Vanderbilt Law School

Reunion Schedule

Registration is open! All alumni celebrating Reunion will receive more information by mail and email. Make sure to update your contact information so you don't miss any of the exciting announcements.

Law Reunion Weekend is packed with tours of the Law School, a Friday evening cocktail reception, Dean Guthrie's "Snapshot of Vanderbilt Law School" address, a presentation from faculty, and Saturday evening class parties at various Nashville locations.

Parking is available for all events being held at the Law School in Terrace Garage. Access the garage by turning left from 21st Ave. into the alley just before the Baker Building. 

If you arrive early before official Law School events begin, you are welcome to attend general Reunion events open to all undergraduate and professional school alumni. Registration is open! Make plans to register via the registration link by October 29. 

Friday, November 7

  • 11 a.m. Conversation with University Leadership for all Undergraduate and Professional Schools Reunion Attendees

    All undergraduate and professional school alumni attending Reunion Weekend are invited to attend a Conversation with University Leadership. This event is being held in the Student Life Center, Commodore Ballroom, 310 25th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212. 

  • 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Check In

    Law School Lobby, 21st Avenue South entrance

    Pick up your name tag(s) and other Reunion information for the weekend. Name tags will also be available Saturday morning at the continental breakfast, before the programs, and at class parties on Saturday evening. 

  • 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Class of 1975 Reception

    Complimentary

    Law School, Cowden Atrium, located outside the Admissions Office  

    Please note, this is for the Class of ’75 alumni and their guests only as they celebrate their 50th Reunion

  • 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Law School Building Tours

    Complimentary

    Meet in the lobby near the 21st Ave. entrance at 4:15 p.m. for 30-minute tours given by students, prior to the cocktail reception.

  • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Law School Cocktail Reception for all Law School Reunion Classes

    Law School, 21st Avenue entrance
    Main Lobby, North Lobby and Blackacre
    Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served
    $45
    Dress: business casual

    Celebrate with your classmates, other Law School alumni, some faculty and staff. Then head out to dinner at one of Nashville's popular restaurants! 

Saturday, November 8

  • Beginning at 8 a.m. Continental Breakfast

    Law School North Lobby, outside Flynn Auditorium
    Complimentary

    Pastries, muffins, tea, coffee, and juice will be available.

  • 9 a.m. "A Snapshot of Vanderbilt Law School" with Dean Chris Guthrie

    Law School
    Flynn Auditorium
    Complimentary

  • 10 a.m. Panel - Generative AI and the Law: Navigating the Future of Legal Practice — Vanderbilt AI Law Lab (VAILL)

    Law School
    Flynn Auditorium
    Complimentary

    Generative AI has the potential to transform the legal landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities and challenges for legal professionals. This session will explore the intersection of generative AI and law, demonstrating its practical applications and limitations in a variety of legal tasks. Professors Cat Moon and Mark Williams of the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab (VAILL) will discuss the ethical considerations surrounding AI in legal practice, provide insights into effective prompt engineering for legal use cases, and offer strategies for leveraging AI to enhance legal expertise. Through live demonstrations and interactive discussions, participants will gain a forward-looking perspective on how to adapt to and thrive in an AI-augmented legal environment.

  • 11:15 a.m. Law School building tours

    Complimentary

    Meet outside Flynn Auditorium for these 30-minute tours, given by students.

  • Saturday Evening Class Parties

    At various locations around Nashville. See class links for more information. Dress is casual. 

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  • Football Game

    Due to Vanderbilt Football's incredible popularity, Vanderbilt Athletics has announced that the Vanderbilt vs. Auburn football game has sold out. Information about alternative ticket purchasing with SeatGeek, which is a licensed reseller, can be found at this link.