Discovered Deasvail's Rare Self‑Titled Vinyl Debut
It took me a while to track this one down: @deasvail’s self-titled debut album (and only vinyl to my knowledge). #ChambersMusic https://t.co/iiRoZ5SxqJ
Judges Should Use Social Media to Democratize Courts
I look forward to chatting with my fellow Georgian @katieleebarlow on “In the Courts” (@fox5dc) this evening about my latest article, “Democratizing the Judiciary: Why Judges Should Engage ‘We the People’ Through Social-Media Platforms.” https://t.co/KRVMRkJ6uI
Appellate Students to Argue Before Esteemed Judicial Panel
Next Monday, my Appellate Practice & Procedure students (from @MercerLAWSchool) will have oral arguments at the Nathan Deal Judicial Center for their final exam. The panel will be yours truly, @JudgeCarla and @JudgeSaraDoyle. For now, I want to once again...
Former Justices Teach Appellate Practice at Mercer Law
Appellate Practice and Procedure Class No. 12 (@MercerLAWSchool, 2026), featuring former Justices Keith Blackwell, Harold Melton, and David Nahmias (@SupremeCourtGA). https://t.co/5vJIIPS29D
Judge Bumatay Earns Praise After Zoom Class Appearance
Judge Bumatay was kind enough to speak to my Appellate Practice & Procedure class at @MercerLAWSchool this year (via Zoom), so he has my vote.
MFR Distress Ends as All Reconsideration Motions Processed
All motions for reconsideration timely filed in @AppealsCourtGA cases decided for the August 2025 Term have been processed and MFR Distress is over.
Supreme Court Justices Teach Appellate Practice Class
Appellate Practice and Procedure Class No. 10 (@MercerLAWSchool, 2026), featuring Justices Charlie Bethel (@CharlieBethel) and Michael Boggs (@SupremeCourtGA). https://t.co/2N3hY2Stxz
Eleventh Circuit Judges Teach Appellate Practice Class
Appellate Practice and Procedure Class No. 9 (@MercerLAWSchool, 2026), featuring Judge Elizabeth L. “Lisa” Branch and Judge Britt C. Grant (Eleventh Circuit). https://t.co/6zwa6AU7TF
Judges Must Use Social Media to Democratize Courts
My article in the Winter 2026 Issue of The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process—“Democratizing the Judiciary: Why Judges Should Engage ‘We the People’ Through Social-Media Platforms”—is now available at this link. I hope you enjoy reading it as much...
Georgia Supreme Court Seeks Career Central Staff Attorney
The @SupremeCourtGA is looking to hire a career central staff attorney. If you’re interested in applying, you can read more about the position here. #AppellateJobs #AppellateTwitter https://t.co/hPqNbY9piC
Show, Don’t Tell: Core Rule for Persuasive Legal Writing
“Show, don’t tell” is, in my view, a foundational principle of persuasive legal and judicial writing.
Top Georgia Judges Lead Appellate Practice Class
Appellate Practice and Procedure Class No. 7 (@MercerLAWSchool, 2026), featuring Justice Verda Colvin (@SupremeCourtGA) and Judge @edgobeil (@AppealsCourtGA). https://t.co/Grp23fCsvG
Proofread Every Legal Application to Avoid Embarrassing Errors
I want to offer just a bit of advice to law students applying for internships, clerkships, or any other legal jobs: Please make sure you carefully review your cover letters, emails, or statements of interest before you send them. Here...
Distress Deadline for GA Appeals Court August Term: March 16
The “distress” deadline for @AppealsCourtGA’s 2025 August Term cases is March 16th. You can learn more about the distress deadlines for Georgia’s appellate courts at this link. https://t.co/W4HXs4wZnZ
Two Federal Appellate Judges Share Real‑World Insights
Appellate Practice and Procedure Class (@MercerLAWSchool) No. 6 (Spring 2026), featuring Judge Patrick J. Bumatay (Ninth Circuit) and Judge Kevin C. Newsom (Eleventh Circuit). https://t.co/G0o60T8pBL