Goodlettsville attorney Jesse Walker has announced his candidacy for the local city commission. He is currently in-house counsel for Roadie, a UPS company, working in the gig logistics space. Walker graduated from Nashville School of Law and became an attorney in Tennessee in 2019. He also earned degrees from Belmont University and Volunteer State Community College. A Sumner County native, Walker says he sees opportunity in Goodlettsville for a more prosperous small business community, smarter city growth and planning, and improved city services and programs. Learn more about his campaign at www.JesseWalker.com.

An investiture ceremony will take place for newly elected Davidson County Chancellor I’Ashea Lynnae Myles on Aug. 26 at 3:30 p.m. CDT. The event will be held at the Historic Metro Courthouse, One Public Square, Ste. 607, Nashville 37201. U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Bernice Donald and Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Richard Dinkins will officiate at the ceremony. RSVP to jmcdaniel@ferrellmcdaniel.com. Myles will replace retiring Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle. She most recently was of counsel in the Nashville office of Spencer Fane. A graduate of Belmont College of Law, she was a member of the TBA Young Lawyers Division’s Diversity Leadership Institute while in law school. View the invitation.

Stuart Teicher, “the CLE Performer,” started a web search recently with the words “Can lawyers ...” and was shocked at the phrases that were auto populated by the search engine. He got to wondering, “can lawyers actually do all of these things?” In a webcast on Sept. 29, Teicher will explore whether lawyers can criticize a judge, represent a family member, hire their own lawyer and more. Join colleagues from 10:30-11:30 CDT for this one-hour ethics program.

The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (LAS) will hold its free legal advice clinic at Belmont on Saturday. The in-person clinic will run from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. CDT at 2005 12th Ave. S., Nashville 37204. To volunteer, contact Kendra Cheek, 615-780-7131. See all August clinics.

Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) is seeking two staff attorneys to work on housing and eviction cases. The lawyers could work out of LAET’s office in Chattanooga, Johnson City or Knoxville. The first position is for an attorney with one to two years of experience. The second position is for an attorney with five to seven years of experience. Both positions are funded by a grant for two years. Work beyond the two years is contingent on renewal of the grant.

The Institute for Well-Being in Law offers a podcast designed to introduce “cool people doing awesome work in the well-being space.” The Path to Well-Being in Law podcast is hosted by Chris Newbold and Bree Buchanan, who served as co-chairs of the National Task Force of Lawyer Well-Being. The task force brought national attention to issues of attorney well-being with its 2006 report “The Path to Lawyer Well-Being Practical Recommendations for Positive Change.” Guests include well-being pioneers from all sectors of the legal space, including legal employers, judges, law schools, regulators, bar associations, lawyer assistance programs and wellness thought-leaders.

The University of Memphis Law Review is seeking papers and presenters for its Spring 2023 Symposium "(How Much) Should We Pay Them? The Shifting Legal Landscape of Collegiate Competition." Proposals would explore the many legal issues surrounding collegiate sports in America such as, frameworks for collegiate sports gambling, the resolution of employment and labor disputes, and regulation of name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation. Learn more about the symposium and how to submit proposals.

One of the sharpest tools in the lawyer’s arsenal is a surprisingly common item: the letter. Whether it’s a demand letter, a note sent during negotiations or a client communication, a lawyer’s success could be dependent on one piece of correspondence. Make plans now to join the “CLE Performer” Stuart Teicher on Sept. 29 as he explains how to master the art of effective legal correspondence. The webcast will run from 9 to 10 a.m. CDT.

The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration is seeking an in-house counsel in Nashville to provide comprehensive legal support to Strategic Technology Solutions, the state’s enterprise-wide office of information technology and services. The individual will coordinate with the department’s office of general counsel, the governor’s office, attorney general’s office and other state departments regarding litigation support, data privacy support and technology related priorities. Get the full job description and application instructions on the TBA’s Job Link platform.

The Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims reports there will be no settlement approvals at any of its offices next week from Monday to Wednesday. Judges will be attending the Bureau of Workers' Compensation’s education conference during those days. Attorneys are reminded to check the hours and procedures for settlements before scheduling.