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Key Players in 'Utah Compromise' Discussing Civil Solutions to Marriage License Debate at UK Law

Sep 28, 2015

By: Whitney Harder September 28, 2015 Addressing the ongoing legal dilemma of religious objections to a same sex marriage ruling, two key players in the "Utah compromise" will speak at the University of Kentucky College of Law at noon Wednesday, Sept. 30. Utah Senate Majority Whip J. Stuart Adams and Professor Robin Fretwell Wilson, director of the Family Law and Policy Program at the University of Illinois, will give a talk titled, "Kim Davis and Religious Objectors to Obergefell: In Search of More Civil Solutions."

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to Speak at UK Law

Sep 16, 2015

By: Whitney Harder The University of Kentucky College of Law is pleased to welcome U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to campus next week as the Fall 2015 Roy R. and Virginia F. Ray Distinguished Lecturer. Justice Alito will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.

UK Law Dean to Participate in Panel on Redefining Hate Crimes

Aug 27, 2015

Redefining Hate Crimes: A Panel Discussion By: Blair Hoover

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to Visit UK Law

Aug 21, 2015

The University of Kentucky College of Law is pleased to announce US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito as the Fall 2015 Roy R. and Virginia F. Ray Distinguished Lecturer Thursday, September 24, 2015 6:00 p.m. The Kincaid Auditorium Gatton College of Business & Economics ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED - SEATING IS LIMITED Registration is now closed.

UK Law Co-Hosts Law Camp for High School Students

Jul 1, 2015

June 7-13, the UK College of Law, in conjunction with the Fayette County Bar Association (FCBA), co-sponsored the second Summer Law Institute (SLI) – a seven-day residential Law Camp for high school students interested in law and the legal profession.

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.

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.

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