Seth Lewis ’26 Leads Mercer Law Review Volume 77 as Editor-in-Chief

Founded in 1949, the Mercer Law Review is the oldest continually published law review in Georgia. For more than seven decades, it has served as an indispensable resource for legal practitioners and scholars alike. Known for its rigorous scholarship and insightful commentary, the Mercer Law Review publishes five issues annually, including its renowned surveys of Georgia and Eleventh Circuit law—all edited and produced by students at Mercer University School of Law.

This year, Seth Lewis, a member of the Class of 2026, takes the helm as editor-in-chief of Volume 77. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Lewis earned his undergraduate degree in marketing, with a minor in political science from Clemson University. He joined the Law Review because of its distinguished reputation and the opportunity it offers to hone essential skills in legal research, writing, organization, and time management.

“I believe this role is helping me build for my future career by giving me experience managing my time and working collaboratively with others,” Lewis said. “Working on the Law Review has helped me sharpen my attention to detail, broaden my legal vocabulary, and strengthen my time management. But most importantly, it has helped me find my voice as an attorney.”

As editor-in-chief, Lewis is focused on ensuring that the Mercer Law Review continues to publish relevant and forward-looking scholarship that contributes meaningfully to ongoing legal conversations. While the selection process for each issue varies slightly, the overarching goal remains constant: to publish timely, insightful, and thought-provoking legal writing.

“To stand out, an article needs to anticipate future legal developments and be written with a distinct and authentic voice,” Lewis explained. “The Mercer Law Review is already a historically prestigious institution in the Southeast. My goal is to help elevate it further – expanding our impact and reputation beyond the region and into the national legal arena.”

Lewis is deeply mindful of the legacy he inherits as editor-in-chief. “Being selected for this position means upholding the high standards set by those who came before me,” he said. “I want to continue building on their legacy – publishing work that not only adds to legal discourse but pushes it forward. I hope Volume 77 includes articles that are cited both in academia and in the courts.”

Outside of his role with the Law Review, Lewis is actively involved in Mercer’s Advocacy Council and is a member of the Mock Trial team. This summer, he gained valuable hands-on experience working with the mergers and acquisitions and venture capital and technology teams at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Atlanta—a full-service firm with more than 1,000 attorneys and professionals nationwide. After graduation and the bar exam, Lewis plans to pursue a career in corporate law.

He chose Mercer Law because of its reputation for producing practice-ready attorneys. “I wanted a law school that would prepare me for both the courtroom and the boardroom,” he said.

When he’s not immersed in case law or editing articles, Lewis enjoys collecting vinyl records and cooking. And on Saturdays in the fall, you’ll find him cheering on his alma mater – Clemson University.

As Volume 77 of the Mercer Law Review takes shape under Lewis’s leadership, the journal continues its mission of serving the legal community with excellence, relevance, and rigor. With a strong vision for the future and a deep respect for the institution’s past, Seth Lewis is poised to leave a meaningful mark on one of Georgia’s most enduring legal publications.

Professor of Law and Faculty Advisor for Mercer Law Review Kaleb Byars said, “Under Seth’s leadership, the Mercer Law Review is thriving. Seth is extraordinarily kind and an exceptionally hard worker. As the faculty advisor for the Law Review, I have been consistently impressed by his diligence in meeting the various challenges that have naturally surfaced during his tenure as editor-in-chief. In short, Seth’s service exemplifies the very best of student leadership and ensures a lasting impact on the Mercer Law Review and the broader legal community.”