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Strong Relationships, Strong Leadership: Judge Camille R. McMullen
September 27, 2023 4:22 pm
Judge Camille R. McMullen (UT Law, ’96) believes relationship building is key to a successful judicial system. “You have to be able to genuinely understand and build trust with the people who are serving with you in the same capacity, who also have a role in developing the law,” McMullen explains. “It really does matter.

Honor, Courage, and Commitment: Judge Hector Sanchez
September 27, 2023 4:08 pm
Judge Hector Sanchez (UT Law, ’14) turned his own challenging personal experiences into a commitment to serving others. In 2022, Governor Bill Lee appointed Sanchez to fill a vacancy in the Sixth Judicial District Criminal Court. “I consider that my biggest professional success,” Sanchez says.

Student Profile: Max Williams, From the Stage to the Courtroom
September 27, 2023 3:58 pm
Max Williams once dreamed of a theatrical career. Now a second-year UT Law student, he hopes to bring about positive change in the world by taking on a different role. Williams earned his undergraduate degree in theater, with minors in dance and music.

The University of Tennessee College of Law Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members
September 26, 2023 12:52 pm
I am pleased to share the appointments of seven new members to our distinguished faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Law. These talented scholars and teachers bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and immense talent that will further enrich our vibrant law school community.

Tennessee Law Welcomes Highest Credentialed Class in Its History
September 6, 2023 4:11 pm
For the second year in a row, the University of Tennessee College of Law welcomed its most highly credentialed class. The 143 students in the Class of 2026 boast a median GPA of 3.78 and a median LSAT of 162, the strongest numbers in school history.

SWEL Event Fosters Diversity in the Legal Profession
August 15, 2023 4:22 pm
According to the American Bar Association’s 2022 Profile of the Legal Profession, just 4.5% of lawyers are Black. The Summer Work Experience in Law (SWEL) program aims to significantly raise that percentage.

College of Law Announces Leadership Changes
August 9, 2023 9:25 am
The University of Tennessee College of Law is pleased to announce changes in several key leadership positions. Dean Lonnie Brown expressed excitement over the appointments of Michael Higdon, Teri Baxter and Brad Morgan to his leadership team.

Tennessee Bar Association honors College of Law alumni, former dean
June 20, 2023 11:10 am
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon G. Lee, a 1978 graduate of the College of Law, and Dean and Professor Emeritus Doug Blaze received honors from the Tennessee Bar Association earlier this month at the organization’s annual convention. Lee was honored with the Justice Frank F.