Brandy Drinnon

McWeay was named executive director of Still She Rises Tulsa, an initiative of the Bronx Defenders that represents mothers in the criminal justice system, in January. Essence magazine published this interview with McWeay March 19. Read More

A reception featuring local housing experts and activists will be held March 28, and a lunch panel discussing the legal dimension is scheduled for March 29. Read More

King’s studies of appeals waivers and habeas cases were cited by Justice Sotomayor in her majority opinion in favor of Gilberto Garza Jr., who sought to have his appeal rights restored. Read More

Hersch recommends the cap on damage awards for sexual harassment be increased to reflect their actual cost to employers, employees and industries. Read More

Hunter Thornton had initially considered earning a J.D./M.B.A. before deciding on Vanderbilt’s J.D./Master of Science in Finance, which he could complete in three years. “My interest in finance was well-seeded before I applied to law school, and the J.D./M.S.F. program really intrigued me,” he said. Students who discover they have… Read More

Hersch’s study revealed that legal immigrants with darker skin are paid up to 25 percent less than otherwise comparable light-skinned immigrants and that the wage penalty continued to widen after these immigrants received permanent legal status. Read More

Guthrie will began his third term as dean and John Wade-Kent Syverud Professor of Law on July 1, 2019. His appointment was announced by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read More

24 government organizations and legal nonprofits come to VLS to discuss public service employment opportunities. Read More

Sincere thanks and appreciation to all our Reunion 2018 volunteers and alumni whose efforts helped us set a new Reunion fundraising record, raising over $4 million. As always, thank you for your engagement and interest in Vanderbilt Law and for the many ways you support us. Reunion 2018 Final Fundraising… Read More

After earning his undergraduate degree from Rhodes College, Matthew Washnock worked for two years at Benefit Recovery Group, a Memphis-based company that recovers medical liens for large, employer-funded healthcare plans administered by its Fortune 500 clients. The job involved working with lawyers and insurance professionals and introduced him to the… Read More