The Nashville chapter of the American Marketing Association will hold a free event on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) next Monday from 4-6 p.m. in the Vince Gill Room at Belmont University's Curb Events Center. Suzanne Reed, chief marketing officer at LBMC, will discuss why marketers should be involved in DEI programs and conversations. Joining her will be Dr. José González, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship at Belmont University and co-founder of Conexión Américas; Jacqueline Hayes, principal and chief marketing strategist at Crayons & Markers; and Kyle McCluskey, account supervisor and DEI Committee member at GS&F. Register here.

Longtime Wilson County General Sessions Judge Haywood Barry will retire effective Dec. 31, after nearly five decades in courtrooms and public service, the Tennessean reports. At that time, the Wilson County Commission will elect someone to fill Barry’s seat until the 2022 election. Barry was elected General Sessions Division II judge in 2014. He had previously announced he would not seek re-election at the end of the current term. Prior to joining the bench, Barry served on the Lebanon City Council, was a substitute judge throughout Middle Tennessee and served as Wilson County General Sessions judge in Division I for 24 years. Barry also been an active member in the Tennessee General Session Judges Conference and several legal and judicial organizations.

The Tennessee Attorney General’s Division of Consumer Affairs is warning consumers about flood damaged vehicles that may appear in used car markets following Hurricane Ida. In the past, vehicles from hurricane impacted areas have been sold to unsuspecting consumers without proper disclosure, the office reports. To avoid purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle, consumers should check a car’s history using its VIN number, review the title before signing a contract or paying money, examine the car for signs of flood damage, and get the car inspected by an independent mechanic. Learn more here.

Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III is leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general applauding legislative proposals to modernize federal antitrust laws. In a letter sent to congressional leaders today, the attorneys general urged them to continue improving several bills under consideration. The group also recommends the addition of provisions that would further protect consumers from unlawful and irresponsible mergers and business practices, and to facilitate competition and innovation.

The Tennessee Supreme Court today referred the case of Greene County attorney Edward Lee Kershaw to the Board of Professional Responsibility for whatever action it deems warranted. The court took the action after Kershaw pled no contest to a first offense of driving under the influence in Greene County Criminal Court.

Davidson County lawyer Andrew Jackson Dancy III was censured by the Tennessee Supreme Court on Sept. 17. The court took that action after it determined that Dancy (1) associated with at least two Pennsylvania attorneys on foreclosure matters although he was not licensed in that state, (2) failed to supervise his non-attorney staff to ensure the Pennsylvania attorney was notified and retained to assist in representation, and (3) failed to deposit client funds into his IOLTA account. His actions violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15 and 5.3. The court conditioned the censure on Dancy paying restitution to his client in the amount of $2,400 as well as the costs of the disciplinary proceeding.

The National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) will hold its 43rd Annual Conference Oct 6-9 at the Nashville DoubleTree Hilton Hotel. The event will commemorate Tennessee’s pivotal role in the ratification of the 19th Amendment and honor the women who serve the Tennessee judiciary. The conference will feature educational programming, including highlights of the dramatic conflict that unfolded in Nashville during the summer of 1920. A number of social networking events also are planned. The event is open to the bench and bar.

The Tennessee Justice Center (TJC) is seeking an experienced attorney to provide individual legal services and policy solutions to advocate for access to quality and affordable health care, nutrition and access to justice. This position reports directly to the supervising attorney and interacts regularly with a team of client advocates. Candidates must be licensed or be willing to become licensed in Tennessee, have five to 10 years of litigation and administrative advocacy experience and be able to work independently. Those with experience in public interest law, advocacy and complex trial litigation and knowledge of health care laws are preferred. To apply, send a cover letter and resume via email to jobs@tnjustice.org.

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) has named two new leaders. April Frazier Camara will become president and CEO on Nov. 1. In addition, after two decades of leadership at NLADA, Jo-Ann Wallace will become president, CEO and board chair of NLADA’s business partner, the NLADA Insurance Program (known as Service Corporation). She replaces longtime NLADA and Service Corporation co-founder Clint Lyons, who has retired.

U.S. District Court Judge Katherine “Katie” Crytzer moved to Knoxville this year hardly knowing anyone since her high school days, but is eager to meet members of the legal community, Georgiana Vines writes in Knoxnews. Vines notes that Crytzer is one of the youngest federal judges in the country at age 37. Her husband, Joe Oliveri, handles appellate brief writing for a Virginia law firm but also moved to Knoxville and will travel as necessary. The two have enjoyed getting to know the area, including hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Crytzer was sworn in Dec. 22, 2020, to replace the late Chief Judge Pamela Reeves. Her official investiture will take place Nov. 10 in the courtyard of the Howard H. Baker Jr. U.S. Courthouse in Knoxville. Vines has more on Crytzer’s career and vision for her new role.