TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Feb 14, 2024

The 2024 TBA Leadership Law class met yesterday for its “Issues in Policy & Politics” program in Nashville. Class members heard from a number of legislators and state leaders. TBA Executive Director Sheree Wright led a panel discussion about the legislative process and what lawyers bring to the table when serving as legislators. Lawmakers participating in that session included Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis, House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, Rep. John Ray Clemmons, D-Nashville, and Rep. Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville. Class members also heard from Anastasia Campbell, director of the Legislative Office of Legal Services, and Brandon Smith, chief of staff to Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti.

TBA 2024 Leadership Law Class at the Tennessee Capitol Feb. 13, 2024
TBA's 2024 Leadership Law Class at the Tennessee Capitol Feb. 13, 2024.

TBA 2024 Leadership Law Class at the Tennessee Capitol Feb. 13, 2024
TBA Executive Director Sheree Wright moderates a panel on the importance of lawyers serving in the legislature. From left: Rep. Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, Wright and House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland.

TBA 2024 Leadership Law Class at the Tennessee Capitol Feb. 13, 2024
TBA Executive Director Sheree Wright moderates a panel on the importance of lawyers serving in the legislature. From left: Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis, Wright and House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland.

TBA Leadership Law Class at state capitol Feb. 13, 2024
From left: Anastasia Campbell, director of the Legislative Office of Legal Services, and Brandon Smith, chief of staff to Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti.


Class member Jerry Bridenbaugh asks a question of the panelists.

TBA 2024 Leadership Law Class at the Tennessee Capitol Feb. 13, 2024
Class member Raven Austin asks a question of panelists Rep. John Ray Clemmons, D-Nashville, (left) and Garrett.