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St. Mary’s Episcopal School of Memphis Named State Mock Trial Champion

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 27, 2007

Team will represent state at 2007 National Mock Trial Competition

NASHVILLE, March 27, 2007 — St. Mary’s Episcopal School of Memphis won the state mock trial competition on Saturday prevailing over Family Christian Academy — a team of home-school students from Chattanooga -- in the 27th annual Tennessee State High School Mock Trial Competition. The St. Mary’s team will represent Tennessee at the National Mock Trial Competition in Dallas May 10-12.

Kingsport Child Advocate Named CASA Volunteer of the Year

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 23, 2007

Toni New honored for work on behalf of Tennessee children

NASHVILLE, Jan. 23, 2007 — Toni New of Kingsport has been named the 2007 CASA Volunteer of the Year by the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. She was recognized for her work with CASA for Kids Inc. in Sullivan and Hawkins counties, and her long-standing commitment to the mission of Court Appointed Special Advocates.

TBA Announces Public Service Award Winners

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 13, 2007

Awards presented on Saturday, January 13, at Capitol Ceremony

NASHVILLE, Jan. 13, 2007 — Four attorneys who contributed thousands of hours of their time to public service were recently honored by the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) at its annual public service luncheon. Held as part of the association’s leadership conference, the luncheon took place in the state capitol rotunda and featured award winners in several categories as well as a keynote address by Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell.

TBA Announces 2007 Leadership Law Class

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 2, 2007

Lawyers selected from across the state to start 6-month program

NASHVILLE, Jan. 2, 2007 — The Tennessee Bar Association has announced its 2007 Leadership Law class. The six-month program is designed to equip Tennessee lawyers with the vision, knowledge and skills necessary to serve as leaders in their profession and local communities.

TBA Announces 2006 Law Day Contest Winners

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on May 1, 2006

Students reflect on separation of power between branches of government

NASHVILLE, May 1, 2006 -- Catherine Fields of Signal Mountain has won first place in a Law Day Essay Contest sponsored by the Tennessee Bar Association. A rising 11th grader at Girls Preparatory School, Fields won second place in the same contest in 2005.

TBA to Host Diversity Summit in Memphis

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 30, 2006

Daylong event to explore increasing diversity in the legal profession

NASHVILLE, March 30, 2006 — Nationally known civil rights attorney Fred Gray will headline a Diversity Summit this Saturday in Memphis for leaders of the Tennessee legal community. Sponsored by the Tennessee Bar Association, the summit will jump start a statewide discussion on diversity in the legal profession and explore concrete ways of increasing diversity in Tennessee’s legal community. The program will be held at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis.

Knoxville's West High Wins State High School Mock Trial Championship

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 18, 2006

Team will represent state at National Mock Trial Competition

NASHVILLE, March 18, 2006 — Knoxville’s West High School won the state championship mock trial competition today, defeating Memphis’ St. Mary’s Episcopal School in the 26th annual Tennessee State High School Mock Trial Competition. Team member Jennifer Camfield was named Best Defense Advocate and Ian Orr was chosen as the team’s most valuable player. The West team will represent Tennessee at the National Mock Trial Competition in Oklahoma City, May 11-13.

TBA Announces 2005-2006 Public Service Award Winners

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 13, 2006

Awards to be presented at capitol ceremony

NASHVILLE, Jan. 13, 2006 — Three attorneys who have contributed thousands of hours of their time to public service will be honored by the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) at its annual public service luncheon this Saturday, Jan. 14, at noon in the Tennessee State Capitol. Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will present the keynote address.

Nashville Volunteer Named CASA Volunteer of the Year

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 13, 2006

Suzanne Harrison honored for work on behalf of Tennessee children

NASHVILLE, Jan. 13, 2006 — Suzanne Harrison of Nashville will be honored by the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division at a dinner on Friday, Jan. 13.

TBA Selects 33 for 2006 Leadership Law Class

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Dec 12, 2005

Attorneys from across the state selected for 6-month training program

NASHVILLE, Dec. 12, 2005 — Thirty-three attorneys from across the state have been selected for the Tennessee Bar Association's Leadership Law program, which is designed to equip Tennessee lawyers with the vision, knowledge and skills necessary to serve as leaders in their profession and local communities.

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