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DLI March Workshop

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 19, 2019

The Diversity Leadership Institute will host its March workshop for the 2019 DLI Class on March 22 at the Tennessee Bar Center in Nashville. During the workshop, the DLI class will participate in mock interviews and have their resumes critiqued from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Attorney volunteers are needed to conduct the mock interviews and critique resumes. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact DLI Chair Alicia Teubert. 

NBA YLD Annual LOGICFORCE Race Judicata in Nashville

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 19, 2019
Come out and race for a good cause on Saturday, April 6. The 16th Annual Nashville YLD Race Judicata 5k and 10k races will take place at the Edwin Warner Park. Proceeds from the race will benefit two area charities — Able Youth and Achilles International Nashville. Learn more about the 2019 YLD Race Judicata.

2019 State High School Mock Trial Tournament

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 19, 2019
The 2019 State High School Mock Trial competition finals are set for this weekend in Nashville, and the TBA YLD is seeking volunteers to help. The competition will take place Friday and Saturday at the Metro Davidson County Courthouse in downtown Nashville.  The Mock Trial Competition is an incredibly fulfilling and entertaining opportunity to help introduce younger generations to the practice of law. Also, these high school kids are legit! Get more information on volunteering for the State Competition,

Update on YLD CATALYST Legislation

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 19, 2019

Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, and Rep. Bill Beck, D-Nashville previously introduced SB836/HB1002, which is legislation that was drafted by high school students from Chattanooga School of the Art and Sciences.  The legislation — which was developed through the TBA Young Lawyers CATALYST program — requires every person applying for a driver’s license to be automatically registered to vote upon the applicant’s 18th birthday. The bill was to come before the Senate’s State and Local Government Committee today. Learn more about the bill and the CATALYST program here.

Montgomery County Expungement Clinic

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 19, 2019

Volunteer attorneys are needed on April 27 for a non-conviction expungement clinic. The clinic will take place at 9 a.m. at Loaves & Fishes, located at 215 Foster St. For more information on the clinic, please contact District Rep. Jamie Durrett.   

Campaign Messages from 2019 TBA Vice President Candidates

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 19, 2019

The voting deadline of April 1 for contested races in the 2019 TBA elections is rapidly approaching. One of the central contested races is the TBA Vice President position.  Whoever wins the VP position will ascend automatically to the position of President-Elect at the completion of the VP’s term. The TBA has two candidates running: Nashville Attorney Brian Winfrey, and Brentwood Attorney Sherie Edwards. Check-out Brian and Sherie’s campaign messages to the YLD:

Brian Winfrey, Nashville

Sherie Edwards, Brentwood

March 2019 YLD Attorney Spotlight – Ross Smith

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 19, 2019
 
This month we are shining the spotlight on Nashville government relations specialist, Attorney Ross Smith.  
 
 
What's the best gift you've ever received?
When I was about 12 years old, Santa Claus brought me a Pinball Machine from the 1970’s and the theme was the Six Million Dollar Man. That thing was the talk of the neighborhood and it still has paper taped all over with various friends’ high scores.
 
How do you relax?
Relax? It’s the middle of the legislative session – there is no relaxing. Ask me again in mid-May.
 
What was the most indulgent purchase you’ve ever made?
I just booked a European Cruise to Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia and Russia with 3 other YLD members! …and we upgraded to balcony rooms. 
 
If you weren’t a lawyer, what profession would you be?
Inspirational Speaker, but I’d need a good speech writer. It’s all about delivery, right?
 
What is your favorite place in the world?
Some may find it hard to believe, but I’m really just a home body. There’s nothing like being home.
 
What’s next on your bucket list?
Solid tie between traveling to Argentina or Vietnam.
 
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Easy – when people don’t rinse off dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Who wants spaghetti sauce caked onto their dishes?
 
What fictional character do you most relate to? Why?
Squints Palledorous – I’m still looking for my Wendy Peffercorn.
 
What are three books that influenced your life?
1. Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman
2. Chicken Soup for the Soul (and its multiple off-spring)
3. 50 Things Every Gentleman Should Know by John Bridges and Bryan Curtis
 

Memphis Bar Association YLD

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 5, 2019

The Memphis Bar Association is currently accepting applications for its annual Summer Law Internship Program.  SLIP is an internship program that places minority high school students in legal workplaces from June 3 through 28.  All Memphis area minority students who will begin their junior or senior year of high school in August 2019 are eligible to apply.  Click here to learn more.

DLI March Workshop

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 5, 2019

The Diversity Leadership Institute will host its March workshop for the 2019 DLI Class on March 22 at the Tennessee Bar Center in Nashville. During the workshop, the DLI class will participate in mock interviews and have their resume's critiqued from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attorney volunteers are needed to conduct the mock interviews and critique resumes. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact DLI Chair, Alicia Teubert.

Chattanooga YLD

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 5, 2019
 
Check out the upcoming CBA YLD events coming up this month: 
 
• March Social – The CBA YLD is hosting its March social at one of the newest, hottest bars in town—or should we say “speakeasy.”  The March social will be held at London Calling in downtown Chattanooga on Thursday, March 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. 
• New Life Job Fair – The CBA YLD is providing expungement information at the New Life Job Fair for ex-offenders on April 4 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will be held at the American Job Center in Eastgate Mall. Please email Stephanie Rodgers, if you are interested in volunteering.
 
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