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Republican Kevin Vaughan Wins Tennessee House Special Election

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 16, 2017

In the special election to replace Mark Lovell, Republican Kevin Vaughan has beat Democrat Julie Byrd Ashworth to represent State House District  95, The Commercial Appeal reports. Vaughan, a member of the Collierville School Board, received 62 percent of the vote. Only 9.7 percent of the district’s registered voters showed up to cast their ballots.

Sarah Sheppeard to Take Office as TBA Vice President

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 16, 2017

Lewis Thomason Shareholder to Lead the Association in 2019-2020

NASHVILLE, June 14, 2017 — Knoxville attorney Sarah Y. Sheppeard will take office as vice president of the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) at the group’s annual convention this week in Kingsport. Sheppeard was elected to the office by TBA members earlier this year and will assume the presidency in 2019.

Jason Pannu to Take Office as TBA President-Elect

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 16, 2017

Lewis Thomason shareholder to serve as president in 2018-2019

NASHVILLE, June 13, 2017 — Nashville lawyer Jason Pannu will take office as president-elect of the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) at the group’s annual convention this week in Kingsport. After serving a year as president-elect, Pannu will lead the association as president beginning in 2018.

Lucian Pera to Take Office as TBA President

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 16, 2017

Adams and Reese LLP Partner to Lead the Association for 2017-2018 Bar Year

NASHVILLE, June 14, 2017 — Memphis lawyer Lucian T. Pera will take office as president of the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) at the group’s annual convention this week in Kingsport. Pera previously served as president-elect during the 2016-2017 bar year.

Judge Susano to Receive TBA’s Drowota Award

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 16, 2017

Knoxville Judge Honored for Work Supporting Juveniles, Disabled Rights

NASHVILLE, June 13, 2017 — Knoxville Judge Charles D. Susano will be honored this week with the prestigious Justice Frank F. Drowota III Award. Susano was selected for his many years of service on the courts – he has served on the Court of Appeals since 1994, and until 2015 was Chief Judge – as well as for his advocacy. A paraplegic since 1992, Susano also has been a champion of rights for disabled individuals, and has been a major supporter of the youths in residence at Knox County Juvenile Court.

McGaha Named 2017 Leadership Law Wilks Award Winner

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 16, 2017

Memphis Attorney Honored at the TBA Convention

Memphis lawyer Gabe McGaha was selected as the recipient of this year’s Larry Dean Wilks Leadership Award. McGaha was chosen for the award by fellow members of the Tennessee Bar Association’s 2017 Leadership Law class and was honored during the group’s graduation ceremonies in Kingsport today. He is the sixth recipient of the award.

Memphis Lawyer’s Nonprofit Featured in Vogue

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 15, 2017
Former Shelby County juvenile court judicial magistrate Claudia Haltom’s A Step Ahead Foundation was among several women’s health organizations profiled in Vogue magazine this month. Haltom’s group was hailed as “innovative” for its work helping women in need. The organization even provides free rides to those it serves so they can obtain health services.

Feuds, NASCAR and Smoothies at Day 2 of TBA Convention

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 15, 2017
The Tennessee Bar Association’s Convention in Kingsport continued today, with the morning hours devoted to the annual Bench Bar program. This year’s theme was feuds, with descendants from the Hatfield and McCoy families appearing and discussing their generation-spanning dispute. This year’s Bench Bar Luncheon featured guest speaker Kevin Triplett, tourism commissioner for the state of Tennessee, who spoke about the traditions of auto racing in Northeast Tennessee. After lunch convention-goers enjoyed “Better Right Now,” a CLE challenging attorneys to improve their health that included a smoothie-making demonstration. See photos from the day's events. Tomorrow will feature a Legislative Update, the Neuroscience of Decision-Making CLE and the ceremonial passing of gavel from President Jason Long to President-Elect Lucian Pera.

Nashville Injury Attorney Sues Hughes and Coleman Over Ad

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 15, 2017
Nashville injury lawyer Rocky McElhaney filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against attorneys Hughes and Coleman over a Google web ad, NewsChannel5 reports. The suit, filed in Wilson County last week, alleges that Hughes and Coleman intentionally deceived potential customers with an ad that appears to be for his firm, but bears a website URL and phone number that directed customers to Hughes and Coleman. McElhaney is seeking $2.5 million in damages.

CASA Monroe to Host 5th Annual Balloon Fiesta Benefit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 15, 2017
CASA Monroe will host the 5th Annual Muscadine Balloon Fiesta benefit at Tsali Notch Vineyard. The event will feature balloon rides, live music, food, games and more and all proceeds will support the organization. The two-day Fiesta runs on Sept. 2 and 3, from 2 to 10 p.m. at 140 Harrison Road, Madisonville. VIP packages are available. Tickets can be found at the Muscadine Festival website.
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