The Knoxville Bar Association and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, in partnership with Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET), will hold a Debt Relief Clinic on June 27 to provide pro bono legal services to income-eligible consumer debtors. The clinic will begin at 9 a.m. EDT at the Knox County Public Defender's Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty St., Knoxville 37919. Bankruptcy Judge Suzanne Bauknight will present a short overview of the bankruptcy system and then volunteer lawyers will conduct initial meetings with the clients to discuss their situations and options. Those interested in helping should register online. Clients seeking advice should call 865-637-0484.

The next legal clinic for veterans in Knoxville will take place June 10 from 9 a.m to 12 p.m. EDT at the Knox County Public Defender's Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty St., Knoxville 37919. This is a general advice clinic sponsored by the Knoxville Bar Association (KBA), KBA Barristers, Legal Aid of East Tennessee, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, the Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office and the local Veterans Affairs office. Attorneys and law students are needed for the in-person clinic. Attorneys also may help clients by phone. Sign up to volunteer.

The next free advice clinic for Black-owned small businesses and nonprofits is set for May 21 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT in Nashville. The clinic, sponsored by the Arts & Business Council's Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts and Bradley, provides assistance with business formation and corporate governance, review of contracts and guidance in navigating local ordinances and state regulations. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Attorneys should email vlpa@abcnashville.org to volunteer.

West Tennessee Legal Services (WTLS) is in urgent need of volunteer attorneys to take on conservatorship cases for low-income clients across the region. There are currently a number of cases awaiting representation. Volunteer lawyers can make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable Tennesseans who have no other avenue for legal assistance. Cases are available to fit a variety of schedules and preferences — some require in-person appearances in Memphis, while others can be handled entirely virtually, making it easy to give back. Experienced probate attorneys or those willing to learn are welcome to volunteer. WTLS will provide the support and resources needed to succeed. To take a case or learn more visit the TBA Pro Bono Portal and select the "Guardianship & Juvenile" section.

The TBA Access to Justice Committee is accepting nominations for the 2026 Public Service Awards through tomorrow. The annual awards recognize outstanding commitment to access to justice in three categories: work performed by an attorney employed by an organization primarily involved in providing legal representation to the indigent, pro bono work performed by a private or corporate attorney, and a strong commitment to pro bono service by a Tennessee law student or recent graduate. Awards will be presented during the TBA Annual Convention in June. Submit nominations by April 17 on the TBA website.

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville is hosting a free legal clinic for artists May 6 at the Country Music Association. The clinic offers 30-minute consultations with volunteer attorneys for income-qualified creatives across Tennessee. A tax lawyer from the Legal Aid Society’s Tennessee Taxpayer Project will also be on-site to answer questions related to federal income tax problems. Volunteer attorneys can expect questions on contracts and licensing, copyright concerns, business formation and nonprofit governance. Email vlpa@abcnashville.org for more information or to volunteer.

Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET), LMU Duncan School of Law and the law firm of Egerton McAfee, Armistead & Davis will hold an estate planning legal advice clinic on April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon p.m. EDT. The clinic will assist legal aid clients draft and execute wills, advanced directives, healthcare powers of attorney and durable powers of attorney. The event will take place at the Duncan School of Law, 601 West Summit Hill Dr. SW, Knoxville 37902. Lawyers who would like to volunteer should indicate their interest by emailing rkeller@laet.org.

The TBA Access to Justice Committee is accepting nominations for the 2026 Public Service Awards through next Friday. The annual awards recognize outstanding commitment to access to justice in three categories: work performed by an attorney employed by an organization primarily involved in providing legal representation to the indigent, pro bono work performed by a private or corporate attorney, and a strong commitment to pro bono service by a Tennessee law student or recent graduate. Awards will be presented during the TBA Annual Convention in June. Submit nominations by April 17 on the TBA website.

The next free advice clinic for Black-owned small businesses and nonprofits is set for noon to 1 p.m. CDT on April 16 in Nashville. The clinic, sponsored by the Arts & Business Council's Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts and Bradley, provides assistance with business formation and corporate governance, review of contracts and guidance in navigating local ordinances and state regulations. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Attorneys should email vlpa@abcnashville.org to volunteer.

The TBA YLD and Belmont Law need attorney volunteers for a wills clinic on April 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. CDT. This clinic will serve Rebuilding Nashville Together clients. Attorneys will assist with drafting simple wills, durable powers of attorney (POAs) and health care POAs for program participants. Belmont Law students will serve as witnesses. Please email ginny.blake@belmont.edu if you are interested in helping or would like more information.