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Tammy Shaw

Visiting Professor of Practice

Tammy Shaw is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice teaching Legal Writing.  Tammy received a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of South Alabama in 1996 and received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2000.  Early in her career, Tammy served as research counsel and editor for the MS/AL Sea Grant Legal Program, where her focus was on ocean, coastal and marine law.

From 2002 until 2014, Tammy had the privilege of serving as Staff Attorney for the Mississippi Supreme Court, conducting legal research and writing on appellate issues, and served the Court as staff counsel for various rules committees.  Tammy also taught research and writing as Adjunct Professor of Appellate Advocacy at Mississippi College School of Law.

Education

  • J.D., The University of Mississippi
  • B.A., The University of South Alabama