Jennifer Bird-Pollan

Professor Jennifer Bird-Pollan Named Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Shawntaye Hopkins Aug 23, 2021

Jennifer Bird-Pollan, a tax law professor who joined the faculty in 2010, has been named associate dean of academic affairs for the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, starting May 15.

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Mar 26, 2020

It has been quite a year for the University of Kentucky’s J.

UK Law Students Provide Free Filing Assistance, Save Tax Payers more than $65,000 in Fees

Apr 24, 2019

April 24, 2019 This tax season the University of Kentucky College of Law continued one of its signature pro bono efforts – the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Law student volunteers along with accounting students and an alumna provided free assistance with Tax preparations and filings to mostly low-income individuals with simple returns, as well as foreign students and scholars.

UK Law Students Provide Free Tax Preparation

Feb 11, 2019

Feb. 11, 2019 The University of Kentucky College of Law continues one of its signature pro bono efforts – the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. The UK Tax Clinic will be open Monday, February 18 through Monday, April 15. Taxpayers can schedule an appointment at http://law.uky.edu/tax.

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.

UK Law students will provide free tax preparation starting Feb. 19

Feb 13, 2018

February 13, 2018 This spring, the University of Kentucky College of Law will continue one of its signature pro bono efforts – the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. The UK Tax Clinic will be open Monday, February 19 through Tuesday, April 17. Taxpayers can schedule an appointment at http://law.uky.edu/tax.

UK Law’s Jennifer Bird-Pollan elected chair of University Senate Council

Dec 13, 2017

December 13, 2017 Jennifer Bird-Pollan, James and Mary Lassiter Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law, has been elected as the next chair of the University Senate Council. Prof. Bird-Pollan will serve as chair from June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019, with the opportunity to be elected for an additional one-year term. “It’s a chance to work with faculty from all across campus, and to work closely with the central administration, to try to make a difference here at UK. It’s a really exciting opportunity,” said Prof. Bird-Pollan.

UK Law's Jennifer Bird-Pollan is 2017 Duncan Teaching Award Recipient

Aug 9, 2017

August 9, 2017 Jennifer Bird-Pollan, James and Mary Lassiter Associate Professor of Law, is the recipient of the 2017 Duncan Teaching Award at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Every year, a UK Law faculty member is recognized for excellence in the classroom, courtesy of the Robert M. and Joanne K. Duncan Faculty Improvement Fund – established in 1982 to promote outstanding teaching performance at the college.

UK Law Hosts Sixth Annual Developing Ideas Conference

Jun 13, 2017

June 13, 2017 On Wednesday, May 17, the University of Kentucky College of Law held its sixth annual Developing Ideas Conference. Untenured and recently tenured faculty from across the nation were able to gather and share their developing ideas for scholarship in an informal, supportive, and engaging environment – just before diving into summer research. Richard C. Ausness, Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Everett H. Metcalf, Jr. Professor of Law at UK Law, spearheaded the 2017 conference.

UK Law Students Provide Free Filing Assistance, Save Tax Payers over $100,000 in Fees

May 31, 2017

May 31, 2017 This spring, the University of Kentucky College of Law continued one of its signature pro bono efforts – the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Law student volunteers provided free assistance with tax preparations and filings to mostly low income individuals with simple returns.

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