Okay, here’s a breakdown of the people and institutions mentioned in the text, categorized for clarity.
I. Individuals & Their affiliations/Expertise
M. Irvin, J.D., C.P.A.: Attorney & CPA with 30+ years experience.Works with businesses, individuals, and formerly with the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office.Expertise includes commercial law, M&A, corporate governance, tax, estate planning, and regulatory matters. Also a Rutherford County Commissioner.
Sandra (“Sandy”) S. Benson, J.D.: Programme Director, M.S. in Legal Studies & professor of Business Law at MTSU.Previously a practicing attorney representing entrepreneurs and professionals. Endorsed by the Tennessee Medical Association for physician contract negotiations. Award-winning teacher and legal scholar (featured on CNBC’s American Greed).
Dr. Thorunn McCoy: NSL Legal Writing Coach. Ph.D. in American Literature with 30 years of teaching experience. Focuses on helping writers improve their expression.
Eric Osborne: NSL Professor of Contracts. Practicing attorney at Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison specializing in contract disputes, white-collar criminal defense, antitrust, and civil rights. Experienced litigator, including cases before the US Supreme Court.
II. Institutions & Their Characteristics
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU): Offers an M.S. in Legal Studies program. Has an arrangement with Nashville School of Law allowing students to take designated NSL courses for MTSU credit (but not for bar exam eligibility).
Nashville School of Law (NSL): Private,non-profit law school founded in 1911. Offers night classes for working professionals. Approved by the Tennessee Bar, but not accredited by the American Bar Association. Produces graduates in law, business, government, and community service.
III. Key Details & relationships
MTSU & NSL Partnership: A specific arrangement allows MTSU Legal Studies students to take some NSL courses for credit towards their MTSU degree. Important Note: These courses do not qualify students to sit for the bar exam.
Focus on Practical Application: Several individuals (Benson, Osborne) combine academic roles with active legal practice, suggesting a focus on real-world application of legal knowledge.
Diverse Backgrounds: The individuals involved have diverse educational backgrounds (literature, divinity, etc.) demonstrating a broad range of expertise brought to the legal field.is there anything specific you’d like me to do with this details? For example, would you like me to:
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