Emory Law news covering the honors, awards, and special achievements of our school, alumni, faculty, and students. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/tags/topics/honors-awards.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:38:31 EDT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:38:31 EDT Emory Law celebrates the honors, awards, and special achievements of our school, alumni, faculty, and students. urn:uuid:93de21bc0ae7209864aeb97c2f3caef8 Copyright Emory University - School of Law Paul Koster 26T, professsor of practice, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2026/05/koster_fulbright.html 50434d020a3c00bc2e292e24251dc6f6 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:50434d020a3c00bc2e292e24251dc6f6 2026-05-22T12:0:00-04:00 Koster receives Fulbright Specialist Award to India Paul Koster 26T, professsor of practice, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award. Emory University - School of Law John Witte Jr. has recently received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from his alma mater Calvin University, among numerous other accolades. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2025/11/witte-jr-named-distinguished-alumnus-capping-recent-accolades.html 6b0661a10a3c013a3d73a79ab1f151f4 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:6b0661a10a3c013a3d73a79ab1f151f4 2025-11-09T12:0:00-05:00 Witte Jr. named Distinguished Alumnus, capping recent accolades John Witte Jr. has recently received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from his alma mater Calvin University, among numerous other accolades. Emory University - School of Law Associate Dean of Faculty and Associate Professor of Law Matthew Lawrence has been appointed as a public member of the ACUS. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2025/05/lawrence-appointed-public-member-of-administrative-conference-of-the-united-states.html f3f53b560ae720870aebcfed238a872c Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:f3f53b560ae720870aebcfed238a872c 2025-05-21T12:0:00-04:00 Matthew Lawrence appointed public member of ACUS Associate Dean of Faculty and Associate Professor of Law Matthew Lawrence has been appointed as a public member of the ACUS. Emory University - School of Law The American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) announced April 8 the election of 18 new fellows, including Mark Nevitt, associate professor of law. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2025/04/nevitt-fellow-american-college-environ-lawyers.html 406077ea0ae7208754262c461575ab02 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:406077ea0ae7208754262c461575ab02 2025-04-16T12:0:00-04:00 Nevitt named fellow to the ACOEL The American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) announced April 8 the election of 18 new fellows, including Mark Nevitt, associate professor of law. Emory University - School of Law Emory SVP of search names Das Acevedo a research impact faculty fellow. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2025/04/das-acevedo-research-fellow.html 408c363d0ae7208754262c46d37cfb55 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:408c363d0ae7208754262c46d37cfb55 2025-04-16T12:0:00-04:00 Das Acevedo named research impact faculty fellow Emory SVP of search names Das Acevedo a research impact faculty fellow. Emory University - School of Law Twelve Emory Law students have been designated as Kessler-Eidson Scholars for their excellence demonstrating trial advocacy skills this past May. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2024/11/2024-keptt-scholars.html f8fee4ec0ae720875a5f59c3fe73afbf Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:f8fee4ec0ae720875a5f59c3fe73afbf 2024-11-04T12:0:00-05:00 Kessler-Eidson Program for Trial Techniques recognizes scholarship award winners Twelve Emory Law students have been designated as Kessler-Eidson Scholars for their excellence demonstrating trial advocacy skills this past May. Emory University - School of Law While many American citizens were horrified to see Afghan men and women clinging to airplanes to try to escape Kabul in 2021, few knew how to help. But Jacob DeFazio 21C 24L’s work to help Afghan interpreters who risked their lives working with US military during America’s longest war has been recognized with a national public service award. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2024/09/2024-09-24-defazio-receives-nalp-award-for-pro-bono-work-for-afghan-allies.html 258864ec0ae72087030f3b63f22f0a90 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT Lisa Ashmore urn:uuid:258864ec0ae72087030f3b63f22f0a90 While many American citizens were horrified to see Afghan men and women clinging to airplanes to try to escape Kabul in 2021, few knew how to help. But Jacob DeFazio 21C 24L’s work to help Afghan interpreters who risked their lives working with US military during America’s longest war has been recognized with a national public service award. 2024-09-24T12:0:00-04:00 DeFazio 24L recognized for work to help Afghan military allies While many American citizens were horrified to see Afghan men and women clinging to airplanes to try to escape Kabul in 2021, few knew how to help. But Jacob DeFazio 21C 24L’s work to help Afghan interpreters who risked their lives working with US military during America’s longest war has been recognized with a national public service award. Emory University - School of Law Six Emory Law students will spend this summer getting hands-on experience working in public interest jobs because they received fellowships through the John Paul Stevens Foundation. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2024/07/2024-07-16-stevens-fellows.html bca3a8b30ae720877e4d1cd30d790301 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT Lisa Ashmore urn:uuid:bca3a8b30ae720877e4d1cd30d790301 Six Emory Law students will spend this summer getting hands-on experience working in public interest jobs because they received fellowships through the John Paul Stevens Foundation. 2024-07-16T12:0:00-04:00 Emory Law students earn national public interest fellowships Six Emory Law students will spend this summer getting hands-on experience working in public interest jobs because they received fellowships through the John Paul Stevens Foundation. Emory University - School of Law Two recent Emory Law graduates are semifinalists in an international competition where the ultimate prize is $1 million in investment funding. Bene Owanga 24L and Chinelo Adi 24L are among the 16 semifinalist teams that will travel to the United Kingdom in August to compete for the 15th Annual Hult Prize. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2024/07/2024-07-16-owanga-solar-hult-prize.html bcc0a2280ae720877e4d1cd3e03fa052 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT Lisa Ashmore urn:uuid:bcc0a2280ae720877e4d1cd3e03fa052 Two recent Emory Law graduates are semifinalists in an international competition where the ultimate prize is $1 million in investment funding. Bene Owanga 24L and Chinelo Adi 24L are among the 16 semifinalist teams that will travel to the United Kingdom in August to compete for the 15th Annual Hult Prize. 2024-07-16T12:0:00-04:00 Emory Law grads compete for $1 million in startup funds Two recent Emory Law graduates are semifinalists in an international competition where the ultimate prize is $1 million in investment funding. Bene Owanga 24L and Chinelo Adi 24L are among the 16 semifinalist teams that will travel to the United Kingdom in August to compete for the 15th Annual Hult Prize. Emory University - School of Law On Sunday, May 12, Emory University School of Law graduated more than 300 students during ceremonies held at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2024/05/2024-05-13-commencement.html 7374378f0ae720875ced7b53bf48f2cb Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT Emory Law urn:uuid:7374378f0ae720875ced7b53bf48f2cb On Sunday, May 12, Emory University School of Law graduated more than 300 students during ceremonies held at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth. 2024-05-13T12:0:00-04:00 Commencement 2024: 'Dream in the future, live in the moment' On Sunday, May 12, Emory University School of Law graduated more than 300 students during ceremonies held at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth. Emory University - School of Law John Witte has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS)—the third Emory Law scholar to receive this honor. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2024/05/john-witte-elected-to-aaas.html 4f3ebe0e0ae720873857ce77fe53e012 Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:4f3ebe0e0ae720873857ce77fe53e012 On Sunday, May 12, Emory University School of Law graduated more than 300 students during ceremonies held at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth. 2024-05-06T12:0:00-04:00 John Witte elected to AAAS John Witte has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS)—the third Emory Law scholar to receive this honor. Emory University - School of Law Richard D. Freer, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law, presented this year’s John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecture: “The State of American Civil Justice: A Story of Exodus and Transformation” was the focus of the lecture. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2024/04/freer-delivers-john-f-morgan-sr-distinguished-faculty-lecture.html ce683eab0ae720871023e44142b3ce04 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:ce683eab0ae720871023e44142b3ce04 On Sunday, May 12, Emory University School of Law graduated more than 300 students during ceremonies held at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth. 2024-04-11T12:0:00-04:00 Freer delivers John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecture Richard D. Freer, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law, presented this year’s John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecture: “The State of American Civil Justice: A Story of Exodus and Transformation” was the focus of the lecture. Emory University - School of Law This year the Emory Public Interest Committee (EPIC) honored a veteran public defender, a former investigator turned civil rights attorney, and an Am Law 100 firm partner who has logged hundreds of pro bono hours over nearly 40 years in practice. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2024/03/2024-03-06-epic-inspiration-awards.html 1543b3910ae7208753d14b87d1e46506 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST Lisa Ashmore urn:uuid:1543b3910ae7208753d14b87d1e46506 This year the Emory Public Interest Committee (EPIC) honored a veteran public defender, a former investigator turned civil rights attorney, and an Am Law 100 firm partner who has logged hundreds of pro bono hours over nearly 40 years in practice. 2024-03-06T12:0:00-05:00 2024 EPIC Awards go to public interest legends This year the Emory Public Interest Committee (EPIC) honored a veteran public defender, a former investigator turned civil rights attorney, and an Am Law 100 firm partner who has logged hundreds of pro bono hours over nearly 40 years in practice. Emory University - School of Law Both the editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal and an alumnus from the Class of 1992 have won Burton/Law360 Awards for Distinguished Legal Writing this year. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2023/04/2023-burton-law360-awards.html 9ffdc9370ae7208706f122f904583dfe Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT Lisa Ashmore urn:uuid:9ffdc9370ae7208706f122f904583dfe Both the editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal and an alumnus from the Class of 1992 have won Burton/Law360 Awards for Distinguished Legal Writing this year. 2023-04-20T12:0:00-04:00 Emory Law student, alumnus, receive national awards for legal writing Both the editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal and an alumnus from the Class of 1992 have won Burton/Law360 Awards for Distinguished Legal Writing this year. Emory University - School of Law Both the editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal and an alumnus from the Class of 1992 have won Burton/Law360 Awards for Distinguished Legal Writing this year. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2023/03/georgiev-ford-foundation-research-grant-human-capital-management-workforce.html 331347ab0ae7208720874968a54e29d3 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT Lisa Ashmore urn:uuid:331347ab0ae7208720874968a54e29d3 Emory Law Associate Professor George S. Georgiev is among a select group of researchers who recently received funding from the Ford Foundation, as part of a far-reaching project on how some of the biggest companies in the United States manage and compensate their employees. 2023-03-30T12:0:00-04:00 Ford Foundation funds Georgiev’s ongoing research on workforce issues in corporate law Both the editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal and an alumnus from the Class of 1992 have won Burton/Law360 Awards for Distinguished Legal Writing this year. Emory University - School of Law Both the editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal and an alumnus from the Class of 1992 have won Burton/Law360 Awards for Distinguished Legal Writing this year. https://news.emory.edu/stories/2022/12/er_humanities_fellows_12-12-2022/story.html 125003fd0ae7209802a0fcd7aa729f54 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST Emory News Center urn:uuid:125003fd0ae7209802a0fcd7aa729f54 Emory Law Associate Professor George S. Georgiev is among a select group of researchers who recently received funding from the Ford Foundation, as part of a far-reaching project on how some of the biggest companies in the United States manage and compensate their employees. 2022-12-13T12:0:00-05:00 Presidential Fellow Dudziak focuses on new book: 'Going to War' Both the editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal and an alumnus from the Class of 1992 have won Burton/Law360 Awards for Distinguished Legal Writing this year. Emory University School of Law Emory News Center Both the editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal and an alumnus from the Class of 1992 have won Burton/Law360 Awards for Distinguished Legal Writing this year. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2022/11/epic-wins-state-bar-award.html 5398f73d0ae720983e9ea30239ec828b Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST Emory Law urn:uuid:5398f73d0ae720983e9ea30239ec828b Emory Law Associate Professor George S. Georgiev is among a select group of researchers who recently received funding from the Ford Foundation, as part of a far-reaching project on how some of the biggest companies in the United States manage and compensate their employees. 2022-11-07T12:0:00-05:00 EPIC wins 2022 Law School Excellence in Access to Justice Award Both the editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal and an alumnus from the Class of 1992 have won Burton/Law360 Awards for Distinguished Legal Writing this year. Emory University - School of Law Both the editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal and an alumnus from the Class of 1992 have won Burton/Law360 Awards for Distinguished Legal Writing this year. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2022/06/emory-laws-professor-laurie-blank-to-serve-as-special-counsel-to-general-counsel-of-dod.html 91ef49cf0ae720984982c0112cb69f9c Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:91ef49cf0ae720984982c0112cb69f9c Emory Law Associate Professor George S. Georgiev is among a select group of researchers who recently received funding from the Ford Foundation, as part of a far-reaching project on how some of the biggest companies in the United States manage and compensate their employees. 2022-06-23T12:0:00-04:00 Professor Laurie Blank to serve as special counsel to general counsel of DoD Both the editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal and an alumnus from the Class of 1992 have won Burton/Law360 Awards for Distinguished Legal Writing this year. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2022/06/senate-unanimously-confirms-kristin-johnson-cftc-commissioner.html 444e201f0ae7209841d003bf99248482 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT Lisa Ashmore urn:uuid:444e201f0ae7209841d003bf99248482 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. 2022-06-08T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2022/05/yates-our-world-needs-you-now.html ce64df6a0ae7209843a2fd332e4dac9b Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:ce64df6a0ae7209843a2fd332e4dac9b 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. 2022-05-16T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. https://news.emory.edu/stories/2022/04/upress_aaas_elects_new_members_29-04-2022/story.html 75bfe0ed0ae720986bf3b865d98aabe5 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:75bfe0ed0ae720986bf3b865d98aabe5 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. 2022-04-29T12:0:00-04:00 Fineman elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences 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. Emory University School of Law Emory University News Center 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2022/04/stange-moot-court-competition-awards-winners-8k-in-awards.html 431395e80ae7209801b1fec7fb26f4de Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:431395e80ae7209801b1fec7fb26f4de 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. 2022-04-19T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law Former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates will address graduates of the law school. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2022/04/sally-q.-yates-to-speak-at-emory-law.html 1f7a99f40ae720981a79ed08744ff866 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:1f7a99f40ae720981a79ed08744ff866 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. 2022-04-12T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Law Martha Albertson Fineman has received the American Bar Foundation’s 2022 Outstanding Scholar Award. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2022/01/american-bar-foundation-names-fineman-2022-outstanding-scholar.html 7a04f0890ae720983dd2e988e1cff97b Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST urn:uuid:7a04f0890ae720983dd2e988e1cff97b 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. 2022-01-20T12:0:00-05:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/12/north-west-university-awards-van-der-vyver-its-lifetime-achievement-award.html baa31ee10ae720984fa4beec03ace0e3 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST Cassandra Maddox urn:uuid:baa31ee10ae720984fa4beec03ace0e3 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. 2021-12-14T12:0:00-05:00 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 University - School of Law Emory Lecturer Sarah Geraghty has been nominated by President Biden to fill a seat on Georgia’s U.S. District Court, Northern District. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/10/emory-lecturer-geraghty-nominated-for-u.s.-district-court,-northern-district..html 702c63730ae7209803dd88ec0f99dad3 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT urn:uuid:702c63730ae7209803dd88ec0f99dad3 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. 2021-10-11T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/09/emory-alumni,-faculty,-and-senior-staff-earn-federal-posts.html f022e3de0ae7209874b064ef857def57 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EDT urn:uuid:f022e3de0ae7209874b064ef857def57 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. 2021-09-17T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law’s Hugh F. MacMillan Library recently received a Be Well Mini-Grant from Emory’s Office of Health Promotion. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/07/law-library-awarded-mini-grant.html e89a49f30ae720986e0033375cd64046 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:e89a49f30ae720986e0033375cd64046 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. 2021-07-27T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/07/john-paul-stevens-fellows.html 81d002dc0ae720982ad0afd679e047f7 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EDT Emory Law urn:uuid:81d002dc0ae720982ad0afd679e047f7 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. 2021-07-07T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/06/georgia-bar-awards-honor-emory-law-professors-elliott-shanor.html 542e63da0ae720980ae0ae2d7c826784 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT Emory Law urn:uuid:542e63da0ae720980ae0ae2d7c826784 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. 2021-06-28T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/06/2021-tina-stark-award-winners.html 1147d0bf0ae7209819d3228f82cd1e1f Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:1147d0bf0ae7209819d3228f82cd1e1f 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. 2021-06-15T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/05/thirunavukarasu-21l-practicing-law-abroad,-feels-empowered-to-practice-domestically.html 6b5264d60ae7209849ee8f9e597e12bc Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT Laura Kuechenmeister urn:uuid:6b5264d60ae7209849ee8f9e597e12bc 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. 2021-05-14T12:0:00-04:00 Thirunavukarasu 21L, practicing law abroad, feels empowered to practice domestically 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/05/commencement-2021.html 71f3e0250ae7209849ee8f9ec6bbeee0 Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:71f3e0250ae7209849ee8f9ec6bbeee0 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. The ceremony was held May 14, 2021, at the Georgia World Congress Center, a space chosen by the university for its vast space, enabling participants to sit at safe distances.  2021-05-14T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/05/an-email-reply-put-ricardo-horne-21l-on-his-lifes-path.html 65fb90d70ae7209849ee8f9e317380b4 Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:65fb90d70ae7209849ee8f9e317380b4 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. The ceremony was held May 14, 2021, at the Georgia World Congress Center, a space chosen by the university for its vast space, enabling participants to sit at safe distances.  2021-05-13T12:0:00-04:00 An email reply put Ricardo Horne 21L on his life’s path 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. Emory University - School of Law 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.” http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/05/a-career-of-service-from-doctor-to-social-justice-lawyer.html 61399db70ae7209849ee8f9eae026e04 Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT Cassandra Maddox urn:uuid:61399db70ae7209849ee8f9eae026e04 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.” 2021-05-07T12:0:00-04:00 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.” Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/alumni/awards/2021-alumni-awards.html d4dd7e3a0ae720981cc37fadaeb84660 Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:d4dd7e3a0ae720981cc37fadaeb84660 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.” 2021-05-01T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2020/08/john-rose-18l-feature.html fdabc26e0ae720984437ed69541ec50d Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:40:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:fdabc26e0ae720984437ed69541ec50d 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.” 2020-08-17T2:40:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2020/07/annaim-carnegie-honor.html 1510a9880ae7209845ef7cd8ba423283 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 10:30:00 EDT Susan Clark urn:uuid:1510a9880ae7209845ef7cd8ba423283 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. Each Fourth of July since 2006, the philanthropic foundation has celebrated the exemplary contributions of immigrants to American life, inviting the nation to celebrate them by participating in its online tribute “Great Immigrants, Great Americans.” 2020-07-03T10:30:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/alumni/awards/2020-alumni-awards.html d4d82a410ae720981cc37fad4e95b046 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:d4d82a410ae720981cc37fad4e95b046 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. Each Fourth of July since 2006, the philanthropic foundation has celebrated the exemplary contributions of immigrants to American life, inviting the nation to celebrate them by participating in its online tribute “Great Immigrants, Great Americans.” 2020-06-01T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2020/05/virtual-ceremonies-seek-to-make-distanced-graduation-more-personal.html 05b3e2460ae720980fc86e5b1efadfa4 Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:05b3e2460ae720980fc86e5b1efadfa4 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. 2020-05-11T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2020/04/professor-charlie-shanor-to-receive-marshall-tuttle-award.html 743151340ae72098788e2d52b5796249 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law urn:uuid:743151340ae72098788e2d52b5796249 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. 2020-04-13T12:0:00-04:00 Professor Charlie Shanor to receive Marshall-Tuttle Award 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. Emory University - School of Law One of the law school’s signature events, the Emory Public Interest Committee’s (EPIC) Inspiration Awards, http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2020/02/2020-epic-award-winners.html d456d6610ae720981cc37fadef4e039b Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 EST A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:d456d6610ae720981cc37fadef4e039b 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. 2020-02-01T12:0:00-05:00 2020 EPIC Award Winners One of the law school’s signature events, the Emory Public Interest Committee’s (EPIC) Inspiration Awards, Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2020/01/elliott_66l_to-receive_thomas_o_marshall_professionalism_award.html fd1ee0340ae720980085d0c8fdcd987b Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EST Emory Law urn:uuid:fd1ee0340ae720980085d0c8fdcd987b Elliott 66L was selected to receive the 19th Annual Thomas O. Marshall Professionalism Award. The award honors an attorney and a judge who have and continue to demonstrate the highest professional conduct and paramount reputation for professionalism. 2020-01-31T12:0:00-05:00 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. Emory University - School 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2019/09/brown-named-asa-griggs-candler-professor-of-law.html 93dea60e0ae7209864aeb97c77f5acc0 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93dea60e0ae7209864aeb97c77f5acc0 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. 2019-09-03T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2019/05/prof-fred-smith-to-graduates-be-part-of-seeing-justice-done.html 93de7b210ae7209864aeb97c315de5a7 Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93de7b210ae7209864aeb97c315de5a7 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. 2019-05-13T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2019/04/2019-04-09-emory-law-2019-alumni-awards-winner.html 93de626f0ae7209864aeb97ce82411d2 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93de626f0ae7209864aeb97ce82411d2 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. 2019-04-09T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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." http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2019/02/yeargin-19L-receives-burton-award-as-one-of-the-nation-finest-law-school-writers.html 93de52260ae7209864aeb97cce38f1c0 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EST Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93de52260ae7209864aeb97cce38f1c0 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." 2019-02-27T12:0:00-05:00 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." Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2019/01/epic-recognizes-2019-inspiration-award-winners.html 93de464b0ae7209864aeb97c76a5a19c Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EST Kerry Maffeo lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93de464b0ae7209864aeb97c76a5a19c 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. 2019-02-07T12:0:00-05:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2020/01/cslr-fellow-mark-storslee-awarded-2020-harold-berman-prize.html 8619db650ae720980ddbc4702d87c4fd Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EST Emory Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:8619db650ae720980ddbc4702d87c4fd 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. 2019-01-09T12:0:00-05:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/12/emory-law-receives-award-for-its-role-in-diversifying-the-legal-profession.html 93df785e0ae7209864aeb97ca12daf31 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 EST Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df785e0ae7209864aeb97ca12daf31 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. 2018-12-13T12:0:00-05:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/12/witte-invited-gifford-lecturer-scotland-2020.html 93df77020ae7209864aeb97c2679c3b8 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 EST Lisa Ashmore lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df77020ae7209864aeb97c2679c3b8 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. 2018-12-03T12:0:00-05:00 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 University - School of Law Dorothy Brown has been selected to receive the Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award, given through the Georgia Independent College Association (GICA). http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/11/dorothy-brown-receives-teaching-excellence-award.html 93df6d660ae7209864aeb97c7ba76124 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:00 EST Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df6d660ae7209864aeb97c7ba76124 Dorothy Brown has been selected to receive the Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award, given through the Georgia Independent College Association (GICA). 2018-11-13T12:0:00-05:00 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). Emory University - School of Law Emory Law teams bring home trophies for wins at two mock trial competitions in the same weekend. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/10/mock-trial-teams-rack-up-wins.html 93df61420ae7209864aeb97ccaacdef4 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df61420ae7209864aeb97ccaacdef4 Emory Law teams bring home trophies for wins at two mock trial competitions in the same weekend. 2018-10-25T12:0:00-04:00 Mock trial teams rack up wins Emory Law teams bring home trophies for wins at two mock trial competitions in the same weekend. Emory University - School of Law Mindy Goldstein has co-authored the new Georgia Climate Research Roadmap and has been named one of inaugural Sustainability Faculty Fellows. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/06/clinical-professor-mindy-goldstein-named-sustainability-fellow-co-authors-climate-research-roadmap.html 93df33f30ae7209864aeb97c66cfb827 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df33f30ae7209864aeb97c66cfb827 Mindy Goldstein has co-authored the new Georgia Climate Research Roadmap and has been named one of inaugural Sustainability Faculty Fellows. 2018-06-06T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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 http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/05/nicole-schladt-receives-graduate-brittain-award-for-advocacy-service-leadership.html 93df18d20ae7209864aeb97c38c27032 Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 EDT Kimber Williams lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df18d20ae7209864aeb97c38c27032 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 2018-05-10T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/alumni/awards/2018-alumni-awards.html d4be8f4e0ae720981cc37fad2f4f7138 Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 EDT urn:uuid:d4be8f4e0ae720981cc37fad2f4f7138 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 2018-05-01T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/04/emory-fineman-wins-albany-law-school-miriam-netter72-stoneman-award.html 93df07010ae7209864aeb97c32f5c9a7 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df07010ae7209864aeb97c32f5c9a7 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. 2018-04-24T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law Sydney Kaplan 19L has been elected president of the university-wide Graduate Student Government Association. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/04/sydney-kaplan-named-president-of-university-wide-grad-student-government.html 93df041d0ae7209864aeb97c37064254 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df041d0ae7209864aeb97c37064254 Sydney Kaplan 19L has been elected president of the university-wide Graduate Student Government Association. 2018-04-17T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/04/johan-van-der-vyver-honored-for-sixty-years-of-law-teaching.html 93df02ba0ae7209864aeb97c196dab49 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df02ba0ae7209864aeb97c196dab49 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. 2018-04-10T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/04/emory-law-third-year-student-ocarroll-wins-national-writing-award.html 93df013d0ae7209864aeb97c2a0fa4d6 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 EDT Susan Clark lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df013d0ae7209864aeb97c2a0fa4d6 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. 2018-04-10T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law John L. Latham 79L of Atlanta, partner with Alston & Bird, has been elected to the Board of Trustees at Emory University. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/03/john-latham-79l-elected-to-emory-board-of-trustees.html 93deedfb0ae7209864aeb97c48172c82 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93deedfb0ae7209864aeb97c48172c82 John L. Latham 79L of Atlanta, partner with Alston & Bird, has been elected to the Board of Trustees at Emory University. 2018-03-12T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/01/epic-announces-inspiration-award-winners.html 93ded5a30ae7209864aeb97c718e6717 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 EST Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93ded5a30ae7209864aeb97c718e6717 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. 2018-01-30T12:0:00-05:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/01/broyde-wins-fulbright-to-study-religious-arbitration.html 93ded4150ae7209864aeb97c0d8c1ea6 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 EST Patti Ghezzi lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93ded4150ae7209864aeb97c0d8c1ea6 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. 2018-01-24T12:0:00-05:00 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. Emory University - School of Law The AALS Section on Election Law has selected "Gerrymandering and the Constitutional Norm Against Govern http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/12/michael-kang-piece-named-best-election-law-paper-of-2017.html 93e05fc30ae7209864aeb97c1c8d8528 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 EST Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e05fc30ae7209864aeb97c1c8d8528 The AALS Section on Election Law has selected "Gerrymandering and the Constitutional Norm Against Government Partisanship" as the Best Election Law Paper of 2017. 2017-12-14T12:0:00-05:00 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 University - School of Law The AALS Section on Election Law has selected "Gerrymandering and the Constitutional Norm Against Govern http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/12/emory-law-alumna-receives-prestigious-national-environmental-writing-award.html 93e05d440ae7209864aeb97c00898281 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 EST Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e05d440ae7209864aeb97c00898281 The AALS Section on Election Law has selected "Gerrymandering and the Constitutional Norm Against Government Partisanship" as the Best Election Law Paper of 2017. 2017-12-05T12:0:00-05:00 Emory Law alumna receives prestigious national environmental writing award The AALS Section on Election Law has selected "Gerrymandering and the Constitutional Norm Against Govern Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/11/dorothy-brown-named-aals-clyde-ferguson-award-winner.html 93e056be0ae7209864aeb97c04b38279 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 EST Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e056be0ae7209864aeb97c04b38279 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. 2017-11-30T12:0:00-05:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/11/dudziak-honored-as-american-society-for-legal-history-honorary-fellow.html 93e055690ae7209864aeb97c1a8a4063 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 EST Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e055690ae7209864aeb97c1a8a4063 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. 2017-11-09T12:0:00-05:00 Dudziak honored as American Society for Legal History Honorary Fellow 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. Emory University - School of Law 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 http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/05/jim-elliott-66L-receives-thrower-lifetime-achievement-award-from-state-bar.html 93dff58d0ae7209864aeb97c600f2863 Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93dff58d0ae7209864aeb97c600f2863 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 2017-05-22T12:0:00-04:00 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 Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/05/trustees-approve-new-named-professorships-freer-kang-nash-price-ruskola-bagley.html 93dff8000ae7209864aeb97c3203a201 Sat, 20 May 2017 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93dff8000ae7209864aeb97c3203a201 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. 2017-05-20T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law "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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/05/witte-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-heidelberg-university.html 93dff13c0ae7209864aeb97cec470a1b Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 EDT Patti Ghezzi lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93dff13c0ae7209864aeb97cec470a1b "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. 2017-05-03T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/05/emory-law-marks-100th-anniversary-with-clinton-nunn.html 93dfefc80ae7209864aeb97ccfcfc979 Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 EDT Susan Carini lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93dfefc80ae7209864aeb97ccfcfc979 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. 2017-05-02T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/04/emory-law-global-health-professor-named-carnegieellow.html 93dfda4d0ae7209864aeb97c8b60e3d9 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93dfda4d0ae7209864aeb97c8b60e3d9 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. 2017-04-26T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/04/president-bill-clinton-senator-sam-nunn-to-attend-emory-law-centennial-gala.html 93dfd3220ae7209864aeb97c04324638 Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93dfd3220ae7209864aeb97c04324638 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. 2017-04-10T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/03/emory-black-law-students-association-wins-national-chapter-of-the-year.html 93dfb95e0ae7209864aeb97c574a8f95 Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93dfb95e0ae7209864aeb97c574a8f95 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. 2017-03-28T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/02/emory-black-law-students-association-named-regional-chapter-of-the-year.html 93df9a940ae7209864aeb97c94a8ce22 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 EST Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df9a940ae7209864aeb97c94a8ce22 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. 2017-02-10T12:0:00-05:00 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. Emory University - School of Law Fineman, other Emory Law faculty recognized for scholarly impact http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2016/09/fineman-other-emory-law-faculty-recognized-for-scholarly-impact.html 93e11c0a0ae7209864aeb97c8572b9cc Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e11c0a0ae7209864aeb97c8572b9cc Martha Fineman is the number one most cited family law faculty member in the country, and Emory University ranked number 27 among 70 law faculties in overall scholarly impact. 2016-09-02T12:0:00-04:00 Fineman, other Emory Law faculty recognized for scholarly impact Fineman, other Emory Law faculty recognized for scholarly impact Emory University - School of Law Victoria "Lavender" Veran Bartlett, a second-year Emory Law student, won first prize in the Adam A. Milani Disability Law Writing Competition. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2016/09/barlett-wins-disability-law-writing-competition.html 93e119c30ae7209864aeb97c2fce1dbd Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e119c30ae7209864aeb97c2fce1dbd Victoria "Lavender" Veran Bartlett, a second-year Emory Law student, won first prize in the Adam A. Milani Disability Law Writing Competition. 2016-09-02T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2016/07/emory-law-alumni-2016-daily-report-award-lifetime-achievement-on-the-rise.html 93e109100ae7209864aeb97cead6c2c5 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e109100ae7209864aeb97cead6c2c5 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. 2016-07-14T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2016/07/price-supreme-court-lecture-immigration-chinese-exclusion-cases.html 93e1025d0ae7209864aeb97c165dfa19 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 EDT Lisa Ashmore lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e1025d0ae7209864aeb97c165dfa19 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. 2016-07-13T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law graduates received their diplomas during ceremonies held midday on the lawn of Gambrell Hall. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2016/05/commencement2016.html 93e079a40ae7209864aeb97cbed8bf62 Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e079a40ae7209864aeb97cbed8bf62 Emory Law graduates received their diplomas during ceremonies held midday on the lawn of Gambrell Hall. 2016-05-09T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2016/03/mock-trial-team-places-in-national-competition.html 93e0ceb20ae7209864aeb97c1e2967b2 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e0ceb20ae7209864aeb97c1e2967b2 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. 2016-03-23T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2016/03/emory-teams-take-home-first-second-place-prizes-at-transactional-law-competitions.html 93e0cd280ae7209864aeb97c3c3829cd Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e0cd280ae7209864aeb97c3c3829cd 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. 2016-03-17T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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.   http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2016/03/emory-blsa-chapter-wins-national-honor.html 93e0ca110ae7209864aeb97cd9e6eb47 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e0ca110ae7209864aeb97cd9e6eb47 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.   2016-03-14T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law The Emory Law team bested University of Virginia in the final round to win the 11th annual National NYU Immigration Law Competition. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2016/03/emory-team-wins-top-prize-at-nyu-moot-court-competition.html 93e0c7350ae7209864aeb97cfcbff1d6 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EST Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e0c7350ae7209864aeb97cfcbff1d6 The Emory Law team bested University of Virginia in the final round to win the 11th annual National NYU Immigration Law Competition. 2016-03-03T12:0:00-05:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2016/01/inspiration-awards-to-honor-student-community-leaders-for-public-service.html 93e0e2ef0ae7209864aeb97c2df275fc Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 EST A. Kenyatta Greer lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e0e2ef0ae7209864aeb97c2df275fc Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates was honored for her public interest work as part of Emory University School of Law's annual EPIC Inspiration Awards. Also receiving awards were Edward J. "Jack" Hardin, The Honorable Peggy H. Walker, and Hana Shatila 16L. 2016-01-29T12:0:00-05:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/10/emory-law-announces-bederman-professorship.html 93e373500ae7209864aeb97ce840e019 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:93e373500ae7209864aeb97ce840e019 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. 2015-10-27T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/09/emory-law-2015-alumni-awards.html 93e360380ae7209864aeb97cf94bfdcc Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:30:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e360380ae7209864aeb97cf94bfdcc 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. 2015-09-27T10:30:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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 http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/07/emory-law-receives-million-gift-for-religious-freedom-work.html 93e350610ae7209864aeb97cd681c66f Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 EDT Patti Ghezzi lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e350610ae7209864aeb97cd681c66f The Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University has received a $1 million gift to expand training in religious freedom for law students and bring new scholarship and fresh voices to the field. 2015-07-21T12:0:00-04:00 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 Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/07/dudziak-to-library-of-congress-kluge-chair.html 93e34ea60ae7209864aeb97cbc42ed75 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e34ea60ae7209864aeb97cbc42ed75 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. 2015-07-16T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/06/rita-sheffey-installed-president-elect-georgia-bar.html 93e33a840ae7209864aeb97cc88a8d27 Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 EDT Sarah I. Coole, State Bar of Georgia lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e33a840ae7209864aeb97cc88a8d27 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. 2015-06-22T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law Three hundred ninety-one students received diplomas in Emory Law's diploma ceremony today. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/05/emory-law-commencement-2015.html 93e32b7b0ae7209864aeb97ca30716ae Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e32b7b0ae7209864aeb97ca30716ae Three hundred ninety-one students received diplomas in Emory Law's diploma ceremony today. 2015-05-11T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/05/sheffey-public-service-award.html 93e3296c0ae7209864aeb97c1a0fa19f Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e3296c0ae7209864aeb97c1a0fa19f 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. The award is given each year to a Georgia attorney whose accomplishments reflect selfless public service. 2015-05-07T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/04/tiger-team-viapore-wins-tie-contest.html 93e313560ae7209864aeb97ccc8e4f19 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e313560ae7209864aeb97ccc8e4f19 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. Brad Schweizer 15L, a dual JD/MBA candidate, and his Tech counterparts placed first among the seven finalists. 2015-04-28T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law Emory Law received a $1.5 million donation to help establish a John Lewis Chair in Civil Rights and Social Justice. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/04/lewis-chair-civil-rights.html 93e30e6a0ae7209864aeb97cf38dab4d Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e30e6a0ae7209864aeb97cf38dab4d Emory Law received a $1.5 million donation to help establish a John Lewis Chair in Civil Rights and Social Justice. 2015-04-21T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/04/Mccoyd-93L-named-dekalb-magistrate.html 93e30ca20ae7209864aeb97ca1b7c2d8 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e30ca20ae7209864aeb97ca1b7c2d8 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. 2015-04-15T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/04/trans-law-wins-national-negotiation-contest.html 93e3096a0ae7209864aeb97c1055cfdc Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e3096a0ae7209864aeb97c1055cfdc 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. 2015-04-15T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law Emory University School of Law won an international law and religion moot court competition in Venice, Italy, prevailing over 14 teams from four continents. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/04/international-law-religion-moot-court-win.html 93e311c70ae7209864aeb97cfc7f48e1 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e311c70ae7209864aeb97cfc7f48e1 Emory University School of Law won an international law and religion moot court competition in Venice, Italy, prevailing over 14 teams from four continents. 2015-04-10T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/03/ti-ger-wins-startup-competition.html 93e2f2fe0ae7209864aeb97c1c6a2783 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e2f2fe0ae7209864aeb97c1c6a2783 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. 2015-03-17T12:0:00-04:00 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. Emory University - School of Law 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. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/03/blsa-students-place-second-mock-trial-competition.html 93e2f5be0ae7209864aeb97c4ae387b7 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e2f5be0ae7209864aeb97c4ae387b7 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. 2015-03-16T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law Emory Law has once again been ranked 19th in U.S. News & World Report's assessment of U.S. law schools http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/03/us-news-2016-rankings.html 93e2efc10ae7209864aeb97ceaa7cb21 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e2efc10ae7209864aeb97ceaa7cb21 Emory Law has once again been ranked 19th in U.S. News & World Report's assessment of U.S. law schools 2015-03-10T12:0:00-04:00 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 University - School of Law