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BarBuzz
by Tennessee Bar Association
A monthly roundup of local and statewide bar events and news, hosted by Sheree Wright and Azya Thornton of the Tennessee Bar Association.
Episodes
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October 2026: A Conversation with TBA President Charlotte Knight Griffin
In this episode of BarBuzz, Executive Director sits down with TBA President Charlotte Knight Griffin to discuss her path to TBA leadership, her Memphis roots and her vision for the year ahead. Griffin shares her priorities of public education and access to justice, including efforts to strengthen...
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August 2026: The Tennessee Bar Journal
On this month's episode of TBA's BarBuzz podcast, host and Communications Coordinator Azya Thornton sits down with Tennessee Bar Journal Editor Julia Wilburn for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the TBA's longest-running publications. Wilburn discusses what goes into producing each issue, from...
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July 2026: Public Service Awards
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...
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June 2026: TBA's Annual Convention
In this special convention edition of BarBuzz, recorded live at the TBA's Annual Convention in Knoxville, host Azya Thornton talks with TBA leaders, staff and exhibitors about the future of the legal profession and the association. The episode features TBA President Charlotte Knight Griffin, YLD...
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May 2026: National Treatment Court Month
In the latest episode of BarBuzz, the TBA recognizes National Treatment Court Month with a conversation focused on Tennessee's recovery courts, mental health courts and veterans treatment courts. We are joined by Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judges Tim Easter, Tom Greenholtz, Steven Sword...
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April 2026: Continuing Legal Education
In this episode of BarBuzz, Communications Coordinator Azya Thornton sits down with Jennifer Vossler, director of education and professional development, and Jarod Word, senior education and professional development coordinator, to discuss how the Tennessee Bar Association continues to expand and...
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March 2026: NIL in the State of Tennessee
On this month's episode of BarBuzz, Communications Coordinator Azya Thornton sits down with Knoxville attorney E. Michael Brezina III to break down the rapidly evolving world of college sports law. From name, image and likeness deals to high-profile eligibility litigation involving University of...
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January 2026: Legislative Preview
The latest episode of BarBuzz takes a deep dive into legislative advocacy and what Tennessee lawyers can expect from the Tennessee Bar Association during the 2026 legislative session. We are joined by TBA lobbyists Berkley Schwarz, Ashley Harbin and Brad Lampley to discuss priorities for the…
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December 2025: *Bonus Episode* Holiday Chit Chat
This month's episode of BarBuzz takes a festive and reflective turn. Hosts Azya Thornton and Hank Elliott share lighthearted courtroom stories and holiday traditions submitted by TBA members and staff — from memorable probate court moments to cookie baking, tamale-making and even a legendary…
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December 2025: A Conversation with TBA President Heidi Barcus
In this episode of BarBuzz, TBA Executive Director Sheree Wright sits down with TBA President Heidi Barcus, the association's 145th president, for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, service and the legal profession. A Knoxville attorney and shareholder at Lewis Thomason, Barcus reflects on...
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November 2025: The Legal Side of Love: Family Law and Celebrity Prenups
The newest episode of BarBuzz explores the intersection of love and law with Memphis attorney Lucie Brackin, a partner at Rogers & Brackin. In "The Legal Side of Love: Family Law and Celebrity Prenups," host Azya sits down with Brackin to discuss common misconceptions about prenuptial agreements,...
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October 2025: Pro Bono Month
In this episode of BarBuzz, TBA staff celebrates Pro Bono Month in Tennessee by highlighting the attorneys and organizations keeping the spirit of service alive year-round. The episode features Cristina Arce de Bagaglio of the Community Legal Center, Michele Johnson of the Tennessee Justice…
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September 2025: Mock Trial National Champions
This month's BarBuzz episode spotlights Montgomery Bell Academy's outstanding triumph at the 2025 National High School Mock Trial Championship in Phoenix. After first capturing the Tennessee state title, MBA went on to bring home the national crown—marking Tennessee's third championship win on…
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July 2025: Access to Justice in the Age of AI
In this episode of BarBuzz, hosts Azya and Liz sit down with Zac Oswald, Brant Harrell, Anne-Louise Wirthlin, and Kyle Stack to dive deeper into "Access to Justice in the Age of AI," the featured cover story in the May/June Tennessee Bar Journal. Each guest contributed their insights and...
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May 2025: Life After Law
On this month episode of BarBuzz TBA Executive Director, Sheree Wright, sits down with retired attorneys Jim Barry and Carl Seely. They discuss life after retirement, what retired attorneys can do to help their community, and how to stay active in your golden years. You can find resources for...
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March 2025: Indigent Representation
On this month episode of Bar Buzz TBA Executive Director, Sheree Wright, sits down with Liz Todaro, TBA's Director of Access to Justice & Special Projects, and John Farringer, commercial litigator with Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison to talk about the AOC's plan for funding indigent representation....
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February 2025: Legislative Preview
TBA Executive Director, Sheree Wright, sits down with TBA lobbyist Berkley Schwarz and Ashley Harbin to discuss the TBA's goals for this legislative session. To check out our weekly legislative update podcast click here. Special thanks to our episode sponsor - Attorneys Insurance Mutual Check out...
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December 2024: Holiday Mental Wellness with Brad Bald and Lauren Castor
For more info on TLAP visit https://tlap.org/ And to get involved with the TBA's Wellness Commitee contact: Brad Bald [email protected] Here is the bedtime mocktail recipe mentioned in the episode. 1/3 cup herbal tea (choose one based on your preferences; consider one with...
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November 2024: Pro Bono with Debra House, Laura Brown, and Nicholas Gau
Check out Pro Bono recourses and opportunities here. Email us with your ideas or messages - Azya Thornton Thanks for supporting the Tennessee Bar Association!
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October 2024: A Conversation with TBA President Ed Lanquist
See all our CLE courses coming up this fall - https://cle.tba.org/ Email us with your ideas or messages - Azya Thornton Thanks for supporting the Tennessee Bar Association!
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February 2024
A conversation with TBA Executive Director Sheree Wright and Judge Ellen Hobbs Lyle.
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November 2023: A Conversation with TBA President Jim Barry
A conversation with TBA President Jim Barry
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September 2023
The Art of Pro Bono with Linda Seely
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August 2023
Featuring the new Executive Director of the TBA, Sheree Wright Leadership Law: https://www.tba.org/?pg=tba-leadership-law-program JobLink Career Center: https://jobs.tba.org/
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January 2023
Memphis attorney Asia Diggs Meador, General Counsel & Senior Vice President of Compliance & Human Resources at Meritan, joins BarBuzz for the first show of 2023! Tune in for bar association news and important updates from the Tennessee legal community!
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December 2022
It's a special holiday episode of the TBA's BarBuzz podcast! Nashville attorney Courtney Leyes of Fisher Phillips joins the show this month to talk legal news, TBA happenings and much more!
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November 2022
Nashville solo attorney Shellie Handelsman joins this month's episode of BarBuzz to discuss November's top legal news stories and the latest events and happenings at the Tennessee Bar Association!
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October 2022
It's a very spooky episode of the TBA's BarBuzz podcast! TBA's brand new YLD and Law School Development Coordinator Laura Labenberg joins the show to discuss legal news and bar association events for the upcoming month and beyond.
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September 2022
Brennan Wingerter is the Assistant Public Defender and Appellate Director at the Tennessee District Public Defenders Conference and she's also the co-host of this month's BarBuzz podcast! Tune in for the latest in legal news and bar association events, plus #humblebrags on some well-deserving...
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August 2022
Nashville attorney Isaac Kimes of Branstetter Stranch & Jennings co-hosts this month's episode of BarBuzz to give a roundup of legal news and bar association happenings!
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July 2022
BarBuzz is celebrating it's THIRD season! Tune in to the first episode of Season 3 with special co-host David Aguilera, the policy & research advisor for the Tennessee Senate Minority Leader! David immigrated to the US from Bolivia when he was 12 and realized a passion for advocacy while working...
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June 2022
The TBA BarBuzz podcast closes out its second season with special co-host Julia Wilburn, the new editor of the Tennessee Bar Journal! Tune in for important legal news, upcoming events and a brief recap of the TBA Annual Convention. BarBuzz is part of the TBA Podcast Network and can be found on…
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May 2022
TBA President Elect Tasha Blakney of Knoxville law firm Eldridge & Blakney co-hosts this month's episode of th TBA BarBuzz podcast! On top of covering legal news and bar association happenings, Tasha discusses her priorities for her upcoming year as president of the bar.
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April 2022
Let's talk about legal news, TBA events and happenings and about TN attorneys who have been doing awesome things lately! Tune in to the TBA BarBuzz podcast for all that and more! This month, BarBuzz host Kate Prince is joined by new(ish) TBA @yld coordinator Ateia Aldridge to bring you all the…
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March 2022
Nashville attorney Sean Martin, of the Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard law firm, stops by to co-host this month's episode of BarBuzz! Tune in for the latest in Tennessee legal news and bar association events.
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February 2022
Martin Trimiew of Chattanooga stops by to host this month's episode of BarBuzz, featuring a breakdown of legal news, upcoming events and bar association happenings!
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January 2022
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law Professor Akram Faizer joins the January episode of BarBuzz to discuss news from the Tennessee legal community and upcoming events and happenings at the bar association.
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December 2021
Lawrenceburg attorney Stacie Odeneal of the Odeneal Firm is a fierce children's advocate, a child welfare law specialist and so much more. Tune in to the December 2021 episode of BarBuzz to hear more about Stacie's practice and get the scoop on this month's top legal news stories and bar...
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November 2021
TBA President Sherie Edwards helps deliver this month's top legal news stories and a recap of bar association events. Plus, upcoming events, attorney shout outs a more!
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October 2021
Nashville attorney John Wilks co-hosts this month's BarBuzz podcast! Tune in for a recap of legal news and the latest in bar association programs and upcoming event!
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September 2021
Nashville attorney Tenia Clayton of Baker Donelson joins the September episode of BarBuzz to talk about bar association happenings and legal news! Plus, a #FreeBritney update and hear all about Baker Donelson's new podcast-- Diversity Ever After.
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August 2021
Andrae Crismon of the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands co-hosts this month's episode of TBA BarBuzz! Tune in for the latest in legal news and bar association happenings and stick around as we give shoutouts to attorneys for their worthwhile contributions to the legal...
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July 2021
It's the first episode of Season 3! Memphis attorney Josh Wallis co-hosts the first episode of the new season. Don't miss a recap of the most important legal news from the last month, including some talk of Britney Spears' conservatorship battle, and upcoming events with the bar association!
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June 2021
BarBuzz is live from the TBA's first in-person event in more tha na year-- Annual Convention in Memphis, TN! Memphis attorney Trey Thacher joins this month's show to talk about legal news and all things Convention.
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May 2021
BarBuzz is brand new this month with Knoxville attorney + incoming Disability Law Section Chair Emma Drozdowski Webb! Emma stops by to help recap hot topics in legal news, upcoming events at the bar + most importantly—thoughts on Ben and JLO's possible reconciliation.
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April 2021
Memphis attorney and newly-elected Young Lawyers Division Vice President Quinton Thompson stops by BarBuzz this month to help deliver the scoop on legal and bar news, upcoming events and attorney shout outs!
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March 2021
Vanderbilt Law School 3L Ramon Ryan co-hosts this month's episode of TBA BarBuzz! Ramon talks about his passion for Space Law, a recent paper he wrote on satellites that could potentially prompt legislative action and he helps relay the latest in legal news and bar events!
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February 2021
Newly-licensed attorney Austin Warehime of Nashville's Ortale Kelley co-hosts the February episode of BarBuzz! Austin gives the show his account of the fall 2020 bar exam, a recap and outlook of bar and legal news and talks about...Bigfoot? Tune in and find out!
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January 2021
New year? Same show! Constangy Brooks attorney Marcia McShane co-hosts the first show of the new year and helps bring you the latest in bar association and legal news. Plus, Memphis attorney Parke Morris stops by to talk about his upcoming CLE program.
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December 2020
East Tennessee solo practitioner Mike Stanuszek of the Stanuszek Law Group virtually stops by to talk about legal news, upcoming events and...Titanic law? Tune in for all that and for a full list of #humblebrags and attorney shout outs!
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A monthly roundup of local and statewide bar events and news, hosted by Sheree Wright and Azya Thornton of the Tennessee Bar Association.
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