Black Law Students Association

2023 Blackshear Scholarship Gala features Harvard Law Professor David Wilkins

February 13, 2023 7:01 am

The University of Tennessee College of Law will host the annual Julian Blackshear, Jr. Scholarship Gala on March 25. This signature event, honoring distinguished alumnus Julian Blackshear, Jr. as one of our first African American graduates, celebrates the College of Law’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

College of Law honors alumna at annual scholarship gala

February 20, 2018 11:37 am

The University of Tennessee College of Law has recognized a prominent Knoxville attorney for her contributions to the college, the legal profession, and the Knoxville community.

Dwight Aarons receives RBJ Campbelle Award for his outstanding contributions to equality and justice

February 24, 2017 3:08 pm

Praised for his “courageous and tenacious” support of justice and equality, Professor Dwight Aarons was honored with the RBJ Campbelle Award at this year’s Blackshear Gala, hosted by the Black Law Students Association at UT.

Baker Donelson shareholder to speak at UT Law Blackshear Gala February 12

February 3, 2016 3:37 pm

Presented by the College of Law in partnership with the Black Law Students Association (BLSA), the Blackshear Gala will commence with a reception at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, at the Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley Street.