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Clarksville (District 10) Court Square and Membership Event

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Sep 10, 2019
The three-hour Court Square program, coming this Thursday to Clarksville, is designed to provide attorneys with the latest developments in multiple areas of the law. Speakers and topics in this year's program include: Judges Olita and Crozier providing an update in adoption law, Tracy Knight covering a family law update and Travis Lampley presenting an ethics session focused on current developments from the Board of Professional Responsibility.
 
The program starts at 12:30 p.m. and there will be a casual networking reception immediately following, in which attendees are encouraged to mingle and enjoy a variety of refreshments. The membership/networking reception is sponsored by Batson Nolan. Both events will be in the Executive Board Room at the Customs House Museum, 200 South 2nd St. For more information and to register, please visit the TBA CLE webpage. 

Nashville LAW Hosts Marion Griffin Women’s Symposium

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Sep 10, 2019
 
Do you have what it takes to be a woman lawyer? Is there something standing in your way? Do you need to hone your leadership skills? Do you deal with gender bias in the courtroom? Do you have issues with available and dependable child care? Do you need to balance YOUR scales? If you answered “No” to some of these questions, great! But know that after decades of trying to crack the glass ceiling, many of your sisters in the law are faced with these challenges.
 
Whether you are new to the practice of law, or a seasoned attorney, attend the Marion Griffin Women’s Symposium and find out what this group can do to implement real solutions to effect change in the profession. 
 
When: Friday September 20, 2019
Location: Belmont University College of Law

National Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight – Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC)

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Sep 10, 2019
 
September 15th marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, so today we thought we would get a head start on recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the legal profession. Today, we shine the spotlight on an organization close to the TBA YLD, the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC).    
 
TIRRC is a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration whose mission is to empower immigrants and refugees throughout Tennessee to develop a unified voice, defend their rights, and create an atmosphere in which they are recognized as positive contributors to the state.  
 
For the past two years, the TBA YLD and young lawyers across the state have partnered with TIRRC to help shorten the gap to access legal services for immigrant and refugee families in Tennessee. Together, we have and will continue to positively impact and change the lives of the Hispanic and Latino American community in Tennessee.    
 
 
If you want to join the movement for immigrant and refugee rights in Tennessee, look no further than the TBA YLD, and your local bar association for volunteer opportunities.    
Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.  

Public Education Committee Report September 2019

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Sep 2, 2019

The Public Education Committee has recruited eight members to serve during the 2019-2020 year. We now have members from each grand region.

The committee has formed a partnership with the law firm of Nelson Mullins, the Association for Corporate Counsel and the Legal Aid Society of Middle TN & the Cumberlands to implement an initiative to bring pro bono legal services to families with children in public schools to help them establish conservatorships. The committee is committed to disseminating information about the program directly to public school systems, providing additional trainings for newly interested lawyers and hosting a webpage to provide information to the public about how to access the program. This program currently services Middle Tennessee but the committee hopes to expand the program statewide.

Committee Chair Amy Bryant hosted a screening of Nashville Public Television Reports: Aging Matters Legal Help in July 2019. The program was very successful and well attended. Following the screening, there was a panel of four elder law lawyers (Karl Warden, Travenia Holden, Adam Hill and Sonya Bellafant) that answered questions for the audience. The program was sponsored by elder lawyer Michelle Poss (lunch) and Lee Chapel AME Church (facility). There were 50 people in attendance and the panelists were well received. Additionally, the chair helped secure lawyers for four additional NPT screenings.

Another goal for the committee is to promote free online training for conservators as part of a new TBA initiative. The committee will establish a process for providing this resource to the public.

The Public Education Committee met on July 16, 2019, and August 29, 2019. The next scheduled meeting is October 24, 2019. The committee is excited about the programs and the energy of the group is dynamic.

Jackson, Tennessee (District 13)

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Aug 27, 2019

Volunteers needed for first responders clinic - Sept. 21

 
District 13 will host its a First Responders Clinic on Saturday, September 21, from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Jackson Police Department Annex located at 191 Auditorium Dr., Jackson 38301. Volunteers will assist in drafting powers of attorney documents, as well as, advanced directives for first responders and their spouses. If you have any would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact the District 13 Representative Kortney D. Simmons at 731-660-8810 or ksimmons@csbfirm.com.
 
Help spread the word about the clinic by sharing the flyer below!

Volunteer Opportunities and Resources for Immigration Population in Tennessee

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Aug 27, 2019

Young Lawyers Division members across the state are volunteering their time to help. There are ongoing clinics every day. We have already completed intake with over 200 of the affected families. If you would like to volunteer and don't know how, click here for more information about in-state and national resources.

Write for the Tennessee Bar Journal!

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Aug 27, 2019
 
The Tennessee Bar Journal is seeking articles for review, and is especially interested in submissions from members of the TBA Young Lawyers Division. Let’s represent! Click here for more information on what the Editorial Board is looking for and details on how to submit an article. 
 
Correction from the August Newsletter: It was reported that the Journal is accepting submissions for a Fiction Contest, but that information was for the contest that ended earlier this year, so please disregard.

New Attorney Frequently Asked Questions

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Aug 26, 2019

Top 10 Young Lawyer Resources

 
Having trouble with the basics of getting started as a new lawyer in TN? The Young Lawyers Division has put together the top 10 websites and frequently asked questions for where to go when you need answers. 
 
1.  What advice do you have for new attorneys practicing in multiple counties? 
New attorneys should become familiar with the local rules of any judicial district in which they take cases. These rules may be viewed at the following link: https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-rules2/local-rules-practice.  New attorneys should also contact the court clerk’s office as there may be additional rules besides those included on the Tennessee State Courts website.  These rules are important to ensure you provide quality legal representation and establish a good rapport with the court. New attorneys should become familiar with the location of the courts in the various judicial districts. An interactive map of the judicial districts is available at the following link: https://www.tncourts.gov/administration/judicial-resources/judicial-district-map. You can contact the court clerk to ensure you have the correct address prior to any court date. 
 
2.  What should I do if I have a question regarding ethics that I am unable to answer? 
You should contact the Board of Professional Responsibility at (615) 361-7500. It is an administrative agency of the Supreme Court of Tennessee that offers formal ethics opinions and responds to informal ethics inquiries. Further, if you call during normal business hours, you may have the opportunity to speak with an attorney regarding your ethics question.

Professional Privilege Tax Proposed Legislation

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Aug 20, 2019

The TBA Young Lawyers Division will hold a special meeting on August 28 at 9 a.m. central time to consider proposed legislation for the 2020 legislative session regarding the professional privilege tax. Click here to view the draft bill, redline comparison and YLD resolution. This proposed legislation is subject to approval by the TBA Board of Governors, House of Delegates and YLD Board.

If you have any thoughts regarding the proposed legislation, please contact your district representative. Click here to view the YLD District Map. 

 

Pro Bono Clinics

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Aug 14, 2019

Please complete the Pro Bono Clinic form for each expungement, power of attorney or trans doc clinic you complete.

Pro Bono Clinic Tracker Form

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