| November 2007 Mock trial case released The 2008 mock trial season got underway this month with release of the problem and updated competition rules. This year, teams will debate a civil case stemming from a car accident involving a teenager allegedly text messaging and speeding while driving. When the car skids off the road and hits a telephone pole, the front seat passenger sustains significant injuries. Conflicting testimony sheds doubt on whether the driver or the passenger was actually "texting" at the time of the accident. Also this month, the Mock Trial Committee announced the 2008 district competition coordinators. The case, rules, list of coordinators and other information can be found at www.tba.org/mocktrial. District competitions will occur throughout the month of February, with the state competition set for March 14-15. Those who volunteer to serve as scorers or bailiffs at the state competition will receive a complimentary hotel room and appreciation dinner. Contact Mock Trial Committee Chair Colleen Sweeney at csweeney@sedlaw.com or (615) 620-1721 for more information about getting involved. Leadership class announced The Tennessee Bar Association this week announced the members of its new Leadership Law class. Among the 35 attorneys selected from across the state, 22 are young lawyers. They are: Keta Barnes of Smyrna, Wes Bryant of Columbia, Amy Everhart of Nashville, Paul Fassbender of Nashville, Elizabeth Ferguson of Nashville, Marcos Garza of Knoxville, Sarah Henry of Memphis, Adam Knight of Nashville, Allison LaRue of Nashville, David McDowell of Chattanooga, Rob McGuire of Nashville, Carrie O'Rear of Knoxville, Andrea Perry of Nashville, Candice Reed of Brentwood, Jenny Rogers of Knoxville, Yanika Smith of Nashville, Jocelyn Stevenson of Nashville, Camille Steward of Nashville, Hanson Tipton of Knoxville, Van Turner of Memphis, Monica Wharton of Memphis and Clarence Wilbon of Memphis. For a complete class roster view the the TBA's press release. Leadership Law is a six-month program designed to equip Tennessee lawyers with the vision, knowledge and skills necessary to serve as leaders in their profession and local communities. For more information about the program contact Monica Mackie at mmackie@tnbar.org or (615) 383-7421. Fall TYL in the mail The November issue of the YLD's quarterly print publication, the Tennessee Young Lawyer, should be in your mailbox by now. It is also available online. If you are not receiving this publication, please contact Stacey Shrader at sshrader@tnbar.org or (615) 383-7421 to verify your address. The new issue features a substantive article on deferred compensation plans, a profile of a young lawyer from 1970, the president's column and of course, Barely Legal - the publication's standing humor column. This issue also includes a new feature: TYL People, which provides a place for young lawyers to share news about job moves, promotions and career achievements. Send news items to TYL Co-Editor Mason Wilson at mason.wilson@cityofclarksville.com. YLD fall board meeting report Your YLD Board met in New Orleans Nov. 2-3, to continue planning and implementing projects for the bar year. Plans for the upcoming months include additional social events, new CLE offerings, law-related education programs and service projects. The meeting was headquartered at the historic Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter, and board members enjoyed several New Orleans' landmarks such as Brennan's, Arnaud's and Pat O'Brien's (where a Hurricane or two were sampled). YLD President Jason Long of Knoxville presided over the meetings, and on Saturday, presented "Star of the Quarter" awards to board members David Bates of Columbia for organizing law school outreach events throughout the state, and Ben Jones of Knoxville for his work in planning the weekend's activities. On Sunday morning, board members spent several hours at the Ozanam Inn - a mission and homeless shelter - sorting clothing and food donations. Watch for a story in the winter issue of the Tennessee Young Lawyer! UT tailgate a success The YLD hosted a tailgate party before the Tennessee-South Carolina football game on Oct. 27, which was well attended and according to at least one young lawyer, "lots of fun." Luckily, the Vols sent Spurrier away with a loss, as well! Thanks to Knoxville Membership Captain, Chris McCarty, for planning the event. Look for details about events in Memphis, Nashville and Chattanooga in the coming months. Get involved with the ABA YLD Any young lawyer interested in getting involved with the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division should contact YLD President Jason Long at jlong@latlaw.com or (865) 637-0203. A complete list of ABA YLD activities can be found at www.abanet.org. Upcoming meetings include the Mid-Year Meeting in Los Angeles Feb. 5-9, and the ABA YLD Spring Conference in Washington, D.C. April 16-19. Limited funding is available for those interested in representing the TBA YLD at these meetings. Tips for writing an online CLE Interested in authoring an online CLE but not sure how to start? The YLD now offers a step-by-step guide to producing an online text-based course. Presented in Power Point format, the guide covers topics such as choosing a subject, preparing an outline, gathering supporting material and drafting hypotheticals. Special thanks goes to Lee Ann Brackett in the TBA's CLE Department for her work on this great resource. Download the guide Save the date for TBA convention Trial practice CLE on tap for Dec. 14 The course will be offered on Dec. 14, in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville from 1-4:20 p.m. local time. And remember, you can take this class for free using the three prepaid CLE credits you received with your membership! Speakers include: Chattanooga Register for the Chattanooga course Knoxville Register for the Knoxville course Memphis Register for the Memphis course Nashville Register for the Nashville course |
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