University of Tennessee College of Law students, staff, faculty, and recent graduates were recognized this month for their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
The University of Tennessee College of Law has recognized a prominent Knoxville attorney for her contributions to the college, the legal profession, and the Knoxville community.
The University of Tennessee College of Law will host Vanita Gupta as the Rose Lecturer on Oct. 30, 2017 at noon. Gupta is CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.
The University of Tennessee College of Law will host the eighth annual Appalachian Public Interest Environmental Law Conference later this month. Lawyers, activists, students, scientists, faculty, and members of the community are invited to the international, three-day conference that centers upon achieving environmental and social justice throughout the Appalachian bioregion and surrounding areas.
The 2017 TJLP Symposium will explore how judges and lawyers think differently from other members of the public and the challenges this presents when the application of various rules rely on what “reasonable” non-lawyers perceive.
Title IX: History, Legacy and Controversy will explore current issues under Title IX that impact gender and racial equality and inclusion. Topics include athletics and education, sexual harassment and assault on campus, racial inequality in schools and athletics, inclusion of LGBT students, pay equity and compensation, and media coverage of Title XI issues.