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Knoxville Bar Foundation Announces 2022 Fellows
 

The Knoxville Bar Foundation will recognize twelve esteemed members of Knoxville’s legal community at their Annual Reception on Thursday, June 9, 2022.  

 

Each year the Foundation inducts a new Fellows Class which is less than one percent of the active bar association.  The Fellows represent quality men and women practitioners in our community who have distinguished themselves in the practice of law and service.

 

The Foundation's Board of Directors reviews numerous nominations, and determines the inductees who have demonstrated superior legal skills and high ethical standards and service to the community.

 

Catherine W. Anglin, Paine | Tarwater | Bickers, LLP

George R. Arrants, Jr., Kramer Rayson LLP

John G. Brock, Brock Shipe Klenk

William J. Carver, Kramer Rayson LLP

William D. Edwards, Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C.

Robert B. Frost, Jr., Arnett, Draper & Hagood, LLP

Lisa J. Hall, Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC

Raymond G. Lewallen, Jr., Baker, O'Kane & Thompson, PLLP

Magistrate Jill E. McCook, U.S. District Court

Eric J. Morrison, Lipsey, Morrison, Waller & Lipsey, P.C.

Jennifer B. Morton, Jennifer Morton Law, PLLC

L. Caesar Stair, IV, Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP

 

The Knoxville Bar Foundation is a not for profit foundation established to improve public awareness of the legal system in Knoxville, the administration of justice and the delivery of legal services through the distribution of its funds.

 

JOB LISTING: Programs & Communications Coordinator

The Knoxville Bar Association is an active membership association of approximately 2,000 local attorneys and law students. This position offers the right technology-adept individual the opportunity to execute membership communications, assist in updating the organization’s website, and support member partners and sponsors. The work includes communicating with members, coordinating publications, managing events, data entry, and managing digital marketing campaigns. Small, friendly and fast-paced office environment. Full-time, salary up to $37k depending on experience; health benefits and 401K offered.

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, data management, or other related field

We are looking for someone who has the following demonstrated skills and abilities:

• Strong analytics, organizational, creative, and communication skills. Excellent Microsoft Office and digital editing software skills required and financial recordkeeping experience preferred.
• A creative eye with strong attention to detail. Graphic design experience preferred.
• Salesmanship and the ability to inspire and motivate volunteers
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands, while maintaining a commitment to excellence
• High energy, positive, professional, “can‐do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and a high degree of initiative required

 

Interested applicants should submit resume, cover letter with 3 professional references, and salary history for the past 10 years by April 29 to mwatson@knoxbar.org or to Knoxville Bar Association, P.O. Box 2027, Knoxville TN 37901-2027. Applicants should include a detailed explanation of experience with communications and any and all prior involvement with non-profit organizations, volunteer coordination, and database management.

 

The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order today which immediately eliminates the three-foot distancing retirement between persons in courtrooms. It leaves in place the provisions of all other orders not affected by this Order.

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For a comprehensive list of all of the Court's COVID-19 Orders, please visit this link: https://www.tncourts.gov/Coronavirus.