Nine companies led or owned by University of Georgia School of Law alumni have been recognized in the 2026 Bulldog 100 ranking, which highlights the fastest-growing organizations managed by UGA graduates. The King Firm, headed by J.L. King (J.D.’05) and Ben Hancock (J.D.’22), achieved the highest placement among law school-affiliated businesses, ranking fourth overall.
Other law school alumni honored on this year’s list include Benjamin J. Osorio (J.D.’11) of Murray Osorio at #19; John B. Manly (J.D.’08) of Manly Shipley at #29; Gregory D. Smith (J.D.’09), Maggie Rentz Smith (J.D.’06), and Bryant Thomas “Tom” Conger (J.D.’80) of Conger & Smith, LLC at #42; William H. “Wil” Alexander (J.D.’16) and Carson M. Alexander (J.D.’17) of Alexander & Alexander Attorneys at Law at #47; Lindsey Cambardella (J.D.’12) and Jeremy D. Stallman (J.D.’09) of Translation Station at #49; Brandon M. Barron (J.D.’99) of Southern Commercial Roof Tech, LLC at #53; R. Lawton Jordan (J.D.’00) of Williams Teusink at #58; and Veronica L. Richardson (J.D.’06) of Richardson Law, LLC at #59.
The Bulldog 100 program is described as one that “celebrates the fastest-growing organizations owned or led by UGA alumni.” A full list of honorees can be found on the UGA Alumni Association website.
The University of Georgia School of Law has a record of success in advocacy competitions with both national and regional titles, according to its official website. The school supports experiential learning through clinics and externships while maintaining high graduate employment rates (source). It also offers resources such as the Alexander Campbell King Law Library (source) and has been ranked No. 22 nationally by U.S. News & World Report while being recognized for value (source). The institution serves a diverse student body with strong academic profiles (source) and emphasizes teaching excellence along with community service (source).
The University of Georgia School of Law was established in 1859 in Athens, Georgia, offering several degree programs including J.D., LL.M., and M.S.L., as well as dual degrees and global opportunities through initiatives like the Dean Rusk International Law Center (source).
