An article by Brad Areheart, professor of law, “The Bias Presumption” (with Dave Hall), was recently published by Georgetown Law Journal. Ben Barton, Helen and Charles Lockett Distinguished Professor of Law, was quoted in The New York Times Magazine article “Lawyer Up? Increasingly, Americans
The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law advocacy teams capped a standout semester with national and regional victories, continuing their strong tradition of excellence in moot court, mock trial and transactional law. L. Edward Bryant, Jr. National Health Law
Brad Finney, assistant professor of law at the Winston College of Law, was attracted to the versatility of a law degree, because there are so many sectors and industries in which a person could practice. In particular, he liked the
Winston College of Law graduate Virginia Pirkle (’25) developed an awareness of and interest in healthcare-related issues early in life, having grown up in a family of healthcare professionals. Her father is a doctor and her mother worked for many
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Winston College of Law, together with the Black Law Students Association, marked the 25th anniversary of the Julian Blackshear, Jr. Scholarship Gala this March, a milestone celebrating a quarter-century of commitment to fostering a broadly
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Winston College of Law has announced the appointment of Joan Heminway as director of the Clayton Center for Entrepreneurial Law, effective August 1. Heminway, Rick Rose Distinguished Professor of Law, joined the Winston Law faculty
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Law has been named the Frank Winston College of Law following approval by the Board of Trustees during its May 16 meeting. The recognition honors the late Frank Winston, an alumnus of the college and former Tennessee lawmaker who served as counsel to the late Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton and his many initiatives, including The Bill Gatton Foundation, which Winston also served as a trustee. Through its generosity to the College of Law,
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Law is proud to celebrate the class of 2025. Below are a few of the stories from this incredible group of graduates. Savannah HallJuris DoctorMemphis, TennesseeUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville, BS in Business Administration What are your plans after graduation?I am excited to stay in Knoxville and work for Baker Donelson as a transactional attorney. Share a special memory from your time as a student at Tennessee Law.One of my favorite memories is our
Individuals with felony convictions who try to reenter society face multiple challenges in getting their rights of citizenship restored. In most states, a person’s right to vote is forfeited with a felony conviction, and the process of restoring that right differs dramatically from state to state. Further, new legislation and judicial interpretation of state laws can often complicate an already-challenging process. The College of Law Legal Clinic, which has long been involved in helping clients navigate reentry after a conviction,