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University of Tennessee, Knoxville TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange College of Law Communications and Tennessee Law Publications Spring 2015 Tennessee Law Spring 2015 University of Tennessee College of Law Follow this and additional works at: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_tnlaw Part of the Law Commons Recommended Citation University of Tennessee College of Law, "Tennessee Law Spring 2015" (2015). Tennessee Law. https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_tnlaw/12 This Magazine is brought to you for free and open access by the College of Law Communications and Publications at TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. It has been accepted for inclusion in Tennessee Law by an authorized administrator of TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. For more information, please contact [email protected]. University of Tennessee College of Law Spring 15 Juan Quevedo As a teen, he led his family in pursuing citizenship. Now, this student is ready to help others achieve the same dream. Contents TENNESSEE LAW SPRING 2015 FEATURES 12 For Love of the Law When he coordinated his family’s immigration case as a teenager, student Juan Quevedo learned the value of compassionate legal representation. Now, he’s preparing for a career as an immigration lawyer to help others achieve their dreams of American citizenship. BY ROGER HAGY JR. 16 Step into the Past This year, we’re celebrating the 125th anniversary of the College of Law. Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane. 18 Open for Business We decided to imagine what a city block featuring some of the clients of the college’s Business Clinic might look like. 20 Irrepressible Contrarian Pioneer blogger, prolific writer, and law professor Glenn Reynolds applies his unique perspective to just about everything. BY BROOKS CLARK DEPARTMENTS 2 From the Dean 3 Omnibus 7 Syllabus Jeremy Stokes (’15) looks up at loved 8 Recess ones in the audience while standing with his fellow graduates at the 10 Deliberation Spring Hooding Ceremony. 24 Alumni PHOTO BY PATRICK MORRISON 26 Report on Giving 32 Colleague Tennessee Law EDITOR & DESIGNER From the Dean Omnibus Roger Hagy Jr. I get ready to finish up as dean and CONTRIBUTING WRITERS look back over the past seven years, it Brooks Clark As Introducing Melanie Wilson, our next dean feels like I just started. The time has flown by. Maria Lungu But those seven years have been by far the most eet Melanie D. Wilson, the tuition continues to increase. Plus, Luis Ruuska fulfilling of my professional life. Despite con- next dean of UT Law. Current- we’re still dealing with a decrease in Brittany Thomas (’12) M siderable challenges—budget cuts, a limited job ly professor of law, associate dean for law school applicants nationwide. So market for graduates, and a national decline in academic affairs, and director of diver- we need to ensure we continue to of- CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS law school applications—it has been a time of sity and inclusion at the University of fer a high-quality legal education at an Patrick Morrison considerable progress for UT Law. Kansas School of Law, she will begin affordable price. Private support can Patrick Murphy-Racey The faculty has worked hard to maintain an her new leadership role at UT July 1. help us keep the quality of our educa- Shawn Poynter innovative curriculum that prepares our students Wilson has been getting to know tion and students where it should be. to be effective practitioners and leaders after they members of the UT Law family, so CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATOR graduate. Building on our rich history of clinical Tennessee Law decided to get to know What do you hope to bring to the Len Stuart education, we continue to expand the experien- her better. We chatted with the next college as its new dean? tial opportunities available to students. We have dean about past, present, and future. Well, first of all, Doug Blaze has done PRINTER also expanded the number of real-world simula- such a fabulous job leading this col- University Printing & Mail tion experiences in traditional classroom courses Q: What drew you to law? lege, and I want to keep the momen- like Transactional Tax Planning, Bankruptcy, and WILSON: I wanted to keep my op- tum and energy he created here. I do COVER PHOTO e-Discovery. The curriculum now includes more tions open, and I saw law as a field hope to bring a new perspective to how Student Juan Quevedo (photo specialty courses focusing on particular practice that could open so many doors. With we work in the law school—ask our- by Patrick Murphy-Racey) areas like health care, energy law, intellectual a law degree, you can practice law, you selves why we’re doing certain things property, and admiralty. This spring the faculty can own or develop a business…Law and if we can do any of them better. CONTACT THE MAGAZINE voted to revise the 1L curriculum to include a new in criminal procedure, having co-authored three schools provide good training for a va- I’m the type of person who doesn’t Tennessee Law Magazine one-credit course in Lawyering and Profession- books (two with UT Law professor Joe Cook) and riety of professions, not just the prac- see the glass as half full; the glass is University of Tennessee alism, as well as a Transactional Lawyering Lab. published dozens of law review articles. Her en- tice of law. three-quarters full. I try to see the best College of Law We recently established the Institute for Profes- ergy and enthusiasm are palpable, and she clearly in people and want to bring that kind Suite 248 sional Leadership to better train our students to cares deeply—already—about the College of Law. What strengths do you see in of positive energy with me. I want us to 1505 West Cumberland Avenue More about be effective leaders in their firms, organizations, With everyone’s support, Dean Wilson will be a UT Law? challenge ourselves to build on what’s Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-1810 and communities. great addition to Tennessee. I very much look for- The college has a good reputation already here and keep pushing our- Dean Wilson E-mail: [email protected] Thanks to the hard work of our faculty, staff, ward to working with her. among its peers. The faculty are ex- selves to improve, find excellence, and Phone: 865-974-6788 • Born in Mobile, Alabama; grew up in Pensacola, Florida and students, our efforts are paying off. The Col- I must admit, though, that I’ll miss being dean perienced, they’ve actually practiced move forward as a great law school. • Education: JD, University of Georgia School of Law lege of Law is now ranked 52nd among all US law in many ways (and not so much in other ways). law for a substantial amount of time, Tennessee Law is published twice each year (spring (magna cum laude, Order of the Coif); BA in journalism schools by U.S. News and 27th among public law I have truly enjoyed visiting with alumni, getting they’re great teachers, and they bring Most of our readers are alumni. and fall) by the University of Tennessee College of with a minor in business, University of Georgia Law. The university name and its indicia within are schools. Our clinical program is ranked 16th na- to know so many of you, and learning so much that to their students...It feels good What are you looking forward to • Clerked for a federal district court judge trademarks of the University of Tennessee. Icons tionally (one spot above Harvard) and 8th among along the way. We are a far, far better law school here. If I’m going to be the college’s as you get to know them? on pages 5, 6, 16, 20, 22, 23, and 26 by Freepik • 13 years of sophisticated law practice in both private from flaticon.com licensed under CC by 3.0. REV public law schools. because of our connection with all of you, and cheerleader as dean, I need to feel Something that struck me very quickly and public sectors, including 6 years as an assistant US 15-001. PAN R01-1601-013-028-15. The University I am pleased with where we are, as I hope you I was a better dean because of that connection. good about it. I feel that here. is that there is such a pride in UT Law. attorney and 4 years as assistant attorney general for of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/ are. And I am very excited about our new dean, Thanks for your support, encouragement, and It’s a community of professionals, and Georgia Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision • Received the Howard M. and Susan Immel Award for of its education and employment programs and Melanie Wilson. Melanie is a perfect fit. She has most of all, your friendship. You make UT Law What challenges do you foresee as there’s a great relationship among services. All qualified applicants will receive equal extensive practice experience in both the civil the best law school anywhere. you begin your service as dean? alumni and professors. It really is a Teaching Excellence at the University of Kansas School consideration for employment without regard to and criminal arenas. She is a natural teacher who Go Vols! With the decline of state funding, we welcoming place. I can’t wait to get out of Law and a university-wide award for Outstanding race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, cares deeply about preparing students for prac- need to find additional funding and and talk to people about what they’re Woman Educator of 2015 marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, • Co-author of three books on criminal procedure age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran tice.