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Faculty Highlights: Spring 2026
University of Tennessee Winston College Law faculty continued to distinguish themselves through their scholarly publications, professional leadership and public engagement throughout the spring semester. Andrew D. Appleby, associate professor of law,
Winston Law Announces Inaugural Frank Winston Fellows
The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law has selected the inaugural Frank Winston Public Interest and Business Law Fellows. This is Winston Law’s signature scholarship program and is designed to attract
Winston Law Professor Alex Long Awarded Prestigious Thomas Jefferson Prize
Alex Long, the Williford Gragg Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, was awarded the 2026 Thomas Jefferson Prize, one of
Closing the Rural Justice Gap
Across Tennessee, communities are facing a growing access-to-justice crisis. In many counties, considered “legal deserts” (i.e., fewer than one lawyer per 1,000 residents), attorney shortages and limited legal services make it virtually impossible for citizens to obtain
Winston Law Alumni Named Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers
Two University of Tennessee Winston College of Law alumni have been named fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the most prestigious
Winston College of Law Dedicates Reeves Institute for Professional Leadership in Honor of Judge Pamela L. Reeves
The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law formally dedicated the Reeves Institute for Professional Leadership, honoring the late Judge Pamela L. Reeves (’79), the first woman to serve as
Winston Law Celebrates First-Generation Grads with Inaugural Cording Ceremony
The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law celebrated its first-generation graduates this spring with an inaugural Cording Ceremony. The ceremony brought together graduating students, family members, friends, faculty, staff, mentors, and
Winston Law Celebrates the Class of 2026
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
Winston Law Celebrates Access to Legal Education at Annual Gala
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
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sarah K. Campbell to Address Winston Law Graduates
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
National Moot Court Team Wins Fourth Regional Title in Six Years
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
Megan McQueen Earns Prestigious Clerkship with the Delaware Court of Chancery
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
Faculty Highlights: Fall 2025
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
Advocates’ Prize 2025 Winners Announced
The University of Tennessee’s Winston College of Law is pleased to announce the results of Advocates’ Prize 2025, the college’s premier appellate advocacy competition hosted
A Legacy of Leadership: Simmons Siblings’ Careers Span the Bench, Academia, and Practice
The statement “great minds think alike” certainly holds for University of Tennessee Winston College of Law alumni Maureen Wood (’05), Terri Simmons (’09), and Charles
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