Registration is now open for the annual Equal Justice University, co-hosted by the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services and the TBA. Equal Justice University brings Tennessee's equal justice community together for high quality CLE featuring local and national experts, networking opportunities and other special events. This year’s conference will be held Sept. 2 - 4 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro.

Presented by the TBA Family Law section, an upcoming TBA webcast will help you learn how to use research on parenting plan schedules to create the best possible options for the children of divorce. Janice Walden from “A Better Way Mediation” explores new ways to tackle this challenge during the webcast on June 24. Visit TBA CLE for more information.

The law license of William C. Gosnell was reinstated yesterday (June 9). The Tennessee Supreme Court had transferred Gosnell’s license to disability inactive status in December 2014 and referred the matter to a hearing panel to determine Gosnell’s capacity to practice law and respond to or defend against a disciplinary complaint. A hearing panel determined Gosnell failed to demonstrate he suffered from a disability that would make it impossible for him to respond to or defend against the underlying disciplinary complaint. View the BPR notice.

Lipscomb University’s Institute for Law, Justice and Society will hold a free legal advice clinic 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 23 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville. Due to scheduling conflicts, the clinics will be meeting on the fourth rather than third Tuesday of each month. For more information or to volunteer, contact Randy Spivey at randy.spivey@lipscomb.edu

Tennessee attorney Mike Lawson, a long time member of the Tennessee Association for Justice, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Watch for more information on services.

The Leadership Law Class of 2015 honored Lewis Donelson for his continuous dedication and service to TBALL during the Opening Retreat at Montgomery Bell State Park on Jan. 10. TBALL founder and former TBA president John Tarpley presented Donelson with a plaque in appreciation of his 12 consecutive years as an Opening Retreat speaker.

Another year is coming to a close for the 12th annual Leadership Law class. The 36 class members began their journey in January during the Opening Retreat at Montgomery Bell State Park. In addition to enjoying the delicious Catfish Buffett of Love, they heard from perennial program favorites Janice Brown, Randy Kinnard and, of course, Buck Norris. In February, the class braved the “Snowmageddon” to participate in “Issues in Policy and Politics” in Nashville. Due to the inclement weather, we held a postponed session and a make-up session. During both sessions, the class participated in the first-ever Mock Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting led by former TBA Public Policy Coordinator Josie Beets and heard from Rep. Jim Cooper, lawyer lobbyists, lawyer legislators, and more. The class members who attended the second session even had a brief, impromptu chat with Gov. Bill Haslam during a tour of the State Capitol. TBALL traveled to Murfreesboro to hear from the Supreme Court and U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton in March for “Issues in the Courts” and participate in a community service project in Knoxville in April for “Issues in Community Leadership.” They returned back to Nashville in May for “Leadership in Action,” during which they were questioned on the spot for the always-entertaining Media Training. The class will conclude programming in Memphis next week with a tour of the Civil Rights Museum and a presentation by attorney Walter Bailey. Graduation and award ceremonies will take place at Bleu restaurant. Join us in welcoming the newest alumni!

Candice Reed (2008) recently announced that, in addition to leading her company (Candice Reed Consulting), she is now working with Latitude, a Nashville-based legal services company. She most recently served as VP, Chief Ethics Officer and Corporate Counsel at Comdata. Through a variety of services, from individual coaching and online CLEs to workshops and associate training programs, Candice Reed Consulting helps attorneys and their organizations thrive. Her work with Latitude, which provides elite attorneys to leading companies and law firms, includes strategic growth, business development and attorney recruiting initiatives.

Trajan Carney, Steve Elkins (2006) and Leslie Curry are pleased to announce the formation of the law firm Carney|Elkins|Curry, PLC in Nashville, Tennessee. Carney|Elkins|Curry will provide client-centered, results oriented legal representation to a wide variety of both individual and business clients. The firm will engage in a general civil litigation and appellate practice, with a primary focus on construction law, general business litigation, administrative and regulatory law, and labor and employment law. In addition, the firm will offer a variety of estate planning and probate services.

Join us as we revitalize the TBALL Alumni Association! Do you have ideas for retreats, CLE opportunities or social events? Want to host a fall reception? Share your thoughts about what you want out of your alumni association at the annual alumni meeting on Friday, June 19, at 2:30 p.m. during the TBA Annual Convention in Memphis. Email bsims@tnbar.org for more information.

Pack your dancin’ shoes and boogie down with the newest alumni at the Leadership Law graduation after-party next week during the TBA Annual Convention in Memphis. Co-hosted by the YLD, the party will be held at the Rum Boogie Bar (182 Beale St.) on Friday, June 19, 9:30pm-12:30am. Must show ID to enter. Hope to see you there!