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Defense Lawyers Name Lawrence New Executive Director

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 31, 2018
The Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL) has announced that Denise Lawrence will serve as its newest executive director, Humphrey on the Hill reports. Lawrence brings with her more than two decades of government relations experience having previously served in strategic planning and advocacy roles for the Tennessee Board of Regents, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and the state senate Democratic caucus. Lawrence, a grandmother of three, first joined TACDL as interim executive director in August 2017. She assumed her latest role in December.

Beavers Exits Governors Race

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 31, 2018
Former Tennessee Senator Mae Beavers has dropped out of the race for governor, the Nashville Post reports. Beavers is the first candidate to do so, after reporting raising just $150,000 in the latest fundraising cycle and the news that her mother had died after a long struggle with dementia. With qualifying deadlines looming, Beavers could still run for a state or local position this year.

Post-CLE Reception at TDEC

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 31, 2018
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in cooperation with the Tennessee Bar Association’s Environmental Law Section, will host an open house immediately following Friday’s Environmental Law CLE on Feb. 2 at 4 p.m.

Attorney Enters Race for District 61 House Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 30, 2018
Attorney Gino Bulso has picked up a petition to run for the Tennessee House of Representatives seat that is being vacated by Rep. Charles Sargent, Brentwood Homepage reports. Bulso, a Republican, is the seventh person to announce his run for the District 61 position. Sargent, who has held the Williamson County seat since 1996, is retiring due to health reasons. Republicans Rebecca Anne Burke, Jeff Ford, Bobby Hullett, Brandon Ogles and Terrence Smith, as well as independent Matthew Kuhn, are also seeking the seat.

Vonnahme Named New YLD Coordinator

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 30, 2018
The Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) is excited to announce the hiring of Stephanie Vonnahme for the position of Young Lawyers Division and Public Education Coordinator.  Stephanie comes to the TBA with a wealth of professional experience including over eight years with program management within the non-profit organization sector. 
 
 
From her work with non-profit associations she has developed exceptional skills in project planning, program development, and staff and volunteer management. She has experience formulating and executing strategic plans, policies and procedures, goals and timelines. Whether it has been leading boards, committees or volunteers, Stephanie has collaborated with a variety of groups to meet the organization’s goals and overall strategic plan and vision. She knows the importance of tracking and reporting metrics within an organization and how it can help in forecasting future success. Her organizational skills will help her cataloguing data and keeping records updated for future reference.
 
Stephanie’s background includes a family of lawyers which provides her with both a relationship and natural interest in the law and the advancement of the profession. She says she is eager and motivated to implement and execute the programs and services of the YLD and the public education programs of the TBA.

January 2018 YLD Attorney Spotlight – Daniel L. Ellis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 30, 2018
This year the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division will be recognizing its outstanding members each month by featuring them in the TBA YLD Attorney Spotlight. For the month of January, the YLD is highlighting Daniel L. Ellis.
 
 
Daniel L. Ellis, attorney at law and Rule 31 Certified General Civil and Family Mediator with Special Training in Domestic Violence, practices at Breeding & Henry, LLC, in his hometown of Knoxville. Daniel’s practice is broad and varied including general civil litigation, security clearance law, special education advocacy, family law, probate, conservatorship, disability rights advocacy and criminal defense, along with mediations.  Prior to joining Breeding & Henry, Daniel practiced law with his father, Martin L. Ellis, for several years at Ellis and Ellis, P.C. Daniel is heavily involved in his community and with bar service and pro bono work.  He currently serves as the Knoxville Bar Association’s Access to Justice Committee Co-Chair and the Secretary/Treasurer of the Knoxville Bar Association’s Barristers, Board Member of the Sertoma Center and Emory Valley Center, and as a volunteer in countless legal clinics sponsored by groups such as the Tennessee Faith and Justice Alliance as a project of the Tennessee Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission. Daniel has also been published several times and he often serves as a presenter or panelist at various classes and seminars.
 
Daniel is a 2006 graduate of Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, and a 2009 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. While in law school, Daniel served as Director of UT Pro Bono Project, Coordinator of the Saturday Bar volunteer program, and participated in Mediation Moot Court (where he and his teammate, Hannah Tippett, won 1st Place at Regionals and 5th Place in the Nation), among other activities. Daniel has received several award and professional honors for his dedication and work, including the Donald F. Paine Volunteer Law Student Award, the Tennessee Bar Association Law Student Volunteer of the Year Award, the William M. Leech, Jr., Public Service Award, and the Kolwyck Equal Access to Justice Fellow Recipient award.
 
Daniel has been and will remain a tremendous asset to the Tennessee Bar, never hesitating to give back. Daniel’s colleagues describe him as “one of the truly kind people out there” and someone “who never says an unkind word about anyone.” Daniel is a big fan of Jimmy Carter, loves woodworking and is married to Beth G. Ellis and has a baby daughter, A.J.
 
Please join us in congratulating Daniel L. Ellis as this month’s Tennessee Bar Association YLD’s Attorney Spotlight!
 
Please send nominations for the February 2018 YLD Attorney Spotlight to YLD Publications Chair Justin Faith.

University of Tennessee College of Law Hiring for Employer Relations Coordinator

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 30, 2018
The University of Tennessee College of Law is looking to hire an individual with a J.D., or appropriate graduate work, to work as an Employer Relations Manager for the Middle Tennessee area. You can find the official job posting here.
 
If anyone is interested you may apply online, or contact:
 
Brad Morgan
Director, Bettye B. Lewis Career Center
University of Tennessee College of Law
Telephone (Office): (865) 974-2492

Tennessee Bar Journal’s Second Annual Fiction Contest Accepting Submissions

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 30, 2018
The Tennessee Bar Journal is now accepting submissions for its 2nd Annual Fiction Contest! The period for submissions runs through March 12, 2018. The winner will be notified by May 1. The winning entry will be published in the June 2018 issue and the author will receive a $100 gift card from a favorite independent bookstore. Review the rules and more information here.
 

Are You on the Rise?

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 30, 2018
Nominations are being accepted for the ABA YLD Annual On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers Award. This award provides national recognition for ABA young lawyer members who exemplify a broad range of high achievement, innovation, vision, leadership, and legal and community service. The deadline to submit nominations is March 1, 2018.

TBA CLE Geared Towards Starting or Advancing Your Solo Practice on Feb. 8

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 30, 2018
Are you ready to go solo? The Go SOLO: Tools for Starting Your Practice program will help you decide if a solo practice is right for you. Sessions addressing business and marketing will help you determine whether you have the entrepreneurial know-how to start your own practice. 
What about after you've already hung your own shingle... what's next? The I am SOLO: What’s Next for The Solo Practice? program will help you discover methods to fine-tune your services. It may be time to think about expanding your office. You may be considering additional partners, combining services with another small firm, opening another office or adding more support staff. We will talk about each of these challenges and provide insight as to branding your new services and maximizing your presence online.
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