The University of Memphis School of Law will host a workshop on June 14 on “Making the Move From Practice to Professor.” The event is designed for attorneys who are interested in joining the law school as a full-time, tenure-track law professor but do not know how to take the first step. The information session will run from 4-6 p.m. CDT. Contact Professor David Romantz for more information or to sign up. View a flyer of the event.

U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are accepting applications from candidates interested in an appointment as U.S. district judge for the Western District of Tennessee or U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Questionnaires and additional information are available online from both senators. Interested candidates must submit a completed questionnaire and resume to appointments@blackburn.senate.gov and appointments@hagerty.senate.gov by June 9. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to the same email addresses.

The governor’s office is accepting applications to fill the post of 10th Judicial District attorney general until the next biennial election in August 2024. The position will be vacant as of July 16 following the resignation of current district attorney Stephen D. Crump, who earlier announced he would be filling the executive director position for the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference. Candidates must have resided in the state for five years and in the judicial district for one year. The district includes Bradley, McMinn, Monroe and Polk counties. Interested attorneys should submit a resume and cover letter by mail to Erin Merrick, Chief Counsel to the Governor, State Capitol, First Floor, 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Nashville, TN 37243 or by email to Katelin.Brown@tn.gov by 5 p.m. CDT on April 28. 

U.S. District Court Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. of the Middle District of Tennessee is seeking a temporary full-time judicial assistant to work from approximately April 10 to May 26 in Nashville. The position will provide administrative and law-related support to the judge and law clerks. Those interested should submit a resume no later than close of business on April 6. Read the full job announcement on the court’s website.

Due to the recent death of 21st Judicial District Attorney General Kim Helper, the governor’s office is accepting applications to fill the office until the next biennial election takes place in August 2024. To be considered, interested attorneys should submit a resume and cover letter by mail to Chief Counsel to the Governor Erin Merrick, State Capitol, First Floor, 600 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Nashville, TN 37243 or by email to Katelin.Brown@tn.gov by 5 p.m. CDT on April 14. Applicants must have been a resident of the state for five years and of the judicial district for one year. The 21st Judicial District serves Williamson County. Read the full announcement.

The American Bar Association (ABA) announced today that it has begun a nationwide search for a new executive director. The ABA executive director oversees a staff of more than 1,000 and a consolidated budget of approximately $220 million. The executive director is responsible for membership and non-dues revenues programs, directs implementation of the ABA’s strategic goals and has responsibility for programs and activities adopted by the ABA’s governing and policymaking bodies, the Board of Governors and the House of Delegates. The ABA Executive Director Search Committee is seeking candidates with at least 10 to 15 years of relevant executive leadership experience and a successful track record of effective organizational leadership for a large, complex organization. An advanced degree (J.D., MBA or other relevant degree) is preferred. The ABA is headquartered in Chicago, with another office in Washington, D.C., and significant operations in Texas and California. 

The Tennessee Bar Association is reviewing candidates interested in coordinating the high-profile TBA Leadership Law Program (TBALL), as well as work with the TBA Communications Team. The Digital Media and Leadership Development Coordinator works with a committee to coordinate, plan and execute all TBALL programming and helps produce the TBA Today e-newsletter and other publications, coordinates TBA social media channels and produces TBA podcasts. See the full job description. To apply send cover letter, work samples and resume by email to Barry Kolar, interim executive director. The position will be vacant later this month when TBA staff member Kate Prince departs for a new opportunity in the Nashville office of international law firm K&L Gates.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Office of General Counsel is now accepting applications for a team lead/senior associate counsel in Nashville. This role will advise clients relative to state parks and natural areas (including hospitality operations and law enforcement), procurement of goods and services, administration of grant programs and land transactions that support TDEC’s mission. The team also advises boards administratively attached to TDEC, such as the Tennessee Historical Commission and the Ocoee River Recreation and Economic Development Fund Board. Learn more about the position and find application instructions on the TBA’s JobLink site.

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is now accepting applications for a chancellor in the 7th Judicial District, which covers Anderson County. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Judge M. Nichole Cantrell, effective Jan. 31. Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, have resided in the state for five years and be residents of the 7th Judicial District. Those interested should submit the Trial Court Vacancy Commission application to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CST on Feb. 6. The commission will interview applicants during a public hearing on Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. EST at the Anderson County Courthouse, 100 N. Main St., Clinton. Read more from the Administrative Office of the Courts.  

The Memphis law firm of Peppel & Palazzolo is seeking to add one or two lawyers to its roster. The firm currently focuses on family law, probate, estate and creditor's rights but is open to lawyers in any legal discipline. Get the full job description and instructions for applying on the TBA’s JobLink platform.