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Whitney R. Burnley

Whitney R. Burnley

Associate
Nashville
(615) 742-7834
Whitney.Burnley@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/burnley-whitney-r/

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Whitney Burnley counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings.

Whitney earned her law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and a B.S. in business administration from the University of Tennessee.

Memberships

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Representative Experience

Publications

Media Mentions & Firm News

Additional News & Insights

Publication:

  • “Hazed and Confused: Overcoming Roadblocks to Liability by Clarifying a Duty of Care Through a Special Relationship Between a National Greek Life Organization and Local Chapter Members,” 49 U. Mem. L. Rev. 485 (2019)

Accolades

The University of Memphis Law Review — Editor-in-Chief, Volume 49; Staff Member, Volume 48

University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Writing Center — Writing Fellow

Dean’s Distinguished Service Award

Dean’s Award for Excellence — Best Memorandum, Best Brief, and Best Oral Advocate

CALI Excellence for the Future Award — Property I

The University of Memphis Law Review — Best Note Award (2019)

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Education

  • University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law - J.D., 2019

    magna cum laude

  • University of Tennessee - B.S., 2015

    magna cum laude

Admissions

  • Tennessee, 2019