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Carrie Kerley

Carrie Eaker Kerley

Assistant Professor of Law - Teaching Appointment

Phone
(901) 678-3494
Email
c.kerley@memphis.edu
Fax
(901) 678-0753
Office
Law School, Office 373

About Professor Kerley

Professor Kerley joined the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in the summer of 2017. Prior to joining the faculty of Memphis Law, Professor Kerley practiced law for eleven years, focusing her litigation practice on family law, labor and employment law, secured transactions and appellate advocacy. In addition, Professor Kerley taught Legal Methods as an adjunct professor at Memphis Law from 2011-2014.

Education

J.D., University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, magna cum laude; B.A., Rhodes College, cum laude.

Experience

Associate, The Landers Firm (2009-2017); Adjunct Professor of Law, Legal Methods, University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (2011-2014); Associate, Lawrence & Russell, LLP (2008-2009); Associate & Summer Associate, Hale, Dewey & Knight, PLLC/Husch & Eppenberger, LLC (Summer 2005; 2006-2008); Summer Associate, Tate, Lazarini & Beall, PLC (Summer 2005); Research Assistant, Professor Daniel E. Wanat (2005-2006); Summer Associate, Neely, Green, Fargason, Brooke & Summers (Summer 2004); Extern, Shelby County Attorney (2003); Extern, Shelby County Public Defender (2002).

Teaching Interests

Legal Methods