Vanderbilt Law School Alumnus

  • Portrait shot of Ken Roberts, allum and philanthropist in a dark suit, white shirt and dark red tie

    Ken Roberts: Visionary Community and Business Leader

    Obituary for Kenneth Lewis “Ken” Roberts, BA’54, JD’59, of Nashville, emeritus member of the Vanderbilt Board of Trust and an active and engaged leader in the Nashville community. Read More

    Jun 15, 2023

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    Gilbert S. Merritt Jr., JD’60: Federal Judge

    Gilbert Stroud Merritt Jr., of Nashville, died Jan. 17. He was 86. A Nashville native, he was a major figure in the legal community in Nashville and the state of Tennessee, and he served as a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit for 44 years.  Read More

    Apr 27, 2022