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Sat, 15 Sep 2018 20:13:04 GMT

TLAW Nominating Committee Announces Slate for 2018-2019!

Wed, 02 May 2018 16:45:58 GMT

In accordance with Article XV, Section 1(b) of the Bylaws for the Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women, the Nominating Committee hereby publishes its nominating report.

REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

2017-2018 Nominating Committee Members:

Karen G. Crutchfield, Chair, Nominating Committee and President; Holly Renken, President-Elect; Ramona DeSalvo, Immediate Past President; Crista Cuccaro, Corresponding Secretary; Cheryl Rice, Empowerment Conference Co-Chair & Past President 2014-2015; Psonya Hackett, West TN At Large Board Member; Heather Gavrock, LAW Anne Schneider Board Member; Amy Farrar, MTLAW Board Member; and Katie Blankenship, CLE Committee Chair.

It is with great pleasure that the Nominating Committee recommends to the Membership the following slate of candidates to be presented for election during the annual meeting on June 15, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee:

Holly Renken will be sworn in as the President

President-Elect (Middle TN Grand Division): Kim Looney

Treasurer (One-year term): Linda Knight

Corresponding Secretary (One-year term): Katie Blankenship

Recording Secretary (One-year term): Kyonzte Hughes-Toombs

Middle Tennessee Director (Two-year term): Amy Farrar

Pursuant to TLAW’s Bylaws, additional nominations for these positions(except for President) may be made from the floor of the Annual Meeting prior to the call to vote.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend TLAW’s Annual Meeting & Breakfast on Friday, June 15, 2018, at 7:00 a.m. Central Time, at The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN. If you cannot attend, stay tuned for more information about voting by proxy.

Additionally, if you want to become involved in TLAW next year as a Committee Chair or Committee member, email President Elect Holly Renken. There's always room for leaders!

TLAW Seeks Nominations for 2018-2019 Board of Directors

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:17:23 GMT

TLAW’s new year is fast approaching. Are you interested in becoming more involved? Do you know someone who would make a good TLAW leader? Help us continue to move TLAW and its efforts forward!

TLAW is seeking nominations for the following positions on the 2018-2019 Board of Directors for terms beginning on June 16, 2018.

President Elect; 1 year term*
Treasurer; 1 year term
Recording Secretary; 1 year term
Corresponding Secretary; 1 year term
At Large Director from Middle Tennessee; 2 year term

Board members attend monthly board meetings conducted by phone. Board members may miss no more than two board meetings per calendar year.

To learn more about who's currently serving in these roles, visit this page, and to learn more about the responsibilities of each role, read our bylaws here. There are also many opportunities to become involved in TLAW committees.

All nominees must be current TLAW members. Not a member? Join here.

The deadline to submit nominations is April 26, 2018.

Nominations may be sent to our Nominating Committee at the following email addresses: Holly.Renken@TN courts.gov and kcrutchfield@wimberlylawson.com.

The Nominating Committee will present its report and recommendations to the President and Recording Secretary on or before May 15, 2018.

*Please note that nominees for President-Elect must be from one of the following counties in the Middle Grand Division of Tennessee:

Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Sequatchie, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson, and Wilson

The President Elect becomes the President of TLAW in FY 2019-2020.

TLAW Wins Award for Empowerment Conferences!

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:26:25 GMT

The National Conference of Women’s Bar Association (NCWBA) has chosen the Tennessee Lawyers’ Association for Women (TLAW) as the recipient of the NCWBA’s 2018 Outstanding Member Program Award for TLAW’s groundbreaking work on its Empowerment Conferences.

Several years ago, the TLAW Board of Directors recognized that the position of women in the legal profession has advanced since TLAW was founded, but the same concerns that gave rise to TLAW still exist today. Moving a greater percentage of women into elective office, the judiciary, chief corporate counsel, and law firm leadership is still challenging, with obstacles such as bias and the leaky pipeline keeping women from achieving their full potential.

The Conference was created as a way to address the need for further progress of women in the profession and to serve as a catalyst for continued efforts by women across Tennessee to increase female presence at the highest levels of the profession in the public and private sectors. The inaugural Conference was held in 2016. The 2017 Conference was held in conjunction with a national judicial conference. The evening before each Conference, there is a networking event for speakers and attendees.

The caliber of speakers at the Empowerment Conference is unmatched in Tennessee. Accomplished attorneys and judges provided insight about running for elected office, leadership at law firms, ethical considerations for in-house attorneys, retention in the legal practice, the path to partnership and more. This program is the first of its kind in Tennessee and has been duplicated in a shorter form by women's bar organizations in Nashville and Memphis.

The NCWBA Award recognizes innovative projects, programs, and services for organization members or the bar. TLAW is proud to be recognized for the Conference, which provides invaluable opportunities for women lawyers in Tennessee. The Award will be presented to TLAW at the NCWBA’s national Women’s Bar Leadership Summit, which will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 in Chicago.

If you want to attend TLAW’s award-winning Empowerment Conference, registration is now open for this year’s Conference, themed Right Time, Right Now! More information and registration are available here.

Empowerment Conference Co-Chair Kyonzte Hughes-Toombs moderates a panel at the Empowerment Conference 2017: Women Who Win!

CLE Alert: Event in Nashville

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:57:21 GMT

THE NASHVILLE CHAPTER OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION in Conjunction With The Nashville Bar Association Invites You to Attend a Program Featuring William H. Manning, Robins Kaplan, LLP, Minneapolis

“NELSON MANDELA: THE GREATEST LAWYER WHO EVER LIVED”

When: Thursday, November 9, 2017- 12:00 Noon – 1:00 P.M. - Program

Where: Waller, Suite 2700, 511 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219

There may be parking in the garage underneath the building or in the surface lot immediately south of the building on 6thAve., North. Otherwise, there are garages and parking lots nearby.

CLE Credit: 1 hour

RATES:

$0 | Attendance Only (No CLE Credit)
$0 | CLE Credit for NBA Easy Passholders
$35 | FBA and NBA Members
$89 | Non-Members

Waller will provide lunch!

This program will explore many aspects of Nelson Mandela's biography, with particular emphasis on his training and development as a lawyer. It will also describe how President Mandela practiced the skills of lawyering throughout his entire life. The talk will also focus on the deep spiritual life that Nelson Mandela developed, and how this inner life continually impacted his lawyering skills as well as who he was as one of the greatest individuals of the 20th Century.

Lawyers can be humanitarians in addition to being advocates. To be an effective lawyer, one must stand in the shoes of the client and understand what is important to them. A lawyer's overarching duty to the client, court, and public requires a burning commitment to the moral underpinnings of the legal profession, and consciousness of the economic, social, and political factors that shape the world.

The program will connect Nelson Mandela’s life with today’s Rules of Professional Conduct, to show how they are relevant to each of us.

Bill Manning practices business litigation, intellectual property litigation and personal injury litigation, concentrating in the manufacturing and technology industries. Among many professional accomplishments, he has been appointed Chair of a Magistrate Selection Committee, three times to a Federal Court Magistrate Selection Committee and twice to a Magistrate Reappointment Committee. He was previously appointed to the Minnesota Federal Court Federal Practice Committee.

Register here or Call 615-242-9272. If you prefer a physical registration form, you may download one here to submit with payment to the NBA.

Vote by Proxy at TLAW's Annual Meeting

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:31:13 GMT

Even if you can't make it to the 2017 TLAW Annual Meeting & Breakfast, you can still vote! Here's what you need to know:

The proposed slate: Last month, TLAW announced the slate of officers for the upcoming 2017-2018 TLAW year. You can review the slate here.

How to vote by proxy: You will need to choose a proxy to cast your vote. You may choose any other TLAW member by filling out this form. You may also choose President Ramona P. DeSalvo as your proxy by filling out this form. Please email completed forms to Sonia Boss at soniajboss@gmail.com.

Call for Nominations for TLAW's 2017-2018 Board of Directors!

Wed, 10 May 2017 16:26:13 GMT

TLAW’s new year is fast approaching. Are you interested in becoming more involved? Do you know someone who would make a good TLAW leader? Help us continue to move TLAW and its efforts forward!

TLAW is seeking nominations for the following positions on the 2017-2018 Board of Directors for terms beginning on June 16, 2017.

President Elect; 1 year term*
Recording Secretary; 1 year term
Corresponding Secretary; 1 year term
Treasurer; 1 year term
At Large Director from West Tennessee; 2 year term

Board members attend monthly board meetings conducted by phone. Board members may miss no more than two board meetings per calendar year. To learn more about who's currently serving in these roles, visit this page, and to learn more about the responsibilities of each role, read our bylaws here. All nominees must be current TLAW members. Not a member? Join here.

The deadline to submit nominations is May 10, 2017.

Nominations may be sent to our 2017 Nominating Committee, made up of Ramona P. DeSalvo, Holly Renken, Karen Crutchfield, and Connie Chadwick. Please email the Nominating Committee at the following email addresses: rdesalvo@desalvonashville.com; Holly.Renken@TN courts.gov; kcrutchfield@wimberlylawson.com; connie@chadwickandtignor.com.

The Nominating Committee will present its report and recommendations to the President and Recording Secretary on or before May 15, 2017.

*Please note that nominees for President-Elect must be from one of the following counties: Benton, Carroll,Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNary, Obion, Shelby, Tipton, or Weakley. The President Elect becomes the President of TLAW in FY 2018-2019.

TLAW's 2016 Empowerment Conference was a Huge Success!

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:28:18 GMT

In April 2016, TLAW hosted an Empowerment Conference with the theme Great Expectations. Women from across the state participated in the Conference. Thank you to all of the attendees, speakers, and sponsors of this fantastic event. TLAW extends a special thanks to keynote speaker, Gwen K. Young, of the Wilson Center's Women in Public Service Project.

The Conference provided attendees with education and valuable insights presented by members of the legislature, judiciary, and other governmental representatives on how to prepare oneself for an elected or appointed position. The Conference also included a panel of attorneys in general counsel positions providing the perspective of the “in house” attorney and advice for “outside counsel” working with corporate counsel and a panel of experienced attorneys presenting on leadership in various contexts. You can view the full schedule of the conference here.

CLE materials from the conference are available here.

Pictured above (L to R): TN Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby, Jackie Dixon, TN Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Lee, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, and Administrative Office of the Courts Director Debi Taylor Tate.

Pictured above (L to R): Wendy Longmire, Linda Seely, Keynote Speaker Gwen Young with Wilson Center, Trish Patterson, and Cheryl Rice

Pictured above: Conference Attendees

Justice Clark Receives Pioneer Award from Women's Advocacy Group

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 22:50:29 GMT

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Cornelia A. Clark was the keynote speaker at the Vision 2020’s Conference when the group met recently in Nashville for their Vision 2020 Fifth National Congress. Vision 2020 was founded at Drexel University and is a national coalition of organizations and individuals united in their commitment to achieve women’s economic and social equality. The group’s goal is to accelerate the pace of women's progress toward full equality by the year 2020, when the nation celebrates the 100th anniversary of women's voting rights.

Justice Clark noted that she was “energized and uplifted by the goals of the organization and the collective power of the women from around the country who are leading it."

A large portion of the conference in Nashville was devoted to the women’s suffrage movement. “The choice of Nashville as Vision 2020's mid-decade site demonstrated our respect for the historic contribution Tennessee suffragists achieved when their state became the 36^th and last state needed to ratify the 19^th Amendment in 1920,” said Lynn H. Yeakel, founder and executive director of Vision 2020.

Justice Cornelia A. Clark receives the Pioneer Award from Lynn H. Yeakel, founder and executive director of Vision 2020.

The Tennessee Economic Council on Women Presents the 12th Annual Economic Summit for Women

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 22:27:50 GMT

Women & Work: Breaking Barriers for Career Success" is the theme of this year's Economic Summit for Women, which will be held at the Nashville Airport Marriott on October 25th & 26th. This Summit is Tennessee's premier networking and education experience featuring dynamic speakers, inspiring stories and exceptional opportunities. Additionally, eight outstanding women will be inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame. Of those eight, one is TLAW member, Justice Janice Holder (retired) of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Justice Holder will join the ranks of others, including Judge Martha Craig Daughtrey, Jane G. Eskind, and Pat Head Summit. We hope you'll be able to attend this fabulous event! For more information, please visit http://www.womenseconomicfoundation.org/

Chief Justice Lee’s Pilot Project: The Tennessee Business Court

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 22:30:40 GMT

TLAW member, Chief Justice Sharon Lee, was recently unanimously re-elected to serve a second term as Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Justice Lee is continuing in her eighth year on the Tennessee Supreme Court, and this year not only will Justice Lee serve as Chief Justice, but she will also continue rolling out the Supreme Court’s pilot project, the new Tennessee Business Court. According to Justice Lee, the Business Court will "produce quicker resolutions with reduced litigation costs and greater predictability and consistency of decision." Read more about the Business Court here.

TLAW Member, Rachel Moses, Accepts ABA Awards on Behalf of the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 22:34:08 GMT

The TBA Young Lawyers Division (“YLD”) was recently honored at the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division meeting in Chicago. Rachel Moses, TLAW member and TBA YLD President, accepted three awards on behalf of the YLD. The awards included a second place award in the diversity category for the Diversity Leadership Institute Job Interview Preparation Project; a second place award in the comprehensive category, which recognized the YLD’s excellent projects, including Mock Trial, CLE, Wills for Heroes, Membership, Law School Outreach, Public Service, Children’s Issues, Publications, and Diversity; and a special recognition award for the YLD’s Access to Justice Week Public Service Initiative. TLAW member, Rachel Mancl, is the president-elect of the YLD. Congratulations to these members for their awards in leading the YLD!

Tennessee Justice Center Honors Justice Kirby as "Community Mother of the Year"

Wed, 13 May 2015 12:42:12 GMT

TLAW Member and Tennessee Supreme Court Justice, Holly Kirby, was recently named "Community Mother of the Year" by the Tennessee Justice Center for her dedication to her family and families across Tennessee. What an honor for Justice Kirby!

For the full story, clink the link below.

http://www.tncourts.gov/news/2015/05/11/tennessee-justice-center-honors-justice-kirby-community-mother-year

TLAW Past President, Wanda Sobieski, to be Awarded the Lizzie Crozier French Award

Tue, 12 May 2015 12:29:19 GMT

TLAW Past President, Wanda Sobieski, will be honored at the 2015 East Tennessee Women’s Leadership Summit with the Lizzie Crozier French Award in recognition of her efforts to memorialize women’s suffrage with the statue on Market Square in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mrs. Sobieski, a longtime advocate for the advancement of women, served as TLAW’s President in 1995 and served as ETLAW’s President in 1989 and 1990. Mrs. Sobieski has been named to the Tennessee and Knoxville Bar Foundations, won the ETLAW Spirit of Justice Award in 2008, is the coordinator of the Woman Suffrage Coalition, and is actively involved in numerous community and bar organizations. Mrs. Sobieski is President of Sobieski, Messer & Associates, PLLC. Join us in congratulating Mrs. Sobieski on this accomplishment!

Call for Nominations

Thu, 07 May 2015 00:47:05 GMT

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

TLAW’s new year is approaching. Are you interested in becoming more involved? Do you know someone you believe would make a good TLAW Leader? Help us continue to move TLAW and its efforts forward!

TLAW is seeking nominations / volunteers for the following positions:

President Elect (must be from Middle TN)

Recording Secretary (1 year term)

Corresponding secretary (1 year term)

Treasurer (1 year term)

West TN Director (2 year term)

*Board members attend monthly board meetings (most are conducted by phone).

*Board members are expected to miss no more than 2 board meetings per calendar year.

Nominations may be sent to our 2015 Nominating Committee:

Beth Bates beth@wtls.org, Ijeoma Ike Ijeoma@wtls.org, Wendy Longmire wlongmire@ortalekelley.com, Rachel Mancl rmancle@hsdlaw.com, Cheryl Rice crice@emlaw.com

TLAW also has the following opportunities for service coming available for which volunteers or nominations are sought:

TLAW representative to the Tennessee Bar Foundation IOLTA Grant Review Committee (3 year term - Middle TN representative)

TLAW Representative to the Bench-Bar Committee (3 year term)

For more information on either of these positions or to submit a nomination, contact TLAW President Cheryl Rice at crice@emlaw.com
TLAW has many committees offering opportunities for service and networking with varied levels of time commitment.

See our website www.tlaw.org for information on Committees.

If you are interested in participating on a Committee for the 2015-16 year, please contact President-elect Beth Bates at beth@wtls.org

ETLAW Awards TLAW Member, Mary Miller, the Spirit of Justice Award

Wed, 06 May 2015 21:20:25 GMT

East Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women held its annual Tennessee Supreme Court Luncheon at The Foundry today. All five justices of the Supreme Court were in attendance, in addition to other members of the judiciary representing the appellate courts, local and surrounding trial courts, federal district court, and the federal bankruptcy court. This year ETLAW awarded TLAW member, Mary Miller, the Spirit of Justice Award for her continued support and advancement of women in the bar, involvement in numerous organizations, and dedication to her pro bono clients, her practice, and her family. Join us in congratulating Mary Miller on receiving the Spirit of Justice Award!

LAW Awards Judge Aleta Trauger the 2015 Judge Martha Craig Daughtrey Award

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:26:11 GMT

The Lawyers' Association for Women, Marion Griffin Chapter, recently held its annual awards banquet at the Music City Center in Nashville. LAW presented the 2015 Judge Martha Craig Daughtrey Award to past-president of TLAW and longtime TLAW member, Judge Aleta Trauger. Appointed to a federal judgeship in 1998, Judge Trauger was the first female U.S. District judge in the Middle District of Tennessee. Join TLAW in congratulating Judge Trauger on this outstanding award!

TLAW’s Networking Coffees were a Hit!

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:36:08 GMT

All across the state today, women met to network over coffee and breakfast. Approximately 35 female attorneys attended this state-wide networking event and many connections were made. Networking events such as today’s is just one of the many benefits of TLAW membership! TLAW looks forward to networking events in the future and connecting with more female attorneys across the state. Thank you to Pinnacle Financial Partners and the LAW Anne Schneider Chapter for helping TLAW launch such a successful event.

Featured below are the women who met in Jackson at the Baker’s Rack with TBA President Jonathan Steen.

TLAW Members, Laura Baker and Josie Beets, Honored at “40 Under 40 Luncheon”

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:23:32 GMT

Congratulations to TLAW members, Laura Baker and Josie Beets, for being selected by the Nashville Business Journal to be in the “40 Under 40” class of 2015. Each year the Nashville Business Journal honors “up-and-comers in the business community,” and this year two of the select few are TLAW members!

Laura Baker is a Shareholder with the Law Offices of John Day where she focuses her practice in personal injury, wrongful death, and tort litigation. Josie Beets is a public policy coordinator for the Tennessee Bar Association and is the Tennessee directors of the Military Spouse JD Network, supporting the professional development of more than 1,000 military spouse attorneys.

Casey Duhart, Tennessee Law Review Editor-in-Chief

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 02:22:09 GMT

TLAW student member, Casey Duhart, a second-year student at the University of Tennessee College of Law, was recently elected Editor-in-Chief of the Tennessee Law Review. Casey will lead a staff of over 40 law students for the 2015 publication year. Join us in congratulating Casey on such an accomplishment and best wishes for a smooth editorial experience!

TLAW President, Cheryl G. Rice, appointed to the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:12:09 GMT

Governor Bill Haslam recently announced the 11 members of the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments. Of those 11 members, TLAW’s President, Cheryl G. Rice, was appointed as one of the three members representing the Eastern Division of Tennessee, and Rice will serve as Chair of the Council. Governor Haslam created the Council by an executive order following the recent passage of Amendment Two to the Tennessee Constitution.

After receiving notice that a trial or appellate court vacancy has occurred or is impending, and after a public hearing, the Council will select three candidates who are most qualified to fill the vacancy and send those names to the governor as nominees for the appointment. The governor will fill the vacancy by appointing a person from among the three nominated or require the Council to submit a panel of three additional nominees.

Rice is a shareholder at Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C., in Knoxville, where she focuses her practice on commercial litigation, contract disputes, and creditors’ rights.

Join TLAW in congratulating Cheryl on her recent appointment!

To view the Executive Order, click here: https://www.tn.gov/sos/pub/execorders/exec-orders-haslam41.pdf. To view the official announcement, click here: https://news.tn.gov/node/13424.

TENNESSEE SUFFRAGE MONUMENT

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:55:10 GMT

NEWS ABOUT MONUMENT TO HONOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TENNESSEE’S VOTE TO RATIFY THE NINETEENTH AMENDMENT.

To learn more about the Monument and how to contribute, click on http://tnsuffragemonument.org.

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Beth S. Bates, Tennessee Bar Foundation Fellow

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 02:54:37 GMT

The Tennessee Bar Foundation recently selected outstanding attorneys from across the state to induct as fellows. Beth S. Bates, TLAW President Elect, was among the chosen few. Bates is a Senior Staff Attorney at West Tennessee Legal Services where she concentrates on Social Security disability, Tennessee Medicaid medical services appeals, and Food Stamp/SNAP program outreach. Bates has worked at West Tennessee Legal Services for over 20 years.

The Tennessee Bar Foundation chooses attorneys who have contributed to public interest projects. Those selected for this honor are attorneys who have been licensed for at least ten years and who have demonstrated an uncompromised dedication to integrity and high personal and professional standards; made outstanding and recognized contributions to the legal profession and to the public good; and who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the published objectives and purposes of the Tennessee Bar Foundation.

Congratulations, Beth, on such an honor!

TLAW Partnership with Pinnacle Bank

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 19:10:31 GMT

TLAW is proud to announce our partnership with Pinnacle Bank!

Please check out the members only section for special banking and loan promotions only through TLAW.

Congratulations, 2015 Women of Influence Award Winners!

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 01:27:19 GMT

Congratulations to TLAW members, Kim Looney and Anne Martin, who were named as winners of Nashville Business Journal's 2015 Women of Influence Awards. Looney, a partner at Waller, focuses her practice on healthcare and won a Community Supporter award. Martin, a member at Bone McAllester Norton, PLLC, focuses her practice on commercial litigation and labor and employment law and won a Company Executive award. We are proud of our outstanding leaders! The winners will be featured in a special section of the February 27th print edition of the Nashville Business Journal.

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2015/01/nbj-announces-2015-women-of-influence-winners.html

Welcome to Tennessee!

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 02:55:14 GMT

Recently, the University of Tennessee College of Law named Melanie D. Wilson its next Dean. Wilson will replace current Dean Doug Blaze in July 2015. We look forward to her leadership and give her a warm Tennessee welcome! Special thanks to the alumni and staff who who were part of the dean search, including TLAW's own Professor Amy Morris Hess and Jamie Ballinger-Holden.

To read more about Wilson, visit the College of Law's announcement: http://law.utk.edu/2014/11/24/melanie-d-wilson-named-ut-law-dean/.

Thank a veteran today.

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 12:59:29 GMT

TLAW sincerely thanks all of the men and women who have served our country to protect the freedoms that we each enjoy.

If you know a veteran or see one today, take the time to tell him or her that you appreciate his or her service and sacrifices. It only takes a minute to show your appreciation so reach out to someone today.

A Successful Negotiation

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:57:02 GMT

The statewide, free CLE co-sponsored by TLAW on October 30th was a true success. Over 200 women and men gathered from Kingsport to Memphis to listen to renowned author and speaker, Cait Clarke, as she presented “The Women’s Guide to Negotiation.” Cait Clarke provided insight on how each woman can use her individual talents and characteristics to better negotiate on behalf of her clients, her organizations, and herself. A sincere thanks goes out to the many people and organizations that helped make this statewide event a success.

Author and speaker, Cait Clarke, addressing a standing-room-only crowd at the University of Tennessee College of Law.

This is a big week for TLAW: Last week of early voting and FREE CLE on October 30

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 00:06:07 GMT

Get ready for a big week!

This is the last week of early voting in the November 4th election. So far, over 300,000 Tennesseans have taken advantage of early voting. Join the club and cast your vote early! Don't forget to vote "Yes" on Amendment 2.

Also, don't miss Women's Guide to Negotiation, the FREE one-hour CLE that TLAW, ETLAW, and the Law Women of the University of Tennessee are sponsoring across the state this Thursday, October 30th. For more information, check it out: http://www.tlaw.org/event-1778854.

Lastly, don't let Halloween sneak up on you this Friday. This is your one chance to be a really frightening lawyer! BOO!

Congratulations and a Challenge: Welcome to the practice of law!

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:07:06 GMT

Congratulations to all of the successful candidates who passed the July 2014 Tennessee Bar Exam! You have conquered a taxing, intimidating, and nerve-racking barrier to the practice of law. Enjoy your success and breathe easier now.

So you passed the bar exam and hopefully you have a job or will become employed soon, but now what? Passing the bar exam does not make you competent in any area of the law. It does not sound an alarm for clients to come knocking on your office door. It does not instantly help you win friends and influence people. It does not guarantee you a mentor in the area of law in which you think you may want to practice.

Passing the bar commences your career-long journey in learning what it means to "practice law." Passing the bar is your green light. Now it is up to you to associate with other attorneys and join meaningful organizations, which will help you along this journey and to which you can contribute your talents and skills. I challenge you to join organizations such as TLAW so that you can meet fellow members of the bar, associate with people who share similar interests, learn from attorneys who have been in your shoes (for some of us, that was not so long ago), and contribute to the bar to make it a stronger league of professionals. TLAW, the only statewide women's bar association, joins attorneys across Tennessee from Dyersburg to Chattanooga and from Kingsport to Memphis. TLAW is your opportunity to network with fellow attorneys and develop the career that you envisioned when you applied to go to law school.

Congratulations again! Go into the world and make a difference (legally now).

Judge Brandon Gibson's Investiture- October 9th

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:12:38 GMT

Governor Bill Haslam will conduct Judge Brandon Gibson's investiture ceremony next Thursday, October 9th. A TLAW member, Judge Gibson will replace Judge David R. Farmer on the Court of Appeals, Western Section. Governor Haslam appointed Judge Gibson to the Court of Appeals in December 2013.

Judge Gibson's investiture ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the Chancery Courtroom in the Madison County Courthouse, 100 East Main Street, Jackson, Tennessee. A reception will follow.

Make plans to attend next Thursday and show support for fellow TLAW member, Judge Brandon Gibson.

The Tennessee Supreme Court Historical Society- Cocktail Reception

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:35:00 GMT

Chief Justice Lee Supports Yes on 2

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:44:32 GMT

At Chief Justice Lee's investiture ceremony on September 17, 2014, she emphasized the importance of independent courts stating, "[Tennessee] courts play a fundamental role in protecting individual rights, providing predictability to business and in guaranteeing the fair functioning of our government." Chief Justice Lee pledged her support of Amendment 2, stating that Amendment 2 "will eliminate any doubt about the constitutionality of the method of selection of our appellate judges."

Join TLAW and Chief Justice Lee and support Amendment 2.

http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/news/2014/09/17/chief-justice-sharon-lee-lays-out-road-map-judiciary-investiture-ceremony

Justice Kirby's Investiture- September 19th

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:24:22 GMT

Today Governor Bill Haslam conducted Justice Holly Kirby's investiture ceremony at the University of Memphis School of Law, Justice Kirby's alma mater. A TLAW member, Justice Kirby was the first female to serve on the Tennessee Court of Appeals when she was appointed in 1995. Governor Haslam appointed Justice Kirby to the Tennessee Supreme Court in December 2013.

Join us in congratulating Justice Kirby on her investiture

Chief Justice Lee's Investiture- September 17th

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:32:01 GMT

Governor Bill Haslam will conduct Chief Justice Sharon Lee's investiture this Wednesday, September 17th. Chief Justice Lee, a TLAW member, is the third woman to hold the position of Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court, following behind Justices Janice Holder and Connie Clark.

Chief Justice Lee's investiture ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. in the Historic Post Office Building, Tennessee Supreme Court, 505 Main Street, Knoxville. A reception will follow.

Make plans to attend this Wednesday and show support to fellow TLAW member, Chief Justice Lee.

Vote Yes on Amendment 2

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:29:41 GMT

TLAW is pleased to endorse the passage of Amendment 2, an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution that will strengthen the voice of Tennesseans in selecting our appellate court judges.

We hope you will Vote YES on 2 to help ensure we get fair and impartial judges held accountable to the people of Tennessee.

Amendment 2 keeps the best parts of our current system and adds new checks and balances by:

· Continuing to trust the Governor we elect to appoint the most qualified persons as appellate judges,
· Adding a new layer of accountability by having our elected State Senators and Representatives confirm or reject the Governor’s appointees, and
· Most importantly, protecting the right of Tennesseans to vote to keep or fire the judges at the end of their respective terms.

Amendment 2 is strongly supported by voters and leaders in both political parties from every corner our state, including: Governor Bill Haslam, former Governor Phil Bredesen, former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson, former Governor Winfield Dunn, Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey, Speaker Beth Harwell, House Minority Leader Craig Fitzhugh, Memphis Mayor A. C. Wharton, Jr., Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, Hamilton Country Mayor Jim Coppinger, former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, large majorities in the State House and Senate who voted to place Amendment 2 on the ballot, and many more.

Top organizations from across the political spectrum have joined us in endorsing Amendment 2, including the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, Tennessee Sheriffs Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Bankers Association, League of Women Voters, Fraternal Order of Police, Women’s Political Collaborative, Tennessee Business Roundtable, Tennessee Hospital Association, Beacon Center of Tennessee, TLAW and many others.

Help us spread the word by talking to your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers and telling them to Vote YES on 2! Election Day is November 4, 2014, and early voting begins October 15, 2014.

Visit www.VoteYES2.org today for more information or to join the campaign.

Summer 2014 Newsletter

Fri, 08 Aug 2014 17:36:35 GMT

To read about our latest happenings and sharing,

click on our newsletter link below.

TLAW Summer Newsletter.pdf

Tennessee Early Voters Cast Their Ballots in Droves

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 01:04:36 GMT

Tennessee voters set a record this year for the most ballots cast in early voting in Tennessee history. Across the state, the polls for early voting closed on Saturday, August 2, and, according to the Tennessee Secretary of State's website, over 562,000 voters went to the polls early.

The polls for state primaries and local general elections will be open this Thursday, August 7. If you haven't already cast your vote, please take the time out of your schedule on Thursday to do so.

For the early voter breakdown, visit the Secretary of State's website: http://tnsos.org/elections/ElectionData/20140807EarlyVotersDisplay.php?All

TLAW Annual Meeting

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:16:53 GMT

What a great event at the 2014 Convention and annual meeting.
Many of you stopped by TLAW table to get information, renew your annual dues, sign up for the bountiful breakfast and support our organization, we are grateful to all of you and look forward to a successful year and growth for all.

From Left to Right: TBA President-elect Bill Harbison, TLAW President Cheryl Rice, Treasurer Linda Knight, Justice Cornelia Clark, Chancellor Claudia Bonnyman and Imm. Past Pres. Wendy Longmire

Jackie Dixon and Gail Ashworth

TLAW Joint Reception with TBA

TLAW reception and information table

Annual Meeting Sponsors

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 21:28:38 GMT

TLAW would like to thank our Annual Meeting Sponsors. (photo)

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LAWYERS' ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN ANNE SCHNEIDER CHAPTER

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ABA Commission on Women in the Profession and the Young Lawyers Division webinar, "Learning to Lead: What Really Works for Women in Law."

Thu, 01 May 2014 19:15:19 GMT

Join the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession and the Young Lawyers Division for the webinar, "Learning to Lead: What Really Works for Women in Law." For more information and to register, visit http://apps.americanbar.org/cle/programs/t14ltl1.html.

During this program, you'll learn about effective leadership techniques and how to apply those principles to women lawyers. This webinar is based upon the Commission's new book of the same name by Gindi Eckel Vincent, who will be participating in the webinar. The "Learning to Lead" book synthesizes the research and anecdotal evidence on leadership techniques that help women in all fields develop in all aspects of their careers and then condenses and focuses the information into digestible concepts that women lawyers can use. During this program, theories from the book are discussed, and panelists share practical tips and tricks for success.

Program Faculty:
* Lacy Durham; Tax Manager; Deloitte Tax, LLP; Dallas, TX
* Carrie J. Hightman; Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer; NiSource Inc.; Merrillville, IN
* Gindi Eckel Vincent; Counsel; Exxon Mobil Corporation; Houston, TX
* Margaret K. Masunaga (Moderator); Deputy Corporation Counsel; County of Hawaii; Kealakekua, HI

Thursday, May 8, 2014
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern Time

For more information and to register, visit http://apps.americanbar.org/cle/programs/t14ltl1.html.

ABA Member Tuition: $25
General Public Tuition: $50

Thank you - The Commission on Women in the Profession

Is there such a thing as "Female Leadership

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:41:01 GMT

In January the business world took notice of General Motor’s new CEO. Instead of hiring a resume with previous CEO’s experience, GM appointed lifer Mary Barra. Unique to most CEO stories, Barra started at GM as an intern and built her way up. But what fascinated me the most was three words in the Business Insider’s article about her. In describing Barra’s resume, writers Paul Lienert and Ben Klayman explained her mentors to be “virtually all men.”

This shouldn’t be surprising to anyone. In a male dominated field, Barra was probably one of the few women in leadership. Despite the strong emphasis on the masculine influences in her career, those watching are struck by her leadership style. Critics describe her management style as collaborative and compassionate. Instead of dominating conversation, she listens before she makes decisions. Admirers call her kind. They find her leadership feminine.

But, is leadership masculine or feminine? Society seems to see parts of human character to be ultimately feminine or masculine. Meekness is innately female while men are expected to be bold. Young women should choose their family’s welfare over their own while men are praised in their success despite their absence. And let’s be honest. If you’re a male with too many “feminine” qualities, you’re labeled soft and sensitive. If you’re a female with too many “masculine” qualities, you’re rude and unapproachable. As a woman who wants to remain compassionate and gentle in the legal profession, such stereotypes leave me frustrated. How can I be transparent in a field that challenges my character with gender expectation?

What I do know is that clients are comforted by authenticity. In a profession viewed as manipulative and cunning, people are attracted to a place that makes them safe. Barra’s leadership style clearly creates such an environment. Whether its labeled feminine or not, it has a place in the law.

As a law student who is just now struggling with that conviction, I do not know the answer. However, I know I want to be apart of the conversation with older female lawyers who have been there. And that’s how the legal profession will adapt. If we as women believe investing in the younger generationundefinedwhether it be our children, their high school friends, or younger female co-workersundefinedto give them that incite, a new generation will learn leadership in a radical way.

By Amber Lovelady

What Does Doing It All Mean to You?

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 04:27:03 GMT

For an upcoming series, Maria Shriver says:

"Millions and millions of women today find themselves being told to break the glass ceiling and yet they feel that there is no foundation for them to stand on. It's hard to add another crack to the ceiling when you are standing on a cracked floor. We want to hear from you as to what would help you shore up your foundation."

Read the article here.

'Forgetting Mentorships and Fostering Sponsorships': A Must-Read

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 03:30:22 GMT

May we suggest this interview with economist Sylvia Ann Hewlett on her findings that "sponsorship," "a type of strategic workplace partnership between those with potential and those with power," fosters more career gains than the classic mentorship.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/sylvia-ann-hewlitt-on-forgetting-mentorships-and-fostering-sponsorships-instead/2013/11/15/a9f86c8e-4b00-11e3-be6b-d3d28122e6d4_story.html

TLAW Member Gail Ashworth of Wiseman Ashworth Law Group, PLC in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” in Nashville!

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 15:32:03 GMT

Wiseman Ashworth Best Law Firm Ranking 2014.pdf

Wiseman Ashworth Law Group Named to “Best Law Firms”
for Third Consecutive Year

Nashville, TN – Wiseman Ashworth Law Group, PLC is included in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” in Nashville for the third year in a row, receiving first tier ranking for Medical Malpractice Law- Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation- Defendants. The distinguished list of the top firms nationwide is released by U.S. News Media Group, U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with Best Lawyers®.

“We are honored to again be listed in Best Law Firms, particularly since this first tier ranking reflects client feedback in addition to information provided by other lawyers and law firms,” said Gail Vaughn Ashworth, founding member of Wiseman Ashworth Law Group.

The 2014 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. The 2014 rankings represent the highest number of participating firms and the highest number of client ballots on record. To be listed as a “Best Law Firm,” a firm must have at least one attorney listed in Best Lawyers in America, which recognizes the top 4 percent of practicing attorneys in the U.S.; Wiseman Ashworth has two attorneys listed – Tom Wiseman and Gail Ashworth. The 2014 “Best Law Firms” rankings are available at: bestlawfirms.usnews.com.

About Wiseman Ashworth Law Group PLC – Wiseman Ashworth Law Group PLC (WALG) was established in Nashville in 2010 by attorneys Thomas A. Wiseman III and Gail Vaughn Ashworth. The firm focuses on physician, hospital and nursing home malpractice defense, health care law, personal injury cases, products liability, insurance coverage, medical ethics and employment law in state, federal and administrative courts. WALG has grown rapidly since its founding and the Nashville City Center office features a state of the art mediation center. In 2011, the firm established an office in Memphis. Attorneys Gail Vaughn Ashworth, Howard Hayden, Minton Mayer, and John McCauley are Rule 31 listed civil mediators. For more information, visit www.wisemanashworth.com.

aslam Names Commission for Judicial Appointments - TLAW's own Cheryl Rice!

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:36:54 GMT

Haslam Names Commission for Judicial Appointments

Governor Bill Haslam today named members to the Governor's Commission for Judicial Appointments, which will consider applications from those seeking to fill court vacancies. Attorneys among the group are S. Leo Arnold of Dyersburg; Bradford Box of Jackson; Alberto Gonzales of Nashville; Olen Haynes Sr. of Johnson City; Thomas Lawless of Nashville; Gilbert McCarter II of Murfreesboro; Jimmie Carpenter Miller of Kingsport; J. Bartlett Quinn of Chattanooga; Cheryl G. Rice of Knoxville; W. Scott Sims of Nashville; Michael Spitzer of Hohenwald; and Charles Tuggle and Amy P. Weirich of Memphis. Community members are Miles Burdine, president of the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Jesse Cannon with Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar; David Golden with Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport; and victim advocate Verna Wyatt of Nashville. Haslam established the commission earlier this month to help guide his decisions in making judicial appointments.

Economic Summit for Women Early Bird Registration end Oct 11!

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:58:41 GMT

The Early Bird Registration for the Economic Summit for Women ends October 11. You have just a few more days to go to www.tnwomensummit.org to read more about the program this year and also to register for this outstanding program.

This year's Economic Summit for Women program includes Sunday, October 27 and Monday, October 28. The registration fee allows you to attend either day or both days. Six extraordinary women will be inducted into the Tennessee Women's Hall of Fame at the Summit Luncheon, October 28. Several companies send their staff to this Summit as a professional development day.

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Weiss and Weiss

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:18:26 GMT

TLAW MEMBERS VISIT OUR FORUM, FOR FULL DETAILS OF JOB DESCRIPTION.

Entrepreneur Exchange event October 10th

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 16:56:19 GMT

Attend an Entrepreneur Exchange series to get in the minds of real business owners and learn about their colossal failures...and explosive growth!

For more details and to register CLICK HERE

SOHPIA’S HEART LEGAL CLINIC

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:43:12 GMT

SOHPIA’S HEART LEGAL CLINIC

Clinic: Thursday September 26th at 5:30pm.

Sophia’s Heart Legal Clinic, founded by the Belmont College of Law Legal Aid Society, offers free legal advice to Sophia’s Heart residents. Sophia's Heart provides a transitional shelter for families in crisis and helps them get back on their feet, secure housing, and resolve personal, financial, and employment impediments. The purpose of the clinic is to assist families with resolving various civil and criminal issues. All attorneys will be paired with a family to assist in resolving legal questions or concerns they may have. Clinics will be held quarterly. Volunteer attorneys will be asked to take on at least one case per year. Criminal, family law, property law, and bankruptcy law attorney’s are especially needed.

All participants should plan on attending the orientation session at 5:30pm on September 26th at Sophia’s Heart, 1034 Eastland Avenue. The clinic will take place at 6pm following orientation.

Any interested attorneys should RSVP to Katie Blankenship, Director of Belmont College of Law's Legal Society, at 615.796.9027 or katherine.blankenship@pop.belmont.edu, or contact Kimberlee McTorry at kimberlee.robinson@pop.belmont.edu.

For more information about Sophia’s Heart visit http://www.sophiasheart.org.

Tennessee Women's Hall of Fame

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:28:44 GMT

2013 Inductee Luncheon ~ October 28, 2013

Republican Group Seeks to Put More Women in Office

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:00:02 GMT

NASHVILLE (AP) – The nation's largest caucus of Republican state leaders plans to spend $6 million to recruit 300 women to run for office in the next election cycle, women GOP leaders said Tuesday.

The announcement was made at a news conference near the state Capitol following a two-day leadership summit of Republican women from around the country.

Last year, the Republican State Leadership Committee identified 185 new female Republican candidates from 36 states, and 84 of them were elected to state offices. The caucus is hoping to get at least 150 elected next year.

"The whole point of this ... is to find qualified women who would like to be asked and would like to have the support of an organization like this," said Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell, R-Nashville.

Republicans hold a supermajority in the Tennessee General Assembly. Out of the state's 132 legislators, there are four Republican women in the Senate and eight in the House.

Republican National Committee co-chair Sharon Day was among those who attended the summit. She said the funds raised by the RSLC will be used to help female candidates in areas that range from any political training they may need to fundraising.

"We're there as a support mechanism to make sure that they cross the finish line," said Day, adding that she hopes women will also seek other elected positions, such as city councils and school boards.

"It's not just ... statewide elected or federal positions, it's women all across the board, because there are wonderful opportunities for women in all walks of life," she said.

Following the news conference, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner issued a statement supporting the Republican effort to recruit more women in particular into politics.

"Democrats believe that this state will be stronger if more women have a seat and voice at the governing table," said Turner, D-Nashville.

He noted an effort by Democrats to form a political action committee that will advocate for women's and children's issues in the state, as well as support female Democratic candidates.

"Our caucus, along with other Democratic groups, will be focused on recruiting and supporting women who can speak to the issues working families across this state care about," Turner said.

State Democratic Rep. Brenda Gilmore of Nashville said most women are naturally more concerned about issues related to children and family, which is why she supports more females in politics – regardless of their party affiliation.

"Historically, when women are in elected positions, more attention and resources get channeled to children and family issues than when men are elected in those positions," she said.

TSCPA Women's Career Summit September 24th

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:36:47 GMT

2nd Annual TSCPA Women’s Career Summit coming up on Tuesday, Sept. 24th, and the program was recently approved for CLE credit. TSCPA has marketed this program to TSCPA members but have also opened up to other professional women across the state. With over 100 women registered to attend, we are sharing with TLAW members. Click here to view the brochure of the full-day program.

Keynote Speaker Judge Janice Holder

The conference will be held in Jamison Hall at The Factory at Franklin.

Event information and registration Women'sBrochure .pdf

Welcome to TLAW's New Website and Web Presence!

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 03:33:44 GMT

We are pleased to welcome you to TLAW's new website. From here TLAW members can register as members, pay dues, and learn about and register for events. You can also keep apprised of TLAW news and participate in discussions on the TLAW forum. We welcome you to submit news and events from your local organization as well as personal updates you wish to share with the membership.

The "Our History" page takes a look back at the founding of the organization. We hope to continue to build this page and, toward that effort, welcome your contributions and photos.

We will continue to build the existing pages and launch others as the website evolves. We welcome your ideas and suggestions for making the website an active hub of communication for this statewide organization.

In addition to the TLAW website, you can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/tlaworg, Twitter at @TNLawWomen, and LinkedIn in the group Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women.

ABA Gender Equity

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:24:27 GMT

Study after study has shown that women - in particular those in law firm practice - are not compensated at the same level as men. In August 2012, ABA President Laurel G. Bellows appointed a blue-ribbon Task Force on Gender Equity with a call to action for concrete movement in the issues of equity in the workplace and a principal focus on compensation.

You can help raise awareness of these critical issues by joining the "Click Your Heels" virtual march for gender equity.

Participating is as simple as clicking your heels three times:

1. The link to the website at www.americanbar.org/GenderEquity,
2. The vote button to the right of the red shoes, and
3. The click button.

Congratulations! You now have "clicked" your heels for gender equity.

Why is this important -- and what is the point? The visuals of hundreds of thousands of people descending on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and the sea of people coming together for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 have become iconic representations of people standing in concert to effect change. While nothing can ever replace the historic transcendence of that day, in this new millennium a virtual voice carries the same power and ability to effect change as a physical presence.

As in 1963, people of today still struggle with the ability to be treated equally in the work place. What is gender equity? It is equal pay for equal work. It is paternity leave without stigma. It is flexible time to meet personal and family needs, while still being able to participate and make a productive contribution to the work place. It is the recognition of the differences between men and women without diminishing the value and contribution each person provides. In a word, it is "fairness."

March with us through the ABA's Day of the Woman on August 10, 2013. For information on Day of the Woman events, visit www.americanbar.org/women.

Click your heels for gender equity .. and spread the word! You can learn more about the Task Force on Gender Equity and download its publications at no cost at www.americanbar.org/GenderEquity.

TLAW New Officers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:15:13 GMT

The Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women held its annual meeting on Friday, June 14, in Nashville. The meeting was attended by a number of lawyers and several jurists, including Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder and U. S. District Judge Aleta Trauger. Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Gary L. Wade, who also attended the meeting, administered the oath to swear in the organization's new officers and directors.

TLAW's 2013-2014 officers are Wendy Longmire, President, Cheryl Rice, Vice-President, Linda Knight, Treasurer, Ahsaki Baptist, Recording Secretary, Beth Bates, Corresponding Secretary, Kristi Rezabek, Immediate Past President, Lanis Karnes, West TN Director, Amy Everhart, Middle TN Director, and Judy Cornett, East TN Director.

TLAW is Tennessee's statewide women's bar organization. It strives to advance the success of women attorneys and to improve the status of women in our society.

2013 Annual Breakfast Meeting

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:34:35 GMT

President Wendy Longmire, Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Gary L. Wade, Kristi Rezabek, Immediate Past President.

Judge Aleta Trauger, Linda Knight, Linda Warren Seely, Kristi Rezabek, and Jackie Dixon

Imm. Past President: Kristi Rezabek, Executive Director: Karol Lahrman, President: Wendy Longmire

Treasurer: Linda Knight

Annual Breakfast meeting room