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Justice Bivins Honored for Leadership During Pandemic

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 18, 2021

During the Tennessee Judicial Conference meeting this week in Memphis — held in conjunction with the TBA’s Annual Convention — judges from across the state paid tribute to Tennessee Supreme Chief Justice Jeff Bivins for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, the court has issued 10 orders related to the pandemic and has provided guidance to courts at all levels about holding remote proceedings. More recently, as the state began to open back up, Bivins reviewed reopening plans for courts in all 31 judicial districts. Bivins thanked his colleagues for the honor and a commemorative t-shirt they gave him that read, ”People, please mute your phones” — a nod to the unexpected interruptions and candid moments that occurred during remote hearings. Bivins also thanked Administrative Office of the Courts General Counsel Rachel Harmon, who fielded thousands of emails, calls and texts from judges seeking guidance on holding proceedings during the pandemic.

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