Background
Covington, Robert Newman was born on September 9, 1936 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of George Milburn and Roberta (Newman) Covington.
Covington, Robert Newman was born on September 9, 1936 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of George Milburn and Roberta (Newman) Covington.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1958; Juris Doctor, Vanderbilt University, 1961.
Assistant professor of law, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1961-1964;
associate professor, Vanderbilt University, 1964-1969;
professor, Vanderbilt University, since 1969. Chair faculty senate Vanderbilt University, 1988-1989. Visiting professor University of Michigan, 1971, University of California, Davis, 1975-1976, University Texas, 1983.
Administrative law officer California Agricultural Labor Relations Board, 1975-1976. Consultant Tennessee Department Labor, 1972, Tennessee Law Library Commission, 1965-1975.
Member American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, American Arbitration Association, Tennessee Employment Relations Research Association (president-elect 2000-2001, president 2001-2002), Order of Coif, University Club (Nashville), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Paula Anne Hattox, July 29, 1972.