Alumni

University receives $1 million gift
February 22, 2021 9:24 am
A $1 million gift has been made to the University of Tennessee in the name of the Chattanooga-based law firm of Summers, Rufolo and Rodgers, P.C.

College announces fall series of virtual CLE events
September 21, 2020 5:21 pm
The College of Law will host several virtual events in the next few weeks covering subjects that include jobs in the legal profession, environmental law in Appalachia, digital privacy in the COVID era, and developing trends in business law.

Distinguished Alumna Judge Pamela Reeves Dies
September 6, 2020 6:07 pm
The College of Law mourns the loss of Federal District Court Judge Pamela L. Reeves, a recent recipient of the University of Tennessee’s Distinguished Alumna Award. Reeves was given the award, the university’s most prestigious recognition of alumni, earlier this month.

Shafer joins College of Law to lead fundraising efforts
August 27, 2020 2:06 pm
University of Tennessee graduate Andrew Shafer has joined the College of Law as the senior director of advancement.  Shafer holds two degrees from the University of Tennessee, having graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication and master’s degree in public administration. He has more than 10 years of experience as an advancement and leadership professional.

Graduate launches project to assist offenders reenter society
May 26, 2020 2:24 pm
Recent College of Law graduate Brooke Spivey has been named a 2020 Fellow with Equal Justice Works.  The organization annually selects a class of public interest lawyers who have designed innovative projects in partnership with legal services organizations to address unmet legal needs and underserved communities.

Grad walks away from pro umpire career to study law
May 7, 2020 11:35 am
Seventeen years ago, Jordan Ferrell had a clear career path. At just 16 years old, he began spending hours throughout the summer months calling strikes, balls and outs at little league baseball games. Eventually he advanced to calling college baseball, went to umpire school, then began working with the minor leagues.

A heart to serve leads student to law degree
May 6, 2020 10:05 am
After three grueling years of law school studies, Liz Peterson was planning a graduation party with an extensive list of guests eager to help her celebrate her accomplishment.  Her 89-year-old mother would have been there with her partner. Her two teenage children and husband would have been cheering her on.

Alumnus honored as one of nation’s best under 40
March 31, 2020 4:31 pm
College of Law graduate Taylor Wirth has been named one of the 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 by the National LGBT Bar Association.  Each year the LGBT Bar recognizes LGBTQ+ legal professionals from among practicing lawyers, law professors, corporate counsel, members of the judiciary or politicians.