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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on May 29, 2025

The Nashville School of Law (NSL) celebrated 72 graduates during the school’s 117th commencement ceremony on May 24. Dean William C. Koch Jr., Board of Trust Chair Aubrey B. Harwell Jr. and commencement speaker Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Dwight Tarwater shared inspiring and encouraging messages. The school recognized seven students who were inducted into the prestigious Cooper’s Inn Honor Society, reserved for those in the top 10% of their graduating class while nine students were recognized for completing 50 hours of pro bono service during their law school career. Koch also presented the Founder’s Award, which is given to the student with the highest grade-point average, and the Dean’s Certificate of Excellence for recording the most pro-bono hours to Jennifer Burch. Read more about the award recipients in a release from the school.

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Dwight Tarwater

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Dwight Tarwater (center) gives the graduation address to the Nashville School of Law

Nashville School of Law 2025 graduates

Nashville School of Law 2025 graduates