Annual Meeting Recap

History was made as Peter Gee, the first Asian-American President of the Memphis Bar Association passed the gavel to Tannera George Gibson, the Bar's first African American Female President, during the Annual Meeting on December 2, 2021.

Watch Tannera Gibson’s speech View the entire Annual Meeting including a special video message to Peter Gee and additional tributes to Sean Hunt.

2022 MBA Executive Committee

New Board Members

Title Sponsor

BankTennessee

Our Title Sponsor, BankTennessee, was recognized for their continued support of the Memphis Bar Association.

Photo (left to right) Michelle McLaughlin, Downtown Branch Manager; Joel Porter, BankTennessee Chairman, Partner at Burch, Porter & Johnson, and past MBA President; Mayor Jim Rout, President; Joe Kelly, Commercial Lender; and Brian Lowery, Chief Credit Officer

Annual Awards

Sam A. Myar, Jr. Memorial Award

Chancellor Gadson William Perry is the 2021 recipient of the Sam A. Myar, Jr. Memorial Award. for his outstanding personal service to the Memphis & Shelby County legal profession and community. The award is given annually to a member of the Memphis Bar Association, who is 40 years of age or younger, and has rendered outstanding personal service to the Memphis & Shelby County legal profession and community.

Photo: Former MBA Board Member Ed Stanton was pleased to present Chancellor Perry with the Sam A. Myar, Jr. Memorial Award

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Judge Jerome Turner Lawyer's Lawyer Award

Sean Antone Hunt is the recipient of the 2021 Judge Jerome Turner Lawyer's Lawyer Award. The award is presented annually to a MBA member who has practiced law for more than 15 years and who, during that time, has exemplified the aims and aspirations embodied in the Guidelines for Professional Courtesy and Conduct. His family graciously accepted the award on his behalf.

During the annual meeting, we welcomed Jennifer and Joel Hobson, Principal Broker and Owner of The Hobson Company as our newest President's Circle Partner. They join the MBA's committed President’s Circle Partners to date:

2021 President's Award

Maury Tower is the recipient of the 2021 President's Award for her outstanding service and commitment to the MBA as interim executive director. The President's Award is presented annually to an individual who has made a profound impact on the organization.

President’s Circle Partners

The President’s Circle is an elite partnership level creating a VIP experience to top supporters of the MBA that includes recognition, advertising across all digital platforms, and special events and other opportunities to engage with members of the Bar. Partners enjoy customizable packages tailored to their business needs.