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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Aug 1, 2022

Nashville lawyer Vincent Edward Wehby died July 23 at the age of 85. A 1961 graduate of the Vanderbilt University Law School, Wehby practiced law for more than 50 years, serving as an assistant U.S. attorney in Nashville and practicing law with his late brother Alfred. Wehby was affectionately called the “Godfather” of the Federal Public Defender’s Office, which recognized him as the first CJA Panel Lawyer of the Year. The award honors a lawyer who demonstrates a commitment to the vigorous representation of those unable to afford counsel. Wehby retired from law practice in 2017. Funeral services were held this past weekend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Room in the Inn or the Legal Aid Society.