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Veterans Court Graduation Set for May 7

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 24, 2018
News Type: Upcoming
A graduation will be held for participants in the Davidson County Veterans Court on Monday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the Justice A. A. Birch Courthouse’s courtroom 3-B in Nashville. Remarks will be given by Robert D. Tuke, U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran and Davidson County Veterans Court Foundation President. A reception will follow the ceremony. Those who wish to attend should RSVP to Cynthia Nelson at cynthianelson@jis.nashville.org.

TBA Public Service Awards Luncheon This Saturday

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 17, 2018
News Type: Upcoming

The TBA's annual Public Service Luncheon will be held this Saturday at the downtown Nashville DoubleTree Hotel. The luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and will end before 2 p.m. This year's honorees are Daniel Horwitz, who receives the Harris Gilbert Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award, Mary Michelle Gillum, who was named the Ashley Wiltshire Public Service Attorney of the Year, and Alexa Spata, the Law Student Volunteer of the Year. A special award, the Access to Justice Champion Award, will be presented to TBA Executive Director Emeritus Allan Ramsaur, in acknowledgement of his accomplishments as a bar leader and as a leader in the access to justice community. The luncheon was originally scheduled for January, but was rescheduled due to bad weather.

Knoxville to Celebrate Law Day on May 3 with Luncheon

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 13, 2018
News Type: Upcoming
The Knoxville Bar Association will observe Law Day with a celebration and program on May 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Hilton Downtown. The theme is “Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom” and will feature speakers including Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III, U.S. Attorney Doug Overbey and moderator U.S. Magistrate Judge Debra Poplin.

Nashville Bar Plans 60th Annual Law Day Luncheon

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 11, 2018
News Type: Upcoming
The Nashville Bar Association will host its annual Law Day Luncheon at noon on May 4 at the Downtown Renaissance Hotel. This is the 60th year the event has been held, and the topic for 2018 will be “Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom.” Former Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell will be the featured speaker, with Judge Frank Clement serving as master of ceremonies. Tickets are available on the NBA website.

Ceremony for Judge Debra Poplin Planned for April 27 in Knoxville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 11, 2018
News Type: Upcoming
An investiture ceremony and reception for U.S. Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin will be held on April 27 at 2 p.m. in the Special Proceedings Courtroom at the Howard H. Baker Jr. U.S. Courthouse, 800 Market Street in Knoxville. RSVP by Friday.

YWCA Annual Stand Against Racism Planned for April 27

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 6, 2018
News Type: Upcoming
The YWCA will again host its “Stand Against Racism” community advocacy fair on April 27 in Nashville. The fair begins at 11:30 a.m., with an official program starting at noon. Scheduled speakers include Gloria McKissack, retired Tennessee State University professor and former activist in the Civil Rights Movement, and DarKenya Waller, executive director of the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee.

Memphis Law Hosting MLK50 Symposium

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 30, 2018
News Type: Upcoming
The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law will host a symposium and luncheon on Monday as part of a week-long event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will serve as keynote speaker at the luncheon. Topics will cover the state of civil and human rights issues, as well as racial and economic equity 50 years after MLK’s death. The symposium will be held at the Peabody Hotel.

TJC Hosting Mother’s Day Hall of Fame Luncheon

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 26, 2018
News Type: Upcoming
The Tennessee Justice Center has announced a new event honoring mothers and fathers who advocate on behalf of the rights of children, especially those with special needs. The TJC will host its first annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on May 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville. Single tickets are $125 and tables are $1,000. To RSVP or for more information, visit the TJC website.

Volunteers Needed for March 27 Legal Clinic in Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 21, 2018
News Type: Upcoming
Lipscomb University's Fred D. Gray Institute for Law, Justice & Society will host a free legal clinic in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. on March 27 at Schrader Lane Church of Christ, located at 1234 Schrader Lane, Nashville, 37208. It will be an advice-only clinic with no expectation that volunteers take on continuing representation. For more information or to volunteer, contact Randy Spivey, 615-966-2503.

National Bar Association to Host Conference in Nashville This Weekend

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 20, 2018
News Type: Upcoming
The National Bar Association’s Corporate Law Section and Region IV membership are hosting their annual “Gateway to Success” conference in Nashville this weekend. Region IV consists of Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky.
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