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TBA YLD Holds Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C. - Articles

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TBA YLD Holds Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Posted by: Laura Labenberg on Oct 3, 2025

Members of the TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) gathered in Washington, D.C. for the Fall Board Meeting. During the meeting, members planned upcoming events, including pro bono clinics, the Diversity Leadership Institute, the Rural Judicial Fellowship Program, the Tennessee State High School Mock Trial Competition, and new CLE offerings. The group also discussed the Tennessee Supreme Court’s request for comments on potential regulatory reforms to increase access to quality legal representation. Despite the government shutdown, the group was able to visit museums and historic sites and explore the nation’s capital. Board member Patrick Morrison led the group on a nighttime tour of the monuments.

YLD President Judge Alex McVeagh also recognized several board members for their work over the last quarter, including Mary Frances DeVoe, Chattanooga attorney and YLD East Tennessee delegate to the TBA House of Delegates, for her contributions to numerous pro bono clinics; Donelson attorney Patrick Morrison for his development of CLE programming and his role as health and wellness coordinator; and Nashville attorney Jack Wagster for his contributions as a district representative. Nashville attorney and Diversity Committee Co-Chair Chicoya Smith received the “disco gavel” from YLD Immediate Past President Sean Aiello for her enthusiasm and efforts to bring people together. A special thanks also was given to Cookeville attorney Rachel Moses — a former YLD president (2014-2016) and current TBA YLD fellow and Middle Tennessee governor on the TBA Board of Governors — for joining the trip and supporting the YLD.