The University of Memphis Law Review is seeking papers and presenters for its Spring 2023 Symposium, "(How Much) Should We Pay Them? The Shifting Legal Landscape of Collegiate Competition." These proposals would explore the many legal issues surrounding collegiate sports in America such as, frameworks for collegiate sports gambling, the resolution of employment and labor disputes, and regulation of name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation. Click here to learn more about the symposium itself and instructions regarding the submittal of proposals. 

Memphis Law student Wai-Lin Danieley recently won 1st place in the American Bar Association 2021-22 Mendes Hershman Writing Contest. Not only did she win the prestigious Mendes Hershman Award, she will also have her piece published in an upcoming version of the ABA's journal, The Business Lawyer.

Memphis Law student and American Constitution Society law school chapter president Elisha Untiedt has been selected as an American Constitution Society 2022 Next Generation Leader (NGL), one of only 22 up-and-coming legal professionals selected for participation in the program. Please click here to learn more about the NGL program and Elisha's inclusion and work to establish a lawyer's chapter of the American Constitution Society here in Memphis in the future.

Memphis Law recently welcomed Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Wally Adeyemo on his visit to Memphis to highlight how Memphis and Shelby County were successful examples of utilizing Emergency Rental Assistance Programs. Click here to read more about his visit to the law school and time with our students.

 

Memphis Law alumni, adjunct professor, and Moot Court team coach Andre Mathis ('07) has been nominated by President Biden to serve on the US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Click here to read more about this announcement.

Introducing a new way to experience Memphis Law. Take a virtual tour of our historic home and see for yourself why we were recognized as having the "Best Law School Building" in the nation by the preLaw magazine. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE FULL VIRTUAL TOUR.