Bruce Udolf 79L. A former prosecutor, Udolf is now president of his own firm, where he concentrates his practice in white-collar criminal defense, investigations and corporate compliance.
CSLR alumnus helped Italian nationals flee Florida and Caribbean after Irma
Andrea Natale 17L used social media, a spreadsheet, and lawyer skills to help many Italian nationals in Florida and the Caribbean find their way to safety after Hurricane Irma.
The 11th Circuit's new nominee: Branch 94L
Judge Elizabeth "Lisa" Branch was nominated by President Donald Trump to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to fill the spot vacated by Judge Frank Hull, who is taking senior status, the Daily News reports. Branch was appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 2012 leaving a position as a commercial litigation partner at Smith Gambrell & Russell.
A letter to the Emory Law community
A message from the new interim dean of Emory Law, Judson Graves 75L.
Emory community mourns the loss of beloved alumnus O'Kelley 51C 53L
The Emory community is saddened to report the recent loss of a dear alumnus, Judge William O'Kelley 51C 53L.
One Hundred Years of Women at Emory Law
Unlike a number of established law schools, Emory Law admitted women from its founding in 1916.
Dowd 65L joins Trump's defense team
President Donald Trump has added veteran Washington lawyer John Dowd 65L to the team representing him in the investigations of possible collusion by the Trump campaign with Russia, Reuters reports, including the criminal probe being led by special counsel Robert Mueller.
U.S. District Judge Cohen 79L orders immigrant's DACA status reinstated
A Mexican woman whose highly publicized deportation case in Georgia thrust her into the national debate over immigration may stay in the United States and be temporarily protected from deportation, U.S. District Judge Mark H. Cohen 79L ruled on June 12, The New York Times reports.
Cooper 67L closes oldest case by vacating death sentence
Lawrence Joseph Jefferson's 1985 death sentence has troubled federal judges for years. In April, U.S. District Court Judge Clarence Cooper 67L reaffirmed the position he took a decade ago, in a 71-page opinion that argues Jefferson's trial counsel--one of whom is now a Cobb County Superior Court judge--had been constitutionally ineffective.
Emory Law marks 100th anniversary with Clinton, Nunn
The Emory University School of Law celebrated its 100th anniversary with a formal gala April 29 featuring former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former U.S. senator and Emory Law alumnus Sam Nunn.
Emory Law announces its Centennial 100 alumni honorees
As Emory Law prepared to celebrate its centennial year, Centennial planners invited members of the Emory Law community to nominate candidates for special recognition as one of 100 individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the law school and the world at large.
President Bill Clinton, Senator Sam Nunn 61L 62L to attend Emory Law Centennial Gala
Former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote address at Emory Law's Centennial Gala on Saturday, April 29. Former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn 61L 62L will receive the school's Lifetime Achievement Award.
John Lewis Chair for Civil Rights and Social Justice achieves full funding
Emory Law's chair honoring US Representative John Lewis has been fully funded, allowing the school to conduct a national search for a scholar who will focus on areas "where racial discrimination persists."
Brewton new director of alumni relations
Jacynta Brewton is Emory Law's new director of alumni relations. She joins the law school from the University of Maryland's School of Medicine.
Sherburne 16L named first Buchsbaum fellow
Claire Sherburne 16L has been named the first recipient of the Aaron L. Buchsbaum Fellowship, which was established in 2014 by the late Buchsbaum and his wife, Esther.
Moore 71L asks Gov. Deal to increase judicial diversity
In an open letter published in the Daily Report to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, retired judge Thelma Wyatt Moore 71L, president of Advocacy for Action, Inc., asks him to consider increasing the diversity of the state Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Fulton County Superior Court when filling recent vacancies.
Emory Law well-represented in 2016 Daily Report awards
When the Daily Report announced the award winners in its annual "Lifetime Achievement" and "On the Rise" categories, more than a few Emory Law graduates were on the list. Congratulations to all our alumni for their continued success, dedication and service.
Q&A with Boston Marathon bombing prosecutor Aloke Chakravarty 97L
In a case watched around the world, Aloke Chakravarty 97L won a death-penalty verdict in May 2015 against the surviving brother responsible for the Boston Marathon bombing.
Randall Kessler 88L: At the top of his game
For a man who handles divorces all day, Randall Kessler 88L is surprisingly good at relationships. In fact, it¿s what his firm is founded on.
The enduring value of a legal education
Three alumni credit their legal education for their success outside the profession.
Emory Law student travels the world to find his calling at home
A profile of Will Eye 16L who graduates with the class of 2016 on Monday, May 9, 2016.
Eyes on a prize: The courageous life of John Lewis
John Lewis spoke to a capacity crowd at the screening of a new documentary telling his life story, "Get in the Way: The Journey of John Lewis," at Emory School of Law on March 26 when he noted of now being a film star, "It is almost too much for a boy who grew up in rural Alabama, 50 miles from Montgomery, on a farm, preaching to chickens."
Stange scholarship will reward excellence in moot court
Paola Arzu Stange 01C 05L and her husband, Kirk C. Stange, have established the Stange Law Firm Scholarship to honor top competitors in Emory Law's moot court program.
Shapiro 83L endows writing awards fund
Keith J. Shapiro 83L has contributed $50,000 to endow the Keith J. Shapiro Writing Awards Fund. Two Keith J. Shapiro Writing Award winners will receive $1,000 awards, one for consumer bankruptcy writing and the other for corporate bankruptcy writing.
Guttman: Whistleblower program will be one of the most significant national gatherings of 2016
Feb. 18 and 19, the Emory Corporate Governance and Accountability Review and the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution will partner to present ¿Fraud Against the Government & SEC Whistleblower Actions Training.¿ This event will feature more than 20 authorities on fraud, including U.S. attorneys, experts from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and judges.
Atlanta Magazine features Cooper 89L's work in GM recall case
Marietta attorney Lance Cooper 89L was profiled in Atlanta Magazine's January issue, in a story detailing his work on the lawsuit that alleged a faulty GM ignition switch led to the death of Brooke Melton in 2010. The case resulted in a massive recall of the company's vehicles.
Emory University board appoints Sears 80L to trustee executive committee
The Emory University Board of Trustees has named Leah Ward Sears 80L to their executive committee.
McLarty 66L receives Emory University's highest honor
On October 29, Emory Alumni Association welcomed two new members, Paul McLarty 63C 66L and Cecil Wilson MD 57C 61M, to the ranks of Emory Medalists, recipients of the highest honor bestowed on alumni.
2015 Emory @ Work campaign raises $256,000
Each year, the Emory @ Work program includes a friendly, nationwide competition in support of the Law School Fund for Excellence. The 2015 campaign included 560 Emory Law alumni at 30 firms, who raised more than $256,000 to support our students, faculty, and vital programs at the law school.
Greg Doody 94L: From boardroom to vineyard
When Charter Communications was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, Doody became its general counsel and spent years restructuring the company. When he tired of the constant traveling, he attended the French Culinary Institute, became accredited in the first two levels of the Court of Master Sommeliers program, and took over business affairs for Vineyard Brands importer.
Emory Law honors four distinguished grads, retired professor
Friday, Sept. 25, Emory Law hosted its annual Alumni Awards, where four alumni and one beloved professor received top honors. The awards ceremony was held at 7 p.m. in Tull Auditorium, Gambrell Hall at the law school.
Latest issue of Emory Lawyer available online
The latest issue of Emory Lawyer magazine is now available online.
Civil discourse in the 2016 presidential campaign
Andrew H. Jones 14L says "manners were once, but are no longer, viewed as a social asset" in his exposition of civil discourse in the current political climate.
Emory Law breaks fundraising record
Emory Law closed its fiscal year on August 31, breaking all previous fundraising year-end totals. The school raised more than $7 million including three seven-figure gifts.
Boston bombing prosecutor Chakravarty 97L: Why Emory? I wanted to make a difference.
Aloke Chakravarty 97L spoke at this year's Welcome Week convocation about how Emory Law inspired him to make a difference.
Atlanta Bar presents historic voting rights conversation at Emory Law
The Atlanta Bar Association commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act with an historic conversation and panel discussion featuring five prominent attorneys who share an interest in voting rights cases, including Georgia's attorney general, Sam Olens 83L.
Emory ranked among top alumni networks
"Best College Values" recently named Emory University's Alumni Association among the Top 50 Most Powerful Alumni Networks.
UnitedLex launches groundbreaking "legal residency" program with Emory Law
UnitedLex has announced an innovative "legal residency" program with Emory Law and three other top U. S. law schools.
Emory Law grads charged to uphold "the justice America is founded on"
Three hundred ninety-one students received diplomas in Emory Law's diploma ceremony today.
Dowd 65L gives historic "Dowd Report" collection to Emory Law
John Dowd 65L gave his record of one of baseball's biggest scandals to Emory Law, and a related exhibit will run from July 1-30.
Rodriguez 15L named Immigrant Justice Corps Fellow
Laura Rodriguez 15L has been appointed as one of 25 Immigrant Justice Corps Fellows for the 2015 class.
Attorney General Sam Olens 83L: Georgia will respect Supreme Court decision
Attorney General Sam Olens 83L discussed potential legal defense of Georgia's constitutional ban on gay marriage if the high court overrules bans on same-sex marriage: "If the court rules that Georgia's constitutional amendment is legal, the press release from my office will be that the Supreme Court has spoken."
Emory Law to establish John Lewis Chair in civil rights, social justice
Emory Law received a $1.5 million donation to help establish a John Lewis Chair in Civil Rights and Social Justice.
Emory Law panel to explore the business case for diversity
Monday, April 20, Emory University School of Law will host its second annual Diversity Speaker Series panel discussion.
Emory Law ranks in U. S. News & World Report's top twenty law schools
Emory Law has once again been ranked 19th in U.S. News & World Report's assessment of U.S. law schools
Retired professor gives $1 million to Emory Law
Emory Law Professor William J. Carney and his wife, Jane, have created a challenge grant of $1 million to benefit the law school¿s Center for Transactional Law and Practice.
Miele 14L elected to Maryland House of Delegates
Emory Law alumnus Christian Miele 14L was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, Legislative District 8, on Nov. 4. He was the top vote-getter in a closely contested race with six candidates, including two incumbents, running for the district's three House seats. Miele received 20,164 votes, or 19.4 percent of the total votes cast, in an election where each voter may vote for no more than three candidates. He will be sworn into office Jan. 14.
Berry 03L: The Intersection of Government, Law, and Politics
Jeremy Berry 97C 03L knew as an Emory freshman that he was interested in politics and government, and his resume shows it. As an undergrad, the political science major served as Student Government Association president, interned for the Clinton/Gore White House, and worked for a U.S. senator. But it was after graduation, during a stint at Emory's Office of Government and Community Affairs, that Berry experienced a pivotal moment--chauffeuring Congressman John Lewis around Emory¿s campus during a day-long visit.
8th Annual BLSA Speaker Series: The realities of diversity in practice
"Diversity is important not because of the optics. Lots of places just want to look diverse. It is what people bring with them, not their skin color or sexual orientation," DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James Jr. said during the eighth annual Black Law Students Association speaker series, held at Emory Law. "It is their frame of reference and background. You are better as an institution if you are diverse. Diversity does not equal tokenism. It makes us greater."
Chen O8L writes for ABA on endangered species
Emory Law alumnus Linus Chen 08L, an attorney with the U.S. Department of the Interior, and David M. Moore, an adjunct professor at Emory Law, both wrote articles for the August 2014 ABA Section of Environment, Energy and Resources Endangered Species Committee newsletter.
Turner Clinic alum: Taxpayers in the dark and at risk from Vogtle nuclear loan guarantees
Emory Law alum Whitney Rappole joined the Turner Environmental Law Clinic in representing the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) and investigating federal loan guarantees offered by the Department of Energy.
Juris master program adds global health specialty
Emory Law offers a new concentration in its juris master program through a partnership with the Emory Global Health Institute.
The summer issue of Emory Lawyer is online
Emory Lawyer is published twice annually by Emory University School of Law.
Emory Law honors five alumni for distinguished service
Emory Law honored five alumni for distinguished work in public service and volunteer efforts on the law school's behalf.
Emory Trustee Henrikson 72L speaks at 30th Annual BLSA Awards Reception
The 2013 BLSA Awards features keynote speaker C. Robert Henrickson 72L.
Law and Religion alumnus named CSLR Associate Director
The Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory Law named Silas Allard as Associate Director
Ambassador Adelman 89L discusses Southeast Asia's role in global economy
David Adelman 89L, U.S. ambassador to Singapore, discusses the role of southeast Asia in the global economy.
Governor Deal appoints Hutchinson 89L to Superior Court bench
On Nov. 7, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced the appointment of George F. Hutchinson III 89L to the Gwinett County Superior Court Bench.
Allan Diamond appointed chair of Emory Law Advisory Board
Allan Diamond 79L was appointed the new chair of the Advisory Board of the Emory University School of Law.
Governor appoints Branch 94L to Georgia Court of Appeals
Elizabeth Branch 94L will be sworn in as judge for the Georgia Court of Appeals on Sept. 4.