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CALI Award Recipients
The CALI Excellence for the Future Award® program recognizes excellence achievement by law students in their studies. The award is given to the student with the highest grade in the class as determined by the instructor or registrar. Excellent work!
AJMLS Announces Relocation Tuition Credit for Incoming Students
In 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 associated with moving to Atlanta. To be eligible for the program, an entering student must… Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta’s John Marshall has compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ), listed below by department or area of interest. If your particular question is not addressed, please reach out to the corresponding department. Our staff listings are located here.
Transnational Conference on the Future of Legal Education, the Practice of Law, and the Judiciary
Disruption in the Legal Sector: How Technology Can Enable Educators, Students, Lawyers, and Judges Around the Globe to Stabilize the Sector and Provide Access to Justice February 9-12, 15-18, 2021, via Zoom The Institute for Global Understanding of Rule of Law at Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi (IGUL), in partnership with Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and Mitchell… Read More
AJMLS Dean, Jace C. Gatewood, Joins Law Deans in Joint Statement About the Election and Events at the Capitol
“In difficult times, such as the times we find ourselves in today, it may be necessary to speak in one collective voice so that all our voices are heard. As lawyers and future lawyers, we are in a unique position to have our voices heard the loudest. I hope you will find the joint statement… Read More
Loans & Scholarships
Admissions Scholarships Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) seeks to make legal education attainable to both traditional and non-traditional students. At the time of an admissions decision, each successful applicant will automatically be reviewed for generous merit based scholarships. No further application should be submitted to be considered for the available merit-based scholarships. After a… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Celebrates 90 Years
1933 – 2023 The Celebration Brunch Friday, October 20, 2023 A celebration brunch with the Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School community and distinguished guests. Please note, this event is not for current students, there will be an additional celebration specifically for students. A tradition that has stood the test of time is that Atlanta’s John… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Announces Creation of the John Marshall Law School Foundation, Inc.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is proud to announce the creation of the John Marshall Law School Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt foundation. The mission and purposes of the John Marshall Law School Foundation, Inc. are to provide financial support, by means of funded scholarships and fundraising activities, to law students attending Atlanta’s John Marshall… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Welcomes Georgia Supreme Court Justice as 2017 Commencement Speaker
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce Mr. Keith Blackwell, Georgia Supreme Court Justice, as the Law School’s 2017 commencement speaker. Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on May 20, 2017 at the Cobb Galleria Centre – Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339. Dean Malcolm L. Morris notes, The… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Welcomes State Bar of Georgia President as 2015 Commencement Speaker
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce Mrs. Patrise M. Perkins-Hooker, State Bar of Georgia President, as the law school’s 2015 commencement speaker. Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on May 23, 2015 at the Georgia World Congress Center – Sidney Marcus Auditorium, Building A. Dean Malcolm L. Morris… Read More
John Marshall Law School Hosts State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program’s Pipeline Program
John Marshall is proud to have once again hosted the two-week State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program’s Pipeline Program, which brings young high school students together for classes and real life experiences. This year’s class of 18 included 8 students who participated in the first and second years of the program, some of whom have… Read More
John Marshall Law School Hosts State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program's Pipeline Program
John Marshall is proud to have once again hosted the two-week State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program’s Pipeline Program, which brings young high school students together for classes and real life experiences. This year’s class of 18 included 8 students who participated in the first and second years of the program, some of whom have… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Faculty, Staff, and Board Members Serve State Bar of Georgia Committees
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is proud of its community members that serve the State Bar of Georgia as active committee members and leaders of change. The following committee descriptions are courtesy of the State Bar of Georgia’s website. Bar Center Committee This standing committee will continue to monitor the Bar’s needs and uses… Read More
Master Course List 2013-2014 Academic Year
*Master Course List 2013-2014 updated 6/14/13 First Year Required Courses 105, 106 Civil Procedure I, II (3, 3) Examination of questions of procedure including: jurisdiction and venue; federal subject matter jurisdiction such as diversity and federal question jurisdiction; notice and code pleading; Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing joinder of claims and parties; discovery; summary… Read More
Professor Jeffrey Van Detta Lectures at Belmont University Law School and State Bar of Georgia ICLE
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Professor Jeffrey Van Detta, the John E. Ryan Professor of International Business and Workplace Law, recently gave two lectures based on his most recently completed works of legal scholarship. On October 5, 2018, Professor Van Detta was one of the featured speakers at Belmont University Law School’s 2018 Law… Read More
Alumni Awards and Honors
Distinguished Alumni Award The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to alumni who have obtained distinction in their professional careers. Those honored share the same characteristics of leadership, progressive thinking, high standards, uncompromising integrity, commitment, courage, and confidence. Their careers serve as models for Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School students and alumni. Lifetime Achievement Award The… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Enters 2021 as a 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Law School
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is delighted to start the New Year as a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Law School following its conversion effective January 1, 2021. The Law School was founded as a nonprofit in 1933, and its recent conversion is a welcome new beginning and homecoming to its original roots. The change in… Read More
Donate to Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
Thank you for your interest in making a donation to Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. Donations made directly to the Law School will be used to offset tuition-based scholarships for Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School students. The Law School makes every effort to help law students financially navigate their graduate education and your donation helps… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Board of Directors Officially Name Jace C. Gatewood 10th Dean of Law School
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of its 10th Dean, Jace C. Gatewood. Dean Gatewood succeeded Dean Malcolm L. Morris on January 1, 2020 as Interim Dean and CEO, and has now been affirmed by the Board as the permanent Dean. Dean Gatewood became the first African American… Read More
Professor John Melvin Named Georgia Bureau of Investigation Chief of Staff
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Adjunct Professor and Acting District Attorney in Cobb County has been named the new Chief of Staff at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). In addition to teaching AJMLS students, Professor Melvin is in his 24th year as a prosecutor and has worked in three metro Atlanta counties: Dekalb,… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Welcomed the Department of Justice’s Office for Access to Justice on Their National Law School Tour
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) hosted Defending People, Families, and Communities, a day of events inspired by AJMLS’ selection as the final stop in a year-long national law school tour by the Department of Justice, Office for Access to Justice (ATJ). The purpose of the tour was to lift up legal careers serving those… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Remains Approved ABA Law School, Seeks Non-Profit Status
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is pleased to announce that the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association at its recent meeting found that the Law School demonstrated full compliance with the ABA Standards. The Law School has continuously been an approved ABA law school… Read More
Introducing the 2023-2024 Cohort of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Student Ambassadors
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is thrilled to announce the 2023-2024 dynamic team – the Student Ambassadors at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School! A 15+ year tradition, these outstanding individuals have been selected to represent the student body as ambassadors. The mission of an AJMLS Student Ambassador is to strive to improve the quality… Read More
John Marshall Law School Foundation
The John Marshall Law School Foundation, Inc. is a Section 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Foundation Funds The Alumni and Donor Scholarship Established in 2021, The Alumni and Donor Scholarship was created through the generosity of an anonymous donor, alumni, faculty, staff, and… Read More
Winter preLaw Magazine Ranks Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School #10 Best Law School for Black or African Americans
As we celebrate our 90th anniversary this year, our core values have remained true in serving all students. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) being ranked the 10th Best Law School for Black or African Americans by preLaw Magazine is truly a recognition we are proud of. Providing a diverse learning environment for students is… Read More
Board of Directors
Adam Malone Chairman, Board of Directors Partner, Malone Law Adam Malone is a partner in the successful trial practice of Malone Law, which focuses on helping families in cases involving brain and spinal cord injuries, burns, amputations, and wrongful death. He is board certified in the complex area of medical negligence by the American Board… Read More
AJMLS to Host Georgia Discover Law
The six Georgia law schools – Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, and its branch campus, Savannah Law School, Georgia State University College of Law, Emory University School of Law, Mercer University School of Law, and University of Georgia School of Law – present Georgia Discover Law. The event will provide valuable information to diverse students… Read More
Georgia Discover Law 2024 (Virtual Event)
The five Georgia law schools – Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, Georgia State University College of Law, Emory University School of Law, Mercer University School of Law, and University of Georgia School of Law – present Georgia Discover Law 2024 virtually. The event will provide valuable information to diverse students that have an early interest… Read More
PreLaw Magazine Ranks Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School #12 Most Diverse Law School
The winter preLaw Magazine celebrates Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) with an A+ grade and #12 ranking on their Most Diverse Law Schools list. This recognition marks the seventh year in a row of the same designation from preLaw Magazine and National Jurist. The Fall 2022 entering class represented 21 states, 15 birth countries,… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Announces Launch of New School Website
Atlanta’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 and current students, and the AJMLS community with accurate and useful information. The website, which… Read More
AJMLS Students Participate in Law Day at the Georgia Bar
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School students recently participated in Law Day. Law Day is a national day set aside to celebrate the rule of law, to recognize the role of the courts in our democracy, the importance of jury service and maintaining the integrity of the courts. The official Law Day designated by Congress in… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Adds Impressive Roster of Tenured and Visiting Professors
Standing 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. AJMLS has hired seven tenured/tenure-track professors and seven visiting professors to bolster its commitment to… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Dean, Malcolm L. Morris, Announces Retirement
Dean Malcolm L. Morris, who is Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s (AJMLS) ninth dean, announced his retirement to the AJMLS community on November 14. Dean Morris, who has served since July 1, 2014, said “Fifty years ago I entered law school. Except for a brief hiatus to practice law, I have been working in law… Read More
2023 Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Alumni On the Move
It was an incredible year for Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) alumni. Each month in the alumni newsletter, top attorneys are recognized for their achievements, honors, and exciting announcements. If you or someone you know have earned a spot in our Alumni on the Move series, please submit the information here. Below are our… Read More
2010 Alumna, Alpa Amin, Named Executive Director for Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates Alpa Amin, Class of 2010, for her recent promotion. As of January 1, 2021, Amin will become the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network’s new Executive Director. At AJMLS, Amin was a founder of the Immigration Law Society, research assistant to Judge Renata Turner (former Director, then Associate Dean… Read More
State Bar of Georgia President Reappoints Professor Van Detta to Serve on the Formal Advisory Opinion Board For Tenth Consecutive Two-Year Term
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Professor Jeffrey A. Van Detta was reappointed by State Bar of Georgia President Hon. J. Antonio “Tony” DelCampo to serve on the State Bar’s Formal Advisory Opinion Board (FAOB or “the Board”) for the tenth consecutive two-year term in June 2023. In 2005, Professor Van Detta became AJMLS’s first Representative to the FAOB…. Read More
AJMLS Students Contribute to Online Access to Justice in Georgia
Four 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. Greg Gelpi, a third-year law student at John Marshall coordinated the effort after meeting with… Read More
Chairman, Dr. Michael C. Markovitz, Announces Retirement After 25 Years at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
After over 25 years of distinguished service and leadership, Dr. Michael C. Markovitz has announced his retirement as Chairman from the Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Board of Directors. A lifelong champion of education, Dr. Michael C. Markovitz was the founder of the American School of Professional Psychology (formerly Illinois School of Professional Psychology),… Read More
AJMLS 2L, Ashley Starnes, Awarded Georgia Latino Law Foundation Judicial Internship
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates rising 2L, Ashley Starnes, who was awarded a summer judicial internship from the Georgia Latino Law Foundation (GLLF). Ashley will be completing her summer internship with the Honorable Judge Joe C. Bishop of the Pataula Circuit. As part of its commitment to supporting Latino law students in their… Read More
AJMLS Participates in 5th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Competition
The Georgia Legal Food Frenzy is a partnership between the Georgia Attorney General, the Young Lawyers Division and the Georgia Food Bank Association. Lawyers and law schools statewide are challenged to compete outside the courtroom and classroom to raise food and funds for Georgia’s eight regional food banks, which serve 156,500 unique clients in Georgia… Read More
2019 Alumnus, Captain Bryan Dayton, First Attorney Sworn Into the Bar of the Georgia Supreme Court Virtually
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates 2019 alumnus, Captain Bryan Dayton, for his momentous swearing-in this morning to the Bar of the Georgia Supreme Court. Capt. Dayton is currently with the Georgia Army National Guard and works with U.S Army Europe Command. He is deployed to Germany where he plans joint training missions with… Read More
AJMLS Moot Court Team Wins Georgia Intrastate
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Moot Team scores a historic win at the 2014 Georgia Intrastate Moot Court Competition. As their first victory at the competition, the win represents a milestone for the law school. Every year all five law schools in the state of Georgia compete against each other at the Georgia Intrastate… Read More
Three AJMLS Students Selected as Virtual Judicial Interns with the Georgia Latino Law Foundation (GLLF)
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates three students who were selected for the Summer 2020 Virtual Judicial Interns Class with the Georgia Latino Law Foundation (GLLF). Ashley Lindsey, 2L, virtual clerk for Judge Temika Murry, Dekalb County Juvenile Court Mahham Syed, 2L, virtual clerk for Judge Rizza O’Connor, Chief Magistrate Judge, Toombs County Rochelle… Read More
2012 Alumnus, Paul Nam, Named to Georgia Trend 2021 40 Under 40
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates 2012 alumnus, Paul Nam, who was recently named to Georgia Trend 2021 40 Under 40. Paul is currently the Associate General Counsel at InComm Payments in Atlanta. This year Georgia Trend celebrated 25 years of honoring the state’s best and brightest. The honorees came from every corner of Georgia and represented… Read More
AJMLS Professor Publishes Book on New Georgia Evidence Code
Atlanta’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 published in December 2012 by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia. It is… Read More
Professor Michael Mears Named Chairperson for the Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Professor B. Michael Mears has been named Chairperson for the Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education for a two year term. This is a great honor for Professor Mears as he has served as a member of the Board of Trustees for over four years and was recently elected by his fellow trustees to… Read More
Professor Mears Appointed to Board of Trustees for Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Associate Professor, Michael B. Mears, has been reappointed to the Board of Trustees for the Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE). Mears has served on the Board for over seven years and has previously served two consecutive terms as Chairman of the Board. The Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education is… Read More
Professor Michael Mears Appears on GPB Radio to Discuss Georgia’s Death Penalty Law
Professor Michael Mears appeared as a guest on the GPB Radio program On Second Thought (hosted by Celeste Headlee) on Tuesday, January 27. Mears discussed the history of Georgia’s death penalty law and the execution of mentally disabled persons. The timely discussion was prompted by the scheduled [Tuesday] execution of Georgia inmate, Warren Lee Hill. Also… Read More
2007 Alumnus, AJ Doucett, Named Director of Alumni Relations for Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) and the John Marshall Law School Alumni Association proudly announce that AJ Doucett, Class of 2007, has been named the new Director of Alumni Relations at the Law School. As a long-time employee of the Law School, he is a known champion of the AJMLS community and students. During… Read More
Professor Michael Mears to Serve as Vice-Chair of ICLE Georgia’s Board of Trustees
Professor Michael Mears has been asked to serve as the Vice-Chairperson of the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) in Georgia’s Board of Trustees for the year of 2017. The Chair of the Board will be Robert Kauffman, the Immediate Past-President of the State Bar of Georgia. This is a tremendous honor, not only for… Read More
Alumna, Fallon McClure, Helps Bring Change to Georgia Communities at Spread the Vote
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) alumna, Fallon McClure, currently serves as the Georgia State Director for Spread the Vote. McClure graduated from AJMLS in 2014, and her path to Spread the Vote is an inspiring one to share. After graduating from Georgia State University with a B.A. in History, McClure started in public service… Read More
WalletHub Interviews Professor Diamond About Georgia Auto Insurance
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Adjunct Professor, Jeffrey D. Diamond, was interviewed by WallHub as one of their insurance experts. The article goes in-depth about Georgia auto rates and insurers. Professor Diamond is a practicing litigation attorney who specializes in insurance law and related matters and teaches Insurance Law at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School…. Read More
Adequate Public Education: Georgia’s Report Card
On February 24, 2010, the John Marshall Law Journal hosted its Annual Symposium entitled, “Adequate Public Education: Georgia’s Report Card.” In honor of its out-going faculty advisor, the John Marshall Law Journal opened the event by designating the Annual Symposium to be The Dean Robert J. D`Agostino Law Journal Symposium in perpetuity. The Symposium featured… Read More
Adequate Public Education: Georgia’s Report Card
On February 24, 2010, the John Marshall Law Journal hosted its Annual Symposium entitled, “Adequate Public Education: Georgia’s Report Card.” In honor of its out-going faculty advisor, the John Marshall Law Journal opened the event by designating the Annual Symposium to be The Dean Robert J. D`Agostino Law Journal Symposium in perpetuity. The Symposium featured… Read More
2013 Alumnus, Judge Ethan Pham, Named to Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates Judge Ethan Pham, Class of 2013, for his recent honor of being named one of Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40. The 40 individuals were selected by the Georgia Trend staff from more than 400 nominations by readers throughout the state. Judge Pham is a Partner at the Law Firm… Read More
Anonymous Donor Makes $100,000 Matching Donation to John Marshall Law School Foundation, Inc.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) and the John Marshall Law School Foundation, Inc. are excited to share great news about a recent $100,000 matching gift donation by an anonymous donor. AJMLS alumni can now participate and help achieve the Law School’s goal of providing more scholarships to our students this upcoming academic year. The… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Honors American Cancer Society with Scholarship
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) moved into its new Downtown Atlanta campus in 2021. In connection with its move, the Law School received its largest in-kind donation from the American Cancer Society (ACS) of premium office furniture. The Atlanta nonprofit donated enough furniture to furnish every office, conference room, and common area in the… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Moves Downtown, Receives Largest In-Kind Donation from American Cancer Society
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is delighted to announce its recent move to One Marquis Tower in Downtown Atlanta. After a multi-floor construction project, designed by Stevens & Wilkinson, the Law School took possession of its pristine new campus on August 6, 2021. AJMLS is now housed on three full floors of One Marquis… Read More
John Marshall Ranked 4th Most Diverse Law School by National Jurist
Providing a diverse learning environment for students is important to the faculty and administration at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. While this diversity enriches the academic environment, it also challenges the law school to meet the educational needs of students, many of whom are either returning to the rigors of an academic experience, or are… Read More
Law Journal Symposium: Accountability Courts in Georgia
6.0 CLE Hours March 22, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Blackburn Conference Center 1405 Spring Street Atlanta, GA 30309 Visit the site for more information.
Professor Michael Mears Appears on GPB Radio to Discuss Georgia's Death Penalty Law
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Relocating to Downtown Atlanta with Upgraded Facilities and Amenities
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce its plans to relocate to new facilities in the heart of Downtown, Atlanta, just over two miles south of its current location. The Law School has secured the prominent architectural firm, Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, to lead the… Read More
Alumnus, Ethan Pham, First Appointed Vietnamese-American Judge in Georgia
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates Ethan Pham, Class of 2013, for his recent appointment as associate municipal judge in Morrow, Georgia. Pham was unanimously appointed by Morrow City Council at its July 24 meeting and sworn in today, August 14, 2018. Pham is part of a very exclusive club: he is the third… Read More
Nine AJMLS Alumni Elected to Serve State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates its nine alumni that were recently elected to serve the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors. *The State Bar of Georgia is governed by a 160-member Board of Governors. The Board controls and administers the affairs of the State Bar. Members of the Board of Governors are… Read More
AJMLS Alumnus, Erik Provitt, Selected as a Georgia Housing Corps Fellow
Class of 2016 Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) alumnus, Erik Provitt, has been selected as a Georgia Housing Corps Fellow (GHC). GHC is a new Fellowship program designed to address the barriers to housing stability in rural and urban communities in Georgia. GHC is being launched by Equal Justice Works. Equal Justice Works is the nation’s… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Hosts First Prospective Student Open House of 2014
January 2014 Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) – Georgia’s only fully ABA-accredited, independent law school – will host their first prospective student open house event of the 2014 year featuring a mock class presentation taught by noted professor and Associate Dean for Scholarships Jeffrey Van Detta. Students interested in attending Atlanta’s John Marshall Law… Read More
AJMLS Alumnus Wins Runoff for Georgia’s 9th District
Atlanta’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 population of alumni who are politically active and involved in public service. Our school and… Read More
AJMLS Alumna Named Co-Editor of Georgia YLD Newsletter
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School alumna and 2011 graduate, Heather Riggs, was recently named Co-Editor of The YLD Review. The YLD is the State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division’s newsletter. Riggs is the owner of MindMeld Marketing in Atlanta. MindMeld Marketing concentrates on providing assistance to clients with website content, blogging and social media…. Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Welcomes Kevin Cieply, Ed.D., to the Board of Directors
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Cieply, Ed.D., Founder of Cieply Law and Partner at RAMA International Inc., to the Board of Directors. The appointment occurred late September 2023 and is a celebrated homecoming as the new Board member was a former Associate Dean at AJMLS. Cieply… Read More
AJMLS Student, Kristian Postma, Selected for the 2019 Inspiring Mothers of Georgia Award
Congratulations to Kristian Postma, a student here at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), for being selected as one of six recipients of the 2019 Inspiring Mothers of Georgia Award. This award, given by the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (HMHB) Coalition of Georgia, is presented to inspirational mothers all across the state of Georgia. The… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Welcomes Judge Dustin W. Hightower, Class of 2008, as 2023 Commencement Speaker
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce Judge Dustin W. Hightower, Class of 2008, as the Law School’s 2023 commencement speaker. Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on May 21, 2023 at the Rialto Center for the Arts – 80 Forsyth St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. A live stream… Read More
Dr. Ortega Leads Training for Georgia Association of Legal Externships
Several years ago, Georgia law schools formed GALE, the Georgia Association of Legal Externships. GALE has worked hard to standardize policies and practices for the supervision of externs in their field placements. Every year, the Georgia Association of Legal Externships hosts an annual Supervising Attorney training designed to help externship supervisors and their organization get… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Names Jace C. Gatewood Interim Dean and CEO
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 10th Dean, Jace C. Gatewood. Dean Gatewood succeeded Dean Malcolm L. Morris on January 1, 2020 as Interim Dean and CEO, becoming the first African American to serve in the role since the school’s founding in 1933. Dean Gatewood, who has… Read More
Meet the Georgia YLD
The State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division (Georgia YLD) will be at AJMLS to introduce our Law School to their organization. They will have a panel discussion with all attending students regarding how you can get involved as a law school student, what your membership in YLD means upon passing the Georgia Bar, and… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Welcomes New Faculty
Fall classes are officially underway and the law school is pleased to welcome its new and returning faculty. New to Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Derek Alphran, Adjunct Professor Judith Barger, Distinguished Teaching Professional Ronald Blasi, Adjunct Professor Sujata Chanani, Adjunct Professor Erin Corken, Adjunct Professor Joe Habachy, Adjunct Professor Susan Jackson, Adjunct Professor… Read More
AJMLS Student Contributed to Article Published in the Georgia Bar Journal
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (“AJMLS”) 3L student, Kendra Livingston, recently contributed to the writing of an article that was published in the December 2016 Georgia Bar Journal. An electronic copy of the article, entitled No Vacation: Top Criminal Defense Attorneys Travel to Tbilisi, can be found here and by clicking to page 32. A special… Read More
Georgia Bar Exam News, Graduating Students Workshops, and Bar Preparation Information
Written by: Scot Goins, Director of Academic Achievement and Bar Success It is hard to believe that the bar exam is already on the horizon, but remember that July is only a few months away. There have been many questions about whether the Georgia Bar Exam will be in-person or administered remotely, and today the Georgia… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Welcomes Linda A. Klein as 2018 Commencement Speaker
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce Ms. Linda A. Klein, of Baker Donelson, as the Law School’s 2018 commencement speaker. Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on May 19, 2018 at the Cobb Galleria Centre – Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339. Dean Malcolm L. Morris notes,… Read More
Hands-Free Georgia Act
Let’s save some lives Before we outline the specifics, let’s cover the why. Heads UP Georgia hit the nail on the head when they explained our state has seen significant increases in vehicle traffic crashes, fatalities, and bodily injury, and that these incidents are a clear indication of driver inattention. Other states that have passed… Read More
AJMLS Alumnus Successfully Argues in Front of Supreme Court of Georgia
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School alumnus and 2008 graduate, David Willingham, successfully argued a reversal in front of the Supreme Court of Georgia. The Georgia Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in Zilke v. Georgia on June 20, 2016. Willingham’s client, Bajrodin Zilke, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence and several… Read More
Assistant Dean Ortega and Professor Malempati Present at 2015 Georgia Conference on Children and Families
Assistant Dean Ortega and Professor Malempati of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School presented at the 2015 Georgia Conference on Children and Families (GCCF) held in Augusta, Georgia October 21-23, 2015. The GCCF is the largest annual interdisciplinary event in Georgia designed to bring together the community that serves children and families, including child advocacy, juvenile justice,… Read More
AJMLS 1L Writing Classes Tour Supreme Court of Georgia
While the Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) alumni were sitting for the February Bar Exam, the first year writing program students were touring the Supreme Court of Georgia and engaging in a mock oral argument experience. The legal writing program trains all students in the structure of the U.S. legal system, hierarchy of legal authority,… Read More
Former Chief Medical Examiner for State of Georgia Speaks to AJMLS Students
Dr. Kris Sperry, Retired Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Georgia, spoke to students in Professor Michael Mears’ Advanced Evidence class on Monday, March 7, 2016 about forensic pathology and autopsies. Having served the State of Georgia as the Chief Medical Examiner for over 18 years, Dr. Sperry offered an unrivaled learning experience for Atlanta’s… Read More
AJMLS Hosts State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program for Third Consecutive Year
AJMLS 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 for training in grammar, writing, speech and library usage. Afternoons were spent visiting law firms… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and Morris Brown College Partner to Improve Educational Opportunities in Legal Education
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) and Morris Brown College have engaged in a new partnership, facilitating a counseled track to attending law school for eligible applicants. The partnership, a first of its kind with a historically black college for Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, creates favorable space for Morris Brown students to seek application… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Announces New Chairman, Adam Malone, Class of 2000
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has named its next chairman. With the recent retirement of longtime chairman and champion, Dr. Michael C. Markovitz, the AJMLS Board of Directors thoughtfully elected fellow board member and AJMLS alumnus, Adam Malone. Malone is a respected catastrophic personal injury attorney and owner of Malone Law, AJMLS Alumni Association… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Appoints Three New Administrators
Atlanta’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 Cieply, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Prior to joining AJMLS in 2008, Cieply served more… Read More
Georgia Bar Celebrates 100 Years of Women in the Profession
Alumna and 2011 AJMLS graduate Virginia (Ginger) Arnold recently had the honor of taking part in a panel discussion during the State of Georgia YLD Women in the Profession Committee’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of women’s admission in to the practice of law. The event took place at the State Bar Headquarters earlier this… Read More
Professor Suparna Malempati Named Area Vice President for Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Professor Suparna Malempati has joined the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) as area Vice President for Fulton County beginning in January 2016. GACDL is a statewide association that supports criminal defense attorneys in their fight to advocate and protect the rights of the accused. GACDL is the largest member supported statewide criminal defense… Read More
Professor Kathleen M. Burch ACLU of Georgia 2009 Volunteer Attorney Award
At 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 students in the litigation of an actual ACLU case; Civil Liberties: Legislation has students working… Read More
Professor Kathleen M. Burch ACLU of Georgia 2009 Volunteer Attorney Award
At 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 students in the litigation of an actual ACLU case; Civil Liberties: Legislation has students working… Read More
AJMLS Professor and Staff Member Elected to the Board of Directors of the ACLU of Georgia
Michael 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 Professor Kathleen Burch who has served on the ACLU Board for the past two years… Read More
Catholic Charities of Atlanta and Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Launch State’s First Immigration Law Clinic
April 2012 Catholic Charities of Atlanta (CCA) and Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) today announced a partnership to open Georgia’s first Immigration Law Clinic to provide CCA clients with legal counsel and representation and offer second-and third-year law students real-world experience under the direction of licensed attorneys. Key facts about the new Immigration Law… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Welcomes Linda A. Klein to the Board of Directors
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda A. Klein, immediate past president of the American Bar Association and Shareholder at Baker Donelson, as an Advisor to the Board of Directors. Linda’s leadership experience and work at the American Bar Association, which is the largest voluntary professional association in… Read More
Shirley Franklin to Launch Leadership Lecture Series at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School will kick off its 77th academic year with former Mayor Shirley Franklin addressing members of Atlanta’s legal community and the largest incoming class in the school’s history. On Monday, August 23rd at noon, Franklin will discuss the role of public service in Atlanta, and the need for ethical professionals to… Read More
Shirley Franklin to Launch Leadership Lecture Series at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School will kick off its 77th academic year with former Mayor Shirley Franklin addressing members of Atlanta’s legal community and the largest incoming class in the school’s history. On Monday, August 23rd at noon, Franklin will discuss the role of public service in Atlanta, and the need for ethical professionals to… Read More