Bench & Bar in the News

How to place an announcement: If you are a KBA member in good standing and you’ve moved, have property to rent, or received an award, we’d like to hear from you. Talks, speeches (unless they are of international stature), CLE promotions and political announcements are not accepted. Notices must be submitted in writing and limited to 100 words. They are printed at no cost to members and are subject to editing. Email your notice to Marsha Watson at mwatson@knoxbar.org.

HIT THE TRAILS FOR A HIKE ON APRIL 2 The KBA Wellness Committee is planning a monthly weekend hike. The first will be Saturday April 2nd at Ijams. Meet at 10 a.m. at the main visitor center area. The group will start from the Visitor Center, and take the Tower trail to the River trails and River boardwalk, and loop back to the visitor center for a length of about 1 mile. For those who want to walk further than 1 mile, there will be the option to add on and walk the Discovery and Serendipity trails around the Nature Center for about another 1 mile. So the total length will be 1-2 miles. It is an easy hike on paved and wooded trails and wooden boardwalks. This is intended to be an introductory hike and will be a great introduction to Ijams for anyone who has never visited. Kids, spouses, dogs welcome. Please RSVP for this free event by clicking April 2 under the Events Calendar at www. knoxbar.org.

CAROL ANNE LONG IS NEW ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF UT LAW CAREER CENTER The Lunch and Silent Auction begins at 11:30 am followed by the Carol Anne Long has joined the UT College of Law as associate director of the Bettye B. Lewis Career Center. In her new position, Long will serve as the primary liaison with employers, maintaining relationships with hiring personnel and developing interview opportunities. She also will provide advising assistance to students and alumni. Long previously practiced civil and criminal defense litigation with two Knoxville law firms and worked as a judicial clerk for Judge Charles D. Susano Jr. of the Tennessee Court of Appeals and Judge James Curwood Witt Jr. of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. She is a 2000 graduate of the College of Law. Long was active in the TBA Young Lawyers Division and is a lifetime member of the TBA YLD Fellows.

LMU BANKRUPTCY MOOT COURT TEAM COMPETES IN NATIONAL COMPETITION Congratulations to the Duncan School of Law 2021-22 bankruptcy moot court team for competing in the 30th Annual Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court competition held February 26-28 in New York. The competition team - Daryl Petersen, Shelby Beal, Chandler Horne, and Ryan Eldridge (alternate), with research team, Victoria Small and Jocelyn Mercado - fully researched, briefed, and expertly argued complex bankruptcy issues before panels of bankruptcy practitioners, professors, and judges. This is DSOL’s first time to participate in Duberstein, which is the only competition that focuses solely on bankruptcy law, and the team skillfully and effectively represented DSOL throughout the competition.

LSC NOTICE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR 2023 The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announces the availability of grant funds to provide civil legal services to eligible clients during calendar year 2023. In accordance with LSC’s multiyear funding policy, grants are available for only specified service areas. The list of service areas (and their descriptions) where grant opportunities are open are available at https://www.lsc.gov/grants/basic-field-grant/lsc-service-areas/2023-service-areas-subject-competition. The Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes instructions for preparing the grant proposal, will be published at https://www.lsc.gov/grants-grantee-resources/our-grant-programs/ basic-field-grant on or around April 11, 2022. Applicants must file a Pre-Application and the grant application through GrantEase: LSC’s grants management system. Please visit https://www.lsc.gov/grants/basicfield-grant for filing dates, applicant eligibility, submission requirements, and updates regarding the LSC grants process. Please email inquiries pertaining to the LSC grants process to LSCGrants@lsc.gov. JUVENILE COURT ASSISTANCE BOARD 2022 BASKET AUCTION & SPRING LUNCH – APRIL 8 The Lunch and Silent Auction begins at 11:30 am followed by the presentation of the Susan D. Kovac Award to Knox County’s Most Outstanding Child Welfare Attorney. The live auction begins at 12:45 pm. All proceeds to benefit the Volunteer Advisory Board and to assist with hosting the Annual Foster Care Appreciation Dinner for Foster Care parents and to help meet emergency needs of children in Foster Care.

KBA MEMBER SHOUT OUTS As part of this year’s focus on celebrating our bar association’s diverse membership and exploring creative ways for members to connect, network, and experience fulfillment in the practice of law, we would like to highlight the accomplishments and contributions of KBA members who are making a difference in the legal arena and beyond. Send links to news to posts or articles, pictures, or just a blurb about what’s going on to membership@knoxbar.org.

FREE CLASSIFIEDS AVAILABLE Did you know the Classified section on the KBA website allows you to add your resume if you are looking for a job or if you need to hire someone, you can post a job and search for candidates? Click on Public Resources and select “Career Classifieds” from the dropdown navigation. The Classifieds receive in excess of 8,000 page views each month so if you are looking for a job or a new position, make sure to check out this valuable resource.

LEGAL HISTORY VIDEOS AVAILABLE In 2012, the KBA’s Archives Committee began interviewing senior members of the local legal community to capture their stories and perspectives on life and the practice of law. With funding provided by the Knoxville Bar Foundation, the KBA has been able to preserve this history for future generations of lawyers and other interested persons. It is important not to forget the contributions of those who built the local bar and sharing milestones and stories of great lawyers and judges provides new lawyers with historical perspective and inspiration. View the interviews online at www.knoxbar.org by clicking Member Resources and then Practice Resources.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: • Existing association of attorneys have available 1-2 office spaces in historical building 1816 Clinch Ave., across from Ft. Sanders Reg.

Hospital to include parking spaces, conference room, reception area, receptionist, phone system, internet and Lexis access. Email cburks@ jnblawfirm.com or call (865) 522-4964 for inquires.

• 1520 Highland Avenue in Fort Sanders Available - The offices are $1,000/month and includes a private office and access to a common area that includes a full kitchen, reception area, conference room and separate client meeting room, plus 1 free parking space in addition to free on street parking. The office is “Class A” space (there’s even a fireplace in the meeting room!) and it would be a great office sharing arrangement for up to 4 people who are starting out. Rent includes utilities, alarm, and internet. Contact Perry Childress at (865) 8032545.

• Private office building for Lease at 5301 Kingston Pike. 1,907 square feet with 2 entrances, 4 offices, 2 conference rooms, and workspace located in the heart of Bearden! Space previously occupied by Landry & Azevedo. Email justin.cazana@avisonyoung. com or call 865-450-8883 for inquiries.