Monday, Jan. 15, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and several Nashville organizations are hosting events, volunteer opportunities and celebrations of life. The annual Nashville MLK Day celebration begins Wednesday with daily events held through Monday, including presentations, a youth symposium, a march along Jefferson Street and a convocation at Tennessee State University with poet Nikki Giovanni. Get details on the MLK Joint Day of Service on Saturday, Let Freedom Sing on Sunday, a Volunteer Tree Planting on Monday and a presentation at Vanderbilt University with Khalil Ekulona of Nashville Public Radio.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up whether former President Donald Trump can be disqualified from appearing on Colorado’s ballot due to his actions surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, reports The Hill. The justices’ order sets the case up to be heard at a speedy pace, with oral arguments scheduled for Feb. 8. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti recently joined an amicus brief urging the court to hear the appeal.

The Association for Women Attorneys (AWA) will hold its Annual Banquet on Jan. 25 from 6-9 p.m. CST at The Kent, 61 Keel Ave., Memphis 38107. Get details and ticket information online. For more information contact Ashley Moore.

This year is the 150th anniversary of the Memphis Bar Association (MBA), which began as the Memphis Bar & Library Association in 1874. The association will celebrate with an event on Oct. 19 at The Museum of Science & History (formerly the Pink Palace Museum). The group also is planning a community service project to mark the milestone. Watch for details throughout the year from the association.

The Unity Group of Chattanooga has announced the schedule of events for its 54th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week with the theme of “Love for Humanity and Justice.” The local community organization will host presentations, a book drive, prayer breakfast, gospel music concert and parade to honor the legacy of King. See all events online at www.unitygroupchatt.com/events.

The U.S. legal services sector added 4,500 jobs in December and is projected to break its record high employment level, Reuters reports. Legal sector jobs totaled 1,190,500 last month, according to preliminary seasonally adjusted data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The count includes a range of legal workers, including paralegals and assistants, but the majority are lawyers.

The American Bar Association (ABA) reports that as of the end of 2023 it has received overwhelming support for its proposal to fully accredit online law schools. Nearly 30 comments — 42 pages — have been uploaded to the ABA's website in favor of the proposal, with only two of those being comments against. Most comments came from Purdue Global Law School (formerly Concord Law School at Purdue University Global) students, Law.com reports. Public comment on the proposal ends Jan. 8.

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (LAS) recently announced that according to a newly released independent study, its Eviction Right to Counsel pilot program saved Davidson County residents more than $3.4 million over its first year. The two-year pilot program is aimed at providing outreach, education and legal aid to qualifying low-income renters. The program is a partnership between LAS and Conexión Américas, with additional assistance provided by the Nashville Hispanic Bar Association; the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center; the People’s Alliance for Transportation, Housing and Employment; and the American Muslim Advisory Council. It is the first program of its kind in Middle Tennessee to take a comprehensive approach to eviction, providing legal counsel for tenants while educating both tenants and landlords about their rights and responsibilities.

The Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) will host internationally recognized trauma-informed trainer and coach Becky Haas as part of their Resilience Presentation Series. Haas will be presenting "Employing a Trauma-Informed Approach in Justice Systems" on Jan. 22 from 1-2 p.m. EST. Learn more about the ways justice professionals can implement a trauma-informed approach to their practice during this free webinar. Download a flyer for more information about the event. Registration is required.

Monroe S. David, 85, died Dec. 28, 2023, after a medical procedure. David graduated from Valparaiso University in 1960 with a degree in business administration. He received his law degree from the John Marshall Law School (now the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law) and passed the Illinois bar exam in 1965. After a long and successful career in business, during which he became vice president of personnel for Kraft Foods, he returned to the law, passing the Tennessee bar exam in 1993. David moved to Williamsburg, Virginia, in 2017. A memorial service and inurnment will be held on Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. EST at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Rd., Williamsburg 23188. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the music ministry of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Williamsburg.