The Memphis Lawyers’ Chapter of the Federalist Society will hold a virtual event on Nov. 29 from noon to 1 p.m. CST featuring Christopher J. Walker of the University of Michigan Law School. Walker will discuss the current state and future of the U.S. Supreme Court’s “Chevron Doctrine.” Those interested in attending may register online or contact Greg Grisham, 901-333-2076.

Earlier this week, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined 25 other state attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress requesting the passage of H.R. 1337, the Immigration Enforcement Partnership Act of 2023. If signed into law, the bill would grant state attorneys general the authority to enforce certain federal immigration laws. Read more about the issue or read the letter.

Four of the 15 largest law firms in Nashville are vying to represent the newly reinstated airport board, Nashville Business Journal reports. They are: Adams and Reese LLP; Butler Snow; Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC; and Neal & Harwell PLC. The board was set to meet today and consider the bids. While the board’s bylaws provide for a general counsel, members have argued they need outside counsel following the state’s attempt to appoint its own members to oversee the Nashville International Airport and the smaller John C. Tune Airport. Read more about the firms seeking to fill the role.

The Ethical Campaign is back for 2023 as a live virtual program on Dec. 6. This advanced level program for state and local lawmakers, judges, candidates for executive, judicial or legislative positions, and campaign chairs, treasurers and counsel will include all aspects of the law and ethics of election for office. Topics include the ethical issues involved in compliance with election law provisions, compliance with campaign finance practices, conformity with the “Comprehensive Governmental Ethics Reform Act,” and an analysis of the provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct and Rules of Professional Conduct touching on elections. Make plans to join in online from 1-4:15 p.m. CST.

Do you have news to share with your colleagues about a job move, an award received or a leadership appointment? TBA members can submit their news for publication on the TBA’s online Success feature. To get started, visit our online submission form and follow the prompts for entering the information. You also can upload a press release and a photograph.

A tax and financial clinic for artists, musicians and creatives will take place Dec. 6 from 5-7 p.m. CST at the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center, 217 S. 10th St., Nashville 37206. Hosted by Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts (VLPA), Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), the clinic is free for income-qualified artists. Clients should register by Dec. 2 to reserve a spot to talk to a tax or financial expert.

Shelby County lawyer Stephen R. Yoder was reinstated to the active practice of law yesterday after being on inactive status since Aug. 18, 2015. The Tennessee Supreme Court accepted the Board of Professional Responsibility’s recommendation that reinstatement was satisfactory and Yoder had met the requirements of the rules. He was reinstated retroactively to Oct. 31.

The Tennessee Supreme Court recently directed Alabama lawyer Larry Wayne Brantley to inform the court within 30 days why the imposition of reciprocal discipline would be unwarranted. Brantley entered into an agreement to resolve disciplinary action brought against him by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding his representation of private clients while employed as a federal employee. The USPTO issued a public reprimand and subjected Brantley to a 36-rnonth probationary period.

Shelby County lawyer Monica Aislynn Timmerman was reinstated to the practice of law yesterday. The Tennessee Supreme Court took the action after a panel of the Board of Professional Responsibility determined that Timmerman was in compliance with her Tennessee Lawyer Assistance Program Monitoring Agreement. Timmerman was suspended in September for not complying with the agreement and posing a threat of substantial harm to the public.

Most of Metro Nashville's chosen members reacquainted themselves with the Nashville Airport Authority at a special-called meeting on Monday, according to the Nashville Business Journal. The locally appointed board was reinstated by the courts at the end of October. Members, under the leadership of Nashville attorney Joycelyn Stevenson, re-examined nearly 20 votes that the state board took during its four months in power but did not make any final decisions to ratify or undo any of them. The board will meet again on Nov. 15 for its regularly scheduled meeting. Stevenson, former executive director at the Tennessee Bar Association, is managing shareholder for the Nashville office of Littler Mendelson.