TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 9, 2026

The Nashville School of Law awarded law degrees to 66 graduates during its 118th commencement ceremony on May 23 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Mary Wagner delivered the commencement address, encouraging graduates to respect the law, embrace service and define success on their own terms. During the ceremony, seven graduates were inducted into the Cooper’s Inn Honor Society for graduating in the top 10% of their class, and Taylor Jordan received the Founder’s Award for achieving the highest grade-point average. Dean William C. Koch Jr. and leaders also recognized graduates for pro bono service and celebrated the Class of 2026’s academic achievements and contributions to the legal community. Read more in a press release.

Dean William C. Koch Jr. address the graduates