TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on May 24, 2022

United States 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Bernice Donald on Saturday addressed 121 graduates during the University of Tennessee College of Law’s commencement and hooding ceremonies in Knoxville. “Be courageous and selfless enough to always exercise a measure of empathy and respect for those who may hold views and positions different than yours,” Donald told the students. “It is my hope that you will chart an ethical path forward, and always take the long view, knowing that the decisions you make today will influence the rest of your life.” Members of the class of 2022 performed more than 8,850 hours of pro bono services throughout their law school careers. Read more on the College of Law’s website.