University of Tennessee College of Law

Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience

Nondiscrimination Policy

This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:

• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

• Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
• Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters

Pronouns

• Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures
• Students can indicate on law school application
• Students can indicate on name tags during orientation

Resources and Opportunities

• LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
• Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
• Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students  

Classroom Experience

• Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+

Faculty

• School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee
• School has faculty member(s) who conduct research primarily focused on LGBTQ+ topics

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive restroom(s) and all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:

• In main law school building
• ADA accessible

Local Community

• LGBTQ+ specific events   
• Pride events 
• Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)    

Navigating University of Tennessee College of Law

Questions about financial aid

Admissions and Financial Aid
Frances Nash
fnash1@utk.edu
865.974.4131

Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus

Student Affairs
Maria Saez Tatman
msaeztat@utk.edu
865.974.6790

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Student Affairs
Maria Saez Tatman
msaeztat@utk.edu
865.974.6790

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Student Affairs
Maria Saez Tatman
msaeztat@utk.edu
865.974.6790

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Career Services
Brad Morgan
rmorgan2@utk.edu           
865.974.2492