The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Law has been named the Frank Winston College of Law following approval by the Board of Trustees during its May 16 meeting. The recognition honors the late Frank Winston, an alumnus of the
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Law is proud to celebrate the class of 2025. Below are a few of the stories from this incredible group of graduates. Savannah HallJuris DoctorMemphis, TennesseeUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville, BS in Business Administration
Individuals with felony convictions who try to reenter society face multiple challenges in getting their rights of citizenship restored. In most states, a person’s right to vote is forfeited with a felony conviction, and the process of restoring that right
Fifteen minutes–that was how long one man’s parole hearing lasted in 2023. The man, sentenced to a life term of imprisonment at age 15, is considered one of Tennessee’s “juvenile lifers.” The hearing was the first time he was eligible
In the fall semester’s waning moments, the University of Tennessee College of Law’s Transactional Law Clinic received a rather unusual request. The caller was in possession of stolen property and hoped the Legal Clinic could represent them. The caller was
Another $2 million pledge was made on behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, P.C., a Chattanooga-based law firm, to support students at the University of Tennessee College of Law. The gift will support the Summers, Rufolo, and Rodgers Scholarship Endowment, the
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Law has been named the Frank Winston College of Law following approval by the Board of Trustees during its May 16 meeting. The recognition honors the late Frank Winston, an alumnus of the college and former Tennessee lawmaker who served as counsel to the late Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton and his many initiatives, including The Bill Gatton Foundation, which Winston also served as a trustee. Through its generosity to the College of Law,
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Law is proud to celebrate the class of 2025. Below are a few of the stories from this incredible group of graduates. Savannah HallJuris DoctorMemphis, TennesseeUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville, BS in Business Administration What are your plans after graduation?I am excited to stay in Knoxville and work for Baker Donelson as a transactional attorney. Share a special memory from your time as a student at Tennessee Law.One of my favorite memories is our
Individuals with felony convictions who try to reenter society face multiple challenges in getting their rights of citizenship restored. In most states, a person’s right to vote is forfeited with a felony conviction, and the process of restoring that right differs dramatically from state to state. Further, new legislation and judicial interpretation of state laws can often complicate an already-challenging process. The College of Law Legal Clinic, which has long been involved in helping clients navigate reentry after a conviction,