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UK Law Wellness Initiative Hosts Third Annual 5K to Promote a Healthier Law School Community

November 2, 2018 Despite a rainy, windy start, the annual Judicata 5K brought the UK law community together for what turned out to be a gorgeous fall day in Lexington, Kentucky.  The third annual event took place October 28 at Wellington Park, with 35 people and eight dogs running to the finish line.

UK Law Professor Receives Duncan Teaching Award

November 2, 2018   Sarah N. Welling, William L. Matthews, Jr. Professor of Law, is the recipient of the 2018 Duncan Teaching Award at the University of Kentucky College of Law.

UK Law Celebrates Faculty Scholarship

July 11, 2018 - The University of Kentucky College of Law recognized the strength of the UK Law faculty through scholarship with a reception at the Hilary J. Boone Center this spring.  The Faculty Scholarship Reception has been held every other year since 2014.  The purpose of this event is to recognize the importance of research and scholarship at the College of Law and to show the impact UK Law faculty are making both internally across campus and externally across the commonwealth and nation. 

Richard Ausness Selected as UK Law's University Research Professor for 2018-19 Academic Year

June 29, 2018 - The University of Kentucky Office of the Vice President for Research, with approval by the Board of Trustees, selected Richard C. Ausness, Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Stites & Harbison Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law, as the college’s University Research Professor for the 2018-19 academic year.

2018 Commencement Celebrates Strong Foundation, Strong Relationships

June 29, 2018 - Commencement brings joy, a sense of achievement and an overwhelming sense of community among all who have come together to honor and congratulate the graduates.  This foundation of support was recognized by those who spoke at this jubilant event marking the culmination of not only three years of hard work, but also the strong relationships formed along the way.

Annual Golf Tournament Raises Funds to Benefit UK Law Students

June 6, 2018 - UK Law hosted the eighth Annual Golf Tournament on May 21st at the world-class Keene Trace Golf Club, where UK Law alumni, faculty, students and friends all gathered to enjoy the day while supporting education and practical skills opportunities for UK Law students.

UK Law Professor a Source for WKYT Investigates Pie Suppers: Political gain or a slice of life?

UK Law Professor Josh Douglas was recently interviewed by WKYT for a story questioning whether the long-time tradition of pie suppers is ethical or crossing the line into vote buying. Click for link to the story.  

UK Law Announces Lineup for Spring Visiting Speaker Series

February 27, 2018 Faculty members at the University of Kentucky College of Law will engage with scholars from other schools across the nation this spring by continuing to host two visiting speaker series: the Randall-Park Distinguished Speaker and Faculty Brownbag Speaker.

Taking the Opioid Fight to the Courts: Kentucky Expert Weighs In

February 23, 2018 By Whitney Harder As the opioid epidemic continues to wreak devastation on communities across Kentucky and the nation, counties, cities and states have filed hundreds of lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies to try and hold them accountable.