TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Paul Burch on Jan 16, 2024

The TBA's Leadership Law Program (TBALL) held an opening retreat for the 2024 class at Henry Horton State Park this past weekend. Featured speakers and presenters included TBA President Jim Barry, TBA Executive Director Sheree Wright, Nashville School of Law President and Dean William C. Koch Jr. and attorney Randall L. Kinnard. The weekend also included a judge’s panel led by TBALL alumni now serving on the bench. The 2024 class will hold meetings in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Columbia, culminating in a graduation ceremony in Memphis during the annual TBA Convention. The TBALL program aims to serve the legal profession by equipping participants with the vision, knowledge and skills necessary to serve as leaders. Now in its 20th year, the 2024 class includes participants from around the state. Learn more about the class and the program.


From left: Founding TBALL Member John Tarpley and Steering Committee Member John Wilks


Nashville School of Law President and Dean William C. Koch Jr.


Leadership Law Class of 2024


TBALL alumni now serving as Tennessee judges participate in a panel discussion. From left: Kristi Davis, Michael Dumitru, Jennifer Fitzgerald and moderator Jeffrey Usman.