As the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law celebrates the class of 2026, these student spotlights offer a glimpse into the impressive backgrounds, talent and dedication of this year’s graduates. From judicial clerkships and public service to private practice, military service and
The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, together with the Black Law Students Association, continued a longstanding tradition with the 2026 Julian Blackshear, Jr. Scholarship Gala this March. The annual event brought together students, alumni, faculty, and community supporters to celebrate Winston Law’s enduring commitment to expanding
The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law will welcome Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sarah K. Campbell (’04), an accomplished jurist and UT alumna, as the keynote speaker for the college’s Spring 2026 commencement ceremony. Justice Campbell joined the Tennessee Supreme
The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law’s National Moot Court Team claimed first place at the Region VII Competition of the 76th Annual National Moot Court Competition, held in November at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. This marks the National
Megan McQueen, third-year student at the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, has secured a prestigious judicial clerkship with the Delaware Court of Chancery, where she will serve under Vice Chancellor Morgan T. Zurn beginning in fall 2026. The opportunity places
University of Tennessee Winston College of Law faculty continued to distinguish themselves throughout the fall semester through impactful scholarship, national and international leadership, and service to the profession. The following highlights showcase a selection of notable faculty accomplishments from fall 2025. Andrew D. Appleby, associate professor of law, was
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We are preparing students to practice law with skill, professionalism, and a distinctive commitment to leadership and public service.
As the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law celebrates the class of 2026, these student spotlights offer a glimpse into the impressive backgrounds, talent and dedication of this year’s graduates. From judicial clerkships and public service to private practice, military service and leadership roles, these graduates are carrying the Volunteer spirit into their work across Tennessee and beyond. Alan Michel Alford Degree: Juris Doctor Hometown: Rock Hill, South Carolina Education: Catawba College, BA, Political Science and Information Systems What are your plans following graduation? After graduation and the bar exam, I am honored
The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, together with the Black Law Students Association, continued a longstanding tradition with the 2026 Julian Blackshear, Jr. Scholarship Gala this March. The annual event brought together students, alumni, faculty, and community supporters to celebrate Winston Law’s enduring commitment to expanding access to law school and the legal profession. Named for one of the college’s trailblazing alumni, Julian Blackshear, Jr. (’70), the gala and associated scholarship honor his legacy as a civil rights attorney and one of the first Black graduates of Winston Law. Over the years, the scholarship fund has been
The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law will welcome Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sarah K. Campbell (’04), an accomplished jurist and UT alumna, as the keynote speaker for the college’s Spring 2026 commencement ceremony. Justice Campbell joined the Tennessee Supreme Court in February 2022, following her appointment by Governor Bill Lee and confirmation by the Tennessee General Assembly. Prior to joining the Court, Campbell served in the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office as associate solicitor general and special assistant to the