Law student Erin Munger’s passion is the fair and equitable administration of justice, and she’s committed to maintaining the rule of law and the integrity of our legal institutions.
Hometown:
Dunwoody, GA
High school:
Dunwoody High School
Family ties to UGA:
Susan Munger (J.D. 1990)
William Munger (B.A. in Advertising 2018)
Expected graduation:
Spring 2019
Degree objective:
J.D.
Other degrees:
B.A. in Political Science
University highlights, achievements, awards and scholarships:
Law school:
— Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Scholarship in Honor of Barry Phillips
— Law School Association Scholarship
— Blue Key Honor Society, Secretary
— Dean’s Ambassadors, President
— Georgia Law Review, Editorial Board Member, Volume 52, 2017-2018
— Georgia Law Review, Managing Board Notes Editor, Volume 53, 2018-2019
UGA undergrad (UGA Honors, B.A. in political science, summa cum laude, 2016):
— UGA Outstanding Senior Leader Award
— Honors in Washington Intern Fellowship
— UGA Student Government Association, Director of Student Legal Services
— UGA Panhellenic Council Executive Board, VP of Panhellenic Standards
— Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, VP of Panhellenic Affairs
— With Someone Else’s Money, UGA’s premier co-ed a cappella group, alto
I chose to attend UGA because …
… I felt it presented me with the best opportunities to reach my goals. In the Honors College and in Law School, I have consistently been provided with the opportunities I needed to succeed. Plus, I love SEC football and there is nothing like a game between the hedges.
My favorite things to do on campus are …
These days, I spend most of my time in the Law Library! But I enjoy spending time in the Founders Garden, walking around North Campus and reading on Herty Field.
When I have free time, I like …
I enjoy singing and dancing. In undergrad, I was part of With Someone Else’s Money, UGA’s premier co-ed a cappella group. I also enjoy going to OrangeTheory Fitness and hot yoga.
The craziest thing I’ve done is …
… participate in an exchange student program with a high school in Germany at age 15.
My favorite place to study is …
… the main section of the Law Library.
My favorite professor is …
… Mehrsa Baradaran
If I could share an afternoon with anyone, I would love to share it with …
… Ellen Degeneres.
If I knew I could not fail, I would …
… run for the U.S. Senate.
If money was not a consideration, I would love to …
… spend a few years abroad, especially in Asia and Africa.
What is your passion and how are you committed to pursuing it?
My passion is the fair and equitable administration of justice. I am drawn to public service and eventually intend to pursue a career working at the intersection of law and government. Whether I spend my career as an advocate, or transition into a different legal role, I will remain committed to maintaining the rule of law and the integrity of our legal institutions.
After graduation, I plan to …
I have accepted a two-year clerkship with a federal judge at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division. After that, I have accepted an offer to join the litigation group at Eversheds Sutherland in Atlanta.
The one UGA experience I will always remember will be …
My time at Delta Hall in Washington, D.C. The Honors in Washington program was an incredible experience, and I had the opportunity to work for UGA’s Director of Federal Government Relations. Getting to advocate on behalf of the university I loved was very rewarding.