While the founders had many ideas in mind as the organization’s Charter attests, most all associated with the Foundation would likely agree that the Knoxville Bar Foundation provides a way they can show their appreciation in a tangible way for being blessed to practice in such a wonderful place and with great lawyers.

View the list of Knoxville Bar Foundation Founders & Fellows from 2008-2022.

 

Knoxville Bar Foundation Grant Application Deadline March 3, 2023

The Knoxville Bar Foundation was established in 1992 to improve the administration of justice, to enhance the public’s understanding of and confidence in the legal system, and to serve the legal profession. The Bar Foundation has awarded grants totaling approximately $ 535,000 for local law-related projects and programs since its inception. This is a meaningful contribution to programs that promote and enable the essence of what we as lawyers seek – liberty and justice for all. Last year the Board of Directors approved twelve grant requests, totaling $25,000.

We are excited about this year’s grant program and encourage interested parties and organizations to apply. Submit an online application below:

 

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Announcement of 2022 Fellows  

The Knoxville Bar Foundation is pleased to recognize twelve esteemed members of Knoxville’s legal community. The Annual Bar Foundation Fellows reception was held on June 9.

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. 

2022

  Catherine W. Anglin

George R. Arrants, Jr.

John G. Brock

William J. Carver

William D. Edwards

Robert B. Frost, Jr.

Lisa J. Hall

Raymond G. Lewallen, Jr.

Magistrate Jill E. McCook

Eric J. Morrison

Jennifer B. Morton

L. Caesar Stair, IV

 

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.