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NSL Class of 1974 Remembers Kirk Scobey
Mason Kirkpatrick Scobey, Jr., a 1974 graduate of Nashville School of Law, passed away on July 21, 2023. Scobey was born on June 21, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated

Nashville School of Law Opens its Doors to 91 New Students
Peter Berends is a case coordinator at the Law Office of Hall & Associates in Madison, Tennessee. His boss, Wes Hall is a 2018 graduate of Nashville School of Law.

2022-2023 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the following full-time students who earned a grade point average for the 2022-23 academic year that placed them in the top 20% of their class. Fourth Year Heather

NSL Recognition Dinner Honors Thomas F. Cone, Sr. ‘64
On Friday, June 9, 2023, Nashville School of Law honored board member and alumnus Thomas F. Cone, Sr. ’64 at its annual Recognition Dinner. More than 500 guests gathered at

NSL Mourns the Loss of State Rep. Carson “Bill” Beck ’89
We are deeply saddened to learn that Nashville School of Law alumnus, Tennessee Rep. Carson “Bill” Beck ’89, suddenly passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Beck, who suffered a

Nashville School of Law Celebrates the Class of 2023!
Nashville School of Law celebrated its 115th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. In their first year of law school, the Class of 2023, immediately

Our Spring Edition of The Torch is Here!
Since the 1920’s, Nashville School of Law graduates have held positions in our state government. This issue of The Torch shares the history of how NSL alumni have helped our state government

NSL Mourns the Loss of Tom Carlton
We regret to share that former Nashville School of Law professor Mr. Tom Carlton passed away on April 22, 2023, after a brief illness, at the age of 85. Admired

NSL Students Recognized with Rigorous Writing Awards
The annual Robert Ballow Excellence in Writing Awards were presented to Nashville School of Law students on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. A total of eight students were recognized for their

TDOT Unveils Robert B. Beck, Sr., Sign
In honor of the late Robert “Bob” Beryl Beck, Sr., a 1964 Alumnus of Nashville School of Law and well-respected business leader in our community, TDOT unveiled the Robert B.

Former NSL Board Member Harris Gilbert Dies at 91
Longtime Nashville School of Law Professor and former Board Member Harris Abram Gilbert died on February 15, 2023, at the age of 91. He taught both Agency and Property at

Lisa Helton Joins NSL Faculty as Rigorous Writing Coordinator
Nashville School of Law welcomes Lisa Helton, attorney with Sherrard, Roe, Voigt, Harbison law firm in Nashville, as the new Rigorous Writing Coordinator for the School. The Rigorous Writing Exercise

Summer 2023 Registration and Tentative 2023-2024 Schedule
Registration for the Summer 2023 session will open on February 14 and run through February 23, 2023. Details on classes and times are below. In addition, a tentative 2023-2024 schedule is available here Registration

1963 NSL Alumnus Bob Ballow Dies at 91
The Nashville School of Law community is deeply saddened by the passing of NSL Aumnus Bob Ballow ’63. Mr. Ballow was one of our School’s most distinguished graduates. During his

Nashville School of Law Students Selected for Leadership Program
The Tennessee Bar Association names the newest members of its Diversity Leadership Institute Class of 2023. Congratulations to these Nashville School of Law students who were selected to participate: Kianna