TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Dec 14, 2022

After more than three decades, Kathy Walsh is no longer the leader of the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, WPLN reports. Walsh built the coalition’s reputation as the leading voice for domestic and sexual violence victims in the state, and as a registered lobbyist, helped shape legislation in the field. Her exit comes after a federal investigation found the organization unlawfully retaliated against an employee who spoke up about potential misuse of federal grant funding. Three other former employees also expressed concerns about Walsh’s management of staff and unhealthy communication patterns. The board chair declined to say whether Walsh resigned or was fired.