Davenport-Benham Chapter of BLSA at UGA School of Law

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The purpose of Davenport-Benham Chapter of BLSA at UGA School of Law is to utilize resources available to the chapter including members, alumni and friends for the creation of a law school environment that is conducive to Black students' study of the law.

Last night, we closed out the year celebrating the accomplishments of our amazing members at our end-of-year banquet✨🎉!W...
04/23/2026

Last night, we closed out the year celebrating the accomplishments of our amazing members at our end-of-year banquet✨🎉!

We were thrilled to honor an incredible alumna, Attorney Veronica L. Richardson (JD ‘06), as this year’s Nyota Tucker Award Recipient!

Also, Alexis Hardy (3L) received the Larry E. Blount Award and Adoris Gibbs(3L) received the Excellence in Community Service Award!! 🏆

The night was filled with celebration, love, and encouragement. We can’t wait to continue the great work of BLSA in the 2026-2027 academic year!

Congratulations to our Intrastate Moot Court competitors for an incredible showing this year! 🏆Shoutout to Kennedy Nuckl...
04/20/2026

Congratulations to our Intrastate Moot Court competitors for an incredible showing this year! 🏆

Shoutout to Kennedy Nuckles and Mya O’Berry, who were on the 1st place team! Also, congratulations to Caleb Smith for earning the Best Oralist Award and competing on the 2nd place team!

Kennedy, Mya, and Caleb, your advocacy, preparation, and excellence continue to set the standard. We’re proud to celebrate you!

Congratulations to our Intrastate Moot Court competitors for an incredible showing this year! 🏆Shoutout to Kennedy Nuckl...
04/19/2026

Congratulations to our Intrastate Moot Court competitors for an incredible showing this year! 🏆

Shoutout to Kennedy Nuckles and Mya O’Berry-Terry, who were on the 1st place team!

Also, congratulations to Caleb Smith for earning the Best Oralist Award and competing on the 2nd place team!

Kennedy, Mya, and Caleb, your advocacy, preparation, and excellence continue to set the standard. We’re proud to celebrate you!

Our members had the opportunity to meet and have lunch with Chief Judge Leslie Abrams Gardner of the U.S. District Court...
04/13/2026

Our members had the opportunity to meet and have lunch with Chief Judge Leslie Abrams Gardner of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.

We are grateful to her and her chambers staff for making time to share valuable insight and advice with our students! We look forward to having her back in Athens soon.

Congratulations are in order to our very own BJ Tillman for winning the First Year Appellate Moot Court Competition🎉She ...
04/09/2026

Congratulations are in order to our very own BJ Tillman for winning the First Year Appellate Moot Court Competition🎉

She showed resilience, high intellect, and great poise in each round of the competition. We can’t wait to see her excel as a part of the prestigious moot court team🖤❤️!

We, along with the Immigration Law Society, partnered with to host a great panel discussion, Borders, Ballots, and Belo...
04/09/2026

We, along with the Immigration Law Society, partnered with to host a great panel discussion, Borders, Ballots, and Belonging: Policy at the Intersection of Race and Immigration.

This event explored how immigration policy intersects with race, identity, and access to citizenship, centering the experiences of Black immigrants, Afro-Caribbean families, and first-generation Americans.

Thank you again to our guest speakers!

Join us in celebrating Myla Cash-Williams for her outstanding achievement at the MSU National Online Moot Court Competit...
03/26/2026

Join us in celebrating Myla Cash-Williams for her outstanding achievement at the MSU National Online Moot Court Competition!

Earning Best Brief honors and advancing to the quarterfinals out of 32 teams, Myla continues to represent with excellence. Your BLSA family is proud! ✨

Join us this Friday for the Black Professional Student Mixer as we connect future leaders in law, veterinary medicine, p...
03/22/2026

Join us this Friday for the Black Professional Student Mixer as we connect future leaders in law, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and beyond. 🤝🏾✨

📍 IKON Athens
🗓 Friday, March 27th
⏰ 6:00 PM

Join us in celebrating Lisa Calvert for an incredible showing at the ABA National Appellate Moot Court Competition!✨She ...
03/18/2026

Join us in celebrating Lisa Calvert for an incredible showing at the ABA National Appellate Moot Court Competition!✨

She received Best Brief honors, the 4th Overall Oralist award, and an undefeated regional run. She and her teammate are advancing to nationals in Chicago. 🏆

Your BLSA family is cheering you on every step of the way! ✨

3Ls—this one’s for you!Bar prep, post-grad life, and everything in between… come hear the real from those who just did i...
03/17/2026

3Ls—this one’s for you!
Bar prep, post-grad life, and everything in between… come hear the real from those who just did it. Learn what to expect, what to avoid, and how to move with confidence into your next chapter.
🗓 March 21 | 10 AM | Zoom

The Davenport–Benham Chapter of the Black Law Students Association proudly congratulates Myla Cash-Williams on the selec...
03/16/2026

The Davenport–Benham Chapter of the Black Law Students Association proudly congratulates Myla Cash-Williams on the selection of her note for publication in the Georgia Criminal Law Review. 🎉📚

Her article is entitled, “No Room to Guess: Fugitive Tolling and the Hidden Hand of Judges.”

We are proud to celebrate Myla’s accomplishment and look forward to the impact her scholarship will have in the legal community.

Please join us in congratulating Myla on this outstanding achievement! 👏🏾⚖️

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