First-gen students help each other succeed
The First-generation Student Association works to foster community among this cohort of students and encourages upper-level students to help first-year students find their way in law school.
Gathered together are some of the 2025–26 FGSA leadership team members: (front row, l. to r.) Nada Panjwani, Kieley Gayle, (middle row, l. to r.) Cade Mataya, Henry Stoneback, Ane Ferri Victoria, (back row, l. to r.) Mason Gonsisko and Madison Tilton.
One key way they support each other is through programming and events intended to assist first-gen students in getting acquainted with “all things” law school and to know whom they can go to with their questions.
During the 2025–26 academic year, FGSA organized events like “Lunch with the Dean,” career-oriented Q&A sessions and a variety of social events.
First-generation students also benefit from the law school’s First Start Scholars Program, which offers time-management and organization techniques, and one-on-one meetings covering a range of topics, including budgets, study plans, academic advising and course selection.
Gibbs recognized by state bar
Third-year law student Adoris Gibbs (left) received the Law School Student Excellence in Access to Justice Award from the State Bar of Georgia. She was nominated by Clinical Associate Professor and First Amendment Clinic Director Clare Norins.
Students compete in Arch Madness
Second-year student Deymon Fleming runs past another team during the Sports and Entertainment Law Society’s flag football tournament, Arch Madness, during the fall semester.
Cultural celebration feeds minds and appetites
Law students gathered for the annual International Night event in April, taking the opportunity to try out foods from different parts of the world and engage in various cultures represented by members of the Davenport-Benham Black Law Students Association, First-generation Student Association, Hispanic & Latino Law Students Association, Immigration Law Society, International Law Society, Middle Eastern Law Student Association, South Asian Law Students Association and Student Bar Association.
Rodrigues runs with students
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues (center) enjoyed running with students throughout the academic year. For this run, Georgia Athletic Association Professor David Shipley and Callaway Chair Elizabeth Burch also joined in the fun.
