Post Professor Pamela Foohey was featured by USA Today regarding the history of the Dodd-Frank Act, according to a May 21 announcement. The article, titled “Dodd-Frank was meant to keep the financial system safe. Did it?”, was written by Andrea Riquier and published on May 20.
Foohey’s inclusion in the national publication highlights her expertise in financial regulation and legal scholarship. Her perspective contributes to ongoing discussions about the effectiveness of major legislation enacted after the financial crisis.
The University of Georgia School of Law, where Foohey serves as a professor, has been recognized for its achievements in advocacy competitions with national and regional titles, supports experiential learning through clinics and externships, maintains high graduate employment rates, and offers extensive resources at its Alexander Campbell King Law Library. The school has also been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and acknowledged for value by National Jurist, according to the official website.
The law school serves a diverse student body with strong academic profiles while focusing on redefining excellence in public legal education through teaching and community service, as noted on its official website.
Foohey’s feature in USA Today may draw further attention to both her work and broader issues surrounding financial regulation.


