TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Dec 31, 2025

The Tennessean looks at Alberto Gonzales’ tenure as dean of Belmont University’s College of Law. Gonzales, who served as White House counsel and U.S. attorney general in the George W. Bush administration before joining the school, will step down at the end of the academic year. He has spent 12 years at the school and nearly 10 years as dean. Gonzales says he plans to remain in Middle Tennessee and continue to find ways to serve following retirement. The piece explores how Gonzales found his way to Belmont and reflects on the things he thinks lead to success in life.