
Honors and Awards: News Releases and In the News
EPIC wins 2022 Law School Excellence in Access to Justice Award
Professor Laurie Blank to serve as special counsel to general counsel of DoD
Senate unanimously confirms Johnson as CFTC commissioner
Emory Law’s Kristin N. Johnson, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law, was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve a three-year term as a commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Yates: ‘Our world needs you now’
More than 240 law students recently gathered in person and virtually at Emory Law’s Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony, held on Mother’s Day, which featured an address by former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates.
Fineman elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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.
Sally Q. Yates to speak at Emory Law graduation
Former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates will address graduates of the law school.
American Bar Foundation names Fineman 2022 ‘Outstanding Scholar’
Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Law Martha Albertson Fineman has received the American Bar Foundation’s 2022 Outstanding Scholar Award.
North-West University awards van der Vyver its Lifetime Achievement Award
The North-West University in South Africa held its Biennial Alumni Excellence Awards last month, honoring Professor Johan van der Vyer with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Emory Lecturer Geraghty nominated for U.S. District Court, Northern District
Emory Lecturer Sarah Geraghty has been nominated by President Biden to fill a seat on Georgia’s U.S. District Court, Northern District.
Emory professor and graduates nominated to federal posts
This week, President Joseph Biden nominated both an Emory Law professor and an alumna for important financial and regulatory posts within the administration. Also, Emory Law’s associate dean of enrollment management and student services recently joined the U.S. State Department as a deputy assistant secretary, where he will focus on international education initiatives including the Fulbright Program.
Law library awarded mini grant for wellness resources
Emory Law’s Hugh F. MacMillan Library recently received a Be Well Mini-Grant from Emory’s Office of Health Promotion.
Emory Law students among John Paul Stevens Fellows
Congratulations to 2021 John Paul Stevens Fellows Mary Katherine "MK" Karcher 23L, Naomi-Beth McCall 23L, Teddy Randel 22L, and Megan Toomer 23L who received grants to work at public interest organizations across the country.
Georgia State Bar honors two Emory Law professors
In June, the State Bar of Georgia recognized two Emory Law professors for professionalism, distinguished practice, and service to others. Associate Dean A. James Elliott 63C 66L received the 2020 Chief Justice Thomas O. Marshall Professionalism Award. Professor of Law Emeritus Charles A. Shanor was honored with the 2019 Marshall-Tuttle Award.
Center for Transactional Law and Practice names 2021 Tina Stark Award winners
Emory’s Center for Transactional Law and Practice has named George W. Kuney and Carol Morgan the 2021 winners of the Tina L. Stark Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Transactional Law and Skills.
Thirunavukarasu 21L, practicing law abroad, feels empowered to practice domestically
Brown to graduates: Following your heart leads to joy
In a welcome return to in-person celebrations, Emory University School of Law graduates either donned masks to cross a socially distanced stage or watched the ceremony live from their devices and home computers as more than 360 students earned master of laws, juris master, doctor of juridical science, or juris doctor degrees.
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.”
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.
John Rose 18L named one of Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers
This summer, John T. Rose 18L, associate with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, and his law partner were named on Billboard’s list of 2020 Top Music Lawyers.
Professor Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na’im honored as ‘Great Immigrant’
The Carnegie Corporation of New York has included Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na’im among its annual list of Great Immigrants. The 2020 list honors 38 naturalized citizens who have enriched and strengthened our nation and democracy through their contributions and actions.
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.
Virtual ceremonies seek to make distanced graduation more personal
The virtual version of this year's Emory University School of Law graduation ceremonies occurred May 11, following the university's online Commencement program. The event honored the law school’s more than 360 graduates in programs including master of laws, Juris Master, and Juris Doctor.
Professor Charlie Shanor to receive Marshall-Tuttle Award
2020 EPIC Award Winners
One of the law school’s signature events, the Emory Public Interest Committee’s (EPIC) Inspiration Awards,
Professor Elliott 66L to receive Thomas O. Marshall Professionalism Award
Elliott 66L will receive the 19th Annual Thomas O. Marshall Professionalism Award honoring an attorney and a judge who have and continue to demonstrate the highest professional conduct and paramount reputation for professionalism.
Brown Named Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law
Professor Dorothy A. Brown has been named Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law. Brown is a Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law and an advocate for economic and social justice.
Prof. Fred Smith to graduates: Be part of seeing justice done
On Mother's Day, in a new venue and among a packed house of family and friends, 454 students crossed the stage in recognition of their graduation from Emory University School of Law.
Four Emory Law alumni to be honored this weekend
Four attorneys will be recognized during Emory Law Alumni Weekend for public service and trailblazing, and for exceptional and distinguished careers. They are: Lewis S. "Mike" Eidson, Lori G. Cohen, John Maggio, and Donna Yip. Interim Dean James B. Hughes Jr. will present the awards during an April 12 reception at the law school.
Yeargain 19L receives Burton Award as one of nation's 'finest law school writers'
Tyler Quinn Yeargain, a third-year student at Emory University School of Law, was among the ten winners for his piece, "Discretion Versus Supersession: Calibrating the Power Balance Between Local Prosecutors and State Officials."
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.
CSLR fellow Mark Storslee awarded 2020 Harold Berman Prize
McDonald Distinguished Fellow Mark Storslee was recently awarded the 2020 Harold Berman Award for Excellence in Scholarship by the Law and Religion Section of the Association of American Law Schools.
Emory Law receives award for its role in diversifying the legal profession
Emory Law has been recognized by the Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) with a 2018 CLEO Edge Founders Award in honor of CLEO's 50th anniversary.
Witte named Gifford Lecturer for Scottish series' bicentennial celebration
John Witte Jr. has been invited as a Gifford Lecturer for 2020, a celebratory year that marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Scottish jurist Adam Lord Gifford, founder of the esteemed lecture series begun in 1888.
Emory Law professor Dorothy Brown receives teaching excellence award
Dorothy Brown has been selected to receive the Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award, given through the Georgia Independent College Association (GICA).
Mock trial teams rack up wins
Emory Law teams bring home trophies for wins at two mock trial competitions in the same weekend.
Clinical Professor Mindy Goldstein named sustainability fellow, co-authors climate research roadmap
Mindy Goldstein has co-authored the new Georgia Climate Research Roadmap and has been named one of inaugural Sustainability Faculty Fellows.
Nicole Schladt 18L receives graduate Brittain Award for advocacy, service, leadership
Nicole Schladt 18L has been awarded the Brittain Award, Emory's highest student honor for her leadership and commitment to community service, including co-founding Emory LGBTQ Legal Services
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.
Emory's Fineman wins Albany Law School's Miriam M. Netter '72 Stoneman Award
Emory Law Professor Martha Albertson Fineman received the Miriam M. Netter `72 Stoneman Award from Albany Law School in recognition of her efforts to expand opportunities for women.
Sydney Kaplan 19L named president of University-wide grad student government
Sydney Kaplan 19L has been elected president of the university-wide Graduate Student Government Association.
Johan van der Vyver honored for sixty years of law teaching
On Monday, April 2, the faculty of Emory Law honored sixty years of law teaching for their colleague, Johan D. van der Vyver, I. T. Cohen Professor of International Law and Human Rights and Senior Fellow, Center for the Study of Law and Religion.
Emory Law third-year student O'Carroll wins national writing award
Fiona O'Carroll 18L has been named a 2018 Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Burton Award winner, an honor given to only 15 people for articles submitted by the nation's top law schools.
John L. Latham 79L elected to Emory Board of Trustees
John L. Latham 79L of Atlanta, partner with Alston & Bird, has been elected to the Board of Trustees at Emory University.
EPIC announces Inspiration Award winners
The Emory Public Interest Committee has announced the recipients of the 22nd EPIC Inspiration Awards. EPIC annually honors a student and three community members for their outstanding contributions to public service.
Broyde wins Fulbright to Study Religious Arbitration
Michael Broyde, CSLR Fellow and Professor of Law at Emory, has won a Fulbright award to spend the 2018-2019 school year at Hebrew University in Israel, studying religious arbitration in diverse western democracies.
Michael Kang piece named best election law paper of 2017
The AALS Section on Election Law has selected "Gerrymandering and the Constitutional Norm Against Govern
Emory Law alumna receives prestigious national environmental writing award
Dorothy Brown named AALS Clyde Ferguson Award winner
Dorothy Brown, professor of law, has been named a co-recipient of the 2018 Clyde Ferguson Award by the Executive Committee of the Association of American Law Schools Section on Minority Groups.
Dudziak honored as American Society for Legal History Honorary Fellow
Jim Elliott 66L receives Thrower Lifetime Achievement Award from State Bar
Emory Law Professor A. James Elliott has been honored by the Committee to Promote Inclusion in the Profession of the State Bar of Georgia with the Randolph Thrower Lifetime Achievement Award
Faculty members honored with named professorships
Richard Freer has been named Charles Howard Candler Professor. Michael Kang has been named Thomas Simmons Professor. Jonathan Nash has been named Robert Howell Hall Professor. Polly Price has been named Asa Griggs Candler Professor. Teemu Ruskola has been named Jonas Robitscher Professor.
Witte receives honorary doctorate from Heidelberg University
"It's especially gratifying that this ancient, world-class theology faculty would honor a mere jurist," Witte said in his acceptance lecture on February 8.
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, global health professor named Carnegie Fellow
Polly Price, professor of law and global health at Emory, is one of 35 recipients of the prestigious 2017 Andrew Carnegie fellowship, which funds significant research and writing in the social sciences and humanities.
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.
Emory's Black Law Students Association wins National Chapter of the Year
Emory's Black Law Students Association (BLSA) has, for the second consecutive year, won National Large Chapter of the Year at the 49th Annual Convention in Houston Texas.
Emory's Black Law Students Association named regional chapter of the year
For the second consecutive year, Emory Black Law Students Association (BLSA) was awarded the Regional Chapter of the Year award at their recent regional convention in Atlanta.
Bartlett 18L wins disability law writing competition
Victoria "Lavender" Veran Bartlett, a second-year Emory Law student, won first prize in the Adam A. Milani Disability Law Writing Competition.
Fineman, other Emory Law faculty recognized for scholarly impact
Fineman, other Emory Law faculty recognized for scholarly impact
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.
Price lectures at U.S. Supreme Court on immigration law history
While the president, Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court continue to clash over immigration, Professor Polly Price, a legal historian and expert in immigration and citizenship, says 19th century case law is still a powerful influence. Price was invited to the U.S. Supreme Court to deliver the lecture, "The Supreme Court and the Chinese Exclusion Cases." The 2016 Leon Silverman Lecture, delivered May 11, was derived from Price's research on citizenship and immigration law, and given in the court's main courtroom.
Freer to graduates: You've earned the right to believe in yourself
Emory Law graduates received their diplomas during ceremonies held midday on the lawn of Gambrell Hall.
Mock trial team places in national competition
Emory's mock trial team placed third in the National Ethics Trial Competition (NETC) in Sacramento, CA, March 16-20. The competition featured a case involving charges of legal malpractice.
Emory teams take home first-, second-place prizes at transactional law competitions
Emory was awarded the top title of regional finalist in the New England regional competition and the second-place title of regional semi-finalist in the Southwestern regional competition.
Emory's BLSA chapter wins national honor
Emory Law's Black Law Students Association (BLSA) chapter received highest honors this past weekend when they were named National BLSA Large Chapter of the Year at the NBLSA 48th Annual National Convention.
Emory team wins top prize at NYU Moot Court Competition
The Emory Law team bested University of Virginia in the final round to win the 11th annual National NYU Immigration Law Competition.
Inspiration Awards honored student, community leaders for public service
Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates will be honored for her public interest work as part of Emory University School of Law's annual EPIC Inspiration Awards. Also receiving awards are Edward J. "Jack" Hardin, The Honorable Peggy H. Walker, and Hana Shatila 16L.
Emory Law announces Kang as new Bederman Scholar
Emory Law has named Michael S. Kang the second recipient of the David J. Bederman Research Professorship. The professorship is awarded annually to recognize the outstanding contributions of a faculty member and offers a research leave to support continuing outstanding scholarly work.
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.
Emory Law receives $1 million gift for religious freedom work
The Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University has received a $1 million gift to expand training and scholarship in religious freedom
Dudziak named prestigious Library of Congress Kluge Chair
Mary L. Dudziak, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law and Director of the Project on War and Security in Law, Culture and Society will hold the Kluge Chair in American Law and Governance at the Library of Congress this fall.
Rita A. Sheffey installed as president-elect of State Bar of Georgia
Rita A. Sheffey, assistant dean for public service at the Emory University School of Law, was installed as president-elect of the 47,000-member State Bar of Georgia on June 20 during the organization's Annual Meeting.
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.
Sheffey receives public service award
Rita Sheffey, Emory Law's assistant dean for public service, received the Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award from Georgia State University College of Law last night. The award is given each year to a Georgia attorney whose accomplishments reflect selfless public service.
TI:GER team wins TiE contest with spinal implant device
Team Viapore, a TI:GER team consisting of an Emory Law student and Georgia Tech MBA and PhD students, won the April TiE Atlanta Young Entrepreneurs University Competition with their medical device for spinal implants.
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.
McCoyd 93L appointed as DeKalb County magistrate
Matt McCoyd 93L, long-time Emory Trial Techniques instructor, has been appointed to serve as a judge with the DeKalb County Magistrate Court. "I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the citizens of DeKalb County in this position," McCoyd said, noting that he plans to continue teaching at Emory Law.
Emory Law teams win national transactional law negotiation contest
On the heels of impressive regional wins, Emory Law's Transactional Law Program Negotiation Team recently won Best Draft, Semi-Finalist and National Champion honors (Seller's side) at the 2015 National Transactional LawMeet.
Emory Law is international law and religion moot court champ
Emory University School of Law won an international law and religion moot court competition in Venice, Italy, prevailing over 14 teams from four continents.
TI:GER students win first place at startup competition
Five enterprising students and their implantable device for pets won first place at the 2015 Georgia Tech Startup Competition. The first-year TI:GER® team beat out 11 other finalists with their pitch for a device that will monitor and, ultimately, regulate blood glucose levels in cats and dogs.
BLSA students place second in national mock trial competition
The Emory Law Black Law Students Association mock trial team recently scored a second-place trophy at the National BLSA Thurgood Marshal Mock Trial Competition.
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
Emory Law teams win "best negotiator" at LawMeets competitions
Emory Law's Transactional Law program negotiation teams won "best negotiator" titles in regional competitions.
Clement 15L honored as Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student for 11th Circuit
Leia Clement 15L has been named the 2015 Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student for the 11th Circuit by the American College of Bankruptcy. The award includes a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the college's annual meeting and induction ceremony on March 13-14.
Holbrook receives Pride Award: Chestnut LGBT Person of the Year
Associate Dean and Professor Timothy Holbrook will be honored March 3 at Emory University's 23rd Annual Pride Awards, as the Chestnut LGBT Person of the Year.
EPIC Inspiration Awards honor public service
EPIC recognized the dedication to public service of three exemplary leaders at its 19th annual Inspiration Awards ceremony
Business Insider ranks Emory Law No. 20 among "Best Law Schools in America"
Results were based primarily on a survey of more than 300 legal industry professionals, and rankings also factor in data on acceptance rates and post-graduate employment rates. "Emory University Law School has a strong relationship with the Carter Center, where students can work in clinics promoting world peace. One of the four legal journals at Emory Law is the student-run Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal--the only journal of its kind in the country," the report reads.
John Witte Jr. named Woodruff Professor
John Witte Jr. has been named Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law.
Stadalius 15L takes 2nd place at statewide closing argument competition
Lauren Stadalius 15L, director-in-chief of the Emory Law Mock Trial Society, won second place and a $1,000 cash prize at the 2014 Law Student Closing Argument Competition hosted by the Keenan's Kids Kid Foundation. The competition was held Nov. 8 at the Keenan Law Firm Courtroom in Atlanta.
Emory Law Mock Trial team advances to final round in Miami
The Emory Law Mock Trial team advanced to the final two rounds of the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law regional Trial Advocacy Competition in Miami.
Mock Trial team advances in regional competitions
The Emory Law Mock Trial Team has scored early achievements in regional competitions.
Volunteer Clinic for Veterans receives special recognition
The Volunteer Clinic for Veterans has received the Law Group Excellence in Award to Justice award from the Pro Bono Section of the State Bar of Georgia.
Holbrook receives Outstanding Service to the Stonewall Community Award
Emory Law Professor Timothy Holbrook received the Outstanding Service to the Stonewall Community Award. Holbrook has written many opinion pieces in national newspapers about same-sex marriage and wrote a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of former NFL stars Chris Kluwe of the Minnesota Vikings and Brendan Ayanbadejo of the Baltimore Ravens urging the Supreme Court to sack California's Proposition 8.
Obama nominates Marti 99L to lead intellectual property enforcement
The White House announced Thursday that it is nominating a new Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, known colloquially as the "IP czar." He is Washington lawyer Daniel H. Marti. The position coordinates U.S. law-enforcement strategy around copyright, patents and trademarks. The coordinator's duties, somewhat controversial from the start, include harmonizing the enforcement activities of several federal agencies under the White House's Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement.
Graham 02L, Shirazi 12L, Vranicar 06L named "Rising Stars" by Daily Report
In August, three Emory Law graduates were named among the Daily Report's annual list of 40 under 40 "Rising Stars" for 2014. They are Christina Graham 02L, Amna Shirazi 12L and Paul Vranicar 06L.
U.S. District Court Judge O'Kelley to receive Emory Medal
Emory Law alumnus Judge William O'Kelley 51C 53L will receive the university's highest alumni honor, the Emory Medal, Oct. 7. Medalists are honored for distinguished service to the university, extraordinary public service, or high achievement in their field, the professions or the arts. The medal was first awarded in 1946 and is given to one to three recipients annually.
Emory Law presents Class of 2014, honors Johnson, Lewis
Emory Law awarded diplomas to 319 graduates in May 2014.