Usha R. Rodrigues

Usha R. Rodrigues is Dean of the University of Georgia School of Law and holds the M.E. Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law. She joined the faculty in 2005 and became a University Professor in 2019, a title reserved for faculty who have served as institutional 'change agents'.

• B.A., Georgetown University (summa cum laude)
• M.A., University of Wisconsin (summa cum laude)
• J.D., University of Virginia (Order of the Coif)

Her research focuses on corporate law, securities regulation, and business ethics, with recent work analyzing SPACs, blockchain technology, and whistleblower mechanisms. She has testified before the House Financial Services Committee and the SEC, and her work appears in top law reviews and journals like the Journal of Corporate Finance.

Her 15 most recent publications (2024-2013) examine topics spanning corporate governance, securities market dynamics, and blockchain applications. She has collaborated extensively with Michael Stegemoller on SPAC-related research.

• University Professor (2019)
• Elected to American Law Institute (2016)
• Chair, AALS Business Associations Section Executive Committee

She previously served as Associate Dean for Faculty Development (2015-2018, 2024) and held leadership roles at UGA including interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. No specific student advisement details are provided, but her work influences corporate law pedagogy and practice through publications and conference participation.