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From the President

Calendar of Events

NEW! Nashville Bar Exchange Program Fosters 11 Collaboration Between Napier-Looby and

Erin Palmer Polly

Hear Ye, Hear Ye

The Veterans Project Jack Norman Sr. Award Liberty Bell Award YLD Mock Trial YLD Race Judicata Notice of ABA Election

17 Member Updates 28 Hearsay 32 100% Club 36

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Nashville Bar Association Members Sara Beth Myers & Chris Bellamy

YLDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Race Judicata: More Than Just a Race 23 Callie K. Hinson & Paige Ayres Nutini Moving the Needle: The Diversity Committee 25 P. Danielle Nellis CO L UMNS

Background Check 13 Bart Pickett Gadget of the Month 15 Bill Ramsey & Phillip Hampton

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JOURNAL JOURNAL FROM THE PRESIDENT Looking Back | Erin Palmer Polly Journal Earl Warren served as the Chief Justice of the Journal United States Supreme Court from 1953 through 1969.

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During that time, the Court made some truly remarkable decisions, including: ● Brown v. Board of Education, which prohibited segregation in public schools; ● Gideon v. Wainwright, which required the appointment of counsel in criminal matters for defendants who could not afford counsel; and ● Miranda v. Arizona, which provided that statements made by defendants in response to police interrogation were admissible at trial only if the defendant was informed of, understood, and voluntarily waived certain rights. When asked about the most vital decision during his tenure on the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Warren did not mention any of these three landmark decisions. Rather, it was Baker v. Carr that he believed was the most important of his 16 years. In Baker v. Carr, a group of citizens challenged the apportionment of legislators in Tennessee. They noted that legislative districts had not been redrawn in nearly 60 years and argued that because urban areas had experienced exponential growth, voters in those urban areas were under-represented in the legislature in violation of the Equal Protection Clause. Nashville Bar Association members Harris Gilbert and Tom Osborn represented one of those citizens, and their efforts led to a profound transformation in American democracy. While the Supreme Court simply held that issues of legislative apportionment were justiciable in Baker v. Carr, the ramifications of the decision were truly remarkable. The decision prompted challenges to the constitutionality of legislative-apportionment schemes in 34 states. And, it paved the way for the “one person, one vote” standard, which holds that each person must be weighted equally in legislative apportionment. Harris and Tom chose—despite what was a politically and socially-charged debate—to ensure that constitutional mandates were upheld. Consider that for a moment. Two NBA members took the first steps to protect our constitutionally-guaranteed rights, and it resulted in a national transformation. That’s powerful stuff! Harris and Tom are not alone. Other NBA members have had equally incredible achievements over the years. Our members were involved on both sides of the prosecution of Jimmy Hoffa and played critical roles in the Watergate hearings and the subsequent prosecutions. They formed our local government, served as mayors of this great city, and acted as close advisors to senators and vice presidents. They ensured that the fundamental right to marry is constitutionally guaranteed to same-sex couples, advocated for medical coverage for individuals on TennCare who desperately need it, and shed light on and fought against the school-to-prison pipeline. If history is any indication, the current and future work of our members will have a lasting impact on the practice of law and society in general. As you begin 2018, consider what will be your indelible mark so great that it will benefit future generations. I, for one, am excited to see what you will do next. —

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2018 NBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ERIN PALMER POLLY, President LAURA SMITH, President-Elect

ROBERT C. BIGELOW, First Vice President

MARGARET M. HUFF, Second Vice President MARY TAYLOR GALLAGHER, Secretary JEFF GIBSON, Treasurer NATHAN H. RIDLEY, Immediate Past President TERA RICA MURDOCK, YLD President LELA HOLLABAUGH, General Counsel JACQUELINE B. DIXON, First Vice President-Elect WENDY LONGMIRE, Second Vice President-Elect MICHAEL ABELOW LAURA B. BAKER DANIEL P. BEREXA MARK S. BEVERIDGE HON. SHEILA D. CALLOWAY BRIGID CARPENTER SAMUEL P. FUNK LYNNE T. INGRAM TRACY DRY KANE HON. WILLIAM C. KOCH, JR. RYAN D. LEVY CHANCELLOR ELLEN HOBBS LYLE W. BRANTLEY PHILLIPS, JR. DAVID L. RAYBIN ERIC W. SMITH DARKENYA W. WALLER CHANCELLOR BILL YOUNG STEPHEN J. ZRALEK

NBA STAFF MONICA MACKIE, Executive Director SHIRLEY CLAY, Finance Coordinator WENDY COZBY, Lawyer Referral Service Coordinator JAN MARGARET CRAIG, CLE Director TRACI HOLLANDSWORTH, Programs & Events Coordinator JILL PRESLEY, Marketing & Communications Director VICKI SHOULDERS, Membership Coordinator, Office Manager MARIEL ZELHART, CLE Coordinator

Hear Ye, Hear Ye | The Veterans Project

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands has launched a new program with the Nashville Bar Association to support veterans with legal issues. The new program, called The Veterans Project, is a partnership among the NBA, Veterans Court, Nashville Mayor’s Office, Metro Homelessness Commission, Operation Stand Down TN, Centerstone Military Services, and Legal Aid Society’s Volunteer Lawyers Program. The program will focus on helping veterans who are homeless or facing homelessness and will also help with a variety of civil legal issues, including child support, debt, bankruptcy, car purchase/repair, family law, expungement and reinstatement of driver’s licenses. Editor’s Note: We regret that our partnership with Centerstone Military Services was omitted in the “Thank You for Your Service!” article in the December/January 2017-18 issue. n

Jack Norman, Sr. Award Nominations

Nominations are now being sought for the Jack Norman, Sr. Award, which will be presented during the NBA Law Day Luncheon on Friday, May 4. This award is given to criminal law practitioners—including specifically defense attorneys, prosecuting attorneys, and judges of courts with criminal jurisdiction—who practice before or serve as judges of courts exercising criminal jurisdiction located in the Metropolitan Nashville area. The award may be given posthumously and is not necessarily presented every year, but only when a deserving individual is to be recognized. The Norman Award must be given to an attorney whose primary practice is in or service pertains to criminal law, demonstrates respect for the rights of all individuals in the criminal justice system, exhibits the trial advocacy skills or judicial skills necessary to the pursuit of justice, demonstrates an abiding respect for the law and legal profession, maintains highest standards of professional integrity and ethical conduct, and contributes to the improvement of the legal profession and criminal justice system—including but not limited to the provision of uncompensated or undercompensated representation of the accused. Nominations and supporting documentation for The Norman Award should be emailed to the NBA Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Committee Chair, Rob McGuire at rob@robmcguirelaw.com, no later than Friday, March 2. n

Military Spouse Rule Ceremony Article

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Events of Interest

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Please note this correction to the photo on page 30 of the December/January 2017-18 issue of the Nashville Bar Journal: The image was erroneously flipped during production. The photo that appears here is the correct orientation. We regret this error. n

Calling Volunteers For Mock Trial

The NBA Young Lawyers Division will once again host the Davidson County High School Mock Trial Competition on Friday, February 23, and Saturday, February 24, at the Historic Metro Courthouse. If you are available to volunteer, please email Casey at cmiller@bradley.com and include: (1) the round(s) for which you are available and (2) whether you would prefer to serve as a juror/scorer or presiding judge (or no preference). Volunteers are needed to help judge and score each of the following rounds: Round 1 | Friday, Feb 23 at 4:00pm Round 2 | Friday, Feb 23 at 6:00pm Round 3 | Saturday, Feb 24 at 8:30am Round 4 | Saturday, Feb 24 at 11:30am Volunteers are what make this competition possible every year, and the students greatly appreciate your time and support. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible for this event! n

YLD’s Annual Race Judicata

Come out and race for a cause! Show your support at 8:30am on Saturday, April 7, at Edwin Warner Park for the YLD’s 15th Annual LOGICFORCE Race Judicata. Proceeds from the race will benefit two local charities—Able Youth and Achilles International Nashville. Last year the race raised over $22,000! See page 23 for the full story. The race will begin at Shelter #11 along the Harpeth River Greenway. To register, visit NashvilleBar.org/RaceJudicata. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @racejudicata and use #NBARaceJudicata! n

Liberty Bell Award

Nominations are now being sought for the Liberty Bell Award, which will be presented during the NBA’s annual Law Day Luncheon on Friday, May 4. This award is given to the person or group—not necessarily attorneys or law related groups—who has promoted a better understanding of the rule of law, encouraged greater respect for law and the courts, stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, or contributed to good government. Nominations should be submitted to the NBA Community Relations Committee via Traci.Hollandsworth@nashvillebar.org no later than Friday, March 2. n

Notice of ABA Election Notice is hereby given of the election of the Nashville Bar Association’s Delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates. The term of this position is two years from August 1, 2018 to the conclusion of the ABA Annual Meeting in August 2020. The Delegate will represent the NBA before the ABA House of Delegates, which typically meets during February and August of every year. The Delegate will be expected to report to the NBA on issues and policies coming before the ABA. This position will be filled by election by a majority of the NBA Board of Directors at its meeting on June 5. Eligibility has been determined by the NBA Board of Directors to be a member in good standing of the NBA, as well as the ABA, both at the time of election and throughout the term of office. Candidates shall file their notice intent to run for office by submitting any written declaration of intent to do so to: Nashville Bar Association Erin Palmer Polly, NBA President 150 4th Ave N, Ste 1050 Nashville, TN 37219 The declaration must be received no later than Monday, May 1, and include a copy to Monica Mackie, NBA Executive Director. If you have any questions, please contact Monica at monica. mackie@nashvillebar.org or by calling 615-242-9272. n FEB/MAR 2018 | NASHVILLE BAR JOURNAL

Feature Story | Jonathan Cole

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Nashville Remembers Its Role in the Civil Rights Movement Yes, I do. These three simple words uttered by Mayor Ben West from the steps of the Historic Metro Courthouse on April 19, 1960, changed Nashville and civil rights history forever.1 Mayor West was responding to a question posed by student activist Diane Nash: “Do you feel it is wrong to discriminate against a person solely on the basis of their race or color?”2 Until then, the city had remained mostly segregated. Landmark decisions issued by the courts throughout the 1950s declared various forms of racial segregation unconstitutional; however, the practical effect on everyday life in cities such as Nashville had been minimal. This April 1960 encounter was the culmination of a concerted effort by student activists and their lawyers to force a change. Within weeks of the ground-breaking exchange, lunch counters in Nashville began serving black customers. By May 10, 1960, Nashville became the first major southern city to desegregate its public facilities. Nashville was a gathering point for those who wanted change in 1960. Local college students from Fisk, Vanderbilt, Tennessee A&I (now TSU), and American Baptist Theological Seminary were training regularly with civil rights leaders to learn how to conduct a non-violent protest. They decided to sit-in at the lunch counters that refused to serve black customers. The Nashville sit-ins commenced on February 13, 1960, focusing on lunch counters downtown, mostly around the Arcade, Church Street, and Fifth Avenue shopping district. Some of the demonstrations took place peacefully, but violence erupted at several locations. Even though police blanketed the streets, none responded when white protesters attacked the sit-in demonstra-

tors—striking, pouring food and drink, yelling, and engaging in other acts to intimidate. Arrests were made, but not of the white protesters; rather, the sit-in demonstrators were charged with loitering and/or disturbing the peace. The demonstrators predictably turned to local attorney Z. Alexander Looby to represent them. Looby was already a distinguished attorney in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. In 1946, he had been one of the primary counsel defending the accused murderers in the 1946 Columbia race riots. Looby also had filed a lawsuit to integrate Nashville Public Schools and had been elected to the Nashville City Council in 1951, with Robert Lillard, becoming the first black council members since 1911. Other prominent African-American lawyers also represented the demonstrators, including Lillard who served on the City Council from 1951 until 1971 (amazingly never missing a meeting during that time). Coyness Ennix was serving as a member of the School Board appointed by Mayor West; Looby’s partner, Avon Williams, was a civic leader in his own right. Adolpho A. Birch was a young lawyer at the time, ultimately rising through the ranks of nearly all levels of Tennessee courts, culminating in tenure as Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court. But not all the defenders were black; two white lawyers, George Barrett and Charlie Gailbraith, entered appearances to defend protesters. As the sit-ins continued throughout the winter and into spring of 1960, tension in the city began to mount. As soon as police were able to arrest some sit-in demonstrators, new protesters assumed the seats. Sales began to suffer. Early on the morning of April 19, 1960, Looby’s north Nashville home was bombed, presumably in reaction to his public defense of the demonstrators. (The bomber (continued on page 8) (continued on page 00)

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Feature Story | was never identified.) Fortunately, Looby and his wife were in the back of the home, escaping any injury. The bomb, however, damaged other homes in the neighborhood and blew out nearly 150 windows at Meharry Medical College down the street. The impact was felt throughout the community. Upon learning of the threat on Looby and his family, more than 3,000 people gathered at Tennessee A&I and walked silently together to the courthouse. On the steps of the courthouse, Nash and Mayor West had their famous exchange, resulting in the desegregation of Nashville’s lunch counters. Nashville would never be the same. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. arrived in Nashville to support the efforts. Dr. King praised the effort in Nashville as the “best organized and the most disciplined in the Southland” and that he had come to Nashville “not to bring inspiration but to gain inspiration from the great movement that has taken place in this community.”3 Nashville remembers its role in the civil rights movement. For example, the NBA produced an original program about the sit-ins as its Law Day program in 2010. More recently, one of Nashville’s most enterprising entrepreneurs, Tom Morales, restored the lunch counter of the original Woolworths.

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Morales—renowned for projects such as his renovation of ACME Feed and Seed—has completed a preservation project of the original Woolworth building on Fifth Avenue between Church and Union. Originally constructed in 1930 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this three-story, 30,000 square foot building will be home to Woolworth on 5th. Woolworth on 5th will play 50’s and 60’s rock ‘n roll and soul music, offer a menu of soul food, and will be available to host events. Nashville native Morales declares that it is important to preserve what he calls “old Nashville” and accepts responsibility to help protect Nashville’s history. Morales and his team have worked long and hard to preserve the space and transform it back to how it looked in 1960, including a rebuilt lunch counter, which matches the one used by the demonstrators, such as civil rights icon John Lewis.4 Congressman John Lewis was arrested at the Woolworth lunch counter during the sit-ins in 1960. That arrest would prove to be the first of dozens in Lewis’s fight for civil rights throughout his career. In March of 2017, Congressman Lewis remembered: “Hadn’t it been for the city of Nashville, I don’t know what would have happened to me. I literally grew up sitting on those lunch counter stools.” Lewis recounted that when he participated in

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the sit-in, people would spit on him, put out cigarettes in the hair of demonstrators next to him, and poured hot water and coffee over them as they sat at the counters silently protesting Nashville’s segregation. With the opening of Woolworth on 5th, you will be able to see and experience first-hand where the courageous students made a difference in civil rights history. Santayana once famously declared that those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. With these recent efforts to learn from our past, Nashville and its legal community are working towards memorializing what has happened, honoring those who have led us in a new direction, and, in doing so, creating an environment for an even better future for all of Nashville’s citizens. n Endnotes 1 For a more complete history of the sit-ins and the trials of the demonstrators, see Gary C. Shockley, Counsel for the Children: Defending Freedom in the Nashville Sit-in Trials, 10 Nash. B.J. 6 (Apr. 2010). Lisa Cozzens, The Civil Rights Movement 1955-1965 (May 25, 1998), Watson.org/~lisa/ blackhistory/civilrights-55-65. 2

Nashville Civil Rights Movement, Soul America (2016), Legacy.SoulOfAmerica.com/nashvillecivil-rights-movement.phtml. 3

Lizzy Alfs, Restaurant pays homage to history: Morales plans to restore site of sit-ins during ’60s, The Jackson Sun, Mar. 9, 2017, at A12.

Jonathan Mattise, Famed site of Nashville sitins honors past with new eatery, Assoc. Press, Dec. 4, 2017. 5

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Sara Beth Myers & Chris Bellamy

NEW! Nashville Bar Exchange Program Fosters Collaboration Between Napier-Looby & NBA Members This year, Nashville Bar Association (NBA) members have an opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking new program that pairs Napier-Looby Bar Association (NLBA) members with NBA members for a singular purpose: addressing diversity-related issues in the Nashville legal community. Recognizing that diversity brings innumerable benefits to the practice of law, the Nashville Bar Exchange will encourage candid communication between lawyers from the two Associations and foster professional relationships between lawyers from differing backgrounds, races, genders, and sexual orientation. Through their participation in the 2017 Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum and discussions with members of the NBA Diversity Committee and the NLBA, Chris Bellamy and Sara Beth Myers determined that an organized effort to promote interaction between two local bar associations could improve lawyers’ relationships with each other as well as the community. “Because most lawyers are naturally focused on work-related matters during the business day, we don’t dedicate much time and effort to discussing or addressing issues related to diversity in the Nashville legal

community,” states Myers. Its basic structure—mentees from one Association will be matched with mentors with eight or more years of experience from the corresponding Association—is much more than a vehicle for social interaction between Associations. “This is not a typical mentorship program,” explains Bellamy. “The point of the program is to establish a meaningful dialogue on diversity-related topics that lawyers often avoid for fear of offending a colleague.” Both the formal events and individual meetings are designed to provide a safe space for candid, open discussions about some of the more challenging issues facing Nashville’s diverse legal community. At the outset of the program, participants will agree to a set of uniform principles that will frame all discussions, including respectfully listening to other participants’ opinions and ideas. Participants will be given specific guidance from both the NBA Diversity Committee and the NLBA regarding discussion topics between formal events, including diversity hiring in Nashville, the pros and cons of separate bar associations, and diversity in politics. Over the course of this one-year program, participants will (continued on page 12)

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commit to attending three formally organized events, including the Diversity Summit on Thursday, March 1, and three social meetings individually scheduled by each pair. Although the time commitment for participants is minimal, the effect of member participation could have a lasting impact not only for the individual attorneys, but also for the Nashville legal community. In its inaugural year, the Nashville Bar Exchange will lay the foundation for deeper discussion and specific action related to diversity issues in the Nashville legal community. Interested participants can register online at NashvilleBar.org/DiversityCommittee. The deadline to submit your registration is February 23. Questions may be directed to Chris Bellamy or Sara Beth Myers. n SARA BETH MYERS is an Assistant United

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She is the founder and president of Advocates for Women’s And Kids’ Equality (AWAKE), an issues-based organization that advocates for the advancement of women and kids through education and policy change. She is an adjunct professor of law at Vanderbilt Law School and serves on the Mayor’s Council on Gender Equity. CHRIS BELLAMY is an attorney at Neal & Harwell, PLC. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, complex white collar criminal law, and other litigation matters. Bellamy is an active member of the Nashville Bar Association, Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum, and the current President of the Napier-Looby Bar Association.

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In honor of Valentine’s Day, this rendition of “Background Check” focuses on powerhouse attorney couple, Raquel and Chris Bellamy. While Chris was born in the South (by way of Mobile, AL) and Raquel in the North (by way of Queens, NY), the pair had a somewhat similar childhood in that they were both raised in Seventh Day Adventist families. This upbringing contributed to their shared appreciation for faith, weekly rest, and vegetarian cuisine. The couple’s trajectory splits from there. In order to finance his education and see the world, Chris joined the Coast Guard following high school. He spent 11 years in active duty including a tour in Operation Enduring Freedom. While serving his country, Chris obtained his bachelor’s degree in Business Management though Colorado Technical University. He left the military in 2007 to attend Vanderbilt University Law School (VULS). Raquel attended Oakwood Academy, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church. During her time at Oakwood, Raquel studied Spanish, which led her to Valencia, Spain. She later pursued a bachelor’s degree in Spanish (as well as another in Finance) through a yearlong program in Entre Rios, Argentina.

Those experiences sparked her passion for travel, language, and culture. Following college, Raquel decided to work for a year as a law firm runner. Wanting the chance to speak up for persons in need, Raquel applied to law school. A fateful trip to tour VULS convinced her that Nashville was a perfect fit. Raquel’s tour guide that day was none other than her now-husband, Chris. Chris left quite the impression on Raquel in 2008, yet the two did not date during Raquel’s first year at law school. The studious-type, Raquel focused on her new profession. It wasn’t until her 2L year that the two were re-introduced at the annual Barrister’s Ball. Chris laughingly remembers the two taking a class together in 2010. He rarely studied for this class. She outlined religiously. In the end, Chris somehow managed to earn a slightly higher grade! The competitive pair managed to laugh through it, and the two married on March 6, 2011. Raquel dove right into the role of bonus mom to Chris’s three children, Ralph, Mariah, and Chris II. Chris graduated VULS in 2010 and initially sought employment in the business world. After a few years, Chris decided to take the bar exam. By that time, Raquel had opened up Bellamy Law Group where she utilized her bilingual skills to represent the immigrant community. When the duo tried working together, they quickly learned they only have room for one partnership in their lives. Raquel left to join the local firm, Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings. Chris went to work for the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, and later as an Assistant District Attorney for the 19th Judicial District. Raquel now works at Bone McAllester Norton, PLLC, practic-

ing primarily litigation and immigration law, while Chris recently took a position at Neal & Harwell, PLC, and focuses his practice on civil litigation and white collar criminal law. The legal power duo stays active both in and outside of the legal world. Chris served as the president of Napier-Looby Bar Association in 2017, and remains active in the NBA, particularly through the Veterans Committee and Diversity Committee. He also serves on the Legal Aid Society’s board of directors. Raquel serves on the board of directors for both Conexión Américas and Equal Chance for Education. She also serves as co-chair on the NBA Immigration Committee. When not working or volunteering, the couple can be found at their Mt. Juliet home with their rescue dog, Ali, or indulging in their hobbies. Raquel is an avid runner who aims to run a half- or fullmarathon in all 50 states. Chris enjoys riding his motorcycle whenever possible. Together, the two love traveling the world and spending time with their teenagers. From speaking with either Raquel or Chris, it is clear that the Bellamys are going to be positive force in the legal community for years to come. n BART PICKETT is an attorney at the Law Offices of Julie Bhattacharya Peak where he represents Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.’s insureds and customers of its affiliated groups in litgation throughout Middle Tennessee. Prior to practicing, Bart worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Thomas W. Brothers of the Sixth Circuit Court of Davidson County and the Honorable Joseph P. Binkley, Jr. of the Fifth Circuit Court of Davidson County.

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2018 Consumer Electronics Show | Bill Ramsey & Phillip Hampton It wasn’t quite Planes, Trains and Automobiles, but the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) had plenty of drones, robots and autonomous vehicles. An annual must-do event on any techie’s calendar, CES is an exhausting and exhilarating walk through the future of consumer technology. We have been regular attendees for about a decade now, and each year the show gets bigger, more audacious, and more impossible to take in completely. This year’s show was not a disappointment, except for the occasional onset of claustrophobia resulting from the crush of a record attendance and, of course, the infamous CES power failure which threw over half of the Las Vegas Convention Center into total darkness for two hours. Other than that, we had a blast. So, what was hot at CES this year? In a word (actually two), artificial intelligence (AI). Of course, AI gets tagged to a lot of tech gadgets nowadays whether or not the underlying technology is classic AI or not. Nonetheless, AI figures prominently in the consumer tech world today and even more so tomorrow. For example, Amazon’s incredibly popular Echo voice-activated speaker (“Alexa”) is called an artificially intelligent voice assistant. And Alexa was indeed all over the place in Vegas. It seems that Amazon has raced to the top, as its “Alexa” system is integrated into numerous consumer products such as refrigerators, lamps, cars, bicycle helmets, lawn equipment . . . and even toilets. No doubt rival Google has taken note of the explosive growth of the Echo eco-system. Google was promoting its alternative voice AI “Google Assistant” (found on Android phones and the Google Home smart speaker) with prominent signage at CES on everything from bill

boards, monorail wraps, and huge banners in the convention center and nearby hotels. It seems that Google wants to be the premiere embedded voice assistant solution for everyday consumer products. We say let Google and Amazon fight it out for voice assistant supremacy. The competition can only mean better products for the consumer. In our opinion, the biggest losers in the voice assistant wars are Apple’s Siri and Microsoft’s Cortana. In addition to more AI, we saw a big growth in the presence of robotics at CES. Don’t worry, we didn’t see any as good looking as us (now that is a low bar), nor any that we felt was a threat to take our jobs. But make no mistake about it, robots are in our/your future. We saw robots as butlers, cleaners, elder care givers, baby-sitters, pets, pingpong players, factory workers, builders, and even laundry folders. Advances in robotic technology coupled with the aforementioned AI make robots increasingly viable to do routine jobs such as serve food, take orders, provide basic customer service, deliver goods, and provide companionship and some level of oversight for children and the elderly. What does this mean for jobs and the economy? A thought-provoking book explores the impact of automation on society, Rise of the Robots by Martin Ford. Ford’s outlook is somewhat more pessi-

mistic than ours regarding joblessness in the future, but we recommend this book as a catalyst for looking at how technology is quickly changing our society. Perhaps the biggest technology societal disruption that is just around the corner is the continued advancement of autonomous vehicle technology. As in previous years, CES 2018 continued to showcase autonomous vehicles from the big automobile manufacturers that are used primarily for riding, meeting, and socializing—not driving. Imagine the inside of a car tricked out like a small conference room, complete with side windows that double as interactive touchscreen monitors. You simply ride down the road oblivious to the route the car is taking since it is being guided by the embedded autonomous driving system. That is the view of the future of cars. Now, if you still get your kicks by actually navigating the device you are riding in, there were plenty of “rideables” at CES—electric skateboards and scooters, new form factor Segways, and smart bicycles. Who knows? When our cities get clogged with self-driving cars all over the roads, an electric scooter ride may be the smartest transport mode in town. Maybe it already is. We could go on and on talking about the thousands of gadgets, accessories, software apps, and just purely weird stuff (continued on page 16)

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Gadget of the Month | that we saw at CES. However, the most encouraging gadgets we saw at CES were products promoting health and wellness, as well as providing new opportunities to overcome disabilities. We saw a lot of tech that will not only make us smarter, but healthier as well, including a tiny UV sensor made by L’Oreal that can be worn on your fingernail, a high-tech sleep mask, smart toothbrushes, and a robotic pillow. There were also numerous accessibility gadgets, including smart hearing aids, smartphones for the blind, apps to assist caregivers for the elderly, smart shoes with GPS sensors, and even a device that can translate sign language to spoken English. It’s not lost on the electronics industry that hordes of Baby Boomers are retiring every year and are looking to technology to help them stay healthy and active for many years to come. If we can look forward to having AI robots take care of us, self-driving cars to take us places, and drones to deliver food, medicine, and other necessities to our retirement home on the beach. . . well, our future senior years don’t look so bad. Bring on the tech. n

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The NBJ Editorial Committee’s New Year’s Resolutions* *Otherwise known as casual promises to oneself with no legal obligation to fulfill.

My new year’s resolution for 2018 is to. . . Learn to speak Spanish. —Kimberly Faye, Waller Finally finish my novel. —Noel Bagwell, Executive Legal Professionals, PLLC Return phone calls on the same day. —Bart Pickett, Law Offices of Julie Bhattacharya Peak Get a standing ovation from judges after oral arguments before the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. —Jonathan Wardle, Attorney General’s Office Set aside time each day to prepare for the next day. —Robert Martin, Meridian Law, PLLC Serve my clients, grow my practice, make some money, and have fun while I’m doing it. —Mike Sandler, Mike Sandler Law, PLC To purchase and play with at least 10 new technology gadgets from among Bill and Phil’s favorites! —Everett Parrish, Attorney at Law, PLLC

Until next time,

Hire more minions. . .can’t steal the moon by myself. —Kristin Thomas, KT Designs, LLC To always eat dessert first—life is short. And finally set up double encryption like Bill Ramsey is always lecturing us to do. —Ellie Wetzel, State Trial Courts

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The tax reform legislation signed into law in 2017 put forth the most significant changes in 30 years—changes that fundamentally question long-standing principles of tax law, and may cause some to alter their ownership or tax reporting structures, or otherwise change how they do business. During this seminar, PwC tax experts will detail the key changes and their impacts on both partnerships and individuals.

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This seminar will be held at a meeting of the NBA Tax Committee, and a complimentary lunch will be served. The event is FREE, with a fee* for those seeking CLE credit. All are welcome. PRESENTERS Todd Metcalf Principal, Washington National Tax Services, PwC Will Floyd Director, Private Company Services, Law Firm Services, PwC Michelle Lewis Director, Private Company Services, Personal Financial Services, PwC

Recent Tax Reform Issues

• Changes in federal taxation that relate directly to divorce settlement issues • How to apply IRS changes and transition “old thinking” to “new thinking” • What has not changed and remains the same • How to explain tax changes to clients and manage new expectations This seminar will be held at a meeting of the NBA Domestic Relations Committee. The event is FREE, with a fee* for those seeking CLE credit. All are welcome. PRESENTER Rosemary Frank, MBA, CDFA/ADFA, CFE, MAFF Financial Advisor, Divorce Financial Consultant DETAILS Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30am – 12:00pm

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REPRESENTING CLIENTS IN MATTERS PROSECUTED BY THE U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE

THE OPIOID CRISIS AND THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN TENNESSEE

OVERVIEW This seminar features a conversation with Don Cochran, the newly appointed U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, and Mary Jane Stewart, the district’s First Assistant U.S. Attorney.

OVERVIEW The opioid crisis is having an enormous impact in Tennessee. This CLE discusses the intersection of that crisis and the practice of law, including: • Drug court programs in Tennessee and how they work • Why the opioid crisis is overloading our judicial system • How rehabilitation works and how it is being affected by the opioid crisis

In a discussion moderated by Ty Howard of Bradley, Mr. Cochran and Ms. Stewart will address a range of topics, including their office’s enforcement priorities, the application and potential adjustment of office policies regarding discovery and sentencing, as well as expectations of defense counsel handling matters before the office. Attendees will gain valuable practical insights regarding the functioning of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, regardless of their level of experience. This seminar will be held at a joint meeting of the Federal Court Committee and Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Committee. The event is FREE, with a fee* for those seeking CLE credit. A complimentary lunch will be provided by Bradley, LLP. All are welcome. PRESENTERS Don Cochran, U.S. Attorney, Middle District of Tennessee Mary Jane Stewart, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Middle District of Tennessee Moderated by Ty Howard, Bradley, LLP D E TA I L S Registration & Lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30am – 12:00pm Seminar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 – 1:00pm Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 General Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nashville Bar Association C O S T (*TO OBTAIN CLE CREDIT) NBA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 Non-Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89 18

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PRESENTERS Doug Beecham, Director At-Large Tennessee Association of Drug Court Professionals Mary Katherine Bratton, Tennessee Health Department Randal Lea, MA, LADAC, QCS, Executive Director Community Based Services, Cumberland Heights Foundation Rick Taylor, Attorney Assistant Public Defender (retired), 23 Judicial District D E TA I L S Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 – 2:00pm Seminar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 – 4:00pm Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 General Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nashville Bar Association COST NBA Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95 Non-Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $189 For registration after March 9, add a $10 late fee.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE

TRIAL PRACTICE SKILLS

Perspectives from Employment Lawyers and a Media Historian OVERVIEW Sexual assault and harassment allegations in the film industry have flooded the headlines over the past several months. This seminar begins with an examination of the power imbalance in Hollywood that has allowed assault and harassment to thrive. Next, a panel of employment lawyers will discuss the current employment law climate regarding sexual harassment in the workplace and culture change. How are clients reacting? What are common questions that arise in an employment law practice? How do employment lawyers respond? This seminar will be held at a meeting of the NBA Employment Law Committee, and a complimentary lunch will be served. The event is FREE, with a fee* for those seeking CLE credit. All are welcome.

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from Experienced Practitioners OVERVIEW Learn trial practice techniques from experienced practitioners. This seminar features vignettes from the American College of Trial Lawyers that will be discussed and examined by Judge Martin and attorneys John Branham and Gayle Malone. This seminar will be particularly helpful for attorneys who are newer to the practice of law and those seeking to hone their trial practice and litigation skills. PRESENTERS Hon. James G. Martin, III, Circuit Court Judge John P. Branham, Bone McAllester Norton, PLLC Gayle Malone, Jr., Butler Snow Moderated by William B. Jakes, III, Howell & Fisher, PLLC

PRESENTERS Brittany Adams, Dollar General Bonnie Dow Dean of Humanities & Professor of Communication Studies, College of Arts & Science, Vanderbilt University Jonathan O. Harris, Ogletree Deakins Chair, NBA Employment Law Committee April Knox, Asurion Jennifer S. Rusie, Ogletree Deakins Chair, NBA Employment Law Committee

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YLD’s Race Judicata: More Than Just a Race More than 200 runners, joggers, and walkers gathered at Edwin Warner Park on a chilly April morning to participate in the NBA Young Lawyers Division 14th Annual LOGICFORCE Race Judicata. From serious runners to social walkers to four-legged friends, the event was packed. This support was a testament to the humanitarian spirit in the Nashville community. Thanks to the wonderful participation and generous donations from our Nashville Bar community, the 14th Annual LOGICFORCE Race Judicata raised over $22,000 for our beneficiaries, ABLE Youth and Achilles International—two organizations dedicated to promoting athletics and a healthy lifestyle for children with disabilities. As Amy Saffell, Executive Director of ABLE Youth, stated: “We have many programs that promote an active and independent life for our kids that we simply couldn’t do without your generous financial contribution.” However, this day and this race is about so much more than raising money for our beneficiaries. For our lawyers, it is a time to bond with our colleagues outside of the courtroom or the board room and engage in a little bit of healthy com-

petition. For our volunteers, it is a time for the YLD members to work together and give back to the community. And perhaps most importantly, for our beneficiary athletes it is a time to have fun, to shine, and to feel like a normal child. Saffell shared a story with us about one of the beneficiary athletes who participated in the race: She just recently left our wheelchair basketball team because she isn’t competitive enough to enjoy a competitive team sport, and she’s been searching for another sport that she can enjoy, excel in, and participate in to maintain her health. Today, she found it. She loved racing, and she realizes that it’s something she can do her whole life. Because of this race, this young woman is beginning on a path of a healthy lifestyle that will hopefully last her entire life. For all of our kids, racing, especially among other traditional runners, shows them all that they are capable of more than they once thought and allows them the opportunity to show others around them that people with disabilities can accomplish more in life than they may have assumed. (continued on page 24)

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Thank you again to our sponsors and participants from last year’s race for making it such a success. Your donations and your involvement mean more than you know to the YLD and to our beneficiary athletes. We hope that you will bundle up and join us for this year’s 15th Annual LOGICFORCE Race Judicata on Saturday, April 7, at Edwin Warner Park, with 5K and 10K events beginning at 8:30am. For details and registration, visit NashvilleBar.org/ RaceJudicata. n CALLIE K. HINSON is an associate attorney at Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC. Her practice areas focus on family law and general civil defense litigation. Hinson is a member of the Board of Directors for the NBA Young Lawyers Division and the Lawyers Association for Women, Marion Griffin Chapter, and serves as co-chair on the NBA YLD Race Judicata Committee. PAIGE AYRES NUTINI is an attorney at Butler Snow, LLP, and practices in the Commercial

Litigation

Group. Nutini is a board member of the NBA Young Lawyers Division, and serves as co-chair on the NBA YLD Race Judicata Committee.

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P. Danielle Nellis

Moving the Needle: The Diversity Committee Diversity in the legal profession, or the lack thereof, is a stubborn matter. No (legitimate) article exists to support the idea that diversity is bad. Increasing diversity in most firms and organizations is given affirmative lip service at the very least, if not full incorporation into the officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture. The majority of legal professionals want increased diversityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it is a good practice, good business, and a good idea. So why in the world is the legal profession the least diverse in the U.S.? There is no one answer to the million dollar question. However, the NBA Diversity Committee works diligently to increase opportunities for diverse attorneys and law students. It is a good practice, good business, and a good idea. Last year was filled with impactful programming and increased participation. The committee hopes to see shortterm and long-term benefit from its work in an effort to move the stubborn needle from single digit percentages to a number truly reflective of our community. In an effort to strengthen programming and stir creativity, the committee began 2017 with a brainstorming sessionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and what a storm it was! Ideas for strengthening old

programs and creative new initiatives to address areas of concern were tossed around and eventually implemented throughout the year. Longstanding programs include the Damali Booker 1L Job Fair and the High School Summer Intern Program. Both programs create an immediate impact on workplace diversity by employing well-qualified and diverse candidates with firms/organizations during the summer and beyond. In 2017, 40 1L students were interviewed with several receiving job offers, and 11 high school students were employed through the intern program. Kudos to all of the employers who supported and/or participated in these programs! Educating the legal community about issues related to diversity is another goal of the Diversity Committee. To accomplish this goal, the committee recently hosted two lunchand-learns, addressing immigration policies and diversity, as well as running for local election. The immigration panel featured members from the Diversity and Immigration Committees and brought home the impact of national policy on local actors. The election panel gave attendees a behind the scenes look at current and past elections as well as nuanc(continued on page 26)

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es of campaigning. Understanding the impact of national politics on diverse communities and getting a diversity of people involved at the local level are clear ways to foster a more understanding and inclusive political climate and legal community. Nashville is known for its amazing nonprofit community. However, a common complaint is boards lack diversity. It was determined that missed connections often led to the lack of diversity. As such, the Diversity Committee sought to connect diverse legal professionals with the great wealth of nonprofits in the city. This nonprofit networking event featured Diane Hayes—of the Nashville Young Leaders Council—who broke down the basics of board service. Ten nonprofits then mingled with professionals over wine and cheese. There is no way to overstate the value of bringing diverse voices to the table or the value of our local nonprofits—the two are a perfect match. Finally, the Diversity Committee

presented Diversity and the Law: A Historical Perspective in conjunction with LAW, Napier-Looby and Stonewall Bar Associations during National Diversity Week. This program took a retrospective look at diversity and inclusion within the Nashville legal community. It was filled with fascinating moments in history, honest conversations about past difficulties, and uplifting advice. The connecting theme from each presenter was that we cannot do this alone. Yes, there was a time where some people could not be members; however, through living room conversations, clear planning, continued advocacy, and collaborative efforts, our Bar is slowly becoming more diverse. These efforts continue today with established affinity bar associations and increasing awareness within the Nashville Bar. Looking back at the Bar’s journey to inclusion was an excellent start to address the million-dollar question: How do we increase diversity within our legal community? The Diversity

Committee—via the Summit Committee—will host the 2018 Diversity Summit on March 1, at the Nashville School of Law. “Diversity Today— Where We Are and Why Diversity Is Important”—will cover issues we face today including the impact of diversity on your business, hiring and retaining diverse attorneys, and the biases we all carry. The keynote address, to be delivered by Simon Tam, will touch on diversity and the First Amendment. You will not want to miss this event! In closing, 2017 was a phenomenal year for the Diversity Committee, and 2018 will be even brighter under the leadership of Chair Kaya Porter. The contribution of every committee member, sponsor, panelist, participant, and the NBA team made 2017 a success. There is still much work to do! Through longstanding and established programming, new creative ideas, and collaborative efforts, we will continue to move the diversity needle to better reflect our society... because it is a good practice, good business, and a good idea. n P. DANIELLE NELLIS is a proud Nashville Native who went to Boston University for law school. She comes from a long line of

The Historical Committee has completed over 50 oral histories of NBA members!

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tion as an Assistant District Attorney. Nellis also

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cated alumna of Spelman College, and is forever

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Hearsay | Honors & Awards, On the Move, Firm News HONORS & AWARDS Bruce D. Gill was recently was named Managing Member of Leitner, Williams, Dooley and Napolitan, PLLC, overseeing the firm’s four offices throughout Tennessee. Gill concentrates his practice on insurance coverage issues and litigation, construction defect matters, personal injury cases, contract disputes, and estate planning and probate. Greg Grisham, a partner in the Nashville office of FordHarrison LLP, has been elected as a Fellow to the American Bar Foundation, an honor limited to 1% of lawyers admitted to practice in the U.S. Grisham has over 25 years of experience representing employers in all aspects of workplace law and advises Tennessee Public Charter Schools on education law and workplace compliance matters. Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, is pleased to announce Scott Hickman will serve as the 2018 chair of the Campaign for Equal Justice campaign, an annual initiative that raises funds for Legal Aid Society. Hickman, an attorney at Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison practicing in the areas of employment law and business dispute resolution, has been an active participant in Legal Aid’s free legal help clinics since 2000.

The Honorable Lynda Jones, General Sessions Judge, Metropolitan Government, has been elected co-president of the Class of 2018 Leadership Middle Tennessee. I’Ashea Myles-Dihigo of Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC has been selected by The National Black Lawyers Association for inclusion on its “Top 40 Under 40 Black Lawyers in Tennessee”, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Ryan Levy has been named Managing Shareholder at Patterson Intellectual Property Law. He also serves as the co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Levy is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a Fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation, and previously served as president of the Young Lawyers Division of the Nashville Bar Association. Robert V. Sartin has been elected to serve as the chairman of Frost Brown Todd. Sartin has served on the firm’s nine-person Executive Committee since 2012. He moved to the Nashville office in 2011 and previously served on the firm’s Strategic Planning, Finance, and Advancement Committees.

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Chris Suedekum has been elevated to Partner at Burr & Foreman, LLP. Suedekum practices in the Financial Services Litigation group where he focuses on defending class actions lawsuits, complex business litigation, and consumer financial services.

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J. Isaac Sanders and Charles Barrett have been named Members of Neal & Harwell, PLC. Sanders has been with Neal & Harwell since 2010, and litigates civil and white collar criminal defense cases. Barrett has been Of Counsel at the firm since 2015, and his practice focuses on personal injury, antitrust and consumer class actions, and False Claims Act claims. ON THE MOVE Bass, Berry & Sims PLC is pleased to announce the hire of three new associates: Chelsea L. Harrison, Ashleigh Karnell, and Hannah E. Webber. Harrison represents companies in intellectual property matters, and earned her J.D. from the University

Hearsay | Honors & Awards, On the Move, Firm News of Tennessee College of Law. Karnell represents clients in business and breach of contract disputes, and earned her J.D. from Belmont University College of Law. Webber represents clients in business disputes and breach of contract disputes, and earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School. Bradley, LLP welcomes 11 new Associates to its Nashville office. Alicia Adlerz and Emily L. Morrison joined the Healthcare Practice Group; Kayleigh Butterfield, Kyle M. Doiron, and Elise K. Reecer joined the Litigation Practice Group; William T. Farmer and Brittany S. Macon joined the Real Estate Practice Group; Ricky A. Hernandez and Mike Moore joined the Corporate and Securities Practice Group; Erin Malone-Smolla joined the Litigation and Bankruptcy practice groups; and Jason C. Palmer joined the Intellectual Property Practice Group. Joshua Burgener has been elected as a new member attorney to Dickson Wright, PLLC. He focuses his practice on the areas of commercial and business litigation, labor and employment litigation, class action, internal investigations and white-collar crime, and general civil litigation. He received his B.A. from Vanderbilt University and his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School. Courtney L. Lutz has joined Leitner,

Williams, Dooley and Napolitan, PLLC. Lutz is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Kentucky. She focuses her practice on general civil defense litigation and entertainment law. She received her B.A. in Music Business from Belmont University and her J.D., magna cum laude, from Belmont University School of Law. Christopher Martin has joined the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. He will practice in the re-entry program, which assists individuals with criminal records in combating the barriers they face upon re-entering the community from jail or prison. Martin graduated from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2013, and previously worked for the Law Offices of the Shelby County Public Defender in Memphis. Gabrielle Mees has joined the Nashville law firm of Surber, Asher, Surber & Moushon, PLLC, as an Associate. She is a 2017 graduate of Belmont University College of Law, where she was vice president of Trial Advocacy and a member of the Board of Advocates. Mees will focus her practice in civil and business litigation. Scarlett Singleton Nokes has joined Bradley, LLP. She will focus on matters related to government investigations, white-collar criminal defense, regulatory

and compliance issues, and civil litigation and enforcement actions. Prior to joining Bradley, Nokes served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney where she led the investigation and prosecution of more than 200 cases. Todd Panther has joined Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison as a Member. Panther has more than 25 years of experience as a construction law attorney, and has served on the Board of Directors of the Nashville Bar Association. Hunter Threet has joined Baker Donelson in the Nashville office. Threet’s practice will focus on corporate finance and securities. FIRM NEWS Bradley, LLP is pleased to announce the elevation of four attorneys to partner: Christopher A. Bowles, Scott Lenz Jr., Frankie N. Spero, and Heather Howell Wright. Burr & Forman, LLP announces the relocation of its office to accommodate the firm’s expansion and provide a modern, enhanced work environment for its attorneys and staff: 222 2nd Ave S, Ste 2000, Nashville, TN 37201. Waller, LLP is pleased to announce that William T. Cheek, III, Robert D. Pinson, Olatayo O. “Tayo” Atanda, and Kimberly Faye have joined their Retail and Hospitality industry team as the alcoholic beverage law team.

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