NBA News
March 2, 2021
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Nashville Bar Association Issues Statement on Independent Judiciary
January 8, 2021
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Free Legal Assistance for Nashville Bombing Survivors
December 14, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mike Abelow Named 2021 President of Nashville Bar Association; New Board Officers and Directors Announced
December 10, 2020
NBA ANNUAL MEETING ON YOUTUBE
We hope you were able to watch our Virtual Annual Meeting yesterday! In case you missed it, the replay is available on our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to keep up with the latest!
November 5, 2020
2021 YLD OFFICERS ANNOUNCED
The YLD held their Annual Meeting last Wednesday at Meet + Greet Nashville to elect their 2021 Officers. After obtaining the appropriate permit from Metro Health, there was about 20 people in person and 25 Zoomers in attendance. It was the first time the YLD had an in-person gathering since March, and everyone very much enjoyed visiting with each other. Congratulations to everyone who was elected to the 2021 YLD Executive Committee!
President – Joseph Hubbard
President-Elect – Jeremy Oliver
Secretary – Cherrelle Hooper
Treasurer – Casey Miller
Events Director – Beau Creson
Professional Development Director – Callie Hinson
Public Services Director – Brian Irving
Upcoming President Joseph Hubbard has already discussed a restructuring plan for 2021, with the first item on the agenda being to plan a small group service project for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January.
September 24, 2020
2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEES
We are excited to announce our 2021 Board of Directors nominees!
Julie Bhattacharya Peak
Bahar Azhdari
Sam Felker
Kaya Grace Porter
David Anthony
Jeff Allen
Shellie Handelsman
Amy Willoughby Bryant
Gil Schuette
Josh Burgener
Kim Looney
Tim Warnock
Cornell Kennedy
Jaz Boon
NOMINEE BIOS
Please remember to renew your membership by Saturday, October 31, to be eligible to vote. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention!
September 18, 2020
NBA + NBF GOLF TOURNAMENT WINNERS
It was a beautiful day at Vanderbilt Legends Club last Thursday, and we appreciate everyone to came out to join us! Thank you to Bass Berry & Sims, First Horizon Bank, Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, Sims|Funk, Thomas Lawless & Associates, and Varallo Public Relations for sponsoring this event, and congratulations to the winners listed below.
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Tournament Winners, Contests
Closest to the Pin – Bart Boozer
Longest Drive (female) – Audrey Anderson
Longest Drive (male) – Wes Wade
Straightest Drive – Kevin Howard
Tournament Winners, 1st Flight
1st Place – Jeff Gibson, Jay Knight, John Eason, Dave Mayer
2nd Place – Beau Creson, Jimmy Maners, Charlie Malone, Roe Moore
3rd Place – Scott Sims, Brett Carter, Jeff Switzer
Tournament Winners, 2nd Flight
1st Place – Isaac Sanders, Cory Nellis, Nathan Sanders, Trey Reilford
2nd Place – Rob Hazard, Matt Haskell, William Scales, Tom McFarland
3rd Place – David Wicker, Matt Roberts, Michael Schwegler, Kevin Howard
August 6, 2020
2020 HIGH SCHOOL INTERN PROGRAM
This summer, the NBA Diversity Committee’s High School Intern Program hosted six high school students who participated in seven-week internships (mostly virtual) with Baker Donelson, Cornelius & Collins, Frost Brown Todd, Juvenile Court, Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, and the TN Attorney General’s Office.
A special thank you to these offices for participating in this important program during the current pandemic. We missed being able to meet together in person, however, we had virtual Lunch-and-Learn programs every Friday. The students met with Stephanie Toussaint, Paz Haynes, Amy Bryant, Cornell Kennedy, Deputy Mayor Brenda Haywood, Judge Melissa Blackburn, Chief Judge Waverly Crenshaw, Judge Angie Dalton, Judge Richard Dinkins, Tricia Herzfeld, Senator Jeff Yarbro, attorneys at the TBI, and recruiters at Belmont and Vanderbilt Law Schools.
Thank you to Srihita Adabala (Ravenwood), Rebecca Bays (Mt. Juliet), Claire Kim (University School of Nashville), William Murphy (Hillsboro), Linh Pham (Hillsboro), and Brian Phelps (Overton) for participating in our Virtual High School Intern program this year. Also, special thanks to High School Committee co-chairs, Tabitha Robinson and Brooke Coplon, the High School Intern Committee, and the mentors that made this program possible.
July 13, 2020
NBA SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR DIVERSITY RECOGNITION AWARDS
Each year at our Law Day Lunch, we recognize law firms, corporations, and agencies who have participated in these Diversity efforts. On August 13, in collaboration with the Lawyers Association for Women, we are holding a very special event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. This event will encompass CLE credit, and aspects of our annual Law Day Lunch, including the announcement of the NBA Diversity Recognition Awards.
This year, the NBA Diversity Committee has enhanced the criteria for the Diversity Recognition Awards. These awards are aimed at legal related departments, firms, and businesses who have demonstrated outstanding leadership to promote diversity and inclusion through education, innovation, collaboration, development, and mentorship programs within their organizations. There are three recognition levels: Leadership, Sponsorship, and Participant.
The Diversity Committee is responsible for determining IF an organization is eligible for an award and at what level. Please provide thorough details for each of the elements that are marked affirmatively. This submission is for diversity efforts during 2019. If you have additional information or documentation you would like to be considered with your application, please email Traci.
Applications must be received by July 24 and will be presented at the Woman Suffrage event on August 13. You will be notified if your organization is selected for an award. To learn more about this event, visit NashvilleBar.org/Suffrage.
SUBMIT APPLICATION
June 4, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville Bar Association Statement on Death of George Floyd, Racial Injustice
May 31, 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: HISTORIC COURTHOUSE | BREAKING COURTHOUSE NEWS
Last night, we watched as the Historic Courthouse became the backdrop of the recent protests in response to the death of George Floyd. I am writing to provide you with information about the damage suffered. Undoubtedly, the greatest suffering is in mourning the senseless death of George Floyd. In the last several weeks, we have seen the deep-seated issues of racial injustice in our country once again take center stage, and we are reminded of the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who said: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” As lawyers, we know the importance of the rule of law in our justice system and we know that the rule of law is threatened when laws are not fairly applied or fairly enforced.
We have been advised that the Historic Courthouse suffered significant internal and external damage, including at least three fire points on the West side of the building and at least one fire point on the East side of the building. Three people were able to enter the building, and video shows they fled after the building’s fire suppression system engaged and was activated on the first floor, ground floor, and basement.
A private repair contractor, with the assistance of the Nashville Fire Department, was able to push all the standing water outside, and the private repair contractor then began vacuuming the floors in the water-affected areas.
The power is out in the Jury Assembly Room and parts of the ground floor. The ceilings in the Jury Assembly room, Finance offices, and the Mayor’s office are either waterlogged or bowing. Water in the basement area has been pushed into the tunnel to drain. The Security Office suffered significant water damage.
The Plaza side of the exterior of the building suffered extensive graffiti and glass breakage. All first floor windows on both sides of the brass doors are shattered. There are multiple broken windows on the second, third, and fourth floors on the Plaza side across the front of the building. Some are courtrooms and judges’ chambers. The repair contractor will be boarding up the windows.
All globes in the exterior decorative lights on the Plaza side are broken and the poles are damaged.
The Civil Rights artwork on the West side of the Plaza was also vandalized.
The Tennessee Supreme Court building also sustained graffiti damage and broken glass on one of the doors.
As the Nashville community comes together to repair the physical damage to the Historic Courthouse and other property, we must also come together to rebuild public trust and repair injustices in our society that inflict trauma, pain, and fear upon our colleagues, friends, and neighbors. We are upset and saddened over the destruction to the Courthouse, but we must not let these emotions hold us back from the hard work we have ahead of us in the coming days, weeks, and months. We must continue to have difficult but important conversations about explicit and implicit biases in the legal profession and beyond, and work together as a community to root out racism, prejudice, and discrimination.
Sincerely,
Laura Baker
NBA President
May 27, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville Bar Association Announces Liberty Bell Award Recipients, Margaret Behm, Jeanie Nelson & Juli Mosley
May 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville Bar Association Announces Jack Norman, Sr. Award Recipient, Patrick T. McNally
March 16, 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: (UPDATED) BREAKING COURTHOUSE NEWS
Before providing an additional courthouse update below, I first want to advise that in light of the current issues with COVID-19, the NBA team will be working remotely Wednesday, March 18 through Tuesday, March 31. The NBA is open for business and online during normal working hours; however, responses may be slightly delayed. Thank you for your understanding.
Turning to important updates regarding courtroom procedures in light of the Supreme Court order on Friday, we have received additional information about Davidson County Criminal trial courts and additional orders from judges of the Davidson County Circuit Court, including Judge Binkley and Judge Jones.
Davidson County Criminal Court
We have received notification from the Criminal Court Clerk of the following changes to the dockets for all Davidson County criminal trial courts:
⦁ In any case where the defendant is not currently in custody those matters will be continued to a later date. These individuals should check with their attorneys, bonding companies, and the criminal court clerk’s website for their new court dates.
⦁ Arraignments for defendants who are in custody will be held via video conference with the court. The times for these arraignments will be staggered by division as follows:
- Division VI – 8:30am
- Division I – 8:45am
- Division II – 9:00am
- Division III – 9:15am
- Division IV – 9:30am
- Division V – 9:45am
⦁ Any attorney seeking appointment on an arraignment must be in the courtroom on time to ensure the court’s schedule is not interrupted.
⦁ Probation violations for defendants who are in custody will be scheduled and heard as usual.
⦁ Discussion cases for defendants who are in custody will be heard only if the case is ready to plea.
⦁ Bond motions for defendants who are in custody will be heard if the parties are prepared to have the hearing.
⦁ Attorneys should notify the court and court clerk if they have an individual who meets one of the above conditions to be transported. Only individuals who are absolutely necessary for the day’s proceedings will be transported.
⦁ Any special or urgent situations not addressed by the schedule above must be discussed between the parties and the court to determine if an exception to this schedule is required.
These scheduling modifications will remain in effect through March 31, 2020.
Davidson County Circuit Court
Fifth Circuit Court | Judge Joe Binkley
Judge Binkley has set out the procedure for Fifth Circuit Court in a detailed notice. Lawyers are encouraged to read the notice in full for important procedural details. The highlights include:
• The Fifth Circuit Court will conduct all regular Friday motion day hearings as well as other Court determined emergency and non-emergency proceedings by telephone until further notice.
• The Fifth Circuit Court is willing to conduct telephone proceedings along with the receipt of limited testimony, where testimony is necessary.
• For motions and petitions that parties expect to be heard on a day other than the regular Friday motion docket, the parties shall email courtesy copies to chambers and direct them to Trace Bandel and/or Marla Guinn.
• Proposed orders for the April 6 settlement approval hearings, the petition(s), exhibit(s), affidavit(s) and proposed Orders must be emailed to Trace Bandel and Marla Guinn no later than 3:30pm the business day preceding the settlement date. Include your contact number so the Court may call you on the date chosen to conduct the settlement approval hearing.
Eighth Circuit Court | Judge Kelvin Jones
Judge Jones has set out the procedure for Eighth Circuit Court in a detailed notice. Lawyers are encouraged to read the notice in full for important procedural details. The highlights include:
• The Eighth Circuit Court will conduct all regular Friday motion day hearings as well as other Court determined emergency and non-emergency proceedings by telephone or video conference until further notice.
• The Eighth Circuit Court is willing to conduct telephone and video conference proceedings along with the receipt of limited testimony, where testimony is necessary.
We are continuing to receive updates and will send them to you as quickly as possible. We hope you are staying safe during this challenging time.
March 16, 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: (UPDATED) BREAKING COURTHOUSE NEWS
Dear NBA Members,
We continue to work to provide you with updates on the procedures of our courts following the Tennessee Supreme Court’s order suspending most in-person courtroom hearings in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is the latest from the following: Davidson County Circuit Judges Amanda McClendon, Philip Smith, and Thomas Brothers, Special Master Marsh Nichols, Juvenile Court Judge Sheila Calloway, the Davidson County Clerk & Master’s Office, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the CLE Commission.
Second Circuit Court of Davidson County | Judge McClendon
Judge McClendon has shared the following updated notice regarding matters pending in her Court:
Second Circuit shall be conducting remote dockets daily, Monday through Friday, from 9:00am until 12:00pm.
• Bridge conference calls shall occur every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday effective Monday, March 16 until Saturday, March 21. It is anticipated that this procedure shall be continued per the Supreme Court Order for another week thereafter.
• The docket call shall commence at 9:00am and last 3 hours and you may join the call up to 5 minutes before scheduled start time.
• To participate in a remote docket do the following:
External Access
Call 615-862-7300
Call ID: 63008 followed by #
Meeting PIN: 2684 followed by #
Metro Nashville Internal Access
If you are calling from a Metro Nashville Desk Phone, dial 63008.
Meeting PIN: 2684 followed by #
Hearings set on the regular civil motion docket on March 20 will be continued to another hearing date as agreed to by the parties or heard on the 20 remotely through a telephone bridge by the attorneys calling as stated above. This procedure shall continue thereafter for the period specified by the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Impaired driver criminal dockets have been rolled forward and split due to the volume pending. The first date shall be April 8, 2020. Emergency matters such as bond reductions can be heard remotely during a remote bridge docket. These Motions must be filled in advance, the Defense attorney must contact assigned ADA and both attorneys must agree on a time and day to call into the bridge, Monday through Thursday. It is preferred that criminal matters can be heard at 11:00am. Mr. Britt must receive an emailed copy of the motion and responses by 3:30pm the business day preceding the hearing date.
Hearings on Petitions for Emergency Conservatorships and Emergency Limited Healthcare Fiduciaries (and related matters) shall be heard at 9:00am Monday through Thursday. The meetings shall occur at 9:00am telephonically by following the bridge procedure described above.
For settlements occurring during the week starting March 23, the petition(s), exhibits, affidavits and proposed Orders must be emailed to wbritt@jis.nashville.org no later than 3:30pm the business day preceding the settlement date. Participation shall be remotely utilizing the procedure for calling in telephonically.
Fourth Circuit Court of Davidson County | Judge Philip Smith
Judge Smith has provided the following guidance:
Beginning Monday, March 16, Judge Robinson and Judge Smith will assist Special Master Ballinger with the Order of Protection docket so that there will not be too many people crowded in one courtroom. Additionally, only litigants, their attorneys, and witnesses will be allowed in the courtrooms. This is to allow sufficient room in each courtroom to allow everyone to practice social distancing. This will also allow the Order of Protection dockets to be completed in a timely manner which will allow everyone involved to leave the courthouse quicker.
Fourth Circuit will be conducting a modified uncontested docket on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All default hearings will be continued to a date beyond March 31. The Court will conduct hearings on the irreconcilable differences matters by telephone conference with the lawyers and litigants or, in the case of pro se’s, with the litigants themselves. Lawyers will need to have their clients at their office to conduct the hearing. Of course, the case can be continued at the request of either or both parties. Contrary to the usual practice in Fourth Circuit, while in person hearings are prohibited, all Final Decrees will need to be e-filed. The docket may take longer to complete than usual so please be patient.
All Temporary Restraining Orders or Injunctions that have been issued by the Court will remain in effect until further hearing pursuant to Rule 65.07 of the Tenn. R. Civ. Pro. and by Order of the TSC.
If there is a TRO request that you need to file on behalf of your client please e-file the request and Judge Smith will address it.
All Judicial Settlement Conferences will be continued.
All cases set on the contested docket will be continued.
All cases set on the show cause docket will be continued.
The motion docket will be heard by conference call on all motions that are determined to be a priority. Motions that are not determined to be a priority will be continued to a motion docket after April 6. Motions to withdraw will be continued to a motion docket after April 6. Fourth Circuit will not add any additional future cases to the trial calendar this upcoming week. Any exhibits that will be introduced at the motion hearing should be e-Filed in advance of the hearing.
Sixth Circuit Court of Davidson County | Judge Brothers
Effective immediately, and pending further orders of this Court, there shall be no court appearances or oral arguments concerning any motion docket in the Sixth Circuit Court. All motions shall be decided on written briefs. Any motion to which there is no timely written response shall be treated as unopposed in accord with Local Rule 26.04(g) and counsel are directed to prepare an order granting the relief requested.
Special Master | Marsh Nichols
All case management conferences will be held strictly by phone with no appearances. Lawyers may dial in to 615-880-2548. Special Master Nichols prefers to be called at her office number; however, she may also be reached on her cell phone at 615-260-8121.
Davidson County Juvenile Court | Judge Sheila Calloway
Effective at the close of business on Friday, March 13, the following will occur (subject to further changes as contingencies arise):
- The court will continue to operate detention and preliminary hearing dockets. The preliminary hearing docket will occur each Monday through Friday at 9:00am. The detention docket will occur each Monday through Friday at 1:00pm. All emergency matters shall be consolidated onto those dockets.
- The child support contempt dockets in which a respondent is incarcerated shall continue to occur each Tuesday at 8:30am. In addition, any motions for release filed by incarcerated respondents relating to child support shall be consolidated onto those Tuesday dockets.
- Any delinquency case that involves a juvenile currently in detention remains on as presently scheduled. Trials for those juveniles in detention will occur as scheduled. Any youths currently in detention and on for settlement will be handled by their counsel and the assistant DA in conjunction with the individual magistrate assigned to the case.
- The clerk’s office will remain open for the filing of petitions. They will work with the court to determine when to schedule non-emergency petitions.
All other trials, appearances, settlement conferences and reviews will be continued. The court will notify counsel as to when those case will be reset for status. Please call off any witnesses for those cases. In addition, if an interpreter was requested, please notify administration.
Davidson County Chancery Court | Clerk & Master’s Office
The Clerk and Master’s Office is open, but in-person service is being limited. Please call the office or use the “contact us” function on the website. E-filing is strongly encouraged. Facsimile filing is also available as applicable.
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Effective March 16 through April 10, all non-detained master calendar hearings are postponed. As a result of EOIR’s ongoing evaluation of the information available regarding the spread of coronavirus across the Nation, all other hearings will proceed as scheduled. Those whose hearings are postponed can expect a new hearing notice by mail at least 10 days before their new hearing day. Filings will occur under typical process, except in Seattle. All other hearings (e.g., individuals (merits) hearings) are proceeding as scheduled. Operational updates here. Individual case status info here and or by calling 800-898-7180.
Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education
The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order allowing unlimited online hours towards 2019 CLE Compliance through March 31, 2020.
We are continuing to gather information, and will keep you updated.
Sincerely,
NBA President
March 13, 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: (MORE) BREAKING COURTHOUSE NEWS
Dear NBA Members,
We apologize for the multiple emails, but we are trying to send you important information from our Courts that affects your practice as soon as we receive it. Below is the latest news from the Metropolitan General Sessions Court, the Davidson County Circuit and Chancery Courts, the Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk, and the Tennessee Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims.
Metropolitan General Sessions Court
Pursuant to the Tennessee Supreme Court Order issued today, the Metropolitan General Sessions Court Judges have approved an abbreviated docket schedule. The details from the press release are:
Pursuant to the … State Supreme Court Order issued today, the Metropolitan General Sessions Court Judges have approved an abbreviated docket schedule in the interest of public safety. This schedule will operate from Monday, March 16-Thursday, April 9 with Friday, April 10 being a holiday.
The only dockets open will be the following:
- Felony & Misdemeanor Jail Dockets
- Domestic Violence Jail Dockets
- Orders of Protection
- Emergency Psychiatric Committal Docket
A determination will be made before April 9th whether to continue this abbreviated schedule.
Davidson County Circuit & Chancery Courts
It is our understanding that the judges of the Circuit and Chancery Courts will be communicating directly with attorneys who have matters pending in their courtrooms about how they will be handling court appearances affected by the Tennessee Supreme Court Order issued earlier today. Be on the lookout for these communications.
Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk
The Circuit Court Clerk has provided the following operations update:
The offices of the Circuit Court Clerk will remain open on a limited basis. We will be here to serve and our employees will be onsite, but person-to-person interaction will be limited. In addition, we will be available by phone, email and e-filing. The safety and health of the public and our employees is of the utmost importance during this time. See specifics for each office below.
Circuit/Probate
E-filing will still be accessible during this suspension. Drop boxes will be available outside of each office to limit interactions.
General Sessions-Civil
A drop box will be available soon outside of the office for filings and payments. Please call our office at 615-862-5195 before leaving payments. Payments may also be made online.
Traffic Violation Bureau
A drop box will be available outside of the office for payments and/or request of court dates. Payments may be made online.
Tennessee Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims
We have been advised that the Tennessee Court of Worker’s Compensation Claims will provide updates on its response to the COVID-19 virus through its blog. Attorneys practicing in this Court should monitor the blog for updates.
Sincerely,
March 13, 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: THE LATEST ON DISASTER LEGAL RESPONSE UPDATE
Dear NBA Members,
The NBA and the other groups coordinating the legal response to the recent tornado disaster met by conference call yesterday to discuss the progress made in the week since we first met at the NBA offices. The Legal Aid Society reported that the Gallatin Free Legal Clinic held on March 10 was well-staffed by Nashville lawyers, and that the clinic had a significant increase in people seeking help. Thank you to our members who responded to this need in our community!
FEMA has three Disaster Recovery Centers in Nashville where survivors can go for information and to register for services. FEMA will also be opening DRCs in Wilson County and Putnam County. As of last night, FEMA reported that 2,500 tornado survivors have registered for disaster assistance. More registrations are expected in the days and weeks to come.
The NBA is teaming up with Legal Aid, Napier-Looby, and the TBA to host the North Nashville Legal Clinic on Thursday, March 19, from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center. To volunteer for this clinic, please email Andrae Crismon.
If you have not already, please sign up to attend the FREE training session on Tuesday, March 17 at the NBA. As you know, the chances of conducting in-person events is getting slimmer by the day. If this training session is able to be held live, it has been approved for 2 hours of general credit CLE. Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the NBA will be filming the training and providing the video to our members to view remotely following the in-person seminar. However, due to the rules of the CLE Commission, we are unable to provide CLE credit for those who choose to view the video remotely.
The Legal Aid Society recently launched Pro Bono Matters, a new catalog on its website which allows attorneys to review case descriptions and volunteer to handle cases. This roll out could not have come at a better time when the need for pro bono legal assistance in Middle Tennessee is expected to drastically rise in response to the tornadoes.
Thank you for your continued efforts to provide valuable legal services to our most vulnerable citizens. In times like these, we truly can see how the NBA unites our members and strengthens our connection to the greater Nashville community.
Sincerely,
Laura Baker
NBA President
March 13, 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: BREAKING COURTHOUSE NEWS
Dear NBA Members,
The Supreme Court of Tennessee has put down an Order Suspending In-Person Court Proceedings. This Order is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it suspends all in-person proceedings in all state and local courts in Tennessee, with several notable exceptions for certain criminal, domestic violence, child custody, and other emergency proceedings. Please take care to review the order in detail for these exceptions.
The Order includes an extension of certain deadlines, statutes of limitations, and statutes of repose, stating:
Deadlines set forth in court rules, statutes, ordinances, administrative rules, or otherwise that are set to expire between March 13 and March 31, 2020 are hereby extended through April 6, 2020. Statutes of limitations and statutes of repose that would otherwise expire during the period between March 13 and April 6, 2020 are hereby extended throug April 6, 2020. See Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-1-116 (2017). Deadlines, statutes of limitations, and statutes of repose that are not set to expire between March 13 and April 6, 2020 are not extended or tolled by this order.
Court Clerks are charged with ensuring that court functions continue. It does not prohibit court proceedings by telephone, video, teleconferencing, email, or other means that do not involve in-person contact.
The Order also extends Orders of Protection and Temporary Injunctions set to expire between March 13 and March 31, until April 6, 2020.
Under the Order, the courts of Tennessee remain open.We will continue to share information as we receive it.
Sincerely,
Laura Baker
NBA President
March 12, 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: BREAKING COURTHOUSE NEWS
Dear NBA Members,
This afternoon the US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee announced several courthouse restrictions for the Estes Kefauver Federal Building and US Courthouse in response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
The public notice prohibits people who have traveled to certain countries in the 14 days, or had contact with anyone who has traveled to those countries in the same time period, from entering the courtrooms and court areas. It also prohibits entry to anyone who has been asked to self-quarantine by medical providers or health agencies, anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or had contact with anyone who has been diagnosed, and anyone with fever, cough, or shortness of breath.
The Court provides instructions on who to contact if you are unable to appear because of the stated restrictions. The restrictions will continue until the Court determines it is safe to remove them.
The Tennessee Supreme Court is expected to issue an order addressing COVID-19 concerns for our state courts by tomorrow. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts has current coronavirus information here.
The NBA will continue to update our members as we learn more information.
Sincerely,
Laura Baker
NBA President
March 11, 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Dear NBA Members,
The first training session for volunteer lawyers will take place on Tuesday, March 17, from 12:00 to 2:00pm at the Nashville Bar Association.
Dina Harwick of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Kathy Trawick of the Tennessee Fair Housing Council, and Kerry Dietz from the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands will lead the training. Lunch will be provided, and this training is pending live CLE accreditation. The schedule is as follows:
- 12:00 – 1:30pm | Overview of Legal Issues for Disaster Survivors and FEMA Primer
- 1:30 – 2:00pm | Answers to Common Legal Questions Regarding Housing
Sign Up Now
PS - Don't forget, you can still sign up as a volunteer attorney here!
Sincerely,
Laura Baker
NBA President
March 9, 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: URGENT NEED FOR GALLATIN LEGAL CLINIC VOLUNTEERS
Dear NBA Members,
We are happy to report that the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) has the helpline for tornado disaster victims up and running. The number is 1-844-Help4TN. TALS will triage calls with the goal of providing immediate answers if possible, setting appointments with volunteer attorneys for additional assistance, and directing callers to the many clinics already scheduled by the Legal Aid Society.
NBA Board Member and Legal Aid Society Executive Director, DarKenya Waller, has notified the NBA of an urgent need for volunteers for a legal clinic on March 10, in Gallatin. The NBA is answering the call by partnering with the Legal Aid Society to staff the Gallatin Free Legal Clinic. The clinic runs from 4:30-6:30pm and will be held at 210 Albert Gallatin Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066. If you are available to volunteer, please email Zachary Oswald.
Legal Aid Clinic Schedule
To equip our volunteer lawyers to answer questions and assist disaster victims, the NBA is working to schedule training sessions for volunteer lawyers beginning next week. Stay tuned for more details.
Thank you to all of our members who have already stepped up to help! It is inspiring to see our Nashville Bar Association and our city come together as a team to support our neighbors! As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Laura Baker
NBA President
March 5, 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: DISASTER LEGAL RESPONSE UPDATE
Dear NBA Members,
The Nashville Bar Association hosted a meeting this morning in our offices to coordinate the legal response to the recent tornado disaster. Leaders of the NBA, Tennessee Bar Association, American Bar Association, Napier-Looby Bar Association, Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS), and the Tennessee Fair Housing Council met to coordinate efforts to provide pro bono legal services and public education to victims of the tornado and storm disaster in Nashville and surrounding counties.
Through a memorandum of understanding with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the ABA YLD provides Disaster Legal Services in coordination with state and local bar associations and legal aid organizations. The Director of the ABA Disaster Legal Services, Linda Anderson Stanley, reported that Governor Lee has requested an expedited disaster declaration from FEMA.
In anticipation of the FEMA declaration, a central hotline is being set up by TALS to receive calls from the public seeking legal assistance. The hotline number will be provided once it is established.
We will be providing NBA members with information on where to sign up to volunteer for pro bono legal services related to the disaster, along with information on upcoming training sessions.
The NBA will continue to provide updates as the legal response develops. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to contact Monica Mackie or Laura Baker.
Sincerely,
Laura Baker
NBA President
March 3, 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: TORNADO DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE
Dear NBA Members,
Our hearts go out to our neighbors across Nashville and Middle Tennessee who have been impacted by last night’s tornado. We are concerned about our staff, members, and volunteers who may have been in the path of destruction. The Nashville Bar Association Board of Directors, in conjunction with other legal organizations like the Tennessee Bar Association, is assessing how we may be of greatest assistance to those in need following the devasting storms. We will provide updates as plans develop.
If you have been affected, or if you know of any lawyers or firms who have been, please email Monica, or call 615-242-9272, so that we can provide assistance. Additionally, the NBA has extra office space available immediately if you need a temporary work space.
The Nashville Bar Association has a history of rallying around the city of Nashville in times like these. Our members provided Disaster Legal Services following the May 2010 flood, and also in 1998 when a tornado hit downtown Nashville. Now is the time for us to come together to support our members and neighbors in need.
Sincerely,
Laura Baker
NBA President
February 10, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NBA Releases Results of Member Poll for 20th Judicial District Criminal Court, Part IV and Chancery Court, Part I
December 6, 2019
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Laura Baker Named President of Nashville Bar Association; New Board Officers and Directors Announced
October 3, 2019
2020 NBA BOARD NOMINEES
We are pleased to announce the 2020 Board of Directors Nominees!
- Michael Russell
- Marlene Eskind Moses
- Gulam Zade
- Jola Moore
- Jaz Boon
- J.K. Simms
- Yanika "Nikki" Smith-Bartley
- Junaid Odubeko
- Lora Barkenbus Fox
- William J. "Paz" Haynes
- Luther Wright, Jr.
- Julie Bhattacharya Peak
READ NOMINEE BIOS
Ballots will be sent via email to all eligible NBA members* on November 11. Six successful candidates will be chosen from the list above. We urge all members to participate in selecting the future leadership of the NBA. Election results will be announced at the Annual Meeting & Banquet on Thursday, December 5, at the Music City Center.
ELECTION SCHEDULE
*In order to participate in the election, you must renew your NBA membership for 2020 by Thursday, October 31.
PRESS RELEASE
Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum Selects Local Attorneys for its 2020 Class
August 12, 2019
NOTICE OF ABA ELECTION
Notice is hereby given of the election of the Nashville Bar Association’s Delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates. The term of this position is January 1, 2020, to the conclusion of the ABA Annual Meeting in August, 2022. The Delegate will represent the NBA before the ABA House of Delegates, which typically meets during February and August of every year. The Delegate will be expected to report to the NBA on issues and policies coming before the ABA.
This position will be filled by election by a majority of the NBA Board of Directors at its meeting on November 5, 2019. Eligibility has been determined by the NBA Board of Directors to be a member in good standing of the NBA, as well as the ABA, both at the time of election and throughout the term of office.
Candidates shall file their notice intent to run for office by submitting any written declaration of intent to do so to:
Nashville Bar Association
Laura Smith, NBA President
150 4th Ave N, Ste 1050
Nashville, TN 37219
The declaration must be received no later than Tuesday, October 1, and include a copy to Monica Mackie, NBA Executive Director. If you have any questions, please email Monica or call 615-242-9272.
August 8, 2019
2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
Members of the NBA will be electing six new Directors to serve on the Board for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2020. If you are an active member of the NBA and are interested in being considered for Board service, please email Monica to submit your name no later than Friday, August 16. The election will take place in November, and all members whose 2020 membership dues are received no later than Thursday, October 31, will be eligible to vote.
ELECTION SCHEDULE
August 1, 2019
2020 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
It’s time to renew your membership! The 2019 membership year ends on October 31. You may renew online at NashvilleBar.org/Renew (it only takes a few minutes!) or email Vicki and she will assist you. If your firm is part of Firm Billing with the NBA, please check with your administrator before renewing online. Thank you for your continued support and membership—we appreciate you!
May 1, 2019
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NBA to Host Annual Law Day Lunch on Friday, May 3; Keynote Speaker US Court of Appeals Senior Judge Martha Craig Daughtrey
November 30, 2018
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NBA Releases Results of Member Poll for 20th Judicial District Chancery Court Vacancy
October 4, 2018
2019 NBA BOARD NOMINEES
We are pleased to announce the 2019 Board of Directors Nominees*!
- Martesha L. Johnson
- Mary Taylor Gallagher
- Jeff Gibson
- Raquel L. Bellamy
- Jeff Allen
- J. Bart Pickett
- Kyonzté Hughes-Toombs
- Hon. Melissa Blackburn
- Cynthia Chappell
- Chris Sabis
- Margaret Overton Darby
- Liz Sitgreaves
- Sal Hernandez
READ NOMINEE BIOS
Ballots will be sent via email to all eligible NBA members** in early November. Six successful candidates will be chosen from the list above. We urge all members to participate in selecting the future leadership of the NBA. Election results will be announced at the Annual Meeting & Banquet on Wednesday, December 5, at the Music City Center.
September 25, 2018
PRESS RELEASE
Nashville Bar Association Endorses ALPS as its Lawyers' Malpractice Insurance Carrier for Members
September 20, 2018
YLD ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION GUIDELINES
The YLD nominates the following members to positions on the Executive Committee for 2018. Current YLD members are invited to vote on the Executive Committee positions at the YLD annual meeting on October 25 at 5:30pm at Hopsmith Tavern.
The YLD by-laws provide that: “Any YLD member may nominate himself or herself or another member of the YLD for a position on the Executive Committee by submitting to the Secretary, Bahar Azhdari, in support of the nomination a petition containing the signatures of at least 20 YLD members. To be effective, the Secretary must receive the petition at least 7 days before the Annual Meeting.”
Contested elections will be decided by secret ballot. To be elected, a candidate must win a majority of the votes cast for that office. Proxies are not allowed, and YLD members must be present at the Annual Meeting to participate.
The YLD also has a number of appointed committee positions, focusing on social events, professional development, and public service. If you are interested in being appointed to a committee position, please contact Gulam Zade.
September 13, 2018
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville Bar Association Releases Results of Member Poll for 20th Judicial District Criminal Court Vacancy
August 13, 2018
PRESS RELEASE
Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum Selects Local Attorneys for 2019 Class
August 6, 2018
2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
Members of the NBA will be electing six new Directors to serve on the Board for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2019. If you are an active member of the NBA and are interested in being considered for Board service, please email Monica to submit your name no later than Friday, August 17. The election will take place in November, and all members whose 2019 membership dues are received no later than Wednesday, October 31, will be eligible to vote.
August 1, 2018
2019 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
It’s time to renew your membership! The 2018 membership year ends on October 31. You may renew online at NashvilleBar.org/Renew (it only takes a few minutes!) or email Vicki and she will assist you. If your firm is part of Firm Billing with the NBA, please check with your administrator before renewing online. Thank you for your continued support and membership—we appreciate you!
July 9, 2018
HELP IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
The Immigration Law Committee produced the information outlined under "Learn More" for those who want to assist in the immigration crisis. Please email Monica if you have any questions. [LEARN MORE]
June 13, 2018
NBA SUBMITS COMMENTS ON RULE 31
Pursuant to the March 14, 2018 Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court, the Nashville Bar Association respectfully submits the following written comments to the Petition for the Adoption of Amended Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31, Appendix A to Rule 31, and Supreme Court Rule 31A.
READ COMMENTS
June 7, 2018
ARTICLE | PROPOSED CHANGES TO LOCAL RULES FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
By Tricia Herzfeld (on behalf of the Local Rules Committee)
May 15, 2018
PRESS RELEASE
NBA Law Day Features Keynote Speaker Bill Purcell; Jack Norman Sr. Award Presented to Tom Thurman; Liberty Bell Award Presented to Dean Bill Koch and David Esquivel
March 27, 2018
PRESS RELEASE
Nashville Bar Association Releases Results of Member Poll for 2018 Primary Election
February 23, 2018
NBA RESPONDS TO SB2511/HB2679
The NBA responds to legislative initiative SB2511/HB2679, proposing to strip the 20th Judicial District of a judgeship in September 2020.
February 12, 2018
NOTICE OF ABA ELECTION
Notice is hereby given of the election of the Nashville Bar Association’s Delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates. The term of this position is two years from August 1, 2018 to the conclusion of the ABA Annual Meeting in August 2020. The Delegate will represent the NBA before the ABA House of Delegates, which typically meets during February and August of every year. The Delegate will be expected to report to the NBA on issues and policies coming before the ABA.
This position will be filled by election by a majority of the NBA Board of Directors at its meeting on June 5. Eligibility has been determined by the NBA Board of Directors to be a member in good standing of the NBA, as well as the ABA, both at the time of election and throughout the term of office.
Candidates shall file their notice intent to run for office by submitting any written declaration of intent to do so to:
Nashville Bar Association
Erin Palmer Polly, NBA President
150 4th Ave N, Ste 1050
Nashville, TN 37219
The declaration must be received no later than Monday, May 1, and include a copy to Monica Mackie, NBA Executive Director. If you have any questions, please email Monica or call 615-242-9272.
PRESS RELEASE
Nashville Bar Association Releases Results of Member Poll for General Sessions Vacancy
December 19, 2017
PRESS RELEASE
Legal Aid Society Launches New Program to Help Veterans with Legal Issues
December 8, 2017
PRESS RELEASE
Erin Palmer Polly Named President of Nashville Bar Association; New Board Officers and Directors Announced
December 5, 2017
DAVIDSON COUNTY GENERAL SESSIONS JUDICIAL VACANCY NOTICE
As a result of the resignation of Davidson County General Sessions Judge Angelita Blackshear Dalton upon her succession to the Davidson County Criminal Court, effective November 30, the Metropolitan Council is required to fill the vacancy until the next general election pursuant to Article 7, § 2 of the Tennessee Constitution. Notice of this vacancy was announced at the December 5 Metro Council meeting in accordance with the Council Rules of Procedure.
Nominations may be made in writing, signed by the person making the nomination, and filed with the Metropolitan Clerk not later than 4:00pm on Tuesday, December 12. Nominations should include the nominee’s complete contact information. An election to fill the vacancy will be conducted at the Council meeting of January 2, 2018. Additional information will be sent once we have a final list of nominees, in order for your respective bar associations to conduct the Candidate Evaluation Poll.
November 30, 2017
PRESS RELEASE
The Honorable Melissa Blackburn to serve as Metropolitan General Sessions Court Presiding Judge
November 28, 2017
2018 NBA BOARD ELECTION RESULTS
Congratulations to our six new board members for 2018! Thank you to everyone who participated in the election.
We appreciate your membership and look forward to serving you in the new year!
September 19, 2017
YLD ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION GUIDELINES
The YLD nominates the following members to positions on the Executive Committee for 2018. Current YLD members are invited to vote on the Executive Committee positions at the YLD annual meeting on October 26 at Fleet Street Pub in Printers Alley at 5:30pm.
The YLD by-laws provide that: “Any YLD member may nominate himself or herself or another member of the YLD for a position on the Executive Committee by submitting to the Secretary, Emily Mack, in support of the nomination a petition containing the signatures of at least 20 YLD members. To be effective, the Secretary must receive the petition at least 7 days before the Annual Meeting.”
Contested elections will be decided by secret ballot. To be elected, a candidate must win a majority of the votes cast for that office. Proxies are not allowed, and YLD members must be present at the Annual Meeting to participate.
The YLD also has a number of appointed committee positions, focusing on social events, professional development, and public service. If you are interested in being appointed to a committee position, please contact Tera Rica Murdock.
September 8, 2017
PRESS RELEASE
Nashville Bar Association Releases Results of Member Poll for the Position of Criminal Court Judge
September 7, 2017
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The Nashville Bar Association and the Nashville Bar Foundation are proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville this Fall in its second ever Habitat for Humanity build—the first build was 20 years ago. The family we will be helping, Ousmane Ndione and Khady Diop, is very excited about getting to build their house alongside our volunteers.
We are in need of donations to cover one day of construction on their house and also volunteers—it’ll be up to us to provide the necessary people power to accomplish the build tasks on our day. Thank you in advance for your support!
DONATE VOLUNTEER
August 31, 2017
HANDS ON NASHVILLE DAY
Hands On Nashville Day—the community’s largest annual day of service that brings volunteers together to support one of the city's most important resources: Metro Nashville Public Schools—is September 23. The NBA team will be assigned to a Metro Public School to coordinate and complete projects that enhance learning environments for local students. This year, projects will include painting, landscaping, creating paint-by-number-style murals, and more! To join the NBA team, contact Christen Blackburn.
2018 ATTORNEY DIRECTORY PHOTOGRAPHY
Is your “current” headshot over three years old? If so, it’s time to get a new one taken and we are here to help! Photography for the 2018 Attorney Directory is scheduled for the week of September 25–29 at the NBA offices. Contact RCL Portrait Design to book your FREE personal photography appointment now. For more details, click here.
August 1, 2017
2018 BOARD ELECTIONS
Members of the NBA will be electing six new Directors to serve on the Board for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2018. The Nominating Committee is meeting soon to discuss potential nominees.
If you are an active member of the NBA and are interested in being considered for Board service, please email Monica Mackie or call 615-242-9272 to submit your name. All names must be submitted for consideration by August 18. The Board elections will take place in November, and all members whose 2018 membership dues are received no later than October 31 will be eligible to vote.
May 10, 2017
PRESS RELEASE
NBA Law Day Features Keynote Speaker Judge Shelia Calloway; Jack Norman Sr. Award Presented to Public Defender Dawn Deaner; Liberty Bell Award Presented to Judge Todd Campbell
April 10, 2017
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM
The NBA is seeking the best and brightest young, diverse high school students for participation in their 2017 Summer Intern Program. Law firms, corporate legal departments, and government offices are asked to hire one or more students to serve as runners, filing clerks, or administrative assistants. Click here for more information and to download an application.
April 3, 2017
LAW DAY LUNCHEON
In celebration of Law Day, join the Nashville Bar Association and keynote speaker Honorable Sheila Calloway on Friday, May 5, at the Downtown Renaissance Hotel.
In addition, the Norman Award will be presented to Metro Public Defender Dawn Deaner and the Liberty Bell Award will be presented to Honorable Todd Campbell. For more information and to register online, visit NashvilleBar.org/LawDay. You may also register by downloading this form and returning it to the NBA offices no later than Friday, April 28.
March 14, 2017
PRESS RELEASE
David Rutherford Winner Announced; New Fellows Inducted into the Nashville Bar Foundation
February 20, 2017
PRESS RELEASE
NBA Official Position on Non-Partisan Judicial Election Bill before the Legislature
February 2, 2017
VOLUNTEEERS NEEDED FOR YLD MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION
The NBA Young Lawyers Division will once again host the Davidson County High School Mock Trial Competition on Friday, February 24, and Saturday, February 25, at the Historic Metro Courthouse.
If you are available to volunteer, please email Casey Miller and include: (1) the round(s) for which you are available, and (2) whether you would prefer to serve as a juror/scorer or presiding judge (or no preference). Volunteers are needed to help judge and score each of the following rounds:
Round 1 | Friday, Feb 24 at 4:00pm
Round 2 | Friday, Feb 24 at 6:00pm
Round 3 | Saturday, Feb 25 at 8:30am
Round 4 | Saturday, Feb 25 at 11:30am
Volunteers are what make this competition possible every year, and the students greatly appreciate your time and support. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible for this event!
January 26, 2017
JACK NORMAN, SR. AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now being sought for the Jack Norman, Sr. Award that will be presented during the Nashville Bar Association’s Law Day Luncheon on Friday, May 5. This award is given to criminal law practitioners—including specifically defense attorneys, prosecuting attorneys, and judges of courts with criminal jurisdiction—who practice before or serve as judges of courts exercising criminal jurisdiction located in the Metropolitan Nashville area. The award may be given posthumously and is not necessarily presented every year, but only when a deserving individual is to be recognized.
The Norman Award must be given to an attorney whose primary practice is in or service pertains to criminal law, demonstrates respect for the rights of all individuals in the criminal justice system, exhibits the trial advocacy skills or judicial skills necessary to the pursuit of justice, demonstrates an abiding respect for the law and legal profession, maintains highest standards of professional integrity and ethical conduct, and contributes to the improvement of the legal profession and criminal justice system—including but not limited to the provision of uncompensated or undercompensated representation of the accused.
Nominations and supporting documentation for The Norman Award should be emailed to the NBA Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Committee Chairs, Daniel Satterfield and Grover Collins, no later than Friday, February 17th.
January 25, 2017
LIBERTY BELL AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now being sought for the Liberty Bell Award, which will be presented during the NBA’s annual Law Day Luncheon on Friday, May 5, at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville. This award is given to the person or group—not necessarily attorneys or law related groups—who has promoted a better understanding of the rule of law, encouraged greater respect for law and the courts, stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, or contributed to good government. Nominations and supporting documentation should be submitted to the NBA Community Relations Committee via Traci Hollandsworth no later than Friday, February 17th.
December 15, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
Nashville Bar Association Awards the Prestigious John C. Tune Award to Abby Rubenfeld and Bill Harbison
December 14, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
Nathan Ridley Elected President of Nashville Bar Association; New Board Officers and Directors Announced
December 13, 2016
DAMALI BOOKER 1L MINORITY JOB FAIR
The NBA's annual Damali Booker 1L Minority Job Fair will be held on Saturday, January 28, at Waller Law Firm in Nashville. The event will kick off with a reception for all candidates and participating employers on Friday, January 27, at 5:30pm (also at Waller).
We are recruiting aspiring, diverse attorneys who desire to pursue a summer clerkship and professional career in Nashville. Each interested candidate should submit the following:
- Student Registration Form
- Interview Rankings Form
- Current Resume
- Writing Sample
- Cover Letter
- Undergraduate and Law School Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
All materials must be submitted to Traci Hollandsworth no later than January 9, 2017 in order to be considered for participation in the program. A list of participating employers is listed below:
Baker Donelson
Bass Berry & Sims, PLC
Bradley, LLP
Burr & Forman, LLP
Butler Snow, LLP
Dickinson Wright
District Attorney General’s Office
Lewis Thomason
Miller & Martin (Chattanooga Office)
Nashville Electric Service
Neal & Harwell, PLC
Public Defender’s Office
Sherrard Roe Voigt Harbison
Stites & Harbison
Tennessee Attorney General’s Office
Waller
Visit NashvilleBar.org/DiversityCommittee to learn more about the opportunities that the committee provides for the local community.
December 8, 2016
LEADERSHIP LAW BANQUET SPONSORS
Thank you to the following law firms for sponsoring a Leadership Law Gift Table at the NBA Annual Meeting & Banquet!
GOLD SPONSORS
Bradley
Butler Snow
Littler Mendelson
SILVER SPONSORS
LogicForce
Sherrard Roe Voigt Harbison
BRONZE SPONSORS
Baker Donelson
Bone McAllester Norton
Dodson Parker Behm & Capparella
Frost Brown Todd
Waller
December 1, 2016
WELCOME TO THE NBA!
Welcome to ALL of our 144 new members who joined the NBA during the months of October and November. We look forward to serving you!
Karlene A. Aiken
William Allensworth
Laura H. Alrutz
Jennifer Anglin
Steffen Arters
John T. Baker
Timothy Barker
M. Joy Baxter
Nicholas T. Beck
Gardner B. Bell
William B. Belton
Ellison M. Berryhill
Lodie V. Biggs
Aimee Bobbitt
Jason Brace
Payton Bradford
Amanda L. Bradley
Madeline Brough
Nicholas D. Bulso
Rachel S. Byrd
Morgan S. Cantey
Aaron S. Chaloner
Andrew Chen
Alisa L. Chestler
Stacy Clark
Macy R. Climo
Hannah M. Cole
Benjamin T. Conrady
Anna Cramer
William O. Crosby, III
Trisha Culp
Margaret L. Curry Bay
M. Alejandra Dalton
Heather A. Derrick
Shelby Dodson
Casey Duhart
Kaitlyn Dunn
Brian R. Epling
John Floyd, Jr.
Rachel Fuqua
Tanner C. Gibson
Julius M. Giles
David Goodman
Kathleen R. Gordon
Evan S. Grant
Elizabeth A. Graves
William Green
Amber Greene
Megan A. Gustafson
Debbie Havener
Michael E. Hill
Cameron Himes
Joshua L. Hitt
Sohnia Hong
Kelly M. Horejs
William A. Hullender
Roseann Hurst
Kimberly Ingram
Taylor W. Jenkins
Callie K. Jennings
Mene S. Jividen
Phillip Jones
Zachery D. Jones
William J. Kent
James R. Layman
Malcolm L. Leatherman
Mark W. Lenihan
Sung J. Lim
Shai Littlejohn
Grant Luiken
Erik C. Lybeck
Kyle Mallinak
Kent M. Marcus
Denise L. Martin
Racquel B. Martin
Thomas W. Martin
Leticia Mason
Nathan Mauer
Mercedes Maynor-Faulcon
Meredith McGinnis
Anthony Mendenhall
Kevin C. Michael
Courtney Miller
Sarah Miller
Austin Moore
Sara K. Morgan
Samuel A. Morris
Meghan Murphy
William H. Neal, III
John P. Nefflen
Daniel L. Nolan, Jr.
Herman Norfleet, III
Ashley Odubeko
Kate M. Patton
Donna Phillips
Kaya G. Porter
Jonah Price
Arlene Raines
Michael Ransom
Kyle Rate
Ashley Reed
Connie Reed
Matthew B. Reeves
Zach Rickers
Matthew Ridley
C. Michael Robinson
Richard Rose
J.B. Ruhl
Harold E. Rushton
Katlin A. Ryan
Lauren Schick
Martin Schubert
William E. Sckyi
Angela Shofner
Robert M. Shoptaw
Christy C. Sigler
Todd B. Skelton
Katherine E. Smalley
Janna E. Smith
Cathryn L. Sowers
Richard Spicer
Emma Stephens
Timothy Sweatman
Jonathan D. Tebbs
Gregg Treadway
Craig R. Turner
Mary M. Turner
Nicholas R. Valenti
Jacob C. VanAusdall
Shannon D. Walker
Lane O. White
Memorie K. White
Judy Wiens
Sharon Wiggs
Bennett J. Wills
Brian C. Winfrey
Joshua Wood
Lisa Woods
Samuel C. Wright
Roy H. Wyman, Jr.
Hokeun Yoon
Jane Young
Angela Youngberg
Seth B. Zirkle
November 30, 2016
NBA BOARD ELECTION RESULTS
The final results are in! Congratulations to our six new board members for 2017:
Laura Baker, Law Office of John Day
Tracy Kane, LeanKit, Inc.
Brant Phillips, Bass Berry & Sims
Eric Smith, Nissan North America
DarKenya Waller, Legal Aid Society of Middle TN
Stephen Zralek, Bone McAllester Norton
Thank you to all of you who participated in the 2017 Board Election. We appreciate your membership. Let us know how we can serve you!
November 10, 2016
BLANTON VIDEO FOOTAGE
Forty years ago, Tennessee Governor Ray Blanton and scandals in our state government were a national news sideshow. On November 10, 2016, the Nashville Bar Association Historical Committee produced a continuing legal education seminar about those legal issues and those lawyers relating to this important part of Tennessee history. We have posted supplementary videos, including the full interview of Governor Blanton by Carol Marin, on Youtube.com/NashvilleBar. You may also view them individually here:
Full Interview | Interview of Governor Blanton by Carol Marin
Excerpt | Interview of Governor Blanton by Carol Marin
Carol Marin Recalls Blanton Interview
Blanton | CBS News
Blanton | Pardon News
Pardon Me Ray | Music Video
Marie: A True Story | Film Trailer
Excerpt | Interview of Eddie Sisk
August 8, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum Selects Attorneys for its 2016-2017 Class
June 23, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
Nashville Bar Association Releases Results of Member Poll for the Positions of Chancellor, Part II and Tennessee Supreme Court Justice
