MBA Judicial Qualification Poll Results Announced

Bar Bulletin 7/3/2014

The Memphis Bar Association conducted a Judicial Qualification Poll for the contested judicial, court clerks, and District Attorney races in the August election, as well as the candidates standing for retention election. You can download a 2-page printable with all the results here, and read press coverage of the poll from the Commercial Appeal and Memphis Flyer.

Congregational Health Network Needs Attorneys to Help Train Community Liaisons

Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare University has asked the Memphis Bar Association to assist in their Congregational Health Network training sessions by providing an attorney instructor for a weekly two hour class to individuals identified through their churches as community liaisons. These weekly community education events would last for 7 weeks starting August 7. The community liaisons who attend the sessions take the training information back into their communities. Attorneys would come to these sessions to teach their liaisons about legal rights and responsibilities, providing solid and accurate community education material about a variety of legal issues in a secure setting that offers the chance to get this information out into the Memphis community using trusted advisors within the faith based community to ‘spread the word’. If you would be willing to be a part of this effort and devote an evening or two to do this, please contact Linda Seely at [email protected] or 901.255.3417.

YLD Bowling Night July 10th

Join the YLD for their annual bowling night, Thursday, July 10th from 6-8p at Billy Hardwick's All-Star Lanes (576 S. White Station Rd.) $10 gets you two hours of bowling, shoe rental, drinks and pizza, thanks to the sponsorship of Counsel on Call. To register for this event or for more information, contact Matt May at [email protected].

The Board of Law Examiners is Seeking Interviewers

The Tennessee Board of Law Examiners is seeking attorneys to serve as members of the Investigatory Committees who conduct character and fitness interviews of the applicants for admission to the Bar of Tennessee. Interviews are conducted after each bar examination. If you are interested in serving, please contact MBA President Kirk Caraway at [email protected].

New Website and Database Coming Soon

The new Memphis Bar Association website is coming soon. We are excited about how our new features and design will better serve both our members and the public. Do not hesitate to call our office at 527-3573 during this transition if you are having trouble registering for a seminar or need anything you’d typically find on our website. Job Opening at the Memphis Bar Association

The MBA is currently seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as part-time Communications Director for the association. The responsibilities of the MBA Communications Director include but are not limited to the design and management of Memphis Lawyer magazine, the bimonthly magazine of the MBA; the design and timely dissemination of the weekly MBA Bar Bulletin and the quarterly Young Lawyers' Appeal e-newsletters; marketing MBA events, conferences and seminars, including the design of related print and online materials; the management of the MBA website, www.memphisbar.org, including updating and creating pages and graphics and working with an outside web developer to coordinate major changes; and overseeing the MBA social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Qualified candidates should hold a bachelor's degree preferably in journalism or public relations or with 5+ years experience in these fields and have extensive knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop; working knowledge of HTML code and extensive experience with web editing; and excellent writing and editing skills, publishing experience preferred. Other qualifications include extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint); experience in e-communications and/or familiarity with e-marketing etiquette and laws; and familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and a good understanding of how the MBA can utilize them to grow its value and membership. Those interested in this position should submit a resume to [email protected].

Calendar

Pro Bono Schedules: Courthouse Advice & Counsel Clinic Veterans' Clinic & Saturday Legal Clinic

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CLC Anniversary Celebration on 7/31

Come celebrate the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Community Legal Center on Thursday, July 31, 2014 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the home of Leslie and Renelle Ballin (254 Cloister Green Lane). Thanks to the help of volunteers, attorneys, judges and donors, the CLC is celebrating 20 years of providing access to justice to working people of modest means. Please come and mark this occasion and hear about the CLC's exciting plans to ensure the next 20 years of excellent pro bono legal services and how you can be involved.

2014 NAPABA Southeast Regional Conference: August 14- 15, Nashville, TN

The Tennessee Asian Pacific American Bar Association is honored to host the 2014 NAPABA Southeast Regional Conference on August 14 - 15, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. Bringing together members of the legal profession and law students for for a day of discussion focusing on issues that impact Asian Pacific Americans in the law. Starting with a Welcome Reception on Thursday, then a full day of CLE presentations followed by a dinner reception on Friday. We hope you will be able to join us. Speakers Include: The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales, 80th U.S. Attorney General, The Honorable Tu M. Pham, United States District Court for Western District of Tennessee, Rhonda M. Taylor, General Counsel of Dollar General Corporation, Mary S. Flipse, General Counsel of Healthways Inc., In-house attorneys from national corporations, Other prominent speakers from the government and private sector. You can register online or see the full NAPABA SEC 2014 CLE program, agenda, and more details.

The YLD Golf Tournament Returns to East Memphis This Fall

Save the date for the YLD Golf Tournament which will be held at The Links at Galloway on Friday, October 10th. Registration will be open soon, but please mark your calendar for this exciting event.

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OFFICE SPACE

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FOR SALE: 965 Reddoch Cove 38119 - Excellent East Memphis attorney's office, visible from Poplar, 2100+ SF; 6 offices, conference room, Reception area, 10 parking spaces, Newer roof & AC, move-in ready! $299,000. Call Linda Ash 901-497-9399 Marx-Bensdorf REALTORS 682-1868.

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East Memphis Office Space — 1 Man offices to large firms at the Hobson Building - 5384 Poplar. $17.50/sf. Covered parking, Bank onsite, close to I-240. Contact Jennifer Hobson at 901.679.6818 or [email protected].

Office Space Available — The Administrative Office of the Courts has surplus office space available for sublet at i bank Tower (formerly White Station Tower) at 5050 Poplar Street. Approximately 1200 square feet under lease through 2015. Below market at $16.50 per square foot or will consider any reasonable offer. Contact David Haines, AOC general counsel, at 615.741.2687.

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Downtown Memphis law firm seeksDirector of Client Development. Position has responsibility for all facets of the business development, marketing and promotional efforts of the firm, working with both management and individual attorneys to cultivate new business and maintain existing client relationships. Position also includes public relations and event planning duties. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Candidates must have at least 3 years’ experience in marketing/client development in the professional services field, with prior law firm experience preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Legal Secretary—Burch, Porter & Johnson seeks an experienced legal secretary with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm supporting 2-4 attorneys. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills being able to manage changing priorities and will serve as back-up to other team administrative assistants when needed. Duties include work processing, calendar management, paper and electronic filing, etc. Please forward resume to Jeff Graham [email protected]

Special Assistant Federal Defender (uncompensated position) – The Office of Federal Defender, Western District of Tennessee, is seeking attorneys to participate in the Legal Fellows Program, working in a litigation or appellate writing capacity. Appointments are for one year, subject to renewal; work schedules are generally established on a full-time basis. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), have at least one year of post-J.D. legal experience, and not be engaged in the compensated practice of law outside of the Federal Defender’s Office. Please see their website for more details.

Interested in placing an ad in the Bar Bulletin? Click here to download the ad rate sheet and contract. CLE Seminars

Live Seminars:

Tuesday, July 8 Probate Law Update 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. MBA Office, 145 Court Ave. #301 1.0 hour general Tuesday, July 29 Ethics Update Thursday, July 17 1:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Practice & Procedure in the Arkansas Courts MBA Office, 145 Court Ave. #301 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 3.0 hours dual MBA Office, 145 Court Ave. #301 2.0 hours general Thursday, July 31 Preparing to Win at Trial Friday, July 25 1:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Using Trial Technology MBA Office, 145 Court Ave. #301 2:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 2.25 hours general MBA Office, 145 Court Ave. #301 2.0 hours dual

Live Webinars:

Wednesday, July 9 Live Webcast: The Art of Advocacy 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 3.25 hour dual credit