Lawyers Association for Women – Nashville

Partner Track Book Club
2025-08-26 | TN

Women's Symposium- Raising Our Voices For Change
2025-09-18 | TN

VIRTUAL--From Patrol to Proceedings: Due Process in Immigration Law with Speakers Sheriff Daron Hall and Jane Ellen Cassell
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Zoom
Tune in to hear Sheriff Daron Hall, ICE Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer Amber Elmasry, and Jane Ellen Cassell discuss the hot topic of immigration law in Nashville and the surrounding areas. This program will be virtual so you can watch from the comfort of your office or home.

Mixer with Belmont Law Students
2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | BASTION – Houston Station, 434 Houston St Suite 110, Nashville, TN 37203
The Belmont Law Students have made it over half way through the Fall semester, and that’s worth celebrating. Join us for a fun evening of networking and encouragement as LAW welcomes Belmont Law students for a special mixer!
Build meaningful connections
Hear insights from women in the profession
Recharge and re-energize for the remainder of the semester
Let’s raise a glass to resilience, community, and the bright future ahead!

Vision & Vino: A Founder-Hosted Happy Hour with Barbara Moss
2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | The Home of Barbara Moss -Belmont Area
Vision & Vino: A Founder-Hosted Happy Hour with Barbara Moss will be a special event you won’t want to miss! Barbara will graciously welcome us to her home for wine and light bites while discussing the history and future of LAW. Learn how this organization became the hub of inspiration and empowerment for networking and new opportunities for women in the profession since 1981. Register to attend today!

Mastering Midlife Health: Physical Factors and Mental Wellbeing for Lawyers
2025-10-28 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Inglewood Area at the home of Courtney Orr, Immediate Past President
***1 hour of DUAL CLE credit***
This members-only program will be focused on educating women attorneys about managing work-related and other anxiety caused by menopause because, while menopause is a natural life stage, the emotional and mental health challenges it brings are often overlooked. The impact is felt in the workplace and all areas of life, as mental health permeates a person’s day. The goal of the program is to help this population of women attorneys understand the various physical factors affecting them through menopause and the impact of those factors on mental health. This program explores how hormonal changes during menopause can affect mood, cognition, and overall well being and how women can navigate this transition with resilience and strength. Our featured speakers bring both clinical expertise and practical strategies:
Dr. Katherine Haney, a triple board certified physician specializing in menopausal medicine, will share evidence based insights on the biological and emotional impact of menopause, while Stephanie Korn, a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and retired nurse, will highlight the powerful role of mindset, movement, and nutrition in supporting mental health during this stage of life. The speakers will also discuss strategies for adapting work-life balance through the menopause process. Together, they will offer tools, knowledge, and encouragement to help women lawyers embrace this transition with confidence and balance while maintaining professionalism.
This program is approved for 1 hour of dual CLE credit!
Precise address information will be emailed to registrants the week before the event.

LAW Annual New Admittees' Breakfast
2025-11-04 07:30 - 21:00 UTC | Grand Hyatt Nashville, 1000 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Established in 1977 by LAW founder Susan McGannon, the New Admittees’ Breakfast is one of LAW’s signature events of the year and an important one for the Nashville Legal Community! Carrying on tradition, LAW will hold the Breakfast on November 4, 2025, the same morning that the Tennessee Supreme Court holds its swearing in ceremonies for the successful bar takers of the 2025 Tennessee Bar Exam. Also per tradition, the Breakfast is FREE for the New Admittees’ and invited dignitaries. Your registration will help with this 48th New Admittees’ Breakfast a success!
LAW is honored to be hosting this inspiring event to celebrate the achievements of those entering the legal profession and connect with members of the Tennessee Supreme Court Justices, other members of the judiciary, local bar dignitaries, elected officials, and LAW members.
The plated breakfast includes avocado toast to start, a classic breakfast entrée, pastries, juice, water, and coffee.
Time Between Events
We have heard concerns about people getting from the Breakfast to the Millennium Maxwell House for the swearing in ceremony. We are coordinating with the Tennessee Supreme Court and with Grand Hyatt to ensure that everyone will make it with plenty of time to get settled for their big moment! Millenium Maxwell House is only an 8- to 11-minute drive, and there will be a full hour between the two events. Grand Hyatt has assured that their valet team is top notch and they will have a full staff to get people on their way quickly when the Breakfast is over.
Parking
Grand Hyatt-Nashville offers valet parking, which will be $25 per vehicle. You will be provided a sticker at registration to get the $25 rate and will pay at the valet window when you depart. Also, there are other self-park lots nearby if you prefer not to valet.
General Admission – $75 *Reservations are still open, but dietary restrictions for registrations after 10/24/25 may not be able to be accommodated.
Sponsorship Opportunities
(commitments due by October 24th to ensure acknowledgment in program materials)
Bridge the Bar Sponsor: Add a New Admittee Option – $75
Buy as many of these sponsorships as you want as add ons to your General Admission ticket!
Promise Sponsor – $500
Recognition in the event program and slideshow
Logo placement on event signage
(No event tickets included)
Progress Sponsor – $750
Recognition in the event program and slideshow
Logo placement on event signage
Two (2) complimentary tickets to the breakfast ceremony
Prestige Sponsor – $1,000
Recognition in the event program and slideshow
Logo placement on event signage
Verbal acknowledgment during the program
Four (4) complimentary tickets to the breakfast ceremony
Email info@law-nashville.org with any sponsorship related questions.

Networking Happy Hour at INSBANK
2025-11-12 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | INSBANK, 2106 Crestmoor Rd, Nashville, TN 37215
Join fellow LAW members for a special happy hour with INSBANK!
Take a well-deserved break and connect with fellow LAW members at a fun and relaxing happy hour, hosted by INSBANK-LAW’s exclusive banking sponsor.
Enjoy complimentary drinks, great conversation, and a chance to strengthen connections within our incredible community of lawyers. Whether you’re celebrating recent wins, seeking inspiration, or just ready to unwind, this is the perfect opportunity to recharge and enjoy time together!
We can’t wait to see you there!

Speed Networking Happy Hour
2025-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Polsinelli, 501 Commerce Street, Suite 1300, Nashville
LAW, the Nashville Bar Association’s Diversity Committee, and the Nashville Hispanic Bar Association welcome you to join us for Happy Hour Speed Networking. Come for the beer, wine, and light bites from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm, and stay for a curated kickstart to new connections spanning our organizations with a lighthearted lightning round of networking until 5:30 pm. Stick around a little longer to socialize until 6:00 pm. Register to attend today!
DATE: Thursday, November 13, 2025
TIME: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Polsinelli, 501 Commerce Street, Suite 1300
REGISTRATION: FREE
PARKING: FREE (Compliments of Polsinelli)

Member Appreciation Program and Holiday Mixer
2025-12-10 15:30 - 19:00 UTC | Bass Berry & Sims at Nashville Yards, 21 Platform Way S, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
For our annual Member Appreciation CLE and Holiday Mixer, LAW is excited to present, “Second Chances: Women, Sentencing Reform, and the Path to Parole in Tennessee” with Special Guest, Cyntoia Brown Long
3:30 PM-4:30 PM The Incarceration of Women and Girls in Tennessee: Legal, Human, and Advocacy Perspectives (1 hour, General CLE credit)
4:30 PM-5:30 PM The Changing Landscape of Life with Parole in Tennessee and How to Help (1 hour, General CLE credit)
5:30 PM-7:00 PM Holiday Networking Mixer
Location: Bass, Berry & Sims at Nashville Yards, 21 Platform Way S, Nashville, TN 37203 (FREE PARKING provided by Bass, Berry & Sims!)
The program goals for this CLE offering are to educate attendees on the evolution of Tennessee’s life with parole sentencing framework and key appellate decisions that now result in a substantial increase in those eligible for parole. Our panels will humanize the impact of these rulings through lived experiences and advocacy perspectives. We will introduce LAW’s new Parole Assistance Project, pairing lawyers and law students to assist women preparing for parole hearings. We hope to inspire member engagement and collaboration through stories of transformation and reform and show that through pro bono opportunities like this one, attorneys develop increased capacity to strive for and to achieve the highest, aspirational levels of professionalism, and have better well-being, optimism, resilience, relationship skills, and energy and engagement in their practices.
One 60-minute panel moderated by Jenny Charles will include Cyntoia Brown Long, Kathy Sinback, and Sparkle Johnson to share personal stories of incarceration and working through the clemency and parole processes.
Then, Angie Bergman will moderate a 60-minute panel that will provide the background on the legal evolution of life with parole sentencing in Tennessee, focusing on how landmark cases have shifted the legal and moral understanding of long-term incarceration, especially for women and youth offenders. The discussion will also provide a basic overview of the parole process, a view of current community partners in the movement to help vulnerable incarcerated people, and information on how LAW members can help. Panelists include Ben Raybin (Raybin & Weissman), Dawn Harrington (FreeHearts), Erica Duggan (Choosing Justice Initiative), and Eric Alexander (Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth).
LAW’s annual Holiday Mixer will immediately follow the CLE programming, at 5:30pm.
Please join us for all or any portion of this exciting event!
FREE PARKING provided by Bass, Berry & Sims!

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Winter Break Family Event: Bowling!
2025-12-26 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | Pinewood Social Bowling Alley, 33 Peabody St, Nashville, TN 37210
Winter Break Family Event: Bowling!
Join the Lawyers Association for Women’s Practicing Parents Committee for a fun, family-friendly afternoon over winter break!
Date: December 26
Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Pinewood Social Bowling Alley, 33 Peabody St, Nashville, TN 37210
Activity: Bowling + social time for lawyers and their kids!
LAW will have 2 bowling lanes reserved and attendees will be on their own for food and drinks.
This is a great chance to relax, connect with other LAW families, and let the kids burn off some winter-break energy!

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Join us in January for a Member Meet-up on Friday, January 23rd at 8am!
2026-01-23 | Downtown, Frothy Monkey, 235 Rep. John Lewis Way N., TN, 37219, United States
Drop in for your daily drip, connect, and catch up with other amazing LAW members in your area for a Friday morning that gets us going together.
Whether you are new to the neighborhood, been around for a while, or just cruising through on the way to work – find the coffee shop closest to you and meet us there when you can! Look for the LAW member leading at each location when you arrive.
Downtown – Abby Sparks: Frothy Monkey, 235 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville 37219
East Nashville – Leighann Ness: Snooze, 969 Main St. Nashville 37206
West Nashville – Erika Stinnett: Honest Coffee Roasters inside L&L Market, 3820 Charlotte Ave., Suite 135, Nashville 37209
Brentwood/Franklin – Andrea McCoy: Crema, 330 Franklin Rd., Suite 904D, Brentwood 37027
No registration required, we just hope to see you, SOON!

Member Meeting and CLE: Parole Advocacy in Practice: A Hands-On Training for LAW’s Parole Assistance Project
2026-02-09 11:45 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Bass Berry & Sims at Nashville Yards, 21 Platform Way S, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Following the powerful conversations at LAW’s Second Chances CLE, this training moves from awareness to action. If you missed the December 10th event, here is your chance to get involved in this project or simply to learn more! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Angie Bergman and Ben Raybin. Lunch and parking are compliments of Bass Berry & Sims! CLE credit is on LAW!
Parole Advocacy in Practice is a hands-on CLE designed to prepare attorneys to work directly with incarcerated individuals as they prepare for parole hearings before the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole. No criminal defense experience is required.
This program will walk participants through the nuts and bolts of parole advocacy, including:

How parole hearings work in Tennessee
What the Board looks for when making release decisions
How to review parole files and institutional records
Preparing effective release plans and written submissions
Helping incarcerated individuals develop and present their narrative
What attorneys can—and cannot—do in parole proceedings

Participants will hear from experienced parole advocates, Angie Bergman and Ben Raybin and receive practical tools, sample materials, and guidance they can use immediately when working with parole candidates.
This training is intended for attorneys interested in volunteering with LAW’s Parole Assistance Project, which pairs lawyers and law students to assist women in Tennessee prisons who are approaching parole eligibility. The training will ensure volunteers are equipped to provide meaningful, ethical, and effective assistance in a process where preparation can make a critical difference.
Who Should Attend:

Attorneys of any practice background
Lawyers interested in pro bono or access-to-justice work
LAW members seeking practical volunteer training

Volunteer Opportunities:
Completion of this training will position attorneys to participate in upcoming parole preparation efforts through LAW.
Approved for 1 hour General CLE Credit

Location: Bass Berry & Sims, Pinnacle Tower, 21 Platform Way South, Nashville, TN 37203 (use 31 Platform Way South for GPS navigation purposes)
Parking: Navigate to 31 Platform Way South. Enter Parking Garage. Proceed up to levels P4-P11. QR code for parking validation will be at the event.

LAW Book Club with the Author of Number's Up
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Catrice James CPA, 323 29th Avenue North, Nashville, 323 29th Ave N, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
DATE: Thursday, February 12, 2026
TIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
LOCATION: Catrice James CPA, 323 29th Avenue North, Nashville
FREE PARKING
FREE REGISTRATION FOR LAW & NLBA MEMBERS
Non-Member Registration = $25
CLE Credit – Approved for 1 hour General CLE Credit
Event Description:
In recognition of Black History Month, the Lawyers Association for Women and the Napier Looby Bar Association, will host a CLE book club discussion featuring attorney and author Johnisha Matthews Levi to discuss her book Number’s Up. Ms. Levi, a graduate of New York University School of Law, blends her personal narrative with legal and policy analysis, inviting readers to examine how law shapes lived experience and community outcomes.
For decades, Levi believed a conventional story about her birth—until a document discovered among her late mother’s belongings revealed that her father was incarcerated at Lorton Correctional Complex at the time. This revelation, coupled with rumors of an FBI investigation into her parents’ “private business,” led Levi to uncover the hidden legal and historical forces that shaped her family’s past.
The discussion will raise critical questions about how state lottery legalization supplanted and criminalized longstanding Black-owned informal economies, including the numbers trade, which historically functioned as sources of employment, credit, and community stability when Black entrepreneurs were excluded from formal financial systems. The program will also explore how the War on Drugs broadened law enforcement authority, intensified surveillance, and reshaped prosecutorial priorities, often without regard to the disparate racial impact of these policies. Together, these legal developments contributed to disproportionate investigation, incarceration, and disruption of Black individuals, families, and institutions, effects that continue to influence intergenerational outcomes and trust in the legal system today.
This panel will be moderated by fellow attorney and author Princess Rogers. Participants will be encouraged to critically assess the legal rationales underlying these policies, their constitutional and ethical implications, and the role of lawyers in recognizing and addressing the lasting consequences of racially disparate enforcement.
Speaker Bio:
Johnisha Matthews Levi is the author of the memoir Number’s Up: Cracking the Code of an American Family (June 2025).
Born and raised in Washington, DC, Johnisha (she/her) brings a critical eye to her writing based on her experiences as a development professional for social impact nonprofits, a former litigation attorney, and a culinarian.
She was a 2013 LongHouse Food Media Scholar and a recipe tester for Leite’s Culinaria and Peter Reinhart’s The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking (2012). Johnisha graduated from Harvard University, New York University School of Law, and Johnson & Wales University. Her writing has appeared in Yes! Media, Wildsam, the kitchn, and Northern Virginia Magazine. In her free time, she is an avid reader of literary nonfiction, African American history, and contemporary literature by authors of color. Memoirs such as Danzy Senna’s Where Did You Sleep Last Night?, Natasha Trethewey’s Memorial Drive, and Jesmyn Ward’s Men We Reaped inspired her to tell her family’s story. She currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, Jon. Number’s Up is her first book.

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NSL & LAW Networking Mixer
2026-02-17 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Fait La Force Brewing, Fait La Force Brewing, Nashville, TN, 37210, United States
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Fait La Force Brewing, 1414 3rd Ave S St101, Nashville, TN 37210
Description:
Join us for a fun evening of networking and encouragement as LAW welcomes NSL students for a special mixer! Be ready to:

Build meaningful connections
Hear insights from women in the profession
Recharge and re-energize for the remainder of the semester
Let’s raise a glass to resilience, community, and the bright future ahead!

LAW Day on the Hill
2026-02-24 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Cordell Hull Building, Cordell Hull Building, 425 Rep. John Lewis Way N,, Nashville, TN, 37243, United States
Registration: Free for LAW Members
Location: Cordell Hull Building, 425 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37243, Conference Room 8D
Time: 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Event Description:
Make plans to join us on February 24th for a unique opportunity to have a firsthand look at the inner workings of the Tennessee General Assembly. LAW Day on the Hill is a bipartisan event aimed at learning more about our state’s legislative process. The event offers multiple ways to engage:

1:30 to 2:00pm: Arrival and check-in at Cordell Hull, conference room 8D
2:00pm to 4:00pm: RECEPTION: LAW will host a special reception in Cordell Hull, conference room 8D, where Legislators and staff can stop by, network, and mingle with LAW members, and have refreshments. LAW members are encouraged to attend as much of this reception as your schedule allows.
2:00pm to 4:00pm: BREAKOUT MEETINGS: LAW is arranging brief meetings with Legislators in their offices. Space is limited for these. First-come, first-served! Keep an eye on the weekly email blast and the event page for the list of participating Legislators and the specific times for each.
LAW members may attend legislative committee meetings, which are open to the public. Prior to the event day, LAW will provide registrants with specifics of what committee meetings are available during the 2-4pm time frame.

Suffs the musical
2026-03-04 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Tennessee Performing Arts Center
SUFFS The Musical & CLE
DATE: March 4, 2026
TIME: 7:30 pm show time
LOCATION: TPAC, 505 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37243
CLE: Available through NBA on March 5, 2026 – see their website for registration details and ticket options
LAW TPAC TICKET COST: $75 – *ALL TICKETS WILL BE PICKED UP AT THE TPAC BOX OFFICE
LAW Steps Out to See SUFFS: The Musical on March 4
LAW and the Nashville Bar Association are proud to partner for this special show and CLE course – SUFFS & Suffrage: The Law, Advocacy, and the Fight for Women’s Rights.
LAW has reserved FIFTEEN (15) tickets together in Row U of the Front Balcony for the show at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 4th. Tickets are $75 and are available for LAW or NBA members.
All tickets will be held for pick up at the TPAC box office. LAW will meet upstairs before the show in the Tier Lobby before taking our seats.
Then, join us for a reception hosted by NBA on Thursday, March 5th for a second group showing and CLE course. Registration for the CLE can be found on NBA’s standard registration page. Attendees may choose to sign up for the March 5th show if that date works better for them.
NBA will also be recording the CLE and adding it to their On‑Demand catalog so that participants have the flexibility to view it at a later time. CLE and reception rates for this event will be the same for both NBA members and LAW members.
Link to NBA Registration Page: https://www.nashvillebar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=317981&evSubAction=listAll

LAW/Richards Shespoke event
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Richards Shespoke, Richards Shespoke, 1254 Martin Street, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Join us for this members-only event featuring an evening of connection, style, and craftsmanship in the beautiful shop of Richards Shespoke, a bespoke suit-making shop designed exclusively for women. Network with peers while exploring custom tailoring, luxury fabrics, and the art of a perfectly-fitted suit—because confidence starts with how you show up!
Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served.
One lucky attendee will get a gift card to Escape Day Spa!
Place: Richards Shespoke, 1254 Martin Street, Nashville, TN 37203
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Margaret Behm: Driving Force For Change
2026-03-25 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bass, Berry & Sims, 21 Platform Way South, Suite 3500, Nashville
OWhat does it take to reshape an entire legal system from the inside out?
Find out firsthand from Margaret Behm and the attorneys and judges who actually did it alongside her.
Plan to spend some time with LAW on Wednesday, March 25th, to witness the Oral History of Margaret Behm: Driving Force for Change – An Oral History in Legal Leadership.
We hope you will join us from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM as we proudly present a 90-minute, moderated panel discussion to broaden the perspective and deepen the discussion with Margaret Behm and her distinguished guests.
The presentation will be followed by a reception beginning at 5:00 PM.
This isn’t your typical CLE. It’s a front-row seat to history — a rare and candid 90-minute conversation with the remarkable legal minds who stood with Margaret Behm as she helped transform Nashville’s legal landscape and beyond.
Hear from an extraordinary panel of distinguished attorneys and jurists, including — Jeanie Nelson, Chancellor Anne Martin, Harlan Dodson, Judge Marietta Shipley, Tyler Yarbro, Judge Walter Kurtz, Beth DeBauche, and Lucinda Smith — for an unfiltered look at the pivotal moments, bold strategies, and hard-won victories that redefined what’s possible in Tennessee law.
You’ll hear the inside story on:

How women broke through the barriers of litigation and firm leadership — and what it actually took to make it stick
The behind-the-scenes strategy of landmark judicial campaigns that changed the face of the bench
How coalitions were built, institutions were founded, and access to justice was expanded for communities that needed it most
The real ethical dilemmas that arise when you’re pushing for change in a system built to resist it
What it means to lead with credibility, professionalism, and purpose — even when the odds are stacked against you

This panel is designed as a professional masterclass in legal leadership and institutional reform. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll walk away with practical, transferable insights on how to exercise influence, champion meaningful change, and leave your own mark on the profession.
Because the most powerful thing about this history? It’s still being written — and you’re part of it.

DATE: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
TIME: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Oral History Presentation and 5:00 PM Reception
PLACE: Bass, Berry & Sims, 21 Platform Way South, Suite 3500, Nashville
CLE: LAW Members = $30,
Non-Members with CLE= $55,
Attendee without CLE = FREE

LAW Members: Please, be sure to log in to the website to ensure the reduced pricing is applied.

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EmpowerHer Workshop
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 2021 Herman Street, Nashville 37208
Join us for the EmpowerHer Workshop on April 7th – a women’s wellness experience designed to build strength, confidence, and community. We are thrilled to welcome ACE Certified Fitness and Body Combat Instructor, Kim Easterling, to guide our group through a wonderful workout designed for women who want a break from the battles of life.
DATE: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM
PLACE: Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 2021 Herman Street, Nashville 37208
Be sure to bring:

a water bottle
yoga mat

What to wear:

supportive, athletic shoes
comfortable bottoms
full t-shirt or workout top (please, no sports bras or cropped tops)

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LAW Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony
2026-04-28 17:45 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South,, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Ticket price includes plated dinner and open bar.
Since 1981, the Lawyers Association for Women – Marion Griffin Chapter (“LAW”) has advanced women’s leadership in the legal profession, inspired by the legacy of pioneers like Marion Griffin, who was once told women could not practice before the Tennessee Supreme Court. Today, LAW continues that work through advocacy, mentorship, and community-building across the Nashville legal community.
We invite you to our 2026 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, to be held on April 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Music City Center. This signature event honors recipients of the Martha Craig Daughtrey Award and the Rising Star Award, recognizing LAW members whose excellence, service, and leadership exemplify the best of our profession. The event also serves an election for the Board for the new fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026.
The banquet brings together judges, attorneys, and legal leaders to celebrate achievement, mentorship, and service while supporting LAW’s ongoing mission to promote equity, representation, and opportunity within the legal field.
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN, 37203, Meeting Room 101 A-E
Registration Option: Individual Ticket $100 for members or nonmembers

Meet the Board Mixer on May 19th
2026-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Nobles Central at Metro Center, 2292 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, 2292 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37228, United States
Mix and Mingle with the 2026-2027 LAW Board
We welcome everyone for an evening to meet the leaders of LAW who will serve on the 2026-2027 Board. Mix and mingle, drink and dish with us at Nobles Central in Metro Center on May 19th.
DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
TIME: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
PLACE: Nobles Central at Metro Center, 2292 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville
*FREE PARKING
*FREE Appetizers and Drink Tickets
Open to all who support our mission! Join us to connect with other fun and fabulous LAW members and learn how you can get more involved and make the most of your LAW membership.

June Member Meet-Up & Crawfish Boil
2026-06-20 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | New Heights Brewing Company, 928 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203, New Heights Brewing Company, 928 Rep. John Lewis Way S,, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Join LAW for our first Member Meet-Up of the board year as we enjoy a Crawfish Boil before the season ends. LAW will place a small order for crawfish, corn, and potatoes, but if you would like to ensure food or customize your meal, you can order directly from South Coast Seafood’s website (https://southcoastseafoodtn.com/collections/nashville) no later than June 17th at 12 pm.
LAW Members, family and friends, are all welcome and we hope to see you there!
Food Service: Food will be served at this event

LAW Member Meet-up: Coffee & Connections
2026-06-26 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Downtown, Frothy Monkey, 235 Rep. John Lewis Way N., TN, 37219, United States
LAW Member Meet-up: Coffee & Connections This Friday – June 26 at 8am
Drop in for your daily drip, connect, and catch up with other amazing LAW members in your area for a Friday morning that gets us going together.
Whether you are new to the neighborhood, been around for a while, or just cruising through on the way to work – find the coffee shop closest to you and meet us there when you can! Look for the LAW member leading at each location when you arrive.
Downtown – Shundra Manning: Frothy Monkey, 235 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville 37219
East Nashville – Erika Stinnett: Snooze, 969 Main St. Nashville 37206
West Nashville – Kasi Wautlet: Honest Coffee Roasters inside L&L Market, 3820 Charlotte Ave., Suite 135, Nashville 37209
No registration required, just join us!

Practical Optimism CLE
2026-07-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Baker Donelson, 1600 West End Avenue, Suite 2000, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
“Optimism is not a personality trait; it’s a skill that can be learned and practiced.” – Dr. Sue Varma, Practical Optimism
This interactive CLE introduces lawyers to Practical Optimism, based on Dr. Sue Varma’s evidence-based framework that reframes optimism as a learnable professional skill rather than a personality trait. Through the lens of legal practice, participants will explore the “8 Pillars of Practical Optimism” and examine how they directly impact stress management, ethical decision-making, client relationships, and long-term resilience in a high-pressure profession. Using polling, guided reflection, breakout discussions, and realistic legal scenarios, attendees will conduct an Optimism Self-Audit, practice concrete optimism micro-tools, and develop actionable strategies to address burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral distress. The program emphasizes practical application, equipping lawyers with skills they can immediately integrate into their daily work to enhance well-being, professionalism, and effectiveness.
Lunch options from Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe are available.
Dietary Requests

Gluten-Free
Vegan

LAW Yoga at Heart of Wisdom
2026-07-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Heart of Wisdom Yoga, 322 Madison St, Suite 201,, Nashville, TN, United States
Roll out your mat and reset with your LAW community! Join us for a private 60-minute Vinyasa Flow class at the beautiful Heart of Wisdom Yoga studio in Nashville.
Instructor Alex Snow will lead us through a dynamic class designed to build strength and flexibility. We start slow, hold poses for one to five or more breaths, and gradually link breath to movement — finishing with stretching, rest, and meditation. All experience levels are warmly welcome.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Heart of Wisdom Yoga | 322 Madison St, Suite 201, Nashville, TN 37208 (upstairs, main studio)
Cost: FREE for LAW Members (log-in to register)
Class: 60-Minute Vinyasa Flow with Alex Snow
What to Expect:
– Mats, blocks, and blankets provided — just bring yourself!
– On-site and street parking available
– All experience levels welcome
Please plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to get settled and check in with the studio before class begins. After class, we’ll informally carry the good vibes into the afternoon — think a stroll to Jack Brown’s or Little Hats for some post-flow fun!
This is an exclusive event for LAW Members only. Space is limited – sign-in and secure your spot – REGISTER NOW!

Networking Mixer with INSBANK: "Protect Your Practice: AI and Cybersecurity Trends for Attorneys"
2026-07-30 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | INSBANK 5614 Franklin Pike Circle, 5614 Franklin Pike Circle, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
WHEN: Thursday 7/30/2026, 5:30- 6:30PM
WHERE: INSBANK’s Brentwood office
WHAT: presentation by Charles Henson/ NCI, “Protect Your Practice: AI and Cybersecurity Trends for Attorneys”
LAW has teamed up with our Exclusive Banking Sponsor INSBANK to create a networking event you do not want to miss! Join us to meet our INSBANK partners and learn how to protect your practice from the owner of Nashville Computers, Inc., Charles Heson as he presents AI and cybersecurity trends for attorneys.
In this session you will learn:
·  AI for Legal Research: Tools, Risks & Hallucinations
·    Selecting Trusted AI Tools & Prompting for Success
·    Generative AI: What to Use (and Not Use) It For
·     Law Firm Cybersecurity: The Threat Landscape
·     Real World Incident And How To Be Prepared When It Happens To You
As a complimentary gift to LAW attendees, NCI is offering a Free IT assessment for each participant’s business environment. Register for this event to receive a link to a web form where you can set an appointment with NCI for a call and scheduling review.

LAW Members Lela Rose Trunk Show
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Brentwood Country Club, McGavock-Hayes Room, 5123 Country Club Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
We’re thrilled to offer an exclusive Lela Rose Fall 2026 Trunk Show with Stylist, Mary Carmen Englert for LAW Members!
This is a truly special opportunity for us to shop and socialize together. The Lela Rose website only showcases about 10% of the everyday collection. We are bringing you the expanded everyday collection at an entry-level luxury price point — pieces you simply can’t find in stores or online. The only way to experience the full assortment is in person at a trunk show like this one.
WHEN: Thursday, August 6th at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Brentwood Country Club, McGavock-Hayes Room, 5123 Country Club Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027
WHAT: LAW-Member Shopping & Socializing

Networking over hors d’oeuvres & wine starting at 6:00 PM
Fall Trends Presentation at 6:30 PM
Exclusive shopping of pieces available only at trunk shows in a full range of sizes at special price points
Fitting rooms and friends to enhance the fun

Payment by credit card and half is paid when the order is placed and the other half when it is shipped. Fall orders are shipping in early September.

Get a Special Sneak Peek

Please use this link to preview highlights from the Lela Rose Fall 2026 trunk show collection. Much of what is featured at trunk shows is not available to view on the website, and the only way to see the complete assortment of everyday pieces is in person at a trunk show. Enjoy this sneak peek, including videos, design inspiration, and fabrics from the collection.
https://www.lelarose.com/pages/stylist-trunk-show-preview
Password: [REDACTED]
*If you are not able to attend and find fashions you like, email Kayce Johnson, LAW Executive Director, at kayce@law-nashville.org for assistance in placing your order.
Registration required. Don’t delay – secure your spot today!

2026 Legislative Update
2026-08-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Bradley, 1221 Broadway #2400, Nashville, TN 37203, 1221 Broadway #2400, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
LAW proudly presents the 2026 Legislative Update with an exceptional panel moderated by Jenny Charles and hosted by Bradley. The panel will analyze and summarize legislation brought before and passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. Panelists include: Elizabeth Milsaps (Tennessee Government Relations Professional, Milsaps Public Strategies), Annie Beckstrom (Partner, Holtzman Vogel), and Nicole Watson (Partner, BHA Strategy).
Join us for this annual CLE Course approved for 1 Hour of General Credit – FREE for LAW Members, $35 for Non-Members.
Register by 5:00pm on August 14th to include your lunch selection from Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe.
Registration for this CLE Course is required for building security and will remain open without a lunch option until midnight (12am) on August 16th.
Food Service: Food will be served at this event.
Dietary Requests:

Gluten-Free
Vegan
