Brumby Distinguished Professor Sonja R. West of the University of Georgia School of Law has had her scholarship highlighted by The New York Times in a recent article examining court protections for freedom of the press. West’s articles, “The U.S. Supreme Court’s Characterizations of the Press: An Empirical Study” published in the North Carolina Law Review in 2021, and “Abandoning Press Freedom” published in the Iowa Law Review in 2026, were cited by journalist Adam Liptak in his piece titled “Search of Reporter’s Home Tests Law With Roots in a Campus Paper’s Suit,” which appeared on January 19, 2026.
The University of Georgia School of Law, located in Athens, Georgia and established in 1859, offers J.D., LL.M., and M.S.L. degrees as well as dual programs and experiential learning through clinics and externships. The school is recognized for its strong graduate employment outcomes and value rankings according to its official website. It maintains resources such as the Dean Rusk International Law Center and a comprehensive law library.
The law school serves a diverse student body with mentoring opportunities and global exchanges while focusing on practical training through advocacy competitions at both national and regional levels (source). It is also noted for its commitment to affordability among top-ranked legal education programs (source).
West’s recognition by The New York Times underscores the influence of faculty research from the University of Georgia School of Law on national conversations about press freedom.
