Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee is celebrating “50 Years of Action” with an event hosted at the Woolworth Theater on June 28 at 5:30 pm. Judge Barbara Haynes, Nashville’s first woman General Sessions Judge and co-founder of the Lawyers Association for Women, will be remembered for years to come with the WPC’s Barbara Haynes Lifetime Achievement Award. This year, Margaret Behm is honored to be the first recipient of this award. Click here for more information.

Tyler Yarbro was a featured panelist at the University of Tennessee’s Law Symposium & CLE, “Deeply Rooted: Discussing the Aftermath of Dobbs,” on March 9. Yarbro spoke on how the abortion ban enacted after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision has affected physicians and pregnant patients in Tennessee. Yarbro and the panel of speakers discussed the devastating impact of this law, which provides no exceptions, and the efforts of various organizations, including the Tennessee Freedom Circle, in navigating this unprecedented situation.

Margaret Behm interviewed Ashley Wiltshire in celebration of the release of his book Everyday Justice: A Legal Aid Story. Wiltshire’s book explores the history of the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, highlighting the triumphs and successes of this organization, and acknowledging the work yet to be done to achieve justice for all.

The firm is pleased to announce the addition of two attorneys to its roster. Jacob A. Vanzin has joined the trial and appellate litigation practice group, and Julie Downs “J.D.” Payne was added to the business services team.

Harlan Dodson has been selected as the Best Lawyers® 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” for Nonprofit/ Charities Law in the Nashville area.