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January 09, 2013 | Daily Report Online

Two storied college football programs met in Miami Monday night: the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Both coaches offered a pre-game speech - a message that they hoped would inspire their players to play like champions.

By Ryan McConnell, Special to the Daily Report

3 minute read

May 09, 2013 | Daily Report Online

I have a simple message for you as you look ahead to life after law school: Don't be discouraged by the doomsday talk about law jobs that keeps appearing in the popular press.

By Gary J. Simson, Special to the Daily Report

3 minute read

November 01, 2012 | Daily Report Online

The Charter School Amendment is an important education reform for Georgia. Statewide, the overall high school graduation rate hovers in the mid 60 percent range, and in many school districts serving mostly low income students the graduation rate is closer to the low 50 percent level.

By Ed Lindsey, Special to the Daily Report

4 minute read

March 14, 2013 | Daily Report Online

In February 2011, a young couple with a 2-year-old child were trying to start a life together as a family, despite significant economic hardship.

By Anna Fretwell, Special to the Daily Report

3 minute read

January 17, 2013 | Daily Report Online

Nothing in my long years of law practice has been an important as representing people in adoption proceedings. Being handed a newborn infant by a mother who gave birth in the previous 48 hours and delivering the baby to adopting parents is a moving and emotional experience. Serving merely as a witness to the way adoption changes lives has been a privilege.

By Mary Margaret Oliver, Special to the Daily Report

3 minute read

July 11, 2012 | Daily Report Online

Amnesty over policy: The candidate who prioritizes the undocumented will win Hispanic vote

By Spencer Lawton, Special to the Daily Report

4 minute read

October 01, 2013 | Daily Report Online

Most people look perplexed or even a bit incredulous when they hear that I am an ordained minister and an attorney.

By Jeff Davis | Special to the Daily Report

2 minute read

October 07, 2013 | Daily Report Online

I played lacrosse at Duke University, from which I graduated in 1999. When three lacrosse players were accused of raping an exotic dancer in 2006, it hit very close to home.

By Duncan Miller | Special to the Daily Report

3 minute read

October 18, 2013 | Daily Report Online

I used to say that my former position as a public defender was one big, full-time community service project. Sure, I was (barely) paid for the work and I was providing an honorable service to those in need, but still something was missing. The representation of a client occurs during only a snapshot of a person's life.

By Jessica Stern | Special to the Daily Report

4 minute read

May 09, 2013 | Daily Report Online

Congratulations to all law school graduates. Let's stipulate that you will pass the bar exam this summer and that you have, or soon will obtain, a rewarding job that uses your new skills and knowledge.

By Richardson R. Lynn, Special to the Daily Report

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