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Friday, March 13, 2026
Most lawyers turn to mentors when a problem arises — constantly playing defense. But what if they switched to an “offensive” mindset? Mentor and mentee pair Buck Lewis and Brock Willis offer a proactive, strategic approach that emphasizes regular engagement and long-term growth rather than reactive crisis management. By meeting regularly with mentors and following a professional development plan, both new attorneys and experienced lawyers can maximize the benefits of mentorship for both parties.
Be the Person Who Says ‘Yes’: The Joy of Mentoring
In this installment of President's Perspective, Heidi Barcus encourages lawyers to mentor others, not only because it strengthens the profession, it strengthens the community.
News from TBA & the Legal Community
Learn more about TBA's leadership in 2028, register for Day on the Hill, get an update on the TBA's new office construction and more!
Submit Feedback on Potential Regulatory Changes to TBA by March 16
Feedback about the Tennessee Supreme Court's order considering a range of potential changes to regulation of the legal profession is due to the TBA Legal Access and Regulatory Reform Task Force by March 16. The task force will be reviewing responses submitted by email as well as comments submitted as part of a statewide survey and six virtual town hall events, which took place in January and February, and ongoing conversations with stakeholders. The task force then will make recommendations for any proposed action to the TBA Board of Governors. Members are encouraged to review the TBA's Legal Access & Regulatory Reform resource page to become familiar with the issues at stake. Feedback to the task force should be submitted via email to townhall@tnbar.org. Comments on the court order also may be filed directly with the court by April 30.
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