UT College of Law Appoints Associate Deans
September 6, 2024 12:35 pm
Zack Buck, Michael Higdon, and Briana Rosenbaum have been named associate deans at the University of Tennessee College of Law. Lonnie T. Brown, Jr., dean and Elvin E.
UT College of Law Welcomes New Faculty
September 6, 2024 12:30 pm
The University of Tennessee College of Law welcomed five new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. Their areas of specialization include health care law, environmental and energy law, legal writing and academic success, criminal law and procedure, and legal research and pedagogy. 
University of Tennessee College of Law Receives $1 Million Gift from Tennessee Law Firm
August 7, 2024 1:46 pm
A $1 million gift was made on behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, P.C., a Chattanooga-based law firm, to support students and faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Law. 
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. 
Joy Radice Appointed Chair of the Tennessee Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission
June 11, 2024 11:59 am
The Tennessee Supreme Court appointed University of Tennessee College of Law Director of Clinical Programs and Associate Professor of Law Joy Radice to serve as the next chair of the Access to Justice Commission. The Commission exists to provide collaborative leadership to create solutions and resources that address and eliminate barriers to justice for all. 
Mock Trial, Moot Court and Transactional Teams Finalize Successful Competition Season
June 11, 2024 11:22 am
The University of Tennessee College of Law Moot Court Program wrapped the spring competition season, which included events around the country. 
UT College of Law Health Law Curriculum Prepares Students for Practice
June 11, 2024 11:04 am
A decade ago, the University of Tennessee College of Law offered just two elective courses in health law and had no full-time health law faculty. Associate Professor Zack Buck, a specialist in health law and policy, bioethics, and tort law, first came to the College of Law in August of 2016. 
Teri Baxter Honored with Top Faculty Award
June 11, 2024 10:33 am
Teri Baxter, Williford Gragg Distinguished Professor of Law and Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the University of Tennessee College of Law, received the L. R. Hesler Award for Excellence in Teaching and Service. 
Faculty Spotlight: Tomer Stein, Assistant Professor of Law and Wilkinson Research Professor
June 11, 2024 10:19 am
Tomer Stein was headed for a PhD program in philosophy when he changed course to attend law school. “At the time, I wanted to go in a more practical direction,” Stein says. From there, business law drew his attention. “It’s a very commercial field that requires balancing the needs and wants of many different individuals. 
Newly Launched Appalachian Justice Research Center Brings Solutions to Communities
June 11, 2024 10:11 am
A collaborative, path-breaking effort between the University of Tennessee College of Law and the College of Arts & Sciences aims to serve the needs of communities in Appalachia and the Mountain South by addressing community justice issues in the region.