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Barrister Bullets/New Members
BARRISTERS ELECTIONS & HOLIDAY PARTY
To celebrate the holidays and elect our new Executive Committee Officers, the Barristers will be hosting a holiday party and elections on Wednesday, December 7, from 5-7 pm at The High Court, the rooftop at The Tribute. The Tribute is a new apartment complex at 625 Cumberland Avenue that formerly housed the Tennessee Supreme Court. We ask that everyone who plans to attend please pre-register at www.knoxbar.org.
Nominees include:
Vice President: Chuck Sharrett, Kay Griffin PLLC
Secretary/Treasurer: Jimmy Snodgrass, Kramer Rayson LLP.
Members-at-Large: Jordan Houser, Lincoln Memorial University - Duncan School of Law Matt Knable, Knable Law Isaac Westling, The Law Offices of James A.H. Bell, P.C.
Hon. Zack Walden will become Barristers President at the conclusion of the meeting, and the candidate elected Vice President will serve as Barristers President in 2024.
VETERANS LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC
The Veterans’ Legal Advice Clinic is a joint project of the KBA/Barristers Access to Justice Committees, Legal Aid of East Tennessee, the Knox Co. Public Defender’s Community Law Office, the UT College of Law, LMU- Duncan School of Law, and the local Veterans Affairs office. This is a general advice and referral clinic which requires attorney volunteers for its continued operation. The next Veterans Legal Clinic will be held in person at the Knoxville Community Law Office on December 14. Sign up at https://www.knoxbar.org/?pg=Upcoming-Legal-Clinics.
BARRISTERS HUNGER AND POVERTY RELIEF COMMITTEE
The Barristers Hunger and Poverty Relief Committee are collecting toiletries and small care items for the YWCA’s Freedom Inside and Keys of Hope programs. Please bring donations to the Barristers Elections & Holiday Party or deliver them to KBA Office by December 9. All types of items are needed for women, children, and infants.
Wishlist Items: Giftcards: Walmart, Kroger, Food City Socks Hair Accessories Body wash Shampoo & Conditioner Deodorant Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, & Mouthwash Bath Towels Feminine Hygiene Products Blankets
VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST COMMITTEE CONTINUES OPERATIONS
The Volunteer Breakfast is a recurring event on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:15 a.m. at the Volunteer Ministry Center, located at 511 N. Broadway, Knoxville, Tennessee. The Barristers Volunteer Breakfast Committee always needs volunteers to serve food or sponsor. The cost is $150 for sponsoring, and we need 4-5 volunteers. If you are unable to fund the breakfast, the Barristers will subsidize the cost of the breakfast. We meet at 6:15 a.m. and serve breakfast to approximately 30-40 individuals, generally leaving the site around 7:30 a.m. It’s a great way to serve the community! Please contact either Matt Knable at (865) 360-5044 or Laura Wyrick at (865) 297-5511 with any questions and/or about volunteering.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
THE KNOXVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION IS PLEASED TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS:
NEW ATTORNEYS
Jodie Marie Bush Cydney N. Carter Iris McKay DeVault U.S. District Court Sarah A. Hawk Charitable Solutions, LLC Kayla L. Long Christopher Meadows Federal Defender Services Piero Gonzalo Postigo-Beltran Victoria R. Rome Great West Casualty Company Rhett Alec Sexton Merchant & Gould P.C. Daisey A. Smith Mark E. Tillery Guy E. Tustin, III Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Shelby R. Ward Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Adam Weiland Luedeka Neely Group, P.C. Samuel Cole Wheeler Esperanza Yanez
