Hello My Name Is

HELLO MY NAME IS By: Jennifer Franklyn

Realty Trust Group, LLC

DARRIUS DIXON

In this month’s “Hello, My Name Is…,” we are featuring Darrius Dixon, Associate Attorney at Lewis Thomason, P.C., where his primary practice areas are healthcare, general civil law, and data privacy. Darrius is a graduate of Walter State Community College’s police academy and received an Associate’s degree in Public Safety and Law Enforcement. Darrius also received his undergraduate education at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where he majored in Criminal Justice & Homeland Security with a double minor in Psychology and Political Science. He graduated from law school at the University of Tennessee College of Law. In addition to being a KBA member, Darrius is a member of the KBA Barristers, the TBA (Young Lawyers Division), the ABA, and the Hamilton Burnett Inn of Court, in which he is a Pupillage Team Leader. He also holds a certification as a Certified Information Privacy Professional with a concentration in the U.S. private sector (CIPP/US).

Why did you decide to go to law school?

Ultimately, it came down to assessing where I was in life and where I wanted to be. In doing that analysis, almost all roads led through getting my J.D.

Describe a formative experience you had during law school that has impacted your career today.

My favorite and most formative part of law school was doing clerkships. I clerked at Owings Wilson Coleman, Tennessee Valley Authority, and Lewis Thomason, where I work now as an associate. The hands-on experience was invaluable.

What was your career prior to attending law school?

I had several jobs before becoming a lawyer. I worked in food service, teaching, retail, entertainment, security, and law enforcement. Each of those prior careers gave me something I could take away and apply to what I am doing now.

Where are you from?

I’m a “military brat,” so my answer is that I’m from “all over,” but my actual birthplace is Clarksville, Tennessee.

Have you traveled or lived internationally?

I spent a few years in Germany as a child when my dad was in the military. I have been to London and Amsterdam for summer study abroad in college.

What are your hobbies?

Cooking, drumming, traveling, and video editing.

Who is the person who has had the most significant impact on your life?

My parents and sisters have had the greatest impact on me. They’ve believed in me—and put up with me— from the beginning. I’m not here doing what I am today without them and their love.

What sports teams do you cheer for?

Pro sports: Phoenix Suns, Tennessee Titans, and Nashville Predators. College sports: Tennessee Vols and MTSU Blue Raiders.