President Jodi-Ann Salters, 3L, is a nontraditional, first-generation law student and Jamaican woman who brings a unique perspective to legal education. She is driven by a determination to become an...
AJMLS NEWS
New Federal Rule of Evidence 107: Illustrative Aids
Written by: Scot Goins, Assistant Dean of Academic Achievement and Bar Success and Associate Professor of Legal Practice Those studying for bar exams in February 2024 and beyond should be aware that...
Breaking Barriers: A Standing Ovation for Luci Harrell, Law School Graduate and the First Student to Begin Law School While Incarcerated
In a world where challenges often dictate the limits of one's potential, Lucilla Harrell's story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Lucilla “Luci” Harrell, who recently...
Professor Michael Mears Presents Landmark Paper at Georgia Judicial Staff Attorneys Annual Conference
On August 7, 2024, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School's (AJMLS) Professor Michael Mears had the honor of presenting a paper at the Georgia Judicial Staff Attorneys Annual Conference in Atlanta. The...
The AJMLS Alumni Association Announces Its 2024 Officers and New Board Members
On August 1, 2024, the Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Alumni Association welcomed its new Board of Director Officers and incoming members. The Officers will serve in their roles for the...
Professor Kathleen Burch Presents at the Micronesian Legal Services Corporation’s Annual Conference
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School's (AJMLS) Professor Burch received accolades for her training of Micronesian Legal Services Corporation's (MLSC) attorneys and staff. On July 25th, Professor Burch...
Virginia Journal of International Law Online Publishes Professor Van Detta’s Latest Legal Scholarship
The Virginia Journal of International Law at the University of Virginia Law School has published in its online edition of Professor Jeffrey Van Detta's latest article, Serving Sovereigns: In...
AJMLS Announces Three New Awards and Inaugural Honorees
Each year, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) presents the Distinguished Alumni Award to honor alumni for their remarkable contributions to the legal field and their communities. These...
Congratulations to Sonya Allen, Class of 1999, District Attorney-Elect for Cobb County
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Sonya Allen, Class of 1999, on her recent election as the District Attorney for Cobb County. Allen won...









