Pamela Foohey, Post Professor, presented her co-authored book “Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy” (University of California Press, 2025) at The Eighth Annual Consumer Law Scholars Conference hosted by the University of California, Berkeley School of Law during March.
The presentation highlights ongoing scholarly discussions about risk and consumer bankruptcy in the United States. Events like these bring together legal scholars to share research that can inform policy and academic debate.
The University of Georgia School of Law, where Foohey is a faculty member, has been recognized for its achievements in advocacy competitions with both national and regional titles, according to the official website. The school also supports experiential learning through 18 clinics and externships while promoting high graduate employment rates, as indicated on the official website.
Additionally, the law school maintains the Alexander Campbell King Law Library with extensive resources available to students and faculty members, according to the official website. It has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist as reported by the official website.
Serving a diverse student body with strong academic profiles is another priority for the institution, as noted on its official website. The University of Georgia School of Law focuses on redefining excellence in national public legal education through superior teaching and community service per information from its official website.
Events such as this conference offer opportunities for faculty like Foohey to contribute to important conversations about debt and bankruptcy while representing their institutions’ commitment to scholarship.
