Laura Phillips-Sawyer, Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law, presented her work titled “Power Moves: How Law and Public Policy Reshaped the Late-Twentieth-Century U.S. Firm” at a conference called “Antitrust, Regulation, and the Democratization of the Economy.” The event was hosted by the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society at the University of Chicago during April, according to a May 1 announcement.
Phillips-Sawyer’s participation highlights ongoing academic engagement with how law and policy have influenced American business structures. Her presentation contributes to broader discussions about antitrust issues and regulatory changes affecting firms in recent decades.
The University of Georgia School of Law, where Phillips-Sawyer teaches, is recognized for its achievements in advocacy competitions with both national and regional titles according to the official website. The school also supports experiential learning through 18 clinics and externships while promoting high graduate employment rates as indicated on the official website.
The institution maintains the Alexander Campbell King Law Library with extensive resources according to the official website. It has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist according to the official website.
The law school serves a diverse student body with strong academic profiles as noted on the official website, focusing on redefining excellence in national public legal education through superior teaching and community service per the official website.
