TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 16, 2026

Members of the 2026 TBA Leadership Law class (TBALL) selected Nashville lawyer Christopher M. Bellamy as this year’s recipient of the Larry Dean Wilks Leadership Award. Bellamy is a partner in the Nashville office of Fisher Phillips, where he focuses on labor and employment matters. He was honored during the group’s graduation ceremonies in Knoxville last week as part of the TBA Annual Convention. The class has spent the last six months learning about leadership in the legal profession, issues in the courts, policymaking in state government and the importance of community service. The award is named for former TBA president and Springfield lawyer Larry Wilks, who was instrumental in creating the TBALL program. It is given each year to the class member who exemplifies exceptional leadership qualities and enhances the education of others. Wilks' son John was on hand to present the award. Learn more about the Wilks Award and see past recipients.