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Mary J. Davis Named Interim Dean of College of Law

Jul 5, 2019

University of Kentucky Provost David Blackwell has named Professor Mary J. Davis to the position of interim dean of the College of Law. Dean David A. Brennen has been selected to participate in the American Council on Education's (ACE) Fellows Program, the longest running leadership development program in the United States. At the conclusion of the fellowship year, Brennen will return to UK with new knowledge and skills that contribute to capacity-building efforts, along with a network of peers across the country and abroad.

UK Law’s #OneDayForUK Raises $15K-plus for Law School Projects

Jun 21, 2019

The University of Kentucky’s One Day for UK, a 24-hour day of giving celebrated on April 17, netted over $1M from 3,262 gifts, including $15,612 allocated for law school projects. In its first year, the goal of One Day for UK was to raise awareness about the campaign and to encourage giving for the University of Kentucky. The online, social-media-driven campaign centered around community outreach, including reconnecting with alumni, engaging young alumni and motivating its strongest supporters to make a gift to any college, unit or cause of their choice.

Professor Douglas Writes Book about Changing the Future of Voting

Apr 9, 2019

April 9, 2019 Joshua A. Douglas, Thomas P. Lewis Professor of Law at UK Law, is an expert on US election law and his book Vote for US: How to Take Back Our Elections and Change the Future of Voting presents an assessment of current efforts to make the U.S. voting system more accessible, reliable and effective.

Women's Law Caucus Honors UK Law Professor and Retired Judge

Apr 8, 2019

April 8, 2019 The University of Kentucky College of Law Women’s Law Caucus hosted its annual Spring Luncheon this month at the Hilary J. Boone Center. Alumni and distinguished members of the legal profession joined students, faculty, and staff to recognize retired judge Janet Stumbo and Professor Jane Bloom Grisé.

David A. Brennen Named Prestigious ACE Fellow

Mar 27, 2019

By Lindsey Piercy

Professor Melynda Price Named Next Gaines Center Director

Feb 21, 2019

By Scot Gillies and Whitney Hale

UK Law Alumni Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court Bar

Jan 18, 2019

Jan. 18, 2019 Nine UK Law alumni were recently admitted as members of the United States Supreme Court Bar. The alumni were joined by Dean David A. Brennen and his wife, Kimberly Brennen, who were also admitted. John McGarvey, a 1973 UK Law graduate, served as the movant for the group to be admitted to the Bar. Chief Justice John G. Roberts presided over the proceeding before the full court, with the exception of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and admitted the candidates to the Bar.

UK Law Welcomes Visiting Faculty for Spring 2019 Semester

Jan 10, 2019

Jan. 10, 2019 The University of Kentucky College of Law welcomes three visiting faculty members for the Spring 2019 semester: Gayle W. Herndon, Les M. MacRae and James C. Smith. Additionally, two visiting faculty members, Cyra A. Choudhury and Ryan A. Valentin, continue to serve in their year-long post. Gayle W. Herndon Visiting Professor of Law

Kentucky Law Journal Hosts Symposium on States and Federal Copyright Law

Nov 28, 2018

The Kentucky Law Journal, in conjunction with the University of Kentucky College of Law and the Student Government Senate, hosted “Intermeddlers or Innovators? States and Federal Copyright Law,” in October. The symposium took place at Gatton College of Business and Economics in Woodward Hall.

Professor Mary Davis Awarded the Ashland-Spears Distinguished Research Professor of Law

Nov 7, 2018

November 7, 2018 Mary J. Davis has been named an Ashland-Spears Distinguished Research Professor of Law. She is one of the leading national scholars in the field of products liability. Her earliest article, written in 1992, continues to be cited today on the topic of design defect liability, one of the most complex areas in the field. “This Professorship is one of the College of Law’s most distinguished professorships and is given to a current law professor who excels in research,” said David A. Brennen, Dean of UK College of Law.

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