Attorneys from across the state gathered in Nashville this week for TBA's second annual "Day on the Hill." The day kicked off with remarks from Brandon Gibson, the state's chief operating officer, and House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland. The group was invited to observe a session of the House Civil Justice Committee where TBA President Jim Barry and Bedford County attorney Garrett Haynes gave statements to lawmakers on the urgent need for increased funding for indigent representation. Participants then met with more than 25 legislators to discuss the funding issue. The day concluded with TBA's annual Big Shrimp legislative reception, giving TBA leaders and members a chance to meet with legislators in a casual setting to continue conversations on topics important to the profession.

Day on the Hill

Brandon Gibson, left, and William Lamberth, right, speak to Day on the Hill attendees

From left: Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, Andy Anderson, Berkley Schwarz, Charlotte Knight-Griffin and Jim Barry

From left: Princess Rogers, Sen. London Lamar, Baby Nylinn and John Farringer

From left: Brad Lampley, Nancy Corley, Mary Beth Maddox, Garrett Haynes, David Veile, Rep. William Lamberth, Ed Lanquist, Sherie Edwards, John Farringer and Steve Conley

From left: Rep. Rusty Grills, Steve Conley, Lorne Hiller, Michelle Poss and Jennifer Noe

From left: Jonathan Steen, Heidi Barcus, Rep. Andrew Farmer, Jim Barry, Berkley Schwarz, Chloe Treadway and Alex Johnson

From left: Garrett Haynes, Speaker Cameron Sexton, Mary Beth Maddox, Ed Lanquist, Sherie Edwards and Heidi Barcus

Big Shrimp

Left: Jim Barry (left) and Ed Lanquist
Right: Sen. Becky Massey (left) and Jane Powers

From left: Magistrate Jerice Glanton, Chicoya Gallman, Princess Rogers, Cynthia Lee and Jim Barry

Left: Claire Patton (left), Katelyn Thompson, Ashley Harbin and David Aguilera
Right: Nathan Ridley (left) and Sen. Ed Jackson

From left: David Veile, Jonathan Steen, Allen Ramsaur and Alex Johnson

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Left: Sen. Kip Capley and Carson Baddeley
Right: Princess Rogers and Billy Leslie