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Diversity Law Week Continues With a Tour in Nashville (Approved)

Posted by: Laura Labenberg on Mar 14, 2024

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Diversity Law Week students participated in a unique opportunity at the Court of Appeals in Nashville today. The students met for a Q&A session and tour with Judge Andy D. Bennett. The students learned the history of the Supreme Court building, the appellate process, and what clerks and judges do. The event concluded with a tour of the court's museum, an explanation of the formation of the Tennessee Constitution and a chance to view interesting artifacts. Special thanks to Judge Bennett and Nashville attorney Erin Shackelford for meeting with the students. See photos from the day.

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Diversity Law Week students participated in a unique opportunity at the Court of Appeals in Nashville today. The students met for a Q&A session and tour with Judge Andy D. Bennett. The students learned the history of the Supreme Court building, the appellate process, and what clerks and judges do. The event concluded with a tour of the court's museum, an explanation of the formation of the Tennessee Constitution and a chance to view interesting artifacts. Special thanks to Judge Bennett and Nashville attorney Erin Shackelford for meeting with the students.

Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Andy Bennett with students from the TBA YLD's Diversity Law Week in Nashville

Above and below: Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Andy Bennett with students from the TBA YLD's Diversity Law Week in Nashville

Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Andy Bennett with students from the TBA YLD's Diversity Law Week in Nashville    Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Andy Bennett with students from the TBA YLD's Diversity Law Week in Nashville

Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Andy Bennett with students from the TBA YLD's Diversity Law Week in Nashville