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UM Law Firm Challenge Underway with First Firm to Reach 100 Percent

The UM Law Firm challenge is officially underway, and Adams and Reese LLP of Jackson is the first firm to reach 100 percent giving among alumni. William C. Brabec, a…Continued

UM Law Participating in Discussion Aimed at Business Beginners

Business experts from the University of Mississippi and the local community will lead a discussion Wednesday (Feb. 28) about questions potential business owners need to investigate before forming a limited liability company.…Continued

UM Law Remembers Distinguished Alumni

The University of Mississippi School of Law mourns the passing of two distinguished alumni – Jack F. Dunbar (LL.B. 1957) and Raymond L. Brown (LL.B. 1962). Dunbar and Brown were…Continued

Yale Law Professor and Author Set for Tuesday Lectures

James Forman Jr. to provide a critical look at the criminal justice system [caption id="attachment_21596" align="alignleft" width="250"] Photo by: Harold Shapiro[/caption] The University of Mississippi will host James Forman Jr.,…Continued

Law Firm Challenge Created to Increase Alumni Giving

University of Mississippi School of Law alumni have a new way to feed their competitive side while giving back to their alma mater with the school’s newest initiative. The UM…Continued

Corsale’s Major Gift Establishes Scholarship for UM Law Students

[caption id="attachment_21334" align="alignleft" width="418"] Suzette Matthews (right), development officer for the Ole Miss Law School, visits with Barbara Corsale at her home in Saratoga Springs, New York.[/caption] Ask Joe Corsale…Continued

Anderson Supports Law Students and Future State Leaders

Continuing his legacy of support to the University of Mississippi (UM), retired state Supreme Court justice Reuben Anderson's most recent gift will provide scholarships for full-time law students. Since becoming…Continued

Alumnus Makes Impact with Scholarship

[caption id="attachment_20533" align="alignleft" width="250"] Jeep Peden with recipients of the Stennett, Wilkinson and Peden Scholarship, Davis Vaughn (left) and Rod Hickman (right).[/caption] James “Jeep” Peden (JD 1970) knows the value…Continued

UM Law School to Host Recollections and Reflections

The University of Mississippi School of Law is honoring the school's pioneering African-American graduates by hosting a weekend of events to commemorate 50 years of diversity at Ole Miss Law.…Continued

Alumna Honored by Mississippi Women Lawyers’ Association

University of Mississippi School of Law graduate, Pshon Barrett (JD 1979), received the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mississippi Women Lawyers’ Association. The award celebrates her 37 years of…Continued

UM Law Assistant Dean Presents at Inaugural Conference

Interim Assistant Dean for Admissions and Scholarships Macey Edmondson recently presented a session at the inaugural National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSAP) Conference. Edmondson serves as secretary of NALSAP; her…Continued

Longtime UM Law Professor Passes Away

[caption id="attachment_806" align="alignleft" width="199"] Professor George Cochran[/caption] The University of Mississippi School of Law is very saddened to announce the passing of Professor Emeritus George C. Cochran. Cochran has been…Continued