Authentic partnerships and connections provide an important foundation for all programs and activities at the School of Law. A perfect example is the recent collaboration of the University of Georgia Foundation, the law school, and graduates and friends increasing scholarship support for the student body, including the creation of 11 new funds.
During the 2024–25 fiscal year, the foundation announced special initiatives, offering limited-time matching opportunities for donors to establish or expand scholarships. This effort generated more than 20 new commitments for the School of Law – totaling $1.1 million – creating a powerful investment that will impact hundreds of students for years to come.
One 2014 alumnus who saw the value in this partnership is David B. Dove, who also serves on the Law School Alumni Council and is a member of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. David said he and his wife Courtney “feel strongly that investment in a scholarship fund not only ensures the success of Georgia Law for the next generation, but also provides the opportunity to directly impact the lives and future success of our students.”
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues said support from donors like the Dove family and the 21 other donor representatives is crucial to the ongoing success of the law school.
“All of the things that make our school great – our faculty, our students and their educational experiences – take resources,” she said. “I appreciate these alumni and friends for answering the call. Their support, coupled with that of UGA President Jere W. Morehead (J.D.’80) and the UGA Foundation – under the leadership of Chair Allison C. Ausband – is helping our institution to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school, one that matches excellence with access.”
The following is a list of funds benefiting from UGA Foundation match funding:
- Barrett Law Scholarship Fund
- C. Andrew (Andy) Childers Scholarship Fund
- Dallas and Gobeil Families Endowment Fund
- Dove Family Student Leadership Scholar Fund
- Gabriel M. Wilner Scholarship Fund
- Garland and Betty Cook Scholarship Fund
- George Gardiner Thompson Scholarship Fund
- Georgia Roots Endowment Fund
- Hunter Family Scholarship Endowment Fund
- Joel O. Wooten Distinguished Law Fellowship Fund
- Judge B. Avant Edenfield Scholarship Fund
- Kenneth M. Henson Distinguished Law Fellowship Fund
- Law School Mission Endowment Fund
- Luciani Family Endowment Fund
- Peter B. (Bo) Rutledge Family Scholarship Fund
- Peter J. Shedd Scholarship Fund
- Rajesh “Raj” Mehta Memorial Endowment for Family Justice Fund
- Reggie and Leigh Smith Law School Scholarship Fund
- Robert E. (Robbie) Robinson Endowment Fund
- Stacey Godfrey Evans Scholarship Fund
- Susan A.J. Wilson Scholarship Fund
- Zimmerman Family Endowment Fund
