TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 4, 2022

The TBA this week launched the SOLACE Program to support all members of the legal community, including judges and court personnel, attorneys, law clerks, paralegals, legal secretaries, and their families. Started in 2002 by the Louisiana Bar Association, SOLACE is a voluntary program that matches those in need — due to a death, catastrophic illness, injury or other loss — with those who can help. Several bar associations across the country have adopted this program and the stories of how the legal community is helping are inspiring. In Tennessee, the program will accept requests for financial assistance, clothing, housing, transportation and medical community contacts. Requests should be sent to SOLACE@tnbar.org. The TBA will review requests and share them in TBA Today, allowing volunteers to connect directly with the parties in need. The TBA will not collect donations or facilitate any transactions. The program, which stands for “Support of Lawyers/Legal Personnel — All Concern Encouraged,” is one of TBA President Sherie Edwards’ initiatives for 2022. Learn more about the program and how it works at TBA.org/solace.