TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Nov 7, 2023

The Tennessee Supreme Court on Tuesday welcomed a new group of lawyers to the practice of law in Nashville. TBA President-elect Ed Lanquist, a shareholder with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, was on hand to introduce candidates to the court, while members of the TBA Young Lawyers Division greeted new admittees and talked with them about the benefits of TBA membership. TBA Executive Director Sheree Wright and former President Jason Pannu also were in attendance to represent the TBA. Ceremonies will continue next week on Nov. 14 in Memphis at Memphis City Hall and Jackson at the Jackson Supreme Court Building.

TBA leaders on hand at Nashville new admittee ceremony November 2023
TBA President-elect Ed Lanquist (left), Executive Director Sheree Wright and former President Jason Pannu

Tennessee Supreme Court Justices at new admittee swearing in ceremony November 2023
Tennessee Supreme Court justices

New lawyers take oath of office at Nashville ceremony November 2023
New lawyers take the oath at the Nashville ceremony.

New lawyer Deborah Horn celebrates after taking the oath
New lawyer Deborah Horn celebrates after taking the oath.

New lawyers celebrate after taking the oath
New lawyers Olivia Halliburton (left) and Emily Griffin celebrate after taking the oath.

New lawyer Elizabeth Tirrill celebrates after taking the oathNew lawyer Joshua McSwain celebrates after taking the oath
Left: Elizabeth Tirrill 
Right: Joshua McSwain

New lawyer John Wagster celebrates after taking the oath  TBA President-elect Ed Lanquist welcomes new lawyers to the practice of law in Nashville November 2023
Left: John Wagster
Right: TBA President-elect Ed Lanquist welcomes new lawyers to the practice of law.

Photos by Paul Burch