UK law professor challenges appointment of federal judge as dean in court

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 641

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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A University of Kentucky law professor has filed a federal lawsuit to prevent a federal judge from becoming the next dean of the UK College of Law.

Professor Ramsi Woodcock filed the lawsuit Monday in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky District Court against the incoming dean, Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove, UK President Eli Capilouto, Provost Robert DiPaola and the university.

UK announced Van Tatenhove, who was appointed to the bench by Republican President George …

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