Alumni

Stephen Ross Johnson (’02) Relaunches Wrongful Convictions Clinic
January 27, 2025 3:36 pm
This past spring, Stephen Ross Johnson, ( ’02), stepped back into the classroom. He was on a mission to reestablish the University of Tennessee College of Law Legal Clinic’s commitment to bringing justice to those who have been wrongfully convicted.

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.

$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.

Serving the State’s Law Community: Ed Lanquist
August 5, 2024 10:00 am
In June, Ed Lanquist (’88) took office as president of the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA), a statewide professional association for members of the legal community. Lanquist’s long-time involvement with the TBA includes service as general counsel for the association for six years and as vice president and president-elect since 2022.

Fran Ansley, Working With and Beside 
June 10, 2024 11:22 am
She was one of those rare intellectuals whose energy for activism matched her enthusiasm for scholarship and instruction—who was as comfortable working alongside members of the community as she was standing in a lecture hall.

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.