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X-WR-CALNAME:Shoukry Leadership Speaker Series: Honorable Steve C. Jones
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DESCRIPTION:The Honorable Steve C. Jones was appointed to the U.S. District
  Court by President Barack Obama and sworn in on March 4\, 2011. He served
  actively until January 1\, 2025\, when he assumed senior status\, continu
 ing to preside over federal cases. Before his federal appointment\, he ser
 ved as a Superior Court Judge in Georgia’s Western Judicial Circuit (199
 5–2011)\, a Municipal Court Judge (1992–1995)\, an Assistant District 
 Attorney (1987–1991)\, and Director of the Athens Child Support Recovery
  Unit (1978–1985).\n\nJudge Jones has been deeply involved in judicial a
 nd community leadership\, including roles with the Georgia Judicial Qualif
 ications Commission\, UGA’s Board of Visitors\, and the Georgia Supreme 
 Court’s Commissions on Equality and Domestic Violence. He has also held 
 leadership roles with the University of Georgia Foundation\, Alumni Associ
 ation\, and several civic organizations.\n\nHe has received numerous honor
 s for his public service and professionalism\, including the UGA President
 ’s Medal (2025)\, Leadership Georgia’s Public Service Award (2024)\, a
 nd the Chief Justice Thomas O. Marshall Professionalism Award (2018).\n\nJ
 udge Jones earned his B.B.A. (1978) and J.D. (1987) from the University of
  Georgia. He is married to Lillian Kincey.\n\nThe Shoukry Leadership Speak
 er Series is an ILA Speaker Series. Its lectures feature well-known leader
 s who share their unique leadership styles and experiences with students. 
 The series is supported by a donation from Leonard Leadership Scholar alum
 nus Paul Shoukry (BBA '05\, MAcc '05) and his wife Amy. \n\nThis lecture i
 s part of the University's 2026 Spring Signature Lecture Series. \n\nReque
 sts for accommodations for those with disabilities should be made as soon 
 as possible\, but at least seven days before the scheduled lecture. Please
  contact Allison Porter (adavis@uga.edu) to request accommodations.
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SUMMARY:Shoukry Leadership Speaker Series: Honorable Steve C. Jones
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 ies-honorable-steve-c-jones
CATEGORIES:Lectures and Discussions
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