Robert G Lawson

Legal Scholar Robert G. Lawson Awarded Medallion for Intellectual Achievement

Dec 18, 2020

University of Kentucky Libraries has awarded the 2020 UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement to Emeritus Professor of Law Robert G. Lawson, a nationally recognized scholar on criminal law and the individual responsible for drafting the state’s laws on crime and punishment.

Central Kentucky’s Most Famous Cold Case

Nov 17, 2017

November 17, 2017 By Whitney Hale

A Book Review by Guest Blogger Richard H. Underwood

Nov 14, 2017

November 14, 2017 Book Review: Who Killed Betty Gail Brown? by Robert G. Lawson, Professor Emeritus 2015 By: Richard H. Underwood, Edward T. Breathitt Professor of Law

Commonwealth Book Company, Inc. Launches Republication of Professor Emeritus’ Book

Nov 10, 2016

November 10, 2016

Guest Blogger: Robert G. Lawson, Professor Emeritus 2015

Sep 21, 2016

September 21, 2016 Book Review: "CrimeSong: True Crime Stories From Southern Murder Ballads” by Professor Richard Underwood By: Robert G. Lawson, Professor Emeritus 2015

Emeritus Professor Bob Lawson Receives Development Service Award

Nov 20, 2015

November 20, 2015 By: Marc Whitt The University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy has recognized a UK College of Law emeritus professor and three members of its staff for their demonstrated excellence in philanthropy at the 2015 Terry B. Mobley Development Awards, announced by D. Michael Richey, vice president for development and chief development officer. The ceremony was conducted Nov. 12 in the Helen G. King Alumni House.

KY Senate Honors UK Law Professor Bob Lawson

Jun 2, 2015

On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, the Kentucky Senate honored Professor Robert G. Lawson with a resolution in recognition of his upcoming retirement from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Senator Morgan McGarvey (UK Law ‘07) introduced Senate Resolution No. 199 which was co-sponsored by Senate President Robert Stivers II, Senate Minority Caucus Chair Gerald Neal, Senate Minority Whip Julian M. Carroll (UK Law ’56) and Senators Reginald Thomas, Wil Schroder, and Robin Webb. The Resolution read:

Congratulations UK Law Class of 2015

May 20, 2015

On Friday, May 8, 2015, the University of Kentucky College of Law held its Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2015. Family and friends gathered in the Singletary Center for the Arts to honor and celebrate the graduating students.

KBA Young Lawyers Luncheon Honors College of Law Professor

Nov 18, 2014

The Young Lawyers Division of the Kentucky Bar Association honored UK College of Law Professor Bob Lawson with the 2014 Outstanding Service to Young Lawyers Award during their annual luncheon at the Kentucky Bar Association Convention on June 19. Professor Allison Connelly, the inaugural recipient of this award, introduced Professor Lawson. Professors William Fortune, Chris Frost, Melissa Henke, and Kathy Moore were also in attendance to watch Professor Lawson receive this well-deserved honor.

College of Law Professors Present at UK CLE Events

Nov 18, 2014

From March to June, six UK College of Law faculty members took part in UK College of Law Continuing Legal Education programs by presenting in their areas of expertise.

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