BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lawyers Association for Women – Nashville - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.law-nashville.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lawyers Association for Women – Nashville REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174132 CREATED:20260106T201442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T200243Z UID:10000252-1770917400-1770924600@www.law-nashville.org SUMMARY:LAW Book Club with the Author of Number's Up DESCRIPTION:DATE: Thursday\, February 12\, 2026 \nTIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm \nLOCATION: Catrice James CPA\, 323 29th Avenue North\, Nashville \nFREE PARKING \nFREE REGISTRATION FOR LAW & NLBA MEMBERS \nNon-Member Registration = $25 \nCLE Credit – Approved for 1 hour General CLE Credit \nEvent Description:\nIn 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. \nFor 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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nSpeaker Bio:\nJohnisha Matthews Levi is the author of the memoir Number’s Up: Cracking the Code of an American Family (June 2025). \nBorn 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. \nShe 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.\n \n \n \n \n \n To purchase member tickets\, you must be logged in.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Already a member ? \n \n \n \n \n Login Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Not a member ? \n \n \n \n \n Join Today URL:https://www.law-nashville.org/event/law-book-club-with-the-author-of-numbers-up/ LOCATION:Catrice James CPA\, 323 29th Avenue North\, Nashville\, 323 29th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.law-nashville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Numbers-Up-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174132 CREATED:20260129T150647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T200252Z UID:10000260-1771347600-1771353000@www.law-nashville.org SUMMARY:NSL & LAW Networking Mixer DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026 \nTime: 5:00pm to 6:30pm \nLocation: Fait La Force Brewing\, 1414 3rd Ave S St101\, Nashville\, TN 37210 \nDescription: \nJoin us for a fun evening of networking and encouragement as LAW welcomes NSL students for a special mixer! Be ready to: \n\nBuild meaningful connections\nHear insights from women in the profession\nRecharge and re-energize for the remainder of the semester\nLet’s raise a glass to resilience\, community\, and the bright future ahead! URL:https://www.law-nashville.org/event/nsl-law-networking-mixer/ LOCATION:Fait La Force Brewing\, Fait La Force Brewing\, Nashville\, TN\, 37210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.law-nashville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NSL-mixer-2-17-26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174132 CREATED:20260112T205117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T200256Z UID:10000257-1771939800-1771948800@www.law-nashville.org SUMMARY:LAW Day on the Hill DESCRIPTION:Registration: Free for LAW Members \nLocation: Cordell Hull Building\, 425 Rep. John Lewis Way N\, Nashville\, TN 37243\, Conference Room 8D \nTime: 1:30pm to 4:00pm \nEvent Description: \nMake 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: \n\n1:30 to 2:00pm: Arrival and check-in at Cordell Hull\, conference room 8D\n2:00pm 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.\n2:00pm 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.\nLAW 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. URL:https://www.law-nashville.org/event/law-day-on-the-hill/ LOCATION:Cordell Hull Building\, Cordell Hull Building\, 425 Rep. John Lewis Way N\,\, Nashville\, TN\, 37243\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.law-nashville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LAW-Day-on-the-Hill-v.3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174132 CREATED:20260112T192813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T200306Z UID:10000256-1772652600-1772658000@www.law-nashville.org SUMMARY:Suffs the musical DESCRIPTION:SUFFS The Musical & CLE \nDATE: March 4\, 2026 \nTIME: 7:30 pm show time \nLOCATION: TPAC\, 505 Deaderick St\, Nashville\, TN 37243 \nCLE: Available through NBA on March 5\, 2026 – see their website for registration details and ticket options \nLAW TPAC TICKET COST: $75 – *ALL TICKETS WILL BE PICKED UP AT THE TPAC BOX OFFICE \nLAW Steps Out to See SUFFS: The Musical on March 4 \nLAW 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. \nLAW 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. \nAll 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. \nThen\, 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. \nNBA 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. \nLink to NBA Registration Page:  https://www.nashvillebar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=317981&evSubAction=listAll URL:https://www.law-nashville.org/event/suffs-the-musical/ LOCATION:Tennessee Performing Arts Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.law-nashville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Suffs-the-Musical-SOCIAL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174132 CREATED:20260129T215925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T200317Z UID:10000261-1773768600-1773775800@www.law-nashville.org SUMMARY:LAW/Richards Shespoke event DESCRIPTION: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! \nLight hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. \nOne lucky attendee will get a gift card to Escape Day Spa! \nPlace: Richards Shespoke\, 1254 Martin Street\, Nashville\, TN 37203 \nTime: 5:30pm to 7:30pm URL:https://www.law-nashville.org/event/law-richards-shespoke-event/ LOCATION:Richards Shespoke\, Richards Shespoke\, 1254 Martin Street\, Nashville\, TN\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.law-nashville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Shespoke-LAW-Logo-Networking-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174132 CREATED:20260304T164927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T200152Z UID:10000263-1774452600-1774458000@www.law-nashville.org SUMMARY:Margaret Behm: Driving Force For Change DESCRIPTION:OWhat does it take to reshape an entire legal system from the inside out? \nFind out firsthand from Margaret Behm and the attorneys and judges who actually did it alongside her. \nPlan 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. \nWe 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. \nThe presentation will be followed by a reception beginning at 5:00 PM. \nThis 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. \nHear 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. \nYou’ll hear the inside story on: \n\nHow women broke through the barriers of litigation and firm leadership — and what it actually took to make it stick\nThe behind-the-scenes strategy of landmark judicial campaigns that changed the face of the bench\nHow coalitions were built\, institutions were founded\, and access to justice was expanded for communities that needed it most\nThe real ethical dilemmas that arise when you’re pushing for change in a system built to resist it\nWhat it means to lead with credibility\, professionalism\, and purpose — even when the odds are stacked against you\n\nThis 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. \nBecause the most powerful thing about this history? It’s still being written — and you’re part of it. \n\n  \nDATE:  Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026 \nTIME:  3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Oral History Presentation and 5:00 PM Reception \nPLACE:  Bass\, Berry & Sims\, 21 Platform Way South\, Suite 3500\, Nashville \nCLE:  LAW Members = $30\,  \nNon-Members with CLE= $55\, \nAttendee without CLE = FREE \n  \nLAW Members: Please\, be sure to log in to the website to ensure the reduced pricing is applied. \n  \nClick the link below to register NOW! \n \n \n \n \n \n To purchase member tickets\, you must be logged in.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Already a member ? \n \n \n \n \n Login Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Not a member ? \n \n \n \n \n Join Today URL:https://www.law-nashville.org/event/margaret-behm-driving-force-for-change-an-oral-history-in-legal-leadership-march-25/ LOCATION:Bass\, Berry & Sims\, 21 Platform Way South\, Suite 3500\, Nashville ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.law-nashville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Oral-History-final-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174132 CREATED:20260225T134405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T200116Z UID:10000262-1775583000-1775590200@www.law-nashville.org SUMMARY:EmpowerHer Workshop DESCRIPTION: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. \nDATE: Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026 \nTIME:  5:30 PM \nPLACE: Galilee Missionary Baptist Church\, 2021 Herman Street\, Nashville 37208 \nBe sure to bring: \n\na water bottle\nyoga mat\n\nWhat to wear: \n\nsupportive\, athletic shoes\ncomfortable bottoms\nfull t-shirt or workout top (please\, no sports bras or cropped tops)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n To purchase member tickets\, you must be logged in.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Already a member ? \n \n \n \n \n Login Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Not a member ? \n \n \n \n \n Join Today URL:https://www.law-nashville.org/event/empowerher-workshop/ LOCATION:Galilee Missionary Baptist Church\, 2021 Herman Street\, Nashville 37208 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.law-nashville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DEI-Event-LAW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174132 CREATED:20260324T090204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T174903Z UID:10000264-1777399200-1777402800@www.law-nashville.org SUMMARY:LAW Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Ticket price includes plated dinner and open bar. \nSince 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. \nWe 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. \nThe 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. \nDate: April 28\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 PM \nPlace: Music City Center\, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, Meeting Room 101 A-E \nRegistration Option: Individual Ticket $100 for members or nonmembers URL:https://www.law-nashville.org/event/law-annual-meeting-and-awards-ceremony/ LOCATION:Music City Center\, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South\, Music City Center\, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South\,\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.law-nashville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unnamed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174132 CREATED:20260415T074546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T074601Z UID:10000265-1779210000-1779217200@www.law-nashville.org SUMMARY:Meet the Board Mixer on May 19th DESCRIPTION:Save the Date to Mix and Mingle with the 2026-2027 LAW Board\nWe 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. \nDATE: Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026 \nTIME: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm \nPLACE: Nobles Central at Metro Center\, 2292 Rosa L Parks Blvd\, Nashville \n*FREE PARKING \n*FREE Appetizers and Drink Tickets \nOpen 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. URL:https://www.law-nashville.org/event/meet-the-board-mixer-on-may-19th/ LOCATION:Nobles Central at Metro Center\, 2292 Rosa L Parks Blvd\, Nashville\, 2292 Rosa L Parks Blvd\, Nashville\, TN\, 37228\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.law-nashville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Meet-the-Board-5-19-26.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR