News Archives

Faculty Notes: November 2016

November 22, 2016 10:11 am

Faculty Notes, compiled and written by Teri Baxter, is a monthly feature highlighting the achievements of faculty at UT Law including publications in academia and the media, speaking engagements, interviews, awards, and other accomplishments.

Moot Court team wins regional competition, headed to national finals

November 21, 2016 3:23 pm

The University of Tennessee College of Law’s Moot Court team is headed to the national final rounds of the National Moot Court Competition after a recent clean sweep at the Region Seven competition.

A Place to Call Home

November 18, 2016 2:46 pm

Although abused and neglected horses often see the worst parts of humanity, one alumna shows them the best. Esther Roberts (’01) is the founder and owner of Starlight Farm Animal Sanctuary and has been on a lifelong mission to rescue horses from dire situations and lead them to greener pastures.

UT Law sets $40,000 goal for Big Orange Give 2016

November 13, 2016 10:56 pm

The University of Tennessee College of Law kicks off its online giving campaign today, as part of UT’s annual Big Orange Give campaign.

Volunteer Spirits

November 13, 2016 11:00 am

Alumni couple Joe and Jessi Baker have brewing in their blood and have worked together to start two of the most successful breweries in East Tennessee.

Joe Cook: 51 Years at UT Law

November 13, 2016 9:00 am

After 51 years of award-winning teaching and scholarship and the launch of a nationally recognized moot court program, the career of the longest-serving professor in UT Law history is coming to a close.

Good Golly, Miss Molly

November 2, 2016 9:10 am

What rights does a “nonhuman” animal like Molly have under the law? Asking such a question is a growing issue in law and requires applying “personhood” to animals, at least to some degree.

Knox News Sentinel: Zenobia Dobson issues call to action at UT lecture

November 2, 2016 9:00 am

"Speaking to an auditorium of current and future lawyers, Zenobia Dobson issued a call to action Tuesday, and announced a foundation to help her accomplish her vision of safe places for children in her community.

Reflections

October 28, 2016 10:38 am

What recent and not-so-recent grads have to say about their legal education. Originally published in The Advocate, Summer 2016.

Stucke article on pricing bots published in Harvard Business Review

October 28, 2016 9:34 am

"Big data, sophisticated computer algorithms, and artificial intelligence are not inherently good or bad, but that doesn’t mean their effects on society are neutral.