Instructor: Thomas Cox

No image available Biography: Before moving to Richmond in 2015, Tom Cox practiced law for 40 years in Atlanta, where he also taught courses in education policy and law as an adjunct professor at Emory University Law School. Tom's long-time interests also include baseball and movies.

Classes by this instructor


No Democracy Lasts Forever: A Conversation with Dean Erwin Chemerinsky

Constitutional scholar and law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky warns that 'American democracy is in grave danger,' as political polarization, decisions by a partisan Supreme Court, and anti-democratic features inherent in the Constitution have combined to create the possibility of perpetual minority rule. Dean Chemerinsky will discuss how the Constitution, as initially drafted and as recently interpreted by the Supreme Court, has contributed to the demise of democracy, and explore options for addressing this crisis.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, Synchronous Online

Jackie Robinson: The Man, The Athlete, The Legacy

The story of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier is still celebrated, but the man remains enigmatic: loved and hated; an outspoken and fiercely independent political actor; a strong and talented athlete whose fragile health ultimately failed him. This course will explore Robinson's life, including his experiences as a college athlete, soldier, Hall of Fame baseball player, husband, father, businessman, and civil rights advocate, and will consider his historical significance and ongoing legacy.
April 21-28, 2026, TBD - UR Campus