Brian Smith

I am a non-traditional parent student currently working towards my Juris Doctor. I run a small business and am a single-father of four children. I will be graduating from Roane State Community College with my A.S. in Pre-Law and have been accepted at UT Knoxville for the Fall 26 semester, where I will obtain my B.S. in Pre-Professional Programs: Pre-Law Concentration with a Minor in Psychology. I plan to attend UTK's Winston College of Law starting the Fall 27 semester to obtain my J.D. I am considering applying for the dual JD/MSSW (Master's of Science in Social Work) program and have plans to later complete my B.S. in Psychology, and possible a PsyD or PhD in Psychology as well after I have finished my J.D. I plan to practice family law with a focus on the best interest of the children that find themselves involved in family law cases. Additionally, I hope to be able to offer some pro-bono, or low cost, legal services for local domestic violence victims receiving help through Monroe STOPe in Monroe County. My primary goal will be to expand access to competent and compassionate legal advocacy for those who need it the most.