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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 8, 2026

The Memphis Bar Association (MBA) held its Annual Meeting last month. During the event, leaders presented a number of awards. Shea Wellford, a shareholder with Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, received the MBA’s highest award, the Judge Jerome Turner Lawyer’s Lawyer Award. The award recognizes a Memphis attorney who has practiced law for more than 15 years and embodies professionalism, civility and courtesy. In addition, Natalie Bursi, a shareholder with Lewis Thomason, received the Sam A. Myar Jr. Memorial Award, which honors an attorney under 40 years old who has shown dedication and commitment to the legal profession and local community. Finally, outgoing president Lauran Stimac presented President’s Awards to Lucie Brackin and Terrence Reed for their service as co-chairs of the MBA’s Leadership Forum and for revitalizing the mentorship program. Read more in a press release from the group.

Memphis Bar Association President Lauran Stimac presents the Jerome Turner Award to Shea WellfordMemphis Bar Association President Lauran Stimac presents the Sam Myar Award to Natalie Bursi

Left: Memphis Bar Association President Lauran Stimac (right) presents the Jerome Turner Award to Shea Wellford
Right: Stimac presents the Sam A. Myar Jr. Memorial Award to Natalie Bursi

Memphis Bar Association President Lauran Stimac presents her 2025 President's Award to Lucie Brackin and Terrence Reed

Memphis Bar Association President Lauran Stimac (center) presents her 2025 President's Award to Lucie Brackin (left) and Terrence Reed (right)