TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Nov 18, 2025

The Memphis Bar Association (MBA) has announced two of the 2025 recipients of its awards. Natalie Bursi with Lewis Thomason will receive the Sam A. Myar Jr. Memorial Award, which honors an attorney under 40 years old who has shown dedication and commitment to their practice and the legal community. In addition, Shea Wellford with Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston will receive the Judge Jerome Turner Lawyer’s Lawyer Award, which recognizes a Memphis attorney who has practiced law for more than 15 years and embodies professionalism, civility and courtesy. The awards will be presented at the association’s annual meeting on Dec. 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. CST. Tickets for the event are available online.