TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jul 23, 2021

Shelby County lawyer Melanie Renee Yelder died July 19. Yelder maintained a solo practice in Tennessee for over 17 years, and was also licensed and practiced in Arkansas and Missouri. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. Yelder’s practice included family law, tort and collections matters. She was also a strong supporter of pro bono work. Most recently, she dedicated her time and energy to housing stabilization efforts through the Eviction Settlement and Emergency Rental Assistance Programs, helping to prevent the eviction of Shelby County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. She was awarded the Memphis Bar Association’s W. J. Michael Cody Access to Justice Award in 2020. The Memphis Bar Association announced her passing today.