The Appellate Litigation Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law argued Pena-Lopez v. Blanche before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, according to a May 29 announcement. Julia A. Gillies and Katelyn W. Hulsey, both graduates from the Class of 2026, presented oral arguments as part of their clinic experience.
A photograph accompanying the announcement shows Hulsey and Gillies standing in front of the courthouse where they delivered their arguments through participation in the Appellate Litigation Clinic.
The University of Georgia School of Law supports experiential learning through 18 clinics and externships while promoting high graduate employment rates, maintains a diverse student body with strong academic profiles, excels in advocacy competitions with national and regional titles, and provides access to extensive resources at its Alexander Campbell King Law Library, according to the official website. The law school has also been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist.
The institution focuses on redefining excellence in national public legal education through superior teaching and community service, according to the official website.
