Local Law School Professor Quoted in Atlanta Magazine

A quote by Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Associate Professor, Michael Mears, recently appeared in the April edition of Atlanta Magazine. The article, “Why did Georgia execute more prisoners in 2016 than any other state?, ” focused on the nine guilty inmates put to death in Georgia in 2016. This is the highest number of executions in Georgia in a single year since 1957.

Savannah Law School Professor Appeared on the Bloomberg Law Radio Show

Savannah Law School Professor Andy Wright, along with Steve Vladeck of University of Texas School of Law, recently joined a discussion on the Bloomberg Law Radio Show. The Bloomberg Law Radio Show features hosts June Grasso, Michael Finest and Greg Stohr speaking to attorneys and legal minds on today’s biggest legal cases and news stories.

The Council on Legal Education Opportunity and an Atlanta Law School Co-Hosted a Prelaw Workshop

In connection with The Council on Legal Education Opportunity (” CLEO”), Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (” AJMLS”) recently presented Road to Law School, a prelaw workshop. CLEO is a nationwide non-profit organization that was established in the 1960’s to broaden opportunities for minority and low-income students wishing to participate in law school. The Road To Law School seminar intends to offer Freshmen an introduction to key aspects of the law school application procedure.

Law Student in Savannah Wins Georgia State Bar IP Scholarship

Savannah Law School part-time 2L student Scott Hendrix was recently awarded the prestigious IP Law Scholarship sponsored by the IP Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. The factors that the panel considers when selecting an awardee include GPA, general and in core IP courses, involvement in IP organizations, both within one’s law school and within one’s community, participation in IP scholastic initiatives, and prior IP experience.

Atlanta Law Student Co-Wrote an Article for the Georgia Journal

Atlanta’s John Marshall third year law student, Kendra Livingston, recently wrote part of an article that was published in the December 2016 Georgia Bar Journal. The write-up is called, ‘No Vacation: Top Criminal Defense Attorneys Travel to Tbilisi.’

Law Student from Savannah Accepts Employment with U.S. Army JAG

Savannah Law School (“SLS”) student Cherrell Holmes has accepted post-graduation work with U.S. Army JAG. As a Judge Advocate of the U.S. Army, Cherrell will offer legal services involving military operations in the locations of criminal law, legal assistance, civil law, labor law, international law, intelligence law, and contract law.

Savannah Law Associate Dean Selected to Serve on the Defense Advisory Committee

Associate Dean Keith Harrison was just recently selected by the Secretary of Defense to serve on the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces (the Committee).

Savannah Law School Student to Intern with U.S. Army JAG

Savannah Law School trainee Branden Critell just recently accepted an internship with the United States Army JAG Program. Through this program, Brandon will work as a civil service staff member this summer.

Savannah Law Professor Receives Prestigious Award

Savannah Law School Associate Professor Vinay Harpalani has been awarded the Derrick A. Bell, Jr. Award by the Section on Minority Groups within The Association of American Law Schools (” AALS”). Their objective is to “maintain and advance quality in legal education.” 

Savannah Law School Professor Helps File An Amicus Brief at New York Court of Appeals

The Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality (“Korematsu Center”) hass recently filed an amicus brief with the New York City Court of Appeals. Essentially, individuals or groups who are not a party to the lawsuit but who have a strong interest on the topic may file an amicus brief.