Constance Slaughter-Harvey Named UM Law Alumna of the Year
University of Mississippi alumna Constance Slaughter-Harvey has been named the School of Law‘s Alumna of the Year, becoming the first African American female to receive the award. She accepted the award July…Continued
Harry Allen Remembered with Scholarship for UM Law Students
The late Harry Allen enjoyed practicing law because of the potential it provided him to help people. And when he succeeded, he shared, “You go out, help people and pay…Continued
Building Roads and Bridges: Jacorius Williams Plans to Help Others Achieve
For Jacorius Williams, personal achievements have always been about much more than just himself. Originally from Lumberton, Mississippi, Williams’ father moved the family to Biloxi for better opportunities. After graduating…Continued
Gift to Law School Expands Helene Thompson’s Family Legacy
For Helene Thompson and those close to her, the University of Mississippi’s School of Law has become something of a familial rite of passage. Thompson, a 1968 graduate of the…Continued
Gift Reflects William Krucks’ Love for Ole Miss School of Law
A new scholarship in the University of Mississippi School of Law stands as a testament to the experiences its namesake enjoyed at Ole Miss. Established with a gift of $150,000,…Continued
Alumnus Julio Cazares Recognized with National Student Leadership Award from LGBTQ+ Bar
OXFORD, Miss. - The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association recognized 2021 University of Mississippi School of Law graduate Julio Cazares with the Student Leadership Award. The award is the organization’s highest…Continued
Law Alumna Named Top 40 Under 40 by Airport Business Magazine
OXFORD, Miss. – Jenny Ann Urban's passion for travel and interest in law has led to a successful career as director of aviation relations and compliance at Clear, a growing…Continued
Mississippi Firsts: African American Alums Lead the Way for Future Generations of Lawyers
In honor of Black History Month, here are just a few of the trailblazers that have graced the halls of the University of Mississippi School of Law. These individuals who…Continued
Law Alumna Kimberly Russell Helps Put Family First Initiative into Action
OXFORD, Miss. – In Mississippi, nearly 5,000 children are in foster care and of those, 82 percent were brought into custody of Child Protection Services because of neglect. Each year,…Continued
Inaugural Mississippi Education Law Conference Informs Nearly 100 Participants
OXFORD, Miss. – Conversations about Mississippi charter schools and free speech on campuses were among the highlights of the Mississippi Education Law Conference earlier this month at the University of…Continued
UM Law Alum Oliver Diaz Documents his Travels Around the World
OXFORD, Miss. – A law degree can open a door to so many opportunities. For Oliver Diaz, a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law, a storied career…Continued
UM School of Law to Host Inaugural Mississippi Education Law Conference
OXFORD, Miss. – A new conference designed to inform educators and attorneys about the latest laws and policies governing schools from preschool through higher education is set for June 14…Continued