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UT Law Unveils Five-Year Strategic Plan
December 6, 2023 3:35 pm
This fall, the University of Tennessee College of Law announced its new Strategic Plan titled Tennessee Law: Lighting the Way. The title pays tribute to the University of Tennessee’s official symbol, the Torchbearer, and the school’s Volunteer Creed, “One that beareth a torch shadoweth oneself to give light to others.

Celebration of Generosity 2023
December 4, 2023 10:56 am
On September 29, 2023, the College of Law held a Celebration of Generosity reception to honor the alumni and friends who provide major philanthropic support for the College of Law. At this year’s celebration, Dean Lonnie Brown welcomed the honored attendees and thanked them for their support of our students.

UT Law Faculty Highlights 2023
November 30, 2023 4:17 pm
Eric AmaranteAssociate Professor of Law Professor Eric Amarante published The Absurdity of Criminalizing Encouraging Words in the Cato Supreme Court Review on September 18, 2023. The Cato Supreme Court Review is the first academic journal to be published after the Court’s term, and is invitation-only.

UT Law Homecoming 2023
November 16, 2023 4:05 pm
Over 125 UT Law alumni from the classes of 1973, 1983, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2013, 2018, and 2022 celebrated their reunions on November 3 and 4.

48th Annual Advocates’ Prize
October 30, 2023 4:41 pm
The 48th annual Advocates’ Prize competition concluded Thursday, October 26, 2023. Sponsored by the Moot Court Board and the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution, the competition requires students to write an appellate brief that is evaluated by a panel of scoring judges and deliver two oral arguments before a panel of attorneys.

A Passion for Justice: Sharon G. Lee
September 27, 2023 4:33 pm
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon G. Lee retired in 2023 after serving on the state’s highest court for 15 years. In her wake, she leaves a celebrated legacy of fair decision-making and a desire to ensure justice for every citizen. Childhood in the Courtroom Growing up in Madisonville, Tennessee, Sharon G.

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.