TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Dec 30, 2025

Twelve attorneys licensed in Tennessee were admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court during the 39th annual TBA Academy this month. TBA President Heidi Barcus moved for admission of the members during a regular court session in Washington, D.C. Those admitted before the high court were Nashville attorney Paige Bernick; Knoxville lawyer Stefanie Bowen; Nashville attorney Stuart Burkhalter; Memphis lawyer Chad Cardwell; Nashville attorney Stephanie Celada; Morristown lawyer Aaron Chapman; Lewisburg attorney Louisa Davis; Alabama lawyer Charles “Chip” Dawson Jr.; Texas attorney Orlando Dizon; Chattanooga lawyer Michael Kuebler; Knoxville attorney Brandon Morrow, and Nashville lawyer Bernadette Welch.

Admittees and guests on a tour of the U.S. Capitol, from left: Charles “Chip” Dawson Jr., Stuart Burkhalter, Michael Kuebler, Judge Lee Bussart, Bernadette Welch, Louisa Davis, Jackie Kuebler, Stefanie Bowen, TBA President Heidi Barcus, Lisa Jeter, Aileen Dizon, TBA Executive Director Sheree Wright. Admittees not pictured: Paige Bernick, Orlando Dizon, Chad Cardwell, Stephanie Celeda, Brandon Morrow and Aaron Chapman.