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MC Law to Honor Professor Larry Lee- a Game Changer

02/15/2024 BowTieLawyer Leave a comment

Larry Lee has built a career on making a difference. He was a collegiate basketball athlete, a law partner with Dossett, Magruder & Montgomery, served as interim Dean of the Law School and a fulltime Professor of Law.

Larry Lee, long-term Professor of Law at Mississippi College School of Law, retired in 2021 from full time education. Despite his retirement, he has continued to support MC Law.

Having taught tax law for over forty years, Prof. Lee prepared young lawyers to handle tax law matters regarding general tax code regulations, unfiled returns, wage garnishments, property liens, and compromises with the IRS, all as part of a complex field.

Prof. Lee served as the interim Dean of the Law School and accomplished such feats of admitting me as a law student!

Prof. Lee also had the privilege of being a part of the Game of Change. This game is hailed as the NCAA matchup that defied the color barrier, between Mississippi State University and the Loyola Ramblers, an integrated team, during the civil rights era.

The Mississippi State team “snuck” out of the state to play the integrated team, Loyola, in Michigan. A matchup opposed by Mississippi elected officials. Lee, served as a decoy, at the airport expecting to get arrested for even attempting to travel out of state for this game. In a recounting of the story, Lee said upon arrival at the airport, the sheriff sent to serve an injunction had not arrived. The “decoys” phoned the starters, who made there way to the airport to depart for the game.

MSU was defeated in a hard fought game 61-51. Despite that loss, MSU won the SEC that year, and finished ranked #6 in the country. Loyola made a run in the tournament, finishing the season at 24-2, and a #3 ranking in the country.

refer to caption — Loyola captain Jerry Harkness about to make a layup over opposing guard Stan Brinker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Change

Today is the 51st anniversary of that game and an appropriate time to announce that MC Law is honoring Prof. Larry Lee on March 21, 2024 at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.

Stay tuned for details and information on how you can be a part of celebrating Larry Lee.

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MC Law Hits a Homerun! Hires Randy Pierce as Dean of Advancement

06/01/2023 BowTieLawyer 1 Comment

MC Law has been making waves in the professional community lately. They announced a facelift coming to the Law School, new logos and marketing efforts, a new permanent Dean and now made a hire for Assistant Dean of Advancement that has turned the Mississippi legal community on its ear.

Randy Pierce, former Supreme Court Justice, Chancellor, executive director of the Mississippi Judicial College, and acclaimed author, has accepted the position of Assistant Dean of Advancement at MC Law.

Justice Pierce is no stranger to MC Law having taught hundreds of students as an Adjunct Professor.

Justice Pierce likely knows every lawyer in the state of Mississippi and will now put those relationships to work.

Justice Pierce will be in charge of strategic advancement efforts, promoting the great things happening at MC Law, responsible for engagement of public relations and spearhead fundraising campaigns; advancing the brand of the law school.

Justice Pierce’s reputation in the professional and legal community precedes him and is beyond reproach. He is mutually respected by peers, colleagues, the judiciary, the public, politicos from all sides of the aisle and even fans from all Universities in the State!

MC Law has hit a homerun with hires of late and great things are happening.

Matthew Thompson is the unabashed cheerleader for all things MC Law, a 2005 graduate, current Law Alumni president, adjunct professor and even has a brick with his name on it at the law school.

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Thompson named Adjunct Professor at Mississippi College School of Law.

07/05/2013 BowTieLawyer 2 Comments

Matthew Thompson, founder of Thompson Law Firm, pllc, has accepted a position as an Adjunct Professor at Mississippi College School of Law. He will be teaching Domestic Relations, a 3-hour course, to rising 2L and 3L law students. Thompson has been in the private practice of law for the past 8 years, with an emphasis on Domestic Relations.

“I was honored to be asked by the law school and am excited to be teaching the family law class.” – Matthew Thompson

Thompson will continue to operate Thompson Law Firm, pllc.

Matthew currently serves on the Board of Directors for Mississippi Legal Services Corporation and the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project. Matthew is President of the Madison County Bar Association, Chairman of the Legal Committee in his neighborhood owner’s association, U5/6 Soccer Commissioner with the South Madison County Soccer Organization, Coach of the Thompson Law Firm FireAnts and BlueBirds soccer and t-ball teams, and serves on the Madison County Community Advisory Group.

You may contact Matthew at (601)850-8000 or Matthew@BowTieLawyer.ms

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You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or concern at (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms.