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Dean Blaze Reflects on Time at UT College of Law

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on May 25, 2022

As he approaches retirement after nearly three decades at the University of Tennessee College of Law, Dean Doug Blaze reflects on what he calls the school’s “special culture of leadership.” Writing in the school’s Leading as Lawyers Blog, he says this culture of servant-leadership is embodied by colleagues who share four characteristics in common: (1) showing care and concern for colleagues, students, staff and clients; (2) promoting the law school and others over themselves; (3) being authentic and dependable; and (4) dedication to making the school the best it can be. These characteristics have made the school a wonderful place to serve, and though “change is in the air,” Blaze says he is excited about the future of the institution. “As I look around at my colleagues, I know the shared culture of servant-leadership will continue. The future is very bright. And it will be fun to watch.”