TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Feb 2, 2023

A group of lawyers and law students have established the Knoxville Latino Bar Association (KLBA). The organization’s inaugural board consists of president Christina Magráns-Tillery, vice-president Esperanza Yañez, secretary Eric Amarante, and treasurer Arléne Amarante. Sherley Cruz will serve as community legal education coordinator while Willie Santana will serve as membership director. Lincoln Memorial University School of Law and University of Tennessee College of Law students Talton Dunn and Kevin Ross will represent their respective student organizations on the board. Finally, law students Sonsirez Robles will serve as special events coordinator and Ryan Valdez as sergeant at arms. KLBA will launch with a celebration honoring Knox County Criminal Court Judge Hector Sanchez on March 10 at 5:30 p.m. EST at the Foundry on the Fair Site. Tickets for the event are available, as are table sponsorships. For more information, contact Sonsirez Robles. Read more about the KLBA.

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