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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 Students Selected for Central Kentucky American Inn of Court

Sep 15, 2015

Upon recommendation of Dean David A. Brennen, eight third-year UK Law students were selected as Pupils of the Central Kentucky American Inn of Court (CKAIC) for 2015-2016. This year’s list of pupils include Ian Archibald, Alissa Bocook, Rachel Hepburn, Zachary Mattioni, Charles Otten, Andrea Reed, W. Austin Smith II, and Misty Stone. The Inn of Court is an educational and mentoring organization for judges, lawyers and law students dedicated to perpetuating high quality, ethical lawyers and enhancing professionalism and collegiality among the bench and bar.

UK Law Students Volunteer with Local Charities

Sep 3, 2015

The students in the University of Kentucky College of Law Class of 2018 are now several days into their first semester of law school. These individuals have chosen to pursue a career dedicated to assisting individuals and businesses in a time of need. Though they are a few years away from starting their legal careers, members of the Class of 2018 are already giving back to the Lexington community through service projects they participated in during UK Law’s Orientation. On Saturday, August 22, students and faculty assisted four local charities including Aids Volunteers, Inc.

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.

Professor Scott Bauries Quoted in NY Times

Aug 17, 2015

Scott Bauries, the Robert G. Lawson Associate Professor of Law, was quoted in a NY Times article regarding “closing the gap” in school funding in Washington state. An excerpt from the article is below.

In Health Affairs, Huberfeld Analyzes Supreme Court Ruling that Undercut Medicaid

Jul 13, 2015

Following the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) expansion of Medicaid eligibility, an estimated 14 to 18 million new beneficiaries will enroll in Medicaid over the next 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. At the same time, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling from March threatens the success of Medicaid and could undercut the entire program.

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.

Several UK Law Faculty Receive Promotions

Jul 1, 2015

Activity around the law school has not slowed down over the summer. Many faculty members will enter the new academic year in promoted roles.

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