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TJC Honors Pro Bono Law Firm, Lawyer of the Year

Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jul 2, 2025

The Tennessee Justice Center (TJC) honored Selendy Gay PLLC as its 2025 Pro Bono Firm of Year and Elizabeth Marlowe as Attorney of the Year. The New York City firm was honored for its work on the TennCare redetermination litigation, A.M.C. v. Smith, a class action in federal court. The firm stepped in as pro bono counsel, joining forces with TJC, the National Health Law Program and the National Center for Law and Economic Justice, securing a victory in court. Marlowe left the full-time practice of law a few years ago and began volunteering with the Casework Team at the TJC. “I would urge anyone who is considering expanding their pro bono volunteering to consider putting in some time at TJC, even if it is just a few hours a month,” said Marlowe. “Out of everything I've done in my career, that was always the most satisfying, to run into one of my clients out in the wild with their families and see them thriving.” See photos from the awards reception and read more in a press release from the organization.

From left: TJC Executive Director and co-founder Michele Johnson, Elizabeth Marlowe, TJC staff attorney Emily Jenkins

From left: TJC Legal Director Brant Harrell, Selendy Gay attorney Laura King and TJC staff attorney and co-founder Gordon Bonnyman

Award recipients and TJC staff

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