July 2026: Public Service Awards
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The latest episode of the TBA's BarBuzz podcast celebrates the recipients of the 2026 Public Service Awards, recognizing attorneys, law students and volunteers whose dedication to service has strengthened access to justice across Tennessee. Host and TBA Communications Coordinator Azya Thornton is joined by TBA Access to Justice Director Chelsea Bennett and Young Lawyers Division and Law Student Development Director Laura Labenberg to discuss the awards, what they recognize and how TBA members can nominate deserving colleagues in the future. The episode also features conversations with Ashley T. Wiltshire Public Service Attorney of the Year Jennifer Egelston, Harris Gilbert Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Garrah Carter-Mason and CASA Volunteer of the Year Tracy Farmer, who share the stories behind their work, what inspires their commitment to public service and why access to justice remains at the heart of the legal profession. The episode also recognizes Law Student Volunteer Award recipient Sierra Sidoti, who was unable to participate because she was preparing for the bar exam.
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