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Tennessee Supreme Court Hears Arguments at the Nashville School of Law Spring 2016 SPRING 2016 The Torch NASHVILLE SCHOOL of LAW NEWSLETTER FEATURE STORY: TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS AT THE NASHVILLE SCHOOL OF LAW SPRING 2016 WHAT’S INSIDE: MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN NSL NEWS 3 Tennessee Supreme Court Hears Arguments 5 Judge Waverly Crenshaw Joins Board, Douglas Fisher Retires 6 Law School Pro Bono and Public Interest Summit 9 NSL Offers Juvenile Court Custody Clinic 10 NSL Hosts Virtual Law Clinics 11 Sports and Entertainment Law Society Formed 12 NSL Celebrates Investiture of Dean Koch FACULTY Carrying On 5 Moot Court Students Honor Tom Carlton 6 Faculty Profile: Carlton M. Lewis William L. Harbison Named The Tradition 7 Nashvillian of the Year 25 Faculty Notes The Nashville School of Law’s traditions are events. The enthusiasm at these events important. This edition of the newsletter reflects was remarkable, and we look forward to STUDENTS how our students and graduates honor these sponsoring additional events. We hope you 8 Grammy-Winning Student Hopes to Practice traditions and how our school community will attend the recognition dinner on Friday, Entertainment Law continues to make these traditions relevant June 10th at the Renaissance Nashville 9 Police Sergeant Blessed in today’s world. It is an exciting time to be Hotel. At this year’s dinner, Brenda and to be at NSL at the Nashville School of Law. Doug Hale will receive our Distinguished 14 2015 Cooper Term Graduation Graduates Award; Hal Hardin will receive 16 2015 Henry Term Graduation Our mission for the past 105 years has been our Distinguished Faculty Award; and we 23 2015–2016 Scholarships to prepare men and women to use their legal will recognize the historic achievements ALUMNI education to serve others. This tradition has of Judge Martha Craig Daughtrey with our 10 Senator and Judge Haynes: been shaped by the boldness, perseverance, Community Service Award. Alums Who Improved and commitment to this tradition of our Government students, graduates, and faculty. The students Please help carry on our traditions by being 18 Alumni Profile: Siew-Ling Shea who began their studies in August 2015 – actively involved in our school community. 20 Antonio Aguilar Enjoys Giving Back like their predecessors – confirmed their There are many ways to serve. As reflected 21 Mary E. McCullohs Fighting commitment by undertaking to study law in the new name of this newsletter and in Medicaid Fraud at night. The members of the classes that our refreshed seal, we invite you to join your 22 In Memoriam graduated in May 2015 and December 2015 classmates, fellow graduates, and friends 22 Cooper Named Metro likewise demonstrated their commitment in proudly carrying our torch into an Law Director by earning their law degree and then by exciting future. 24 Alumni Class Notes boldly taking on the challenges of the bar 26 NSL Honors Three Graduates Sincerely, and Legal Pioneer examination and law practice. 27 NSL Alumni Events In this newsletter, you will read about the 30 Class of ‘74 Bonds Again at Annual Event personal and professional accomplishments of our students, graduates, and faculty, as well as their contributions to the vitality of William C. Koch, Jr. PUBLISHER President and Dean William C. Koch, Jr. their communities. You will also learn about transitions in the school’s leadership, the MANAGING EDITOR Tennessee Supreme Court’s precedent-setting AND WRITER visit to the school, and new programs that David L. Hudson, Jr. enable our students to provide legal services [email protected] to disadvantaged clients. During the past year, we have celebrated our GENERAL INQUIRIES school’s traditions, not only at the annual 615.256.3684 recognition dinner but at six regional alumni [email protected] 2 TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS AT THE NASHVILLE SCHOOL OF LAW n Feb. 10, 2016, the Tennessee Supreme Court heard oral arguments O in two criminal law cases at the Nashville School of Law. It was the first time in the school’s 105-year history that it hosted oral arguments of Tennessee’s highest state court. The Court conducted its business in the William C. Koch, Jr. Appellate Courtroom, but video was transmitted to other classrooms at the school, permitting nearly 200 students to appreciate the challenging process of appellate advocacy. The first case,Frazier v. State, involves whether a criminal defendant who pled of Law,” said Chief Justice Lee. “We enjoy Pictured Above (left to right): guilty can challenge his conviction under Justice Holly Kirby, Justice Jeff Bivins, the opportunity to meet future lawyers at the Senior Judge Don Ash, Chief Justice Sharon a procedure known as a writ of coram nobis. Nashville School of Law. This school fulfills Lee, Justice Cornelia Clark, and NSL Dean The state argued that Tennessee law allows a vital role in legal education by producing William C. Koch, Jr. such challenges only after a trial, while the practice-ready attorneys across the state. defendant contended that the procedure also I admire the grit and determination I’ve should be available to those who plead guilty. encountered in many students educated at the Nashville School of Law.” The second case, State v. McCormick, involves whether a law enforcement officer “It was a real pleasure for us to hear these unconstitutionally seized a defendant when cases at the Nashville School of Law,” said he pulled behind the defendant’s stopped Justice Bivins. “I truly enjoyed getting to vehicle and activated his blue lights. A key meet and speak with many NSL students. question is whether the officer acted as a The students’ passion for the law and desire community caretaker or as an enforcer of to learn was quite evident. I hope that the the criminal laws. chance for them to witness actual appellate arguments provided them with a unique Chief Justice Sharon G. Lee, Associate opportunity to learn more about real-life Justice Cornelia Clark, Associate Justice appellate arguments and strengthened even Jeffrey Bivins, and Associate Justice Holly more their desire to be a part of the legal Kirby presided over the cases. “It was an profession.” honor to hold court at the Nashville School CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 3 TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT, CONTINUED 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Pictured Above: 1. NSL students Alysse Gregory, William Johnson, Michael Webster, Amanda Stacey, and Shauna Perkerson 2. Lt. Col. Brett Rypna, Tom Lawless, Chief Justice Sharon Lee, James R. Tomkins, John Tomkins, and John Lewis Nashville School of Law students appreciated “The thorough preparation of all the Justices, 3. Jacques Cabell, Teresa Smith, and David Hudson the chance to meet the Justices and see the thoughtfulness behind their questions, 4. NSL students William Johnson and them on the bench. and the ferocity in which they protect the law Meghan Blackwell listen to Justice on our behalf was inspiring,” says Christian Holly Kirby. “The value of seeing the actual application of Cahill, a fourth-year student who graduates 5. Reception before the Tennessee Supreme legal theories and doctrines was immeasurable,” in May 2016. “The veritable who’s who of Court holds court at The Nashville School says Tim Horne, a fourth-year student from of Law. the Middle Tennessee legal community Blountville, who will graduate in December 6. Dianne and Wayne Sutter coming out in force showed just how special 2016. “The justices were approachable and I 7. Nancy Corley and Justice Jeff Bivins the Nashville School of Law is to have been really appreciated them giving us the invaluable l 8. Justice Cornelia Clark given this opportunity.” opportunity to see them hold court at the 9. Dean Koch, Lisa Rippy, and Justice Frank Drowota Nashville School of Law.” 4 Moot Court Students Honor Tom Carlton Stalwart Moot Court instructor Thomas Pictured above (left to right): Judge Waverly Crenshaw, Douglas Fisher, and Aubrey Harwell I. Carlton, Jr. retired from teaching at the Nashville School of Law in early 2016. Carlton graduated from the Nashville JUDGE WAVERLY CRENSHAW School of Law in 1965 and began teaching JOINS NSL BOARD OF TRUSTEES; Moot Court at his alma mater in 1978. Carlton is a senior partner with Cornelius & Collins, a law firm he joined in 1970. DOUGLAS FISHER RETIRES He taught Moot Court for third-year students at the Nashville School of Law .S. District Court Judge Waverly D. He led Waller’s Labor and Employment for several decades. Crenshaw, Jr. joined the Nashville Practice for many years. He also served on “Tom has a wealth of knowledge and School of Law Board of Trustees on the firm’s Diversity Committee. U experience gained from years of trial January 1. Crenshaw replaces Douglas M. work, great instincts and well-earned Fisher, who was an inaugural Board member. “I’ve grown up in Nashville and went to school in Nashville all my life,” says Crenshaw. “I am reputation for being a top notch trial Crenshaw served as a partner very excited to join the Board lawyer and well-respected member of at Waller, a position he held of Trustees at the Nashville the bar,” says Dan Berexa, who works since 1994. In February 2015, “MANY EXCELLENT School of Law. I long have with Carlton at Cornelius & Collins President Barack Obama JUDGES AND admired the mission of the and also teaches Moot Court at NSL. nominated Crenshaw to ATTORNEYS HAVE Nashville School of Law “He loves to teach and the students responded to his enthusiasm and excellent serve as a U.S. District Court GRADUATED FROM and the accomplishments Judge for the Middle District of many of its graduates. instruction. Tom is also deeply grateful of Tennessee. In April the THE NASHVILLE Many excellent judges and for the opportunities that were made Senate unanimously confirmed SCHOOL OF LAW.
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