Access to Justice Committee

The Access to Justice Committee develops and implements policy and initiatives to assist lawyers, the organized bar, law schools, legal services organizations & pro bono programs in providing access to the justice system for the poor & marginalized.

Chair
Stites & Harbison, PLLC
401 Commerce Street Ste 800
Nashville, TN 37219
(615)782-2223
Immediate Past Chair
Bass Berry & Sims PLC
150 3rd Ave S #2800
Nashville, TN 372012002
(615)742-6285
Vice-Chair
International Paper Company
6400 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38197
(901)419-3832

Lawyers To Be Recognized for Service at TBA Event

Tennessee attorneys who generously gave their time and talents in service to others will be recognized this Saturday at the TBA Public Service Luncheon. The event is the centerpiece of this weekend's TBA Leadership Conference, and will feature former FCC Commissioner Deborah Tate as keynote speaker. Honored at the event will be Harris Gilbert Pro Bono Volunteers of the Year Phillip Cramer, Bill Harbison, Elliott Ozment and John Farringer; Ashley T. Wiltshire Public Service Attorney of the Year Jean Crowe; and Law Student Volunteer of the Year Chris Martin. Also meeting this weekend are the TBA House of Delegates, the TBA Board of Governors and a number of TBA committees, sections and divisions.

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MLK Day: A Day On, Not A Day Off

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and the National Day of Service, Nashville is holding its first-ever Day of Service Volunteer Fair Satruday at the Center for Nonprofit Management. From 10 a.m. to noon, attendees will have a chance to learn about volunteer opportunities available throughout the year with about 40 nonprofit organizations in Nashville.

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Access to Justice Committee Events

Wills for Heroes Clinic - Lexington NEW DATE

Event Types: 
Pro Bono Activity
Date: 
Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 9:00am

Contact:
Chuck Holliday
(731) 668-4878
chuckh@garretylaw.com

Sponsored by the TBA Young Lawyers Division, the Wills for Heroes program provides wills, powers of attorney and other end-of-life documents for first responders in the state of Tennessee. To get involved or to request a clinic in your area, please contact committee chair Bradley Carter.

Wills for Heroes Clinic - Memphis

Event Types: 
Pro Bono Activity
Date: 
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 9:00am

Contact:
Joann Coston-Holloway
(901) 577-8223
jholloway@bakerdonelson.com

Sponsored by the TBA Young Lawyers Division, the Wills for Heroes program provides wills, powers of attorney and other end-of-life documents for first responders in the state of Tennessee. To get involved or to request a clinic in your area, please contact committee chair Bradley Carter.

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