Photography by Wendy Adams, University of Memphis
The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Alumni Chapter honored seven individuals at the Pillars of Excellence Law Alumni Chapter Awards on August 24 at the University of Memphis Maxine A. Smith University Center. This year’s honorees are Dorothy Pounders (JD ’81) Owner/Partner Pounders Coleman Law Firm, John Fowlkes, Jr. (JD ’77) U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, Leland McNabb founding member, McNabb, Bragorgos, Burgess, & Sorin, PLLC, Mark Allen (JD ’80) Executive VP, General Counsel, Secretary for FedEx, and Richard Murrell Carter (JD ’80) Director, Shareholder, Chairman of Litigation, Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C. David Pickler of Pickler Wealth Advisors and The Pickler Law Firm was named Friend of the Law School. Dean Jim Strickland gave the inaugural Distinguished Public Service Award to Tennessee State Sen. Ken Yager (JD ’77). All proceeds from the event benefit the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and student scholarship support.