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UK Law Faculty Honored at KBA 2015 Annual Convention

Jun 29, 2015

UK Law Professors Allison Connelly and Bill Fortune were honored at the KBA 2015 Annual Convention. The Kentucky Bar Association (KBA) honored Professor Allison Connelly with the 2015 Donated Legal Services Award during their annual membership luncheon. The Donated Legal Services Award is given to “an individual in good standing with the KBA and currently involved in pro bono work. The selection process places special emphasis on the nature of the legal services contributed and the amount of time involved in the provision of free legal services.”

UK Law Inducts Three Into Hall of Fame

Jun 22, 2015

On June 17 in Lexington, KY, the University of Kentucky College of Law and the Law Alumni Association inducted three new members into the 2015 Hall of Fame at an alumni reception held annually in conjunction with the Kentucky Bar Association Convention.

UK Law Faculty Present at KBA 2015 Annual Convention

Jun 19, 2015

For those who attended the Kentucky Bar Association’s 2015 Annual Convention you probably saw some familiar faces. Several professors from UK Law presented at the convention and shared their expertise with fellow lawyers. The professors involved and presentations given include: Allison Connelly: Accommodating Transgender Students in Public Schools; Ferguson, Race and the Law Josh Douglas: Securing the Right to Vote: The 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Current Developments in Election Law

CLE Bankruptcy Institute Will Continue in Judge Lee's Name

Jun 17, 2015

UK Law’s Office of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) recently held the 17th Biennial Judge Joe Lee Bankruptcy Institute. While this year’s institute was as successful as ever, there was a bittersweet feeling in the air with the absence of a key attendee. Judge Joe Lee passed away on May 21, 2015 – exactly two weeks before his namesake institute.

Salamanca Receives Ducan Teaching Award

Jun 16, 2015

Professor Paul Salamanca is the recipient of the 2015 Duncan Teaching Award at the College of Law. Salamanca is described as professional, engaged in student success, and always willing to participate in events outside of the classroom. He plays a significant role in advancing the law school’s moot court efforts and developing practical skills in the law students who compete nationally in competition.

UK Law CLE Hosts 30th Annual National Conference on Equine Law

Jun 12, 2015

UK Law’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program recently hosted the 30th Annual National Conference on Equine Law at the beautiful and historic Keeneland Racecourse. Each year, registrants from over 30 states and several foreign countries take advantage of this unique educational opportunity.

UK Law Professor Brian Frye’s Film Screened at New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art

Jun 10, 2015

UK Law faculty excel in many areas beyond the practice, teaching, and research of law. Professor Brian Frye demonstrates through his continual contribution to the world of art.

UK Law Donates Books to Carter G. Woodson Academy

Jun 3, 2015

Faculty and staff of the University of Kentucky College of Law recently conducted a book drive to provide law books to the Carter G. Woodson Academy. The drive proved to be a success as the law school delivered an overflowing tote full of books to the Academy.

KY Senate Honors UK Law Professor Bob Lawson

Jun 2, 2015

On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, the Kentucky Senate honored Professor Robert G. Lawson with a resolution in recognition of his upcoming retirement from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Senator Morgan McGarvey (UK Law ‘07) introduced Senate Resolution No. 199 which was co-sponsored by Senate President Robert Stivers II, Senate Minority Caucus Chair Gerald Neal, Senate Minority Whip Julian M. Carroll (UK Law ’56) and Senators Reginald Thomas, Wil Schroder, and Robin Webb. The Resolution read:

UK Law Students Save Taxpayers $95,000, Devote 2,732 Hours to Clients

Jun 1, 2015

By: Whitney Harder The American Bar Association calls on each lawyer to render at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services per year. In the 2014-2015 academic year, University of Kentucky College of Law students went well above and beyond that to serve Kentuckians.

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