Faculty & Scholarship

College of Law Faculty

The faculty of the University of Tennessee College of Law are committed mentors, teachers and scholars. They engage with students outside the classroom and frequently involve students in research for scholarly publications and other projects that advance their advocacy skills. They help students develop the knowledge and abilities necessary to succeed in the classroom and after graduation.

Our faculty’s achievements also have an enduring impact and their expertise makes them valuable contributors to legal publications, local and national news outlets, panels, and conferences.

Faculty Spotlights

Professor Wendy Bach’s new book Prosecuting Poverty, Criminalizing Care was published last fall by the Cambridge University Press.  Since then she has presented her findings at multiple conferences, was asked to serve on the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys task force on the Criminalization of Pregnancy and Reproductive Health, and is collaborating with colleagues across the country to launch a nation study tracking prosecutions based on pregnancy-related conduct after the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health.
Wendy BachCo-Director, Appalachian Justice Research Center and Professor of Law
Wendy Bach
Teri Baxter, Williford Gragg Distinguished Professor, received the university’s L. R. Hesler Award for Excellence in Teaching and Service. Presented by the UT provost, the award was established to honor Dr. L. R. Hesler, a man known for his outstanding teaching abilities and his service to the university community. The award recognizes faculty who are excellent professors and demonstrate a genuine interest in student success.
Teri BaxterWilliford Gragg Distinguished Professor of Law
Teri Baxter
Michael Higdon, associate dean for academic affairs and W. Allen Separk Distinguished Professor of Law, spoke with the Los Angeles Times for its article “California Settled the No-Fault Divorce Question Decades Ago: Why is it Back in the News?” The article focused on criticisms some politicians have recently leveled against the availability of no-fault divorce, including calls to abolish the practice.
Michael HigdonW. Allen Separk Distinguished Professor of Law
Michael Higdon
Alex Long, Williford Gragg Distinguished Professor of Law, reached the sports law bestseller list on Amazon with his book Professional Wrestling and the Law, published by McFarland Books. The book explores the legal theories and procedures involved in legal disputes concerning professional wrestling, as well as the law’s regulation of the sport’s business practices.
Alex LongWilliford Gragg Distinguished Professor of Law
Alex Long
Joy Radice, director of clinical programs and associate professor of law, was appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court to serve as chair of the state’s 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.
Joy RadiceDirector of Clinical Programs and Associate Professor of Law
Joy Radice
After practicing law in New York City for several years, Stein joined the University of Tennessee College of Law faculty in 2023 as an assistant professor, and he recently was named the Wilkinson Research Professor, an annual award and title bestowed upon a junior faculty member for excellence in research. The college’s commitment to a balance of teaching and scholarship was part of what attracted Stein. “I believe you cannot be an effective teacher if you’re not an effective scholar — and vice versa,” he says. “Teaching and research should inform each other.” 
Tomer SteinAssistant Professor of Law and Wilkinson Research Professor
Tomer Stein
Maurice Stucke, Douglas A. Blaze Distinguished Professor of Law, spoke with The Wall Street Journal about algorithmic collusion in the real estate market in the article “Alleged Rent-Fixing of Apartments Nationwide Draws More Legal Scrutiny.”
Maurice StuckeDouglas A. Blaze Distinguished Professor of Law
Maurice Stucke
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Faculty Forum is a monthly feature written by Associate Dean for Faculty Development Zack Buck that highlights some of the achievements of faculty at Tennessee Law including publications in academia and the media, speaking engagements, interviews and awards.

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