TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 25, 2026

The 2026 TBA Leadership Law (TBALL) class met last week in Nashville for its “Issues in Policy & Politics” program. For the first time, the group joined other TBA members on Wednesday for the fourth annual Day on the Hill event — hearing from TBA’s lobbying team and meeting with elected officials. That night, class members attended the Big Shrimp legislative reception. On Thursday, the class heard from San Diego attorney Janice Brown, a favorite TBA speaker. She spoke on “Activators & Leadership.” A second session with TBA lobbyist Brad Lampley of Adams & Reese and Ross Smith of Bass Berry & Sims focused on “Lawyers as Lobbyists.” The day ended with lunch and class caucus, at which class member share reflections on the program.

California lawyer Janice Brown presents to the TBA leadership class March 2026

Janice Brown speaks to the 2026 TBALL class during the "Issues in Policy & Politics” program in March