Alan Alford is a rising 2L at the University of Tennessee College of Law in Knoxville, TN, where he is a Julian Blackshear Scholarship law student. Hailing from a military family, Alan was born in Savannah, GA, raised in Suffolk, Virginia, and now calls Rock Hill, South Carolina home. He pursued his undergraduate studies in Political Science and Information Systems at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC.

Alan is driven by his commitment to championing the rights of others. Beyond his legal pursuits, he loves hikes that lead to breathtaking waterfalls, is a novice tennis player, nurtures his creativity through writing, and enjoys working out and spending quality time with his family.

With a goal to become the first attorney in his family, Alan aims to guide others into law school and serve his Tennessee community in various capacities. His dedication to social justice, equality, and integrity shines through in his endeavors to effect positive change within and beyond the legal field.