Alumni

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.

Student Profile: Max Williams, From the Stage to the Courtroom
September 27, 2023 3:58 pm
Max Williams once dreamed of a theatrical career. Now a second-year UT Law student, he hopes to bring about positive change in the world by taking on a different role. Williams earned his undergraduate degree in theater, with minors in dance and music.

Tennessee Bar Association honors College of Law alumni, former dean
June 20, 2023 11:10 am
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon G. Lee, a 1978 graduate of the College of Law, and Dean and Professor Emeritus Doug Blaze received honors from the Tennessee Bar Association earlier this month at the organization’s annual convention. Lee was honored with the Justice Frank F.