TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Barry Kolar on Feb 6, 2023

Tennessee lawyers representing the state at the ABA’s Midyear Meeting in New Orleans heard updates on the profession from a variety of ABA leaders at the TBA’s annual delegation breakfast on Sunday. Among those addressing the group were ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross, ABA House of Delegates Chair Gene Vance, ABA President-elect Mary Smith and ABA Executive Director Jack Rives. The delegation, under the leadership of former TBA President John Tarpley, also heard from TBA President Tasha Blakney and took part in a Saturday reception honoring former TBA Executive Director Joycelyn Stevenson.

TBA Reception at ABA Mid-year

More than 100 people filled the room at the TBA's reception honoring former Executive Director Joycelyn Stevenson.

Tasha Blakney and Joycelyn Stevenson Joycelyn Stevenson

TBA President Tasha Blakney (left) at reception honoring former TBA Executive Director Joycelyn Stevenson.

TBA YLD delegates at the ABA Mid-Year John Tarpley

Members of the TBA YLD delegation at the TBA breakfast with delegation leader (right) John Tarpley.

ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross

ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross gives the delegation an update on ABA activities.

Tasha Blakney addresses TBA delegation breakfast

TBA President Tasha Blakney addresses the TBA delegation breakfast.

ABA President-elect Mary Smith and ABA Executive Director Jack Rives

ABA President-elect Mary Smith and ABA Executive Director Jack Rives address the delegation.

YLD delegates discuss a new LSAT rule during delegation breakfast

YLD ABA Delegate Kortney D. Simmons takes part in discussion on possible new LSAT rules.