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UTK Law Gets $500K for Diverse Student Recruitment

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 29, 2018
The University of Tennessee College of Law is expanding its reach to diverse students through an endowed scholarship program funded by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. The endowment aims to increase the number of outstanding, diverse applicants to the school and enhance their professional experience as they begin a career in the legal profession. The firm committed $500,000 to fund the Bass, Berry & Sims Diversity Leadership Endowment. In addition to financial support, students will receive personalized guidance, and professional insight through mentor-student relationships. Qualified students may also enter a clerkship program with the firm after completing one year of study.

Nashville Lawyer Courtney Knight Dies at 48

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 29, 2018
Nashville attorney Courtney Elizabeth Knight died on Oct. 23 at the age of 48. Born in Florida, Knight moved to Nashville as a child. She graduated from the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 1997 and worked as an attorney for the State of Tennessee. A celebration of life will be held in early November. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy.

Haslam Appoints Olita as Circuit Court Judge for 19th District

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 29, 2018
Gov. Bill Haslam recently appointed Kathryn Wall Olita of Clarksville as Circuit Court judge for the 19th Judicial District, which serves Montgomery and Robertson counties. The appointment fills a new trial court judgeship established this year by the Tennessee General Assembly. Olita has practiced law for 15 years in Middle and West Tennessee, most recently with the firm Batson Nolan in Clarksville. Her current practice also includes serving as board attorney to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. Olita began her practice at Rosenblum & Reisman in Memphis, where she worked from 2003-2006.

Tackle All Your CLE for the Year at Fall FastTrack on Friday

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 29, 2018
Emerging technology is revolutionizing the way we practice law — from document automation to using artificial intelligence research tools to assist with briefs, memos and complaints. We want to ensure that you stay on the cutting edge of today’s legal landscape. At the Fall FastTrack in Nashville, you will have the opportunity to tackle all of your CLE requirements for the year while learning from seasoned professionals on how to leverage technology, allowing solos and small firm practitioners to compete with the big boys.

With Grant Funds, Shelby Moves to Reduce People Jailed Before Trial

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 26, 2018
Portions of a $350,000 MacArthur Foundation grant awarded to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office last year will be used to update the county’s Pre-Trial Services with a new tool that is expected to reduce the number of people jailed by 25 percent or more. The Commercial Appeal reports that activists say the move will help improve a system that effects poor people at higher rates than the affluent, who are more likely to have the resources to post bond. 

Chancellor Rules Voters With Incomplete Registrations Can Vote Regularly on Election Day

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 26, 2018
Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins ordered the Shelby County Election Commission to allow people with incomplete voter registration applications to fix any deficiencies and vote regularly on Election Day, The Commercial Appeal reports. The ruling comes after Tennessee Black Voter Project and the Memphis NAACP sought a court order against the Shelby County Election Commission over alleged voter disenfranchisement. The election commission will appeal the ruling on an emergency basis, their attorney, John Ryder, said.

Frost Brown Todd Names New Leader

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 26, 2018
Frost Brown Todd’s Nashville office has named Tom Lee member in charge after Mekesha Montgomery moved to assume leadership of the firm’s manufacturing team, The Nashville Post reports. Lee joined FBT in 2011 after two years at the helm of his own firm and a lengthier career at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis. Montgomery took over as member in charge the same year.

Service Sunday for Nashville Lawyer

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 26, 2018

Randolph “Andy” Veazey, a longtime resident of Davidson County, died Oct. 25. Veazey was a partner with the law firm of Veazey & Tucker. He was admitted to the Tennessee bar in 1979 after obtaining his law degree from the Nashville School of Law in 1978. His practice was in the realm of insurance defense litigation, including workers compensation, construction litigation, products liability and tort liability. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 6 p.m. at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 5852 Nolensville Road. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested for donations to be made to Nashville School of Law.

Trump to Chattanooga to Support Blackburn

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 26, 2018
President Donald Trump is planning a visit to Chattanooga just before the election, The Chattanoogan reports. U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann said he will be appearing with the president at the event, the date of which has not yet been announced. Trump is coming to support U.S. Senate candidate and U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, who is locked in a tight race with former Gov. Phil Bredesen.

AOC Nets Federal Funds to Establish Community Court for Young Offenders

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 26, 2018
Tennessee’s Administrative Office of the Courts recently received $200,000 in federal money to establish a new community court serving offenders in early adulthood. The C.A.R.E. (Creating Avenues for Restoration & Empowerment) court will be created using funds that the AOC, on behalf of the General Sessions Music City Community Court, received after being named one of five 2018 Community Court Grant Program winners. In addition to funding, the AOC will also receive technical assistance from the Center for Court Innovation to implement the C.A.R.E. court, which serves offenders aged 18 to 26. While the C.A.R.E. court will be the first of its kind in Nashville, national research has shown that the community court model can reduce crime and substance use, increase services to victims, reduce unnecessary jail time, save money and improve public confidence in justice.
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