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AJMLS Students Travel to the Republic of Liberia with Lawyers Without Borders
April 30, 2013Lawyers Without Borders recently hosted its third training on Trafficking in Persons in Monrovia, Liberia. The training is part of a three-year program sponsored in part by the United States Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in … Continue reading
AJMLS Dedicates Law Library to Esteemed Faculty Member
April 30, 2013On April 29, 2013, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School dedicated its law library to Michael J. Lynch, Director of the Law Library and Professor. The dedication ceremony, attended by faculty, staff and students, was a fitting recognition of Professor Lynch’s … Continue reading
AJMLS Professor Weighs in on Anti-Bullying Laws
April 25, 2013Elizabeth Jaffe, Associate Professor at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School was a recent panelist at a daylong cyberbullying conference at Rutgers University in New Jersey where lawyers, scholars, educators, and others discussed the difficulties of drawing a legal line that … Continue reading
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Recognizes AJMLS Graduate
April 23, 2013The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) recently recognized AJMLS graduate Jack Reeves in their April newsletter. Reeves, a 1976 John Marshall graduate, was highlighted for being a pioneer in using the Internet in Africa in the late 1990s. The … Continue reading
AJMLS Hosts Sixth Annual Youth and the Law Summit
April 21, 2013The Sixth Annual Youth and the Law Summit was held on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Atlanta’s John Marshall’s Blackburn Center. Each year the Summit introduces minority middle and high school students to the law through an examination of emerging … Continue reading
AJMLS Graduate Elected Mayor of Forest Park, Georgia
April 19, 2013AJMLS graduate David Lockhart (’11) was recently elected as Mayor of Forest Park on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Carla McMillan, Judge on the Georgia Court of Appeals will swear him in at 7 p.m. on May 6, 2013 at Forest … Continue reading
LL.M. Graduate Speaks at Northeastern University School of Law Symposium
April 11, 2013Christina Harris Schwinn is a recent graduate from the inaugural cohort of the LL.M. in Employment Law program at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. As a final project, Schwinn and her classmates presented a Thesis Presentation at the law school. … Continue reading
AJMLS Director of Admissions Tells the AJC ‘It’s Never Too Late for Law School’
April 8, 2013In a recent interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJMLS Director of Admissions Rebecca Stafford spoke with Martha Foster about the why nontraditional students thrive at our law school. “We take a very holistic approach, taking into account the applicant’s experience … Continue reading
AJMLS Adjunct Professor Interviewed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
March 28, 2013A Baptist preacher, a prosecutor, and an adjunct professor at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School – John Melvin has a full plate of duties, responsibilities, and obligations. In a recent article by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Professor Melvin was asked about … Continue reading
AJMLS Professor Recognized for Work with Non-Profit Organization, Gideon’s Promise
March 19, 2013In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the landmark United States Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) would like to recognize the work of Professor Jonathan Rapping and his non-profit organization, Gideon’s Promise (formerly … Continue reading
European Law Journal Appoints Associate Dean Van Detta to Permanent Board of Peer-Review Referees
March 8, 2013Merkourios, Utrecht Journal of International and European Law, has appointed Jeffrey Van Detta, Associate Dean for Scholarship and Professor of Law at AJMLS, to its Permanent Board of Referees. Merkourios is an Open Access, peer-reviewed, student-led law journal, which focuses … Continue reading
VIDEO: GPTV Interviews Professor Mears Regarding Death Penalty Laws
February 21, 2013In a recent interview with Georgia Public Broadcasting Television, Michael Mears, Associate Professor at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, was interviewed on the station’s program entitled “The Lawmakers”. During the segment, Professor Mears and three other experts discussed Georgia’s standard … Continue reading
AJMLS Students Awarded First Place at Regional Transactional LawMeet
February 19, 2013On Friday, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School sent two teams to compete at the 2013 Regional Transactional LawMeet competition hosted by Emory University. Before the competition, teams were assigned a side in a transaction – buyer or seller – and … Continue reading
VIDEO: Innovative and Unique – the Honors Program in Criminal Justice
February 14, 2013The Honors Program in Criminal Justice at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is a cutting edge program designed to prepare its graduates to excel in the practice of criminal law. Students are given a powerful foundation of knowledge in the … Continue reading
AJMLS Students Become Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition Regional Champions
February 4, 2013It is with great pleasure that Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School announces that Kandice Allen and Stefanie Hilliard are the SRBLSA Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition Regional Champions! Kandice and Stefanie placed first in the competition, by outperforming 23 other … Continue reading
AJMLS Announces Relocation Tuition Credit for Incoming Students
February 1, 2013In an effort to ease the economic burden of students entering law school, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School recently announced the Relocation Tuition Credit program for incoming students. The Relocation Tuition Credit is designed to assist students with the costs … Continue reading
AJMLS Professor Publishes Book on New Georgia Evidence Code
January 28, 2013Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School adjunct professor Michael Carlson has recently released a highly anticipated, first-of-its-kind book on Georgia’s new evidence code. Carlson on Evidence: Comparing the Georgia and Federal Rules by Ronald L. Carlson and Michael Scott Carlson was … Continue reading
AJMLS Announces New Assistant Dean for Career Development
January 11, 2013Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is pleased to announce Ivonne Betancourt will now serve the law school in the role of Assistant Dean for Career Development. Since 2006, she has been a vital part of the success the Career Development … Continue reading
Professor Mears Quoted in the AJC about the Death Penalty
January 7, 2013Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School professor Michael Mears was recently interviewed by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the decline in death penalty rulings in Georgia and nationwide. Based on a survey designed to track capital punishment nationwide, it appears more juries … Continue reading
Dean Cieply to Participate in Experts Roundtable at Emory University
January 3, 2013Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Associate Dean of Academics and Associate Professor Kevin Cieply was recently invited to join an experts roundtable hosted at Emory University by its International Humanitarian Law Clinic. The event, titled ”The Application of the Law of Armed Conflict in … Continue reading
AJMLS Ranked No. 13 of Top 50 Most Diverse Law Schools
November 30, 2012The National Jurist recently ranked every ABA-accredited law school in the nation to find the school with the most diverse student population. Their results landed Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in the Top 20. The November 2012 issue of the … Continue reading
AJMLS Students Make a Difference Within the First Semester of the Immigration Law Clinic
November 20, 2012Thanks to Jacky Clements and Crystal Tran, two interns from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, the U.S. Asylum Office has approved an asylum claim in a unique legal case. The Client was a severally physically and mentally disabled twenty-two year … Continue reading
AJMLS Students Among Gate City Bar Foundation Scholarship Recipients
November 19, 2012AJMLS students and faculty recently attended the 13th Annual Gate City Bar Hall of Fame Gala and Induction Ceremony. Students – Tannyka Bent, Sharee Tumbling, and Uchenna Uzoka were among the six recipients of the 2012 Gate City Bar Foundation … Continue reading
AJMLS Holds Annual Swearing-In Ceremony for Alumni
November 19, 2012On Tuesday, November 13, 2012, the Alumni Office welcomed AJMLS graduates to the annual group swearing-in ceremonies at the Blackburn Conference Center. Forty-seven alumni were admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court, while 34 alumni took their oath for … Continue reading
Yashica Marshall Becomes First AJMLS Student to Receive GHA Fellowship
November 15, 2012AJMLS student Yashica Marshall was recently offered a fellowship from the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) affiliated society, Georgia Academy of Healthcare Attorneys (GAHA). The summer 2013 fellowship is awarded to two students annually. The fellowship, which began in 1999, has … Continue reading
AJMLS Professor and Staff Member Elected to the Board of Directors of the ACLU of Georgia
November 12, 2012Michael Oeser, Associate Professor and Bridgett Ortega, Assistant Director of the Office of Pro Bono and Experiential Learning were elected to the ACLU of Georgia’s Board of Directors at the November 10th Annual Meeting. Professor Oeser and Mrs. Ortega join … Continue reading
AJMLS Professor Appointed Magistrate Judge in Fulton County
November 12, 2012Last week, AJMLS professor Renata Turner was appointed as a part-time magistrate judge of the Fulton County State Court. Professor Turner teaches Domestic Violence and is the Director of the Office of Pro Bono and Experiential Learning. Magistrate judges conduct … Continue reading
AJMLS Awarded “Best Plaintiff Brief” at National Competition
October 18, 2012AJMLS was recently awarded the trophy for the best plaintiff’s brief at the Stetson National Pretrial Competition last weekend. This is the school’s second brief writing award for a moot court competition and our first award in a national setting. … Continue reading
AJMLS Attends LL.M. Forum in New York, October 13
September 27, 2012AJMLS will attend the LL.M. Law School Forum in New York on October 13. The forum, which is hosted by the Law School Admission Council, will give prospective LL.M. students the chance to speak personally with the LL.M. Program Director. … Continue reading
AJMLS Students Contribute to Online Access to Justice in Georgia
September 26, 2012Four students at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School have created educational videos covering several areas of the law for low-income Georgians. The videos, all found online now at GeorgiaLegalAid.org, cover domestic violence, consumer law, Social Security and unemployment insurance law. … Continue reading
AJMLS to Host Prospective Student Open House, October 20
September 26, 2012Students interested in attending Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School are invited to learn more about the school, meet professors, students, alumni and key staff at our Prospective Student Open House 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 20, 2012. The event … Continue reading
The Daily Report Highlights AJMLS Externship Program
August 29, 2012Recently The Daily Report highlighted Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s students for their work with DeKalb County child support cases. Through John Marshall’s Externships Program, students are going to help pro se plaintiffs in contested child support cases through a … Continue reading
Article by AJMLS Alumna is Featured on Litigator Blog
August 28, 2012AJMLS alumna, Heather Hale was recently a guest contributor for litigation blog, Litig8or Tech. Her article titled, “Solo but Not Alone: iPad as Personal Assistant” posted yesterday, August 27, 2012 to the website. Heather’s day-in-the-life article details her experience as … Continue reading
AJMLS Alumnus Wins Runoff for Georgia’s 9th District
August 23, 2012Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School alumnus Doug Collins, who graduated in 2008, recently won the runoff for Georgia’s new 9th District, by defeating Martha Zoller. Doug will now move on to the November 6th general election. AJMLS has a large … Continue reading
GABWA Features AJMLS Office of Financial Aid in a Law School 101 Interview
August 10, 2012The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) recently interviewed former AJMLS Financial Aid Counselor, Montre Everett on their talk show “Legally Speaking”. The segment titled “Law School 101″ featured Everett alongside a Georgia State University College of Law Admissions … Continue reading
AJMLS Student’s Article Recently Featured in GAWL Newsletter
August 8, 2012An article written by AJMLS student, Megan Hodgkiss, was recently featured in the July 2012 issue of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers’ (GAWL) newsletter. The article titled, “Women in Law Day: GAWL Chapter Honors Women in the Judiciary” highlighted … Continue reading
AJMLS Launches First Online Bookstore for Students
July 30, 2012In an effort to meet the needs of its students, AJMLS has partnered with Follett Virtual Bookstore to launch the school’s first online bookstore. Beginning July 30, 2012 students are able to purchase either traditional bound books for digital books … Continue reading
White House Honors AJMLS Student for Non-Profit Organization
July 9, 2012On Friday, July 6th, the White House honored AJMLS student Hussainatu Blake and her twin sister, Hassanatu as two of 11 Champions of Change who are leaders in communities from across the United States selected from more than 1,500 nominations … Continue reading
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Announces Launch of New School Website
July 3, 2012Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) – Georgia’s only fully ABA-accredited, independent law school – today launched the school’s new website. The website features bold colors, a clean uncluttered design and content to support AJMLS’s vision of providing both prospective … Continue reading
AJMLS to Host Prospective Student Information Session, July 14
July 3, 2012AJMLS will host an informational for all prospective students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on July 14, 2012 at the Blackburn Conference Center on the campus of AJMLS. The Prospective Student Information Session will allow prospective students to learn … Continue reading
AJMLS Launches Online, Resident LL.M. Programs for Foreign-educated Attorneys
July 3, 2012Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) today announced the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Council on Legal Education and Admissions has acquiesced to its application to launch online and resident LL.M. programs for foreign-educated attorneys. Classes begin Fall 2012. These new … Continue reading
AJMLS Hosts State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program for Third Consecutive Year
June 10, 2012AJMLS is proud to have once again hosted the two-week State Bar of Georgia Diversity High School Pipeline Program which brings high school students together for classes and real-life experiences. This year’s class of 16 spent each morning in classes … Continue reading
The Shepherd Center Shares in AJMLS Student’s Graduation Day
June 6, 2012The Shepherd Center, a rehabilitation hospital for people with spinal cord injury and brain injury, recently shared in the commencement ceremony of former patient and AJMLS graduate, Keaston White. Photographer, Gary Meek and WXIA reporter, Matt Pearl documented White’s graduation … Continue reading
AJMLS Welcomes Newest Alumni – Class of 2012!
May 31, 2012AJMLS welcomes its newest alumni – the Class of 2012! Continue reading
AJMLS Announces First Graduating Class of the LL.M. in Employment Law Program
May 31, 2012AJMLS would like to congratulate the inaugural cohort of the LL.M. in Employment Law program who graduated Saturday, May 19, 2012. Continue reading
LL.M. Inaugural Cohort Delivers Thesis Presentations
May 31, 2012The inaugural cohort of the LL.M. in Employment Law program delivered thesis presentations to the Dean, LL.M. faculty, local attorneys and guests. Continue reading
GAWL Features AJMLS Graduate on Website for Accomplishments
May 31, 2012GAWL recently highlighted the academic achievements of AJMLS graduate and GAWL Foundation scholarship recipient, Karen Kenner on their website. Continue reading
LL.M. Inaugural Cohort Delivers Thesis Presentations
May 22, 2012The inaugural cohort of the LL.M. in Employment Law ended the five-semester program by delivering their thesis presentations on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Blackburn Conference Center. Four LL.M. students presented their papers to Dean Richardson Lynn, the LL.M. … Continue reading
AJMLS Announces First Graduating Class of the LL.M. in Employment Law Program
May 21, 2012Launched in 2010, the online LL.M. in Employment Law program’s inaugural cohort graduated May 19, 2012. The five-semester program is designed to prepare new and experienced attorneys to better meet the needs of their clients while anticipating future developments in … Continue reading
AJMLS Students Go to Final Round of 1L Oral Advocacy Competition
April 20, 2012In the Spring semester, AJMLS first-year students receive appellate advocacy training. As part of this process, they participate in an appellate advocacy competition. The 1L Oral Advocacy Competition is divided into four initial rounds, with the pool of competing students … Continue reading
Scholarship Opportunity: The LL.M. in Employment Law
February 22, 2012AJMLS is pleased to announce that need-based scholarships are now available to qualified applicants to the LL.M. in Employment Law program! Learn more about scholarship opportunities at the Tuition & Financial Aid page and at the How to Apply page. … Continue reading
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Introduces Unprecedented Honors Program
January 24, 20122011 Prosecutors’ Job Fair
January 24, 2012AJMLS Hosts Fred Gray Social Justice Seminar
January 24, 201211 Alive News Recognizes AJMLS for Launch of Mobile “App”
January 24, 2012Alumni Meet Rep. Stacey Abrams
January 24, 2012Are You Making the Most of Your Law School Visit?
January 17, 2012This is the time of year when students are planning visits to various law schools across the country. Whether you’re a prospective student or admitted student, US News & World Report strongly suggest visiting schools in order to make a well-informed decision. … Continue reading
AJMLS Alumnus Dustin Hightower Elected to Georgia Legislature
January 9, 2012The Alumni Office would like to congratulate Dustin “Dusty” Hightower (’08) on his most recent accomplishment! On January 3, 2012, Dusty was elected to represent District 68 in the Georgia Legislature. He joins fellow AJMLS alumni in the Legislature, Senator … Continue reading
Three Factors to Consider When Choosing a Law School
January 5, 2012The Lawyerist.com recently posted an article geared toward helping prospective law students choose the right school to attend. Author Tyler White recalls his journey to becoming a 1L and provides important advice for those looking to pursue a legal education. … Continue reading
Applying to Law School? Now there’s an “app” for that!
November 8, 2011Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s 2011 Commencement
May 14, 2011The Honorable Robert Benham of the Georgia Supreme Court was the keynote speaker at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s Commencement, held Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Atlanta Civic Center. During the ceremonies, the law school conferred more than 130 … Continue reading
9th Annual Bobby Lee Cook Practical Legal Symposium a Success
April 8, 2011The annual Bobby Lee Cook Practical Legal Symposium brings together experienced lawyers and judges who reflect on their legal career, trends in the profession, and advise John Marshall students about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Mr. Cook has … Continue reading
The City of Atlanta Law Department Summer Externships
March 10, 2010The City of Atlanta’s Law Department is accepting resumes for its summer internship program. The nine week program runs from June 1 through July 31. Students will work in two of four practice areas: litigation, commercial transactions, government council and … Continue reading
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Receives Full Accreditation
December 5, 2009Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is pleased to announce that on Saturday, December 5, 2009, the Council of the ABA Section on Legal Education granted full approval to the Law School. As we move forward with a renewed purpose, there … Continue reading
Law Review Symposium
February 27, 2009On February 27, 2009 from 3 to 5, John Marshall Law Journal and John Marshall Property Law Society will co-host a Symposium focusing on Georgia’s treatment of Privacy and Private Property Rights. The free event will include presentations of articles … Continue reading
Impressive Performance by Inaugural JMLS RUN FOR JUSTICE Team
January 7, 2009Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s inaugural team performance in the 2008 RUN FOR JUSTICE impressed race organizers and the Atlanta legal community. Proceeds from the storied annual 5K benefit Atlanta Legal Aid. The JMLS team took 2nd in overall participation, … Continue reading
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Celebrated 2008 Commencement Ceremony
June 30, 2008Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School held its Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2008. The class of 102 graduates, along with hundreds of family and friends gathered at the World Congress Center in Downtown Atlanta. Dean Richardson Lynn delivered the … Continue reading
Youth and the Law Summit
March 2, 2008On Saturday, March 1st, a group of students from Atlanta’s Coan Middle School joined John Marshall faculty and students for their inaugural Youth and the Law Summit. The Summit, sponsored by Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in partnership with the … Continue reading
Press
AJMLS Ranked No. 13 of Top 50 Most Diverse Law Schools
November 30, 2012The National Jurist recently ranked every ABA-accredited law school in the nation to find the school with the most diverse student population. Their results landed Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in the Top 20. The November 2012 issue of the … Continue reading
AJMLS Students Make a Difference Within the First Semester of the Immigration Law Clinic
November 20, 2012Thanks to Jacky Clements and Crystal Tran, two interns from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, the U.S. Asylum Office has approved an asylum claim in a unique legal case. The Client was a severally physically and mentally disabled twenty-two year … Continue reading
AJMLS Students Contribute to Online Access to Justice in Georgia
September 26, 2012Four students at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School have created educational videos covering several areas of the law for low-income Georgians. The videos, all found online now at GeorgiaLegalAid.org, cover domestic violence, consumer law, Social Security and unemployment insurance law. … Continue reading
AJMLS Launches First Online Bookstore for Students
July 30, 2012In an effort to meet the needs of its students, AJMLS has partnered with Follett Virtual Bookstore to launch the school’s first online bookstore. Beginning July 30, 2012 students are able to purchase either traditional bound books for digital books … Continue reading
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Announces Launch of New School Website
July 3, 2012Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) – Georgia’s only fully ABA-accredited, independent law school – today launched the school’s new website. The website features bold colors, a clean uncluttered design and content to support AJMLS’s vision of providing both prospective … Continue reading
AJMLS Launches Online, Resident LL.M. Programs for Foreign-educated Attorneys
July 3, 2012Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) today announced the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Council on Legal Education and Admissions has acquiesced to its application to launch online and resident LL.M. programs for foreign-educated attorneys. Classes begin Fall 2012. These new … Continue reading
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Introduces Unprecedented Honors Program
January 24, 2012Applying to Law School? Now there’s an “app” for that!
November 8, 2011Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Adds Impressive Roster of Tenured and Visiting Professors
September 20, 2011Standing firmly behind our mission to prepare highly competent and professional lawyers who are committed to the improvement of the legal system and society, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is excited about the recent addition to our growing institution. … Continue reading
Faculty & Staff Articles
Professor Rapping Appointed to the Board of Directors for the Federal Defender Program
February 9, 2012AJMLS’s own Professor Jonathan Rapping was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Federal Defender Program, Incorporated (FDP) by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The FDP provides representation for all the indigent … Continue reading
AJMLS Staff Member Elected as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the NJDC
January 6, 2012AJMLS’ Assistant Director of Pro Bono Outreach and Externships, Bridgett Ortega, was recently elected as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC) in Washington D.C. The mission of the NJDC is to ensure excellence … Continue reading
AJMLS Professor Appointed to the Joint Commission’s PTAC
December 7, 2011Noted AJMLS faculty member, Lisa Tripp was recently appointed as a representative for the Joint Commission’s Professional & Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). The PTACs are an integral part of the Joint Commission’s advisory structure. By representing the views of a … Continue reading
Dean Cieply Appointed to the NIMJ Board of Advisors
December 7, 2011AJMLS Associate Dean of Academics and associate professor, Kevin Cieply has an extensive military and legal background. His dedication and skills have recently positioned him for a prestigious honor. The National Institute of Military Justice (NIMJ) have appointed Dean Cieply … Continue reading
AJMLS Professor Elizabeth Jaffe Adds Insight to Revamped Bullying Laws (Audio)
November 9, 2011The bullying epidemic has been present in schools across the nation for decades. However, incidents of bullying have become more frequent and fatal in recent years. To raise awareness and combat this issue, forty-seven states have passed anti-bullying legislation. AJMLS … Continue reading
Attorney General Eric Holder Acknowledges AJMLS Professor Jon Rapping During Speech
October 21, 2011Attorney General Eric Holder praised AJMLS professor Jon Rapping for his dedication to improving indigent defense and for his efforts to effect meaningful reform of the criminal justice system in a speech given earlier this month. He also talked extensively … Continue reading
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Appoints Three New Administrators
September 23, 2011Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) – Georgia’s only fully accredited, stand-alone law school – has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer, an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and an Associate Dean of Recruitment and Marketing. New administrators include: Kevin … Continue reading
AJMLS Professor Michael Mears Gives Thoughts on Troy Davis Execution
September 21, 2011Gaining national and international attention, the scheduled execution of Troy Davis for the killing of Savannah police officer, Mark MacPhail has created a media frenzy and raised many ethical, moral, and legal questions. In the two decades since Davis was … Continue reading
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Adds Impressive Roster of Tenured and Visiting Professors
September 20, 2011Standing firmly behind our mission to prepare highly competent and professional lawyers who are committed to the improvement of the legal system and society, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is excited about the recent addition to our growing institution. … Continue reading
Dean Mears Participates in Transnational Law Program
April 13, 2011Professor Michael Mears, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, was recently a guest a Bahcesehir Universitesi, Turkey where he taught six courses on scientific evidence in their Transnational Law Program. He enjoyed a warm welcome from faculty, students and staff at … Continue reading
Professor Jonathan Rapping Receives a Federal Grant to Launch National Public Defender Fellowship Initiative
November 17, 2010The Southern Public Defender Training Center (SPDTC), founded and run by Professor Rapping, was awarded $700,000.00 to partner with Equal Justice Works to develop the Public Defender Corps (PDC), a national fellowship program for public defenders based on the SPDTC … Continue reading
Professor Tripp to Serve on National Health Care Standards Committee
April 7, 2010Ms. Lisa Tripp, Assistant Professor of Health Care Law at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, has been selected to be part of the Steering Committee for the National Quality Forum’s National Voluntary Consensus Standards for Nursing Homes project. The Steering … Continue reading
Professor Tripp to Serve as Panelist on MedPAC Panel on LTCH Quality Measures
April 7, 2010Ms. Lisa Tripp, Assistant Professor of Health Care Law at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, has been selected to take part in a panel discussion that will advise the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on quality meassures for long-term care … Continue reading
Professor Jonathan Rapping Wasserstein Public Interest Fellowship
October 19, 2009Professor Rapping has been honored as a 2009-2010 Fellow in the Wasserstein Public Interest Fellows Program at Harvard Law School for his work as Founder and Executive Director of the Southern Public Defender Training Center (SPDTC) where he is in … Continue reading
Professor Kathleen M. Burch ACLU of Georgia 2009 Volunteer Attorney Award
October 8, 2009At a luncheon on October 8, 2009, the ACLU of Georgia honored Professor Burch with the 2009 Volunteer Attorney Award for her vision and initiative in creating the two Civil Liberties seminars at the law school. Civil Liberties: Litigation engages … Continue reading
Dean Michael Mears Shares High-Profile Trial Expertise with NPR
January 4, 2008In a recent national NPR segment, Dean Michael Mears, the law school’s Associate Dean for Academics explained why the Brian Nichols trial is costing taxpayers millions. Nichols is the gunman accused of killing four people including the presiding judge for … Continue reading
