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3rd Annual 'Raising the Bar' CLE a Success

Posted by: Azya Thornton on Dec 5, 2024

The third annual "Raising the Bar" program, produced by the TBA Women in the Profession Committee, took place yesterday at Baker Donelson's Nashville offices. Keynote speaker Megan Barry, former mayor of Nashville, discussed her new book “It's What You Do Next: The Fall and Rise of Nashville's First Female Mayor.” Following her address, a series of panels focused on personal and professional transitions for attorneys, with notable speakers including Chancellor Anne Martin, retired Judge Bernice Donald, retired Chancellor Ellen Lyle, Casey Duhart, Paul Ney, Judge Khadija Babb and Kisha Cheeks. The program concluded with a session on career development and a one-hour attorney well-being session. The day also provided ample networking opportunities, including a breakfast and reception. Thanks to sponsor Lewis Thomason and to Baker Donelson for hosting the event.

Megan Barry, former mayor of Nashville

From left: Kisha Cheeks, retired Judge Bernice Donald, Paul Ney

From left: Chancellor Anne Martin, retired Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle, Casey Duhart

From left: Joycelyn Stevenson, Judge Khadija Babb, Martha Boyd, Ellen McIntyre