ADJUNCT FACULTY
Ed Autry
Ed Autry teaches Trust Law. He attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and works at Harkavy McDaniel Kaplan & Salomon, P.C. His professional background provides a connection between legal practice and the study of trusts and related legal principles.
Marjorie Baker
Marjorie Baker teaches Estate Planning. She earned her law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and is a Partner at Harkavy McDaniel Kaplan & Salomon, P.C. in Memphis, Tennessee. Her position as a law firm partner reflects her experience in legal practice, complementing her role in teaching students about estate planning.
Steven Barlow
Steven Barlow teaches in the Neighborhood Preservation Clinic. He attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and serves as Vice President and General Counsel for The Works, Inc. His leadership role connects his professional work with the clinic's emphasis on using legal strategies to address neighborhood concerns.
Denise Barnett
The Honorable Denise E. Barnett teaches Bankruptcy Law. She earned her law degree from William Mitchell College of Law, now known as Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She currently serves as a Bankruptcy Judge for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee in Memphis. Her judicial position and over thirty years as bankruptcy professional provide a direct connection to the bankruptcy system and the practical application of federal bankruptcy law.
Reid Barrineau
Reid Barrineau teaches Corporate Tax. He attended the University of Mississippi School of Law and works as a Senior Attorney at FedEx in Memphis, Tennessee. His in-house legal role places him within a major corporation, providing a professional connection to the business environment in which corporate legal and tax issues arise.
Spencer Bell
Spencer Bell teaches Patent Law. He earned his law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and works as a Primary Patent Examiner for the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His work within the federal patent examination system provides practical experience that can help students understand the application of patent law.
Al Bright
Al Bright teaches Mergers and Acquisitions. He attended the University of Tennessee College of Law and works at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC in Memphis, Tennessee. His affiliation with a law firm serving business clients connects his professional background with the transactional and corporate issues addressed in his course.
Audrey Calkins
Audrey Calkins teaches Pretrial Litigation. She attended the University of Tennessee College of Law and serves as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee in Memphis. Through her work in federal civil litigation, combined with her 8 years of private practice experience, she provides practical experience in civil litigation and procedure and written and oral legal advocacy while teaching students how to take a case from filing a complaint through discovery to summary judgment.
Annie Christoff
The Honorable Annie Christoff teaches Federal Courts. She earned her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. She currently serves as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Tennessee in Memphis. Her judicial position places her directly within the federal court system, providing firsthand insight into federal judicial procedures and the administration of justice.
Elissa Coombs
Elissa Coombs teaches Admiralty and Maritime Law. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and serves as Litigation Counsel with the Law Office of David E. Gordon and Elissa M. Coombs. Her litigation practice provides professional experience in legal disputes and the procedures used to resolve them.
Jasen Durrence
Jasen Durrence works with the Moot Court Travel Team. He attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and works at the Shelby County Attorney's Office. His professional affiliation provides a connection between public-sector legal practice and the development of practical advocacy skills among law students.
Anna Eldridge
Anna Eldridge teaches Trial Advocacy. She attended Duke University School of Law and works at Rhodes College as an Assistant Professor and Director of Mock Trial. Her academic and Mock Trial responsibilities align with the development of oral advocacy, analytical reasoning, and courtroom presentation skills.
Amber Floyd
Amber Floyd teaches in the Clinic for Expungement and Restoration of Rights. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and is General Counsel for the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. Her in-house counsel position provides experience in organizational legal matters and institutional decision-making that can inform her teaching and work with students.
Hannah Fuson
Hannah Fuson teaches Appellate Advocacy. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and works as a Judicial Law Clerk for Justice Mary Wagner of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Her position connects her experience working in the appellate court system to the development of written and oral advocacy skills for appellate practice.
Libba Fyke
Libba Fyke teaches Legal Representation and Advocacy for Children. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and works at Butler, Sevier, Hinsley & Reid PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. Her legal practice provides professional experience in client representation that can inform her teaching on advocating for children and navigating complex legal matters.
Nicole Grida
Nicole Grida teaches Legal Drafting: Litigation. She attended the University of Tennessee College of Law and serves as CEO of Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., in Memphis, Tennessee. Her leadership position connects legal writing and litigation practice with the administration of legal services and the broader goal of improving access to justice.
Jennifer Hagerman
Jennifer Hagerman teaches Employment Law. She attended Vanderbilt University Law School and works at Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC. Her professional affiliation connects her with private legal practice and provides a foundation for teaching students about the legal issues that arise in employment relationships.
Doug Halijan
Doug Halijan teaches Intellectual Property Survey. He attended the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and serves as Managing Partner at Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC. His leadership role at a law firm complements his teaching responsibilities by connecting legal education with the management and practice of law.
Maureen Holland
Maureen Holland teaches Negotiation and Mediation. She attended Vermont Law School and practices through Holland & Associates, PC. Her professional background connects her legal practice with alternative approaches to dispute resolution and the skills attorneys use to help parties address disagreements.
John Houseal
John Houseal teaches Insurance Law. He attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and works at Glankler Brown, PLLC. His law firm affiliation connects his professional background with private legal practice and the legal issues that can arise in commercial and contractual relationships.
Hunter Humphreys
Hunter Humphreys teaches Realty Transactions. He attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and recently retired from Glankler Brown, PLLC. His professional background in legal practice provides a foundation for connecting classroom instruction with the practical considerations involved in real estate transactions.
Deb Ireland
Deb Ireland teaches National Security Law and Cyber Law. She attended St. Mary's University School of Law and works at the University of Memphis School of Law, where she serves as Interim Director of the Delta Institute for AI and the Law. Her leadership role connects legal education with emerging questions about artificial intelligence, technology policy, and the legal framework governing new technologies.
Tanisha Johnson
Tanisha Johnson works with the Trial/ADR Travel Team. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and serves as head of the Criminal Litigation Department at JRD Law Firm. Her leadership in criminal litigation connects her professional practice with the development of courtroom advocacy and litigation skills.
Kaitlyn Larroux
Kaitlyn Larroux teaches Partnership Tax. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and works at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. Her professional affiliation connects her with legal practice involving business and organizational matters, providing context for the study of tax issues affecting partnerships.
Jennie Latta
The Honorable Jennie Latta teaches Debtor-Creditor Law. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. She is a retired Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Tennessee. Her judicial role connects her teaching area with the legal procedures used to resolve financial disputes and address insolvency.
Buck Lewis
Buck Lewis teaches Lawyers as Leaders. He attended the University of Tennessee College of Law and works at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. His professional affiliation provides a connection between legal practice and the leadership responsibilities attorneys may encounter throughout their careers.
Savannah Maine
Savannah Maine teaches Estate Planning. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and works at Harkavy McDaniel Kaplan & Salomon, P.C. Her professional affiliation connects her with private legal practice and the kinds of legal services relevant to estate planning.
Shawn McCarver
Shawn McCarver works with our Externship Program. He attended the University of Mississippi School of Law and serves as a Judicial Law Clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. His court-based position connects his professional experience with the federal judicial system and the practical workings of litigation, providing relevant perspective for students pursuing legal externships.
Ashley Moore
Ashley Moore teaches Trial Advocacy. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and serves as in-house counsel for FedEx handling employment litigation and ERISA matters. Her federal prosecution work connects her teaching responsibilities with courtroom practice and the preparation and presentation of cases in federal court.
Mary Morris
Mary Morris teaches Criminal Procedure II. She attended Yale Law School and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Appellate Chief in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee in Memphis. Prior to that, while in private practice, she represented clients in civil and criminal matters. Her experience in both criminal prosecution and criminal defense work provides a practical connection to the procedures that govern the criminal justice system.
Charles Pazar
The Honorable Charles Pazar teaches Immigration Law. He attended Rutgers University School of Law. He is now a retired Immigration Judge who served at the Memphis Immigration Court. His judicial background connects his teaching area with the immigration adjudication process and provides firsthand perspective on the legal issues that arise in immigration proceedings.
Atina Rizk Stavropoulos
Atina Rizk Stavropoulos teaches Trial Advocacy. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and serves as an Assistant District Attorney General and Chief Prosecutor for Criminal Court Division I in the Shelby County District Attorney General's Office. Her prosecutorial leadership provides a direct connection to criminal courtroom practice and the preparation and presentation of criminal cases.
Aaron Romanowski
Aaron Romanowski works with the Moot Court Travel Team. He attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and is an Associate in the Memphis office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. His professional position connects his legal practice with the development of advocacy and legal analysis skills that are important to moot court participation.
Linda Seely
Linda Seely teaches ADR/Mediation. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and serves as Pro Bono Counsel at Butler Snow. Her professional role connects legal practice with the provision of legal services and approaches designed to address disputes and legal needs.
Steve Shields
Steve Shields teaches ADR/Mediation and the Mediation Clinic. He attended Yale Law School and is the founding member of Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute and a Partner in the Memphis law firm of Jackson, Shields, Holt, Owen & Bryant. His professional affiliation connects his teaching area with alternative dispute-resolution practice and the processes used to resolve conflicts outside conventional courtroom proceedings.
Rajiv Singh
Rajiv Singh teaches Legal Drafting: Contracts. He attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and serves as Lead Counsel at FedEx. His in-house counsel position places him within a corporate legal department, where contracts and other legal documents are important components of business operations. This experience provides practical context for teaching students how to prepare legal documents.
Bryan Smith
Bryan Smith teaches Legal Drafting: Contracts. He attended the University of Mississippi School of Law and works at Pietrangelo Smith Attorneys & Counselors. His law firm affiliation connects his professional background with legal practice and the drafting and interpretation of legal documents.
Jarrett Spence
Jarrett Spence works with the Moot Court Travel Team. He attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and is a Partner at Spence Partners Attorneys at Law. His position as a law firm partner connects professional legal practice with the development of practical advocacy skills for future attorneys.
Kathy Steuer
Kathy Steuer teaches Bioethics. She attended Harvard Law School and serves as Managing Counsel for Health Affairs at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Her in-house legal role connects her teaching area with the legal considerations affecting health care and a major pediatric research institution.
Steven Strain
Steven Strain teaches the Advanced Criminal Prosecution Intersession course. He attended Vanderbilt University Law School and serves as an Assistant District Attorney in Tennessee's 12th Judicial District. His work in criminal prosecution connects his teaching responsibilities with the preparation and presentation of criminal cases and the responsibilities of prosecutors within the justice system.
Esther Sykes-Wood
Esther Sykes-Wood teaches Land Use Law. She attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and serves as Land Bank Administrator and Assistant County Attorney for Shelby County Government. Her government roles connect her professional work with property administration, public-sector legal matters, and local land-use issues, providing relevant context for her teaching.
Paul Tuberville
Paul Tuberville teaches Labor Law. He attended Duke University School of Law and is a retired Senior Counsel for International Paper. His previous in-house legal role connects his professional background with the legal needs of a major corporation and the employment and organizational issues that can arise in a business environment.
Josh Whitehead
Josh Whitehead teaches Land Use Law. He attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and practices through Whitehead Law, PLLC. His private practice provides a professional connection to the application of legal principles in client matters, complementing his teaching on property and land-use regulation.
Randall Womack
Randall Womack teaches Environmental Law. He attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and works at Glankler Brown, PLLC. His professional affiliation connects his legal practice with advising clients on legal matters, while his teaching introduces students to the practical application of environmental law and regulation.