TBA YLD Presents: War Stories Tennessee Bar Association

Join us for a special edition of our TBA YLD War Stories Podcast, featuring a dynamic discussion with TBA YLD President Quinton Thompson and Judges Gina C. Higgins and Rhynette Hurd. In celebration of Diversity Law Week, this episode delves into the diverse challenges facing the legal profession, highlights key diversity pipeline programs, and offers insights on promoting diversity within our profession. Don't miss this enlightening conversation, which underscores the critical importance of diversity in shaping the future of the legal profession. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and inspiration.

Results from Tennessee’s 2022 July bar exam were released this week, marking an exciting time for new attorneys across the state. But what happens if you have an unsuccessful attempt? Join young lawyers Madaleine Gray, Patrick Morrison, Olivia Spears and Austin Warehime as they discuss finding success after an unsuccessful bar exam attempt, breaking the stigma of retaking the bar and why it’s important to talk about that journey.

The fourth and final episode of the TBA Young Lawyers Division Diversity Committee’s Juneteenth podcast series premiered on Saturday, the final day of TBA’s Annual Convention. The episode features a discussion with TBA YLD President Billy Leslie, YLD Diversity Committee Co-Chair Ariel Anthony, YLD Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI) Chair Dominique Winfrey and former DLI class member Anthony Adewumi on the DLI program and its many benefits. The four-part series consists of interviews with attorneys and judges from across the state who share their wisdom in the journey towards professional success through a diversity lens. All episodes can be found on the TBA YLD podcast page or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

The TBA Young Lawyers Division’s special Juneteenth podcast series continues today with the release of its third episode featuring Shelby County Chancellor Will Perry. Incoming YLD President Elect Quinton Thompson talks with Perry about challenges Black attorneys face in the legal profession, his advice for young attorneys getting involved in the community and advice for lawyers who are considering making a move from their firm or in their career.

The second installment in the TBA Young Lawyers Division’s special Juneteenth series features an interview with Senior U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee Curtis Collier and Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge John McClarty. Chattanooga attorney and YLD member Martin Trimiew talks with Collier and McClarty about the trials and tribulations they faced on their paths to becoming lawyers, how diversity in the law has changed since they were new attorneys and how it could be bettered. A new episode of the Juneteenth series will be released each day of the TBA’s Annual Convention and can be found on the TBA YLD’s podcast page or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

The TBA Young Lawyers Division’s Diversity Committee has created and produced a four-part podcast series in honor of the first anniversary of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. The series will feature interviews with attorneys and judges from across the state who share their wisdom in the journey towards professional success through a diversity lens. Today’s episode features Nashville attorney Charles Grant. Interviewed by YLD Diversity Committee Co-Chair Cherrelle Hooper and YLD member Darius Walker, Grant discusses his illustrious career as a trial lawyer, the mentors who helped him and the challenges and successes he faced along the way.