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New dean of Rosenberg College of Law announced

Kristi Willett

Mar 9, 2026

University of Kentucky Provost Robert S. DiPaola has named Greg Van Tatenhove as the new dean of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law, pending Board of Trustees approval. Van Tatenhove, a 1989 alumnus of the college, is currently serving as district judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky, a role he has held since his confirmation by the U.S. Senate in December 2005. In that time, he served as chair of the Judicial Conference Committee on Court Administration and Case Management and a member of the Ad Hoc Strategic Planning Group.

Law Professor and AI Expert Publishes Book on Artificial Intelligence and the Law

Shawntaye Hopkins

Feb 6, 2026

University of Kentucky J. David College of Law Professor Michael D. Murray recently published a book on a range of topics related to artificial intelligence and law. The book, “Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law: Mastering Generative and Agentic AI,” is described as a “rigorous, pedagogical guide for the 2026 practitioner.”

Office of Continuing Legal Education Hosts Inaugural AI Summit

Shawntaye Hopkins

Jan 22, 2026

The University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law Office of Continuing Legal Education, in partnership with the Fayette County Bar Association, held its inaugural conference on artificial intelligence on Jan. 8, 2026. Local attorneys gathered in a classroom of the law building for the Artificial Intelligence and the Law 2026 Winter Summit, which is part of a new series of educational programming devoted to the use of artificial intelligence in the practice of law.

UK Rosenberg Law Students See Success at the Regional Moot Court Competition

By Riley Fort

Jan 20, 2026

Six students from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law Moot Court Board competed on Nov. 19–21 at the Regional Moot Court Competition in Houston, Texas. This year’s competition featured 14 teams from Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Texas. Of those 14 teams, UK Rosenberg Law's two teams both earned spots in the final four of the competition, the only school to earn that accomplishment.

Artificial Intelligence and the Law - 2026 Winter Summit. This program will be held at the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law on Jan. 8, 2026 from 1 - 5:15 p.m., Room 259. Call 859-257-2921 for more information.

Register Now for the Artificial Intelligence and the Law 2026 Winter Summit

Dec 15, 2025

The University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law Office of Continuing Legal Education, in partnership with the Fayette County Bar Association, is excited to introduce its inaugural Artificial Intelligence and the Law 2026 Winter Summit. The summit will be held from 1 – 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2026, in Room 295 of the law building located at 620 South Limestone, Lexington, Kentucky. Click here to register for the event or contact UK CLE at ukcle@uky.edu, or (859) 257-2921.

Recent UK Rosenberg College of Law Faculty Scholarship Highlights – Fall 2025

Shawntaye Hopkins

Dec 2, 2025

The Fall 2025 Faculty Scholarship e-newsletter highlighted recent scholarship by UK Rosenberg College of Law faculty. Below is an extended list of the publications featured in the e-newsletter.

UK Rosenberg College of Law Professor Wins Award for Best Podcast

Shawntaye Hopkins

Sep 30, 2025

A University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law professor was recently recognized for his podcast that delves into the heart of democratic processes, elections, and voting rights. Democracy Optimist with Josh Douglas, associate dean for research and J. David Rosenberg Professor of Law, poses the question: How do we sustain our democracy? The podcast won the 2025 Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Podcast in the region (Small Market Radio Station, Region 8).

College Celebrates Hall of Fame and Alumni Award Recipients

Shawntaye Hopkins

Sep 9, 2025

The University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law recently held its 2025 Law Alumni Association Hall of Fame and Alumni Awards reception at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. The Hall of Fame was established to acknowledge graduates and former faculty of the college whose extraordinary professional success and contributions, profound positive influence on the college, and high degree of character and integrity are recognized by their peers.

2025 Graduate Feature: Graydon McGrannahan

Shawntaye Hopkins

Jul 14, 2025

Graydon McGrannahan grew up surrounded by music. His parents met as music majors in college, and he spent his childhood attending concerts and playing piano and trombone. At 14, he landed his first professional gig as a trombonist. He later earned three degrees in music and became a music professor.

2025 Graduate Feature: Caroline Keating

Shawntaye Hopkins

Jul 14, 2025

Caroline Keating, a 2025 graduate of the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, said her mother has always been her role model, not necessarily because of the career she chose, but because she loved her job.

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