University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law

10/20/2026

Heading to Chicago for the 2026 State Farm Champions Classic? Join fellow Wildcats at special events taking place during your visit.

Dean Gregory F. Van Tatenhove invites alumni of the UK J. David Rosenberg College of Law to a reception celebrating the Champions Classic from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CST on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, hosted by Mayer Brown, at 71 South Wacker Drive in Chicago.

Then, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, gather with UK fans at the official Kentucky vs. Kansas Pregame Party from 3 to 5:30 p.m. CST at Ranalli’s Pizza Bar, West Loop, located at 1326 W. Madison St.

Registration is required for both events. See registration links in the comments.

10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Law Bash in downtown Lexington during Thursday Night Live on Sept. 24. Students and alumni enjoyed pizza, drinks and live music at the annual networking event. The event was co-sponsored by the Student Bar Association and Law Alumni Association.

10/06/2026

We invite all law alumni, students, faculty and staff to join us this Saturday, Oct. 10 for a Homecoming tailgate. Happy Homecoming and see you there!

09/28/2026

Alumni, we want to hear from you!

The UK J. David Rosenberg College of Law encourages alumni to submit recent professional achievements along with a headshot to be considered for publication in Law Notes magazine.

Please submit your job change, promotion, appointment, or other news from the past year at the link below.

https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_43ebEFxDraJjHLw

If you have questions about Class Notes, please email [email protected].

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09/18/2026

Volunteers needed! Join us as a judge for the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law Battle in the Bluegrass Mock Trial Competition! Rounds will take place between Friday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Fayette District Courthouse.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBUULrjykWumzlYrWvWZgS-ccgvdwu59LAs4e_zgrH6JnhtQ/viewform

09/14/2026

All UK Rosenberg Law alumni are invited to join law students, faculty and staff at Thursday Night Live in downtown Lexington at 5 p.m. Sept. 24.

Register at https://law.uky.edu/form/2026-rosenberg-college-of-law-ba

See you there!

08/28/2026

Congratulations to Makayla Nusbaum ’27, who is serving as the Delegate of Mental Health and Wellness for the American Bar Association’s Law Student Division.

In this national leadership role, Makayla works to advance mental health and well-being among law students by developing wellness programming, promoting resources, leading awareness initiatives, and creating opportunities for peer support. She also chairs the Division’s Wellness Committee and serves as a member of the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP), helping advocate for policies and initiatives that prioritize law student well-being.

We are proud to see Makayla representing UK Rosenberg Law and making an impact on the well-being of law students across the country.

Congratulations!

08/21/2026

Welcome Class of 2029! On Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, UK Rosenberg College of Law welcomed new law students during the annual Pinning Ceremony. The students received UK Rosenberg Law pins and signed the honor code. Congratulations on the start of your journey!

07/21/2026

James Donovan, Ph.D., the Dorothy Salmon Professor at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.

Drawing on expertise that spans law, library science and anthropology, Donovan’s research explores how legal systems, information institutions and human rights shape people’s lives. His work examines issues of gender, sexuality and human rights, while also addressing the evolving role of libraries, scholarly communication and the ways different cultures create and interpret legal institutions.

Read more here: https://uknow.uky.edu/research/james-donovan-2026-27-university-research-professor-qa

UK Rosenberg College of Law's James Donovan explores how law, information institutions and human rights shape everyday lives.

05/13/2026

Congratulations UK Rosenberg College of Law Class of 2026!