Young Lawyers Division

The purpose of the Nashville Bar Association Young Lawyers Division ("YLD") is to promote a better understanding of the law and the legal profession to the general public, to sponsor community, educational, and professional programs for the general public and the legal profession, and to encourage fellowship among the young lawyers of Davidson County, Tennessee.

JOIN THE YLD

To be eligible for membership in the NBA YLD, a person must be a law student or a licensed attorney, be a member of the Nashville Bar Association, and as of the first day of the current fiscal year, either have been under 36 years of age or have graduated from law school within the previous 12 years.

All eligible members will automatically become members of the NBA YLD upon payment of YLD dues to the NBA, subject to a YLD opt-out provision within the NBA application.

YLD Annual Events

Mock Trial Competition
The Davidson County High School Mock Trial Competition is Nashville’s division of the Tennessee State High School Mock Trial competition.

Race Judicata
Race Judicata is the YLD’s annual 5K and 10K run open to all participants.

Arts Immersion
This summer soirée is an annual gathering of lawyers, artist, musicians, and industry professionals to celebrate the intersection of law, art, and entertainment.

Carbolic Smoke Ball
The Carbolic Smoke Ball is the YLD’s annual cocktail and dance party.

Brews for Backpacks
Donate a backpack with school supplies, get a free pint of beer!

2017 YLD Leadership | Officers, Directors & Committee Chairperson(s)

Executive Board
Lauren Paxton Roberts, President
Tera Rica Murdock, President Elect
Emily Harper Mack, Secretary
Will Hicky, Treasurer
Justin McNaughton, Immediate Past President
Jeremy Oliver, Events Director
Peter Robison, Public Service Director
Wade Sims, Professional Development Director

Event Committees
Carbolic Smoke Ball – Bahar Azhdari, Ashley Goins, Tom Whitworth
Race Judicata – Paige Ayres, Callie Hinson
Arts Immersion – Lauren Spahn, Kelly Donley
Social & Promotion – Beau Creson, Gil Schuette, Gulam Zade
Social & Promotion (Tech) – Wade Sims

Professional Development Committees
CLE – Ben Goldammer, Taylor Sutherland, Austin Moore
Membership – Scott Douglass, Brent Baxley, Joseph Hubbard
ABA/TBA Liaison – Blake Bernard
Napier-Looby Bar Association Liaison – Arrin Richards

Public Service Committees
Community Outreach – Peter Malanchuk, Mollie Gass
Mock Trial – Rob Laser, III, Casey Miller, Tara Sarosiek
Law Week – Paige Bernick, David Watkins