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What’s Going Down in K-Town

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 5, 2019

March madness is in full-swing in Knoxville.  Check out the upcoming YLD events coming up this month:

  • Barristers Monthly Meeting – The next Barristers meeting will be held on March 13 at the Bistro by the Bijou (807 Gay Street).  For more information on the KBA Barristers, please contact the Barristers President, Mikel Towe.
  • Veterans’ Legal Advice Clinic – The next veteran clinics will be held on March 13 and April 10 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Knox County Public Defender’s Office (1101 Liberty Street).  Register to participate by clicking on March 13 or April 10 in the Event Calendar at www.knoxbar.org.
  • March Madness Social Hour – The March Social Hour is set for March 21 from 5-7 p.m. at Skybox Sports Bar and Grill (415 S. Gay Street).  Come have a drink or grab a bite with your friends and colleagues!

TBA YLD Visits Local Law Schools

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 5, 2019

On February 28, TBA YLD board members Bryce McKenzie, Troy Weston, Alicia Teubert and John Rice mingled with law students at the University of Tennessee College of Law and Lincoln Memorial University Law School to discuss membership opportunities with the TBA YLD.  

     

 

     

YLD Annual LOGICFORCE Race Judicata in Nashville

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 5, 2019
 
Come out and race for a good cause!  This Saturday, April 6th, the 16th annual YLD Race Judicata 5k and 10k race will take place at the Edwin Warner Park in Nashville.  Proceeds from the race will benefit two local charities—Able Youth and Achilles International Nashville.
 
For more information on the 2019 YLD Race Judicata, click here. 

2019 State High School Mock Trial Tournament

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Mar 5, 2019
 
     
 
The State High School Mock Trial competition rolls on as the regional winners advance and prepare for the state finals in Nashville. Thank you to all of the young lawyers who volunteered as judges and jurors during the regional competitions. 
 
Now, on to the next one. The TBA YLD is seeking volunteers for the State Competition, which will take place on March 22 to 23 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!  For more information on volunteering for the State Competition, click here. 

YLD Names New Officers for 2019-2020 Bar Year

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Feb 19, 2019

Several positions for the Tennessee Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division (TBA YLD) 2019-2020 bar year were certified this month via uncontested election results, including that of vice president. Cookeville lawyer Jason Hicks was deemed elected vice president, and he will serve as TBA YLD president in 2021-2022. 

Filings for YLD Officer positions were due Feb. 15. Pursuant to the TBA YLD Bylaws, the following Executive Committee members are deemed elected:

• Secretary: John Wilks

• Treasurer: Justin Faith

• Middle Tennessee Governor: Nina Kumar

• East Tennessee Governor: Brittany Faith

In addition, five district representative positions were filled by election without opposition, as follows:

• District 1 : Curt Collins

• District 5 : Logan Threadgill

• District 7:  Kelly Gray

• District 9: Ann Ralls Niewold

• District 11: Sean Aiello

Congratulations to these young lawyers!

Expungement Clinic: Feb. 23 in Nashville

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Feb 19, 2019

YLD CATALYST Program- Legislation Update

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Feb 19, 2019
Earlier this month Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, and Rep. Bill Beck, D-Nashville, introduced SB0837/HB1002, which is legislation submitted through the YLD CATALYST program that requires every person applying for a driver’s license or photo identification card to be automatically registered to vote upon the applicant’s 18th birthday.  
 
The CATALYST program was created by the YLD to help teach high school students about their state government, and to provide them with the knowledge and skillset to draft legislation addressing significant issues in their respective communities.  The YLD leadership selected legislation submitted by students from Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences and worked with sponsors, Akbari and Beck, to have it introduced. The students will meet with the sponsors and track their legislation as it makes its way through the General Assembly committee process. 
 

DLI March Workshop

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Feb 19, 2019

The Diversity Leadership Institute will be hosting its March programming for the 2019 Class on March 22 at the Tennessee Bar Center in Nashville. During the programming, the DLI will conduct mock interviews and resume critiques from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. that Friday.  The DLI is in need of volunteer attorneys to help with the mock interviews and resume reviews. If you are interested in helping, please contact DLI Chair Alicia Teubert.  

February 2019 - YLD Law Student Spotlight - Katie Reed

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Feb 19, 2019
 
This month we are shining the spotlight on DLI class member Katie Reed!  Katie is a 2L, at LMU Law and aspires to practice criminal law, either as a prosecutor or a defense attorney.  You go girl!  Congrats to Katie for being our law student of the month.  Read on below to learn some interesting facts about Katie.    
 
 
Why law school?
 
When I was in the third grade, my father was accused of an awful crime.  He was sent to prison for three years, before getting out on an appeal. I wanted to know about everything that was happening to my family throughout this time. I checked out a book on law from my school’s library over and over and over again- until the librarian gave it to me. It was then that I decided one day I would be a lawyer to help families like mine. 
 
After graduating college, I have worked with victims of crime. They have changed my life in so many ways. They furthered my desire to go to law school. 
 
What's the best gift you've ever received?
 
The best gift I have ever received was a Pandora leather bracelet by my then boyfriend- now husband. It is not necessarily the gift itself that made it the best, it was the amount of work he put into making sure I received it. Our first Valentine’s day together he was stationed in San Antonio, Texas with the United States Airforce. In order to make my Valentine’s day special he had a friend pick up the bracelet he ordered and deliver it to me with flowers and a card. The extra thought he put into making sure it all happen smoothly was most meaningful for me. 
 
How do you relax?
 
Exercise is my favorite de-stressor. I love to spin and do circuit training. But if I truly want to relax I love to craft. I recently received a paper/vinyl cutter and I have found myself creating all kinds of stickers, shirts, and signs. But I also enjoy sewing, crocheting, and photography. 
 
What is your favorite place in the world?
 
My favorite place in the world is Puerto Rico. I visited for the first time on a mission trip in high school. While there I fell in love with the rainforest, culture, and the people. Visiting now always brings joy to my heart. 
 
What’s next on your bucket list? 
 
I really want to take a trip to Disney World as an adult. I have not been since I was ten, and my husband has never gone. Maybe we will make it as a graduation trip. 
 
What is your biggest pet peeve?
 
Tags sticking out of clothing drives me crazy. It always has, and I am not really sure why. If your tag is sticking out and I am around I will be sure to tell you.
 
What fictional character do you most relate to? Why?
 
Elle Woods, as cliché as it is. Legally Blonde was my first glimpse of law school. To see the character of Elle be told she would never accomplish what she had wanted to do, and she do it anyway empowered me. Elle gave me the drive and hope throughout school to continue striving for the dream. 
 

Filing Deadline is Feb. 15 for Candidates Interested in TBA Offices

Posted by: Stephanie Vonnahme on Feb 4, 2019

Candidates interested in running for a TBA leadership position have until Feb. 15 to turn in their qualifying petitions. Voting in contested elections for TBA Board of Governors, House of Delegates, TBA Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates and YLD leadership positions will be carried out electronically, with voting set to begin on March 1 and end on April 1. Full details of TBA positions to be voted on this year can be found on the TBA website. This page was updated following a special meeting of the Board of Governors held Jan. 2 to update the TBA Bylaws. An Election Guidelines packet also is available on the TBA website with information on running for a TBA leadership post. Guidelines for candidates interested in a YLD leadership position are also available online. 

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