Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association

?? We're back in action! Excited to announce that we are teaming up with fellow women litigators from the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, Florida Defense Lawyers Association, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, and South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association for the 4th Annual Southeastern Women Litigators Conference. Mark your calendars for March 20-21, 2025! ?? Make plans to be part of this dynamic event in March, set in the vibrant city of Asheville, NC. ?? It's an opportunity not only for learning and collaboration but also for championing the local community. ???? Can't wait to see you there! #AshevilleStrong #CivilTrialLawyers #WomenLitigators #SEWL2025

TDLA members enjoyed meeting Rick Steves after his presentation today at the DRI Annual Meeting!?? #DRI2024AM DRI

Southern region leadership enjoying the DRI Annual Meeting in Seattle this week! Learning and networking with other local and state defense organizations! ?? DRI

TDLA congratulates the following Award Winners for 2024! Steven Dix; TDLA Defense Lawyer of the Year; Dix & Massey, Murfreesboro, TN A.J. Parker; TDLA Rising Star; Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC, Nashville, TN Jordan Gibson, TDLA Emerging Leader, Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC, Nashville, TN DEFENSE LAWYER OF THE YEAR To honor a TDLA member who has made significant contributions to TDLA, to the defense bar, and/or to the practice of law in Tennessee this year. RISING STAR AWARD To honor a TDLA member who has been practicing law 10 years or less and who has made significant contributions to TDLA, to the defense bar, and/or who has promoted the interests of young lawyers in Tennessee this year. Nathan E. Shelby Emerging Leaders Award To honor an emerging TDLA leader and participant in the TDLA Emerging Leaders Program, who has demonstrated development of leadership skills through participation in multiple TDLA events. The award honors Nathan Shelby (1979-2023), TDLA President-Elect 2022-2023, who was known for his strength in identifying and mentoring young lawyers to fulfill their potential as effective civil defense lawyers, and as emerging leaders in TDLA.

At our recent TDLA Annual Meeting, TDLA announced our new TDLA Executive Committee for 2024-2025. Congratulations to the following TDLA members: Hank Spragins, President, Hickman, Goza & Spragins, Memphis, TN Chris Frulla, President-Elect, Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC, Memphis, TN Rachel Dix Bishop, Secretary/ Treasurer, Permobil, Inc., Nashville, TN Michael Haynie, Immediate Past President, Manier & Herod, a Tennessee Professional Corporation, Nashville, TN

At our recent TDLA Annual Meeting, the 2024-2025 TDLA Board was announced at the member meeting. Congratulations to the following returning and new members of the TDLA Board. Director I (one-year terms): Kenny Veit, Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC, Nashville, TN Adrienne Sawyer Fazio, Manier & Herod, a Tennessee Professional Corporation, Nashville, TN Sean W. Martin, Carr Allison, Chattanooga, TN Divisional Directors (three-year terms): A.J.Parker, Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC, Nashville, TN (middle TN representative) Christina Hadaway, Hickman, Goza & Spragins, Memphis, TN (west TN representative) Ken Ward, Trammell, Adkins & Ward, P.C., Knoxville, TN (east TN representative)

The second day of the conference was truly exceptional, featuring insightful CLE topics and honoring our members for their dedication to our civil defense associations. We capped off the afternoon with a delightful outing at Keeneland.?? Kentucky Defense Counsel

Congratulations to Hank Spragins with Hickman, Goza and Spragins firm in Memphis as he received the esteemed TDLA Buffalo tie from Immediate Past President Michael Haynie. ??

Thank you to Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company for sponsoring the Friday Break during the TDLA/ KDC Joint Annual Meeting this week in Lexington! We appreciate your support of our state civil defense associations. #sponsor #SLDO #civildefense

Thank you to Kentucky Court Reporters Association for sponsoring the Friday Breakfast during the TDLA/ KDC Joint Annual Meeting this week in Lexington! We appreciate your support of our state civil defense associations. #sponsor #SLDO #civildefense