News Archives

Clark named UT Law director of development
November 19, 2015 9:46 am
The College of Law welcomed Erica M. Clark this month as the new director of development. In the position, Clark works with Dean Melanie D. Wilson, Senior Director of Development Steve Evans, faculty, fellow staff, and external constituents to further the college’s fundraising efforts.

In the news: McKanders discusses processing resettled Syrian refugees
November 18, 2015 11:54 am
Karla McKanders, associate professor of law and director of the UT Law Immigration Clinic, recently spoke to WBIR-TV about the more than two dozen United States governors asking the federal government to temporarily stop accepting refugees from Syria in light of the recent Paris attacks until a stronger vetting system can be developed and implemented.

Faculty Forum, November 2015
November 17, 2015 1:53 pm
Faculty Forum is a monthly feature highlighting the achievements of faculty at UT Law including publications in academia and the media, speaking engagements, interviews, awards, and other accomplishments.

UT Law announces $45 million fundraising goal
November 13, 2015 9:07 am
Celebrating its rich and transformative 125-year history, the University of Tennessee College of Law  announced its campaign to raise $45 million. The official announcement was made Friday, November 13, as part of the college’s anniversary gala. “For 125 years, our college has been a driving force in Tennessee’s legal community,” said Dean Melanie Wilson.

UT Law students support homeless veterans through Operation Stand Down
November 11, 2015 11:29 am
Earlier this semester, a group of UT Law students and faculty volunteered their legal services for homeless veterans as part of Operation Stand Down, an event sponsored by the grassroots, non-profit organization Knoxville Area Veterans Stand Down. The event was held September 26 at the National Guard Armory.

In the news: Kuney talks Bankruptcy in Practice revisions with ABI podcast
October 30, 2015 9:38 am
George Kuney, Lindsay Young Distinguished Professor of Law and director of the Clayton Center for Entrepreneurial Law, recently appeared on the latest episode of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s in-house podcast, discussing the revisions made to the fifth edition of his book, Bankruptcy in Practice, coauthored with Michael Bernstein of Arnold & Porter LLP .

Law Vols around the world
October 27, 2015 4:55 pm
Although most UT Law alumni reside in the United States, it’s important to remember that Big Orange Country is international. From Europe to Australia, here are some of our College of Law alumni who are ambassadors of the Volunteer spirit in other corners of the globe.

Faculty Forum, October 2015
October 26, 2015 5:00 pm
Faculty Forum is a monthly feature highlighting the achievements of faculty at UT Law including publications in academia and the media, speaking engagements, interviews, awards, and other accomplishments.