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Student Spotlight: Meet Public Interest Law Clerk Max Williams
January 27, 2025 3:25 pm
Max Williams, a third-year student, is a jack of all trades. Prior to attending the University of Tennessee College of Law, he received a bachelor’s degree in music and theater and a bachelor’s degree in math. He has directed large scale theatrical and musical productions.

Faculty Spotlight: Sherley Cruz
January 27, 2025 3:14 pm
At the University of Tennessee College of Law’s 2024 honors’ banquet, Sherley Cruz, assistant professor of law, was awarded the Tom & Elizabeth Fox Faculty Award for Service to the Bench & Bar. This award recognizes a faculty member for significant contributions to the work of national and local bar associations and the judiciary.

Doing Good Work: John G. Brock
December 19, 2024 10:10 am
As a young high school student growing up in East Tennessee, John G. Brock (UT BA ’93, JD ’96) met a prominent local businessman who said going to law school had been a pivotal part of his success.

2024 Faculty Highlights
December 17, 2024 4:06 pm
Teri Dobbins Baxter, Williford Gragg Distinguished Professor of Law, was named the recipient of the University of Tennessee L. R. Hesler Award for Excellence in Teaching and Service. Established to honor Dr. L. R. Hesler, the award recognizes faculty who are excellent professors and demonstrate a genuine interest in student success.

$1 Million Pledge from Tennessee Law Firm Supports Scholarships at Tennessee Law
October 2, 2024 11:15 am
A $1 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 scholarships for students interested in pursuing legal careers in advocacy, as well as the Douglas A. Blaze Leadership Scholarship.

Tennessee Law Continues Trend with Highly Credentialed 1L Class
September 23, 2024 2:51 pm
The University of Tennessee College of Law continues an upward trend, welcoming its highest credentialed class for the third consecutive year. The 133 students in the entering class bring a median GPA of 3.82 and a median LSAT of 163, the strongest numbers in the college’s history.

UT College of Law Appoints Associate Deans
September 6, 2024 12:35 pm
Zack Buck, Michael Higdon, and Briana Rosenbaum have been named associate deans at the University of Tennessee College of Law. Lonnie T. Brown, Jr., dean and Elvin E.