Alumni

Alumna selected to serve as president of Tennessee Bar Association
June 22, 2022 10:26 am
College of Law alumna Tasha Blakney has been elected president of the Tennessee Bar Association.  Blakney, who currently serves as the chair of the College of Law alumni council, was sworn in last week as the organization’s 142nd president.

Student leaves law enforcement to become lawyer
May 16, 2022 4:16 pm
In the fall of 2017, Darrius Dixon sat among a class of recruits at the police academy in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dixon, who studied political science as an undergraduate, believed then that the natural progression of his studies should lead him to a career in law enforcement.

Scholarship gala honors students, celebrates diversity at College of Law
April 13, 2022 3:44 pm
The College of Law paid tribute to the namesake of the Julian Blackshear, Jr. Gala at the 20th annual scholarship event on Saturday. The event, hosted by the Black Law Student Association, celebrates the College’s commitment to diversity and recognizes pioneers like Blackshear whose experiences influenced positive change.

Lonnie T. Brown, Jr. named next College of Law dean
January 19, 2022 11:30 am
Lonnie T. Brown, Jr. has been named dean of the University of Tennessee College of Law and the Elvin E. Overton Distinguished Professor of Law. He begins July 1. Brown, the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor and A.

College of Law receives $3 million gift
November 17, 2021 1:32 pm
The University of Tennessee College of Law has received a $3 million gift from a long-time supporter and Chattanooga-based criminal and personal injury law firm partner.

Tennessee Governor appoints alumnus Chancery Court judge
June 14, 2021 10:36 am
A University of Tennessee College of Law alumnus has received a judicial appointment to serve on the 30th Judicial District Chancery Court.  Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced on Friday his selection of Gadson William “Will” Perry to serve Shelby County. Perry will fill Chancellor Walter L. Evans’ vacancy, effective immediately.

Graduate selected to serve public interest law fellowship
May 20, 2021 3:32 pm
College of Law alumna Tomi Robb has been selected as one of 77 law school graduates from throughout the nation to serve as an Equal Justice Works fellow. Each year, the Washington, D.C.-based Equal Justice Works selects a class of public interest lawyers who have designed one-of-a-kind projects in partnership with legal services organizations.