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Portrait Unveiling for Judge Childers Planned for Jan. 19

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 28, 2017
News Type: Upcoming

A portrait unveiling for retired Shelby County Judge Robert L. Childers will be held on Jan. 19 at the Shelby County Courthouse’s main hall at 4 p.m. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony at the office of Glassman Wyatt Tuttle and Cox PC, 26 N 2nd St. in Memphis. Childers retired in June after 33 years on the bench.

Investiture Ceremony for Tidwell Scheduled for Friday

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 28, 2017
News Type: Upcoming

An investiture ceremony for Barry R. Tidwell, who was appointed as Circuit Court Judge for the 16th District last week by Gov. Bill Haslam, will be held Friday. The ceremony will take place at the Rutherford County Historic Courthouse in Murfreesboro at 3 p.m., with a reception immediately following. The 16th Judicial District includes Rutherford and Cannon counties. Tidwell was appointed following the death of Judge Keith Siskin earlier this year.

Gallatin Law Office Accepting Donations for Food Bank

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2017
News Type: Upcoming

The Heritage Law Group is hosting a food drive benefiting the Sumner County Food Bank from Nov. 13 through Dec. 20 in Gallatin. Donations may be dropped off at the Heritage Law Group office located at 1526 Hunt Club Blvd, Suite 550 in Gallatin, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Contact Sumner County Food Bank Executive Director, James Gill, at (615) 452-3890 to volunteer and learn more.

Nashville, Knoxville Bar Associations to Host Memorial Events This Week

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 13, 2017
News Type: Upcoming
The Nashville Bar and the Knoxville Bar Associations have memorial services planned for this week to honor those in the legal community lost in the past year. The NBA’s event will be held on Thursday, at the Downtown Presbyterian Church, 154 5th Ave N, at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served immediately following in the church’s Fellowship Hall. The KBA event will be held on Friday at 3 p.m. at the Tennessee Supreme Court Courtroom, 505 Main Street on the 2nd floor.

Attorney Volunteers Needed for Immigrant Family Defense Workshop in Memphis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 9, 2017
News Type: Upcoming
The TBA Young Lawyers Division and the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition will be hosting their final Family Defense Workshop on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Iglesia Nueva Vida. Volunteer lawyers will provide powers of attorney for individuals in the event of deportation or other immigration enforcement actions. A large turnout of clients is expected so many attorney volunteers are needed. No immigration law experience is required and a brief training will be held prior to the clinic. Those with questions should contact Brandon Pettes or Camila Fyler.

Williamson Bar to Recognize Judge Williams' Service

Posted by: Barry Kolar on Nov 3, 2017
News Type: Upcoming

The Williamson County Bar Association is hosting a reception in honor of the late Ernie Williams, Williamson County General Sessions Court Judge, at noon on Nov. 9. During the event at the historic courthouse in downtown Franklin, attorney Hal Hardin will present a flag flown over the U.S. capitol to Williams’ family in honor of his past service, which included a term as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. Members of the bar will share special memories they have of Williams, his practice and his time on the bench.

ETLAW Annual Supreme Court Luncheon Monday in Knoxville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 30, 2017
News Type: Upcoming
The East Tennessee Lawyers’ Association for Women (ETLAW) is hosting its Annual Supreme Court Luncheon at noon Monday at The Foundry in Knoxville. The luncheon follows the swearing-in ceremony in Knoxville for new admittees that morning. Individual tickets are $35 and new admittee tickets are available for $15. Tables of eight are available for $280 and tables of 10 for $350. Families and friends of new admittees are welcome to attend at the "individual" ticket price. If you are a judge and intend to attend the event, please email President-elect Loretta Cravens.

International Law Section to Host Free Global Trade Seminar

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 18, 2017
News Type: Upcoming
The TBA's International Law Section is sponsoring a free, invitation-only seminar called “Global & Tennessee Specific Trade and Investment Perspectives and Policies for 2018 and Beyond” to be held Nov. 2 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Nashville School of Law. The seminar will provide an overview of both the global and U.S. trade and investment landscape. Attendees will also have the opportunity to have direct interactive discussions with speakers at the end of the seminar. The panel discussion will last until 7 p.m., followed by an FAQ session for attendees, along with a light reception of beverage and desserts.

Interested in Running for Office?

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 12, 2017
News Type: Upcoming
In many parts of the state, attorneys aren’t just legal advocates, they serve as community leaders. In recent years, however, Tennessee has seen a decrease in lawyers seeking local public office. With that in mind, the TBA will host two information sessions to inform and encourage lawyers to run. “Running for Office 101: a Workshop and Q&A” will be held in Jackson and Columbia on Oct. 24. Each will  feature a panel with local elected officials. The event is free and lunch will be provided. Registration is required. There will be no CLE credit offered, but prior to the session in Columbia and after the Jackson session, the TBA will host its annual Court Square CLE programming.

Haltom to Speak at Book Festival in Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 10, 2017
News Type: Upcoming
Bill Haltom will be in Nashville on Sunday to read from his book “The Other Fellow May Be Right: The Civility of Howard Baker.” The appearance will take place during the Southern Festival of Books at the Nashville Main Public Library’s Banner Room, from 1 to 2 p.m. Haltom will also be available to sign copies of the book.
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