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Chandler Campbell
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Chandler Campbell
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I am Chandler Campbell, an incoming J.D. candidate at the University of Mississippi School of Law, with a passion for entertainment law and a commitment to expanding educational access. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee through the College Scholars Honors Program, where I designed an interdisciplinary curriculum that combined music, business, and political science to better prepare myself for the niche field of entertainment law.
Throughout college, I pursued practical experience across diverse industries to supplement my academic work. I interned with entertainment attorney Gail Boyd, the first African American woman to own a law firm in New York, at her firm and talent management company. I also worked as a marketing intern at the Tennessee Valley Authority, a management trainee intern at Enterprise Mobility, and a footage rights and clearances intern at NFL Films. These roles helped me develop critical soft skills such as communication, adaptability, and cross-disciplinary thinking, while also deepening my understanding of the importance of experiential learning and equal opportunity.
As part of my senior capstone project, I combined insights from these internships with interviews with seasoned professionals, academic research, and student experiences to develop a model undergraduate curriculum aimed at better preparing students for legal careers in the Entertainment Law industry.
Education
University of Mississippi
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)Majors:
- Law
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Music
- Law
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Law Practice
Dream career goals:
To become an Entertainment or Sport Attorney
Sports
Basketball
Varsity2005 – Present20 years
Research
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
The University of Tennessee, College Scholars Honors' Program — Capstone Lead2023 – 2025
Arts
GBG Productions
Music2021 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Justice Adolpho A. Birch Jr. Scholarship
Question 1:
I applied to four law schools: the University of Miami, Belmont, SMU Dedman, and the University of Mississippi. I received three acceptances and one waitlist. After careful consideration, I submitted my seat deposit and will attend the University of Mississippi School of Law in Fall 2025.
Question 2:
In the short term, I plan to build on my experience through additional in-house counsel internships and hands-on work at an entertainment law firm. These opportunities will sharpen my legal skills and deepen my industry understanding. Long term, I aspire to serve as general counsel for a major entertainment or sports franchise.
Question 3:
Much of my intellectual growth has happened outside the classroom, through community work and creative expression. Growing up in Memphis, my brothers and I created “Glory Before Grind”, a philosophy-turned-platform rooted in faith, discipline, and service. It grew into a series of community-based initiatives that helped me explore the intersection of law, leadership, and access.
One of our key initiatives was a basketball camp for young athletes in underserved neighborhoods. While the camp focused on physical development, we also educated participants on their legal rights, including Name, Image, and Likeness policies and trending intellectual property issues. These conversations revealed how limited legal knowledge can be a barrier for young competitors, especially in marginalized communities, and initiated my interest in legal advocacy through entertainment law.
I also learned through my journey as an African American artist. Experiencing both predominantly white suburban schools and inner-city schools exposed me to educational inequities that deeply impacted my worldview. I used hip-hop to express what I saw and felt: systemic injustice, resilience, and cultural pride. Producing music taught me about copyright, publishing, and ownership, while studying hip-hop’s legal and historical context led me to understand the field of entertainment law from a musician’s background. I began to see how creative expression and legal protection are inherently connected. Through this interdisciplinary learning, I shaped a vision for a legal career rooted in advocacy, representation, and creative freedom.
Question 4:
My brothers and I began working out with local athletes at the same inner-city high school gym we used growing up. The space had once shaped our discipline and passion for basketball, but it had deteriorated; broken weights, torn mats, and outdated equipment stood in stark contrast to the resources we’d seen at private schools across the city.
After one session, during a casual debrief, my older brother asked the group what would motivate them to train more consistently. A younger athlete replied, “If we had better equipment, we would.” When we asked if better gear would help, every hand went up. That moment sparked the idea for a summer mentorship and training camp.
We initially proposed hosting the camp at the school gym, but the board rejected it due to liability concerns. Despite multiple emails, visits, and follow-ups, we received no support and briefly considered ending our pursuit. Instead, we regrouped and developed a detailed plan for an alternative site, complete with student testimonials, mental health research, and comprehensive safety protocols. Our message was clear: students in under-resourced communities deserve access to safe and supportive environments.
Eventually, we secured a new facility and launched the camp. It not only met our goals, but it also honored a promise to young athletes. The experience showed me that pushing for change takes more than passion. It requires patience, strategy, and a refusal to accept “no” as the final answer.
Question 5:
If I had the resources to launch a philanthropic initiative, I would expand a project I’ve already envisioned, Each One, Teach One (E.O.T.O.), a mentorship and wellness program for young men. E.O.T.O. would focus on three pillars: Educate, Empower, and Equip, and would support mental and emotional health, especially around sexual wellness and trauma.
The program would provide safe spaces for young men, particularly those from communities of color, to process emotions, seek guidance, and learn healthy coping strategies. It would offer peer mentorship, therapy access, and educational resources to destigmatize vulnerability and emotional growth. Boys and young men would be paired with mentors who have faced similar struggles and learned how to move through them with strength and honesty.
Growing up in a home that valued emotional reflection, I learned how powerful it is to be seen and supported. I want to extend that gift to others. With the right tools and guidance, I believe we can equip the next generation of young men to lead with clarity, balance, and purpose.