TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 1, 2026

Today is Law Day! During its celebration earlier this week, the Knoxville Bar Association (KBA) presented the 2026 Law & Liberty Award to Caitlin A. Torney. Torney, director of career services and alumni relations at Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, previously served as pro bono coordinator for Legal Aid of East Tennessee, where she expanded pro bono services and helped strengthen partnerships within the local legal community during her five-year tenure. She was recognized for her efforts to expand access to justice initiatives serving veterans, small business owners and victims of natural disasters, as well as her work with the KBA Access to Justice Committee. A graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, Torney has practiced in both North Carolina and Tennessee. KBA President Rachel Hurt said in a press release that Torney exemplifies the award’s purpose of honoring those who demonstrate an abiding respect for the rule of law and work to improve the legal system for all. See photos from Wednesday's event.