2015 Annual Report

Individual Strengths. Collective Power. Legal Aid Society Board of Directors

John T. Blankenship, President Blankenship & Blankenship

Robert J. Martineau, Jr., 1st Vice President TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation

Charles K. Grant, 2nd Vice President Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz

Susan L. Kay, 3rd Vice President Vanderbilt University School of Law

Turner McCullough, Jr., Secretary community volunteer

John Andrew Goddard, Treasurer Bass, Berry & Sims

Charles H. Warfield, Member at Large Stites & Harbison

James L. Weatherly, Jr., Past President Weatherly, McNally & Dixon

Toni Boss, community volunteer Hallye Fetterolf, Jewelry Television Judy A. Oxford, solo practitioner

Cynthia A. Cheatham, solo practitioner Katie B. Klinghard, Mathis, Bates & Klinghard N. Houston Parks, Parks Snyder

Tove Christmon, community volunteer Nikylan D. Knapper, U.S. Dept. of Labor – Adrie Mae Rhodes, community volunteer Office of the Solicitor Diane Davis, community volunteer Walter H. Stubbs, The Stubbs Law Group Tessa N. Lawson, solo practitioner Robert A. Dickens, community volunteer Sal W. Varsalona, Forrester & Varsalona Alysa Medina, Catholic Charities of East Tennessee Message from the Executive Director Message from the President of the Board GARY D. HOUSEPIAN JOHN T. BLANKENSHIP

Change can be a heavy burden for one Tennessee is well known for its person—or one organization—to bear alone. unwavering spirit of volunteerism But when we band together, we’re stronger and service. Like our great state, this and can collectively bring about meaningful legacy is evident at Legal Aid Society. change for those without the resources to make it happen alone. Legal Aid Society With every legal clinic and every is built on this collective strength—a case, attorneys and others devote foundation of selfless individuals uniting to their time, their talents and their pursue justice on behalf of the less fortunate in our communities. resources to help keep families in their homes, support survivors of abuse in court, and help elderly citizens navigate complex It was Martin Luther King, Jr. who told us, “Everyone can be great, health care regulations.These volunteer attorneys ask for nothing because everyone can serve.” Without the work of our dedicated in return. Their sights are set solely on justice and access to it. volunteers and staff members and their passion for equal justice for all, thousands of low-income families would go without food, safety, health Each time a person fights for the rights and dignity of another, care, income, and shelter each year. humanity is restored. So to each volunteer, staff member, donor, and cheerleader: On behalf of Legal Aid Society’s Board of In 2014, Legal Aid Society embarked on a journey to extend our Directors, I offer my deepest gratitude. Through your service, collaborative volunteer efforts further into our 20,000 square mile you are fulfilling our mission. You are building a legacy. You are service area in order to reach a greater number of citizens in need. In restoring hope. 2015, that journey expanded even further with several new partnerships and many committed volunteers, both experienced and new. Sincerely,

This annual report celebrates this expansion, fortified by our foundation, and honors the individuals who work selflessly to change the narrative from despair to hope for our clients. It is those clients, with their own strengths, who experience justice and fairness from the collective power unified to a common goal.

With continued thanks, Giving Freely. Advancing Justice.

“The first duty of society is justice.” – Alexander Hamilton

After a tragic childhood spent in poverty, and facing the woeful challenges Through our Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP), we are able to connect of the civil legal system alone, Founding Father Alexander Hamilton went volunteer lawyers in Nashville and across our entire 48-county service area on to become one of the nation’s first known lawyers to provide systemic to clients throughout the region—answering the call for rural legal services pro bono legal advocacy for those who could not afford an attorney. With and easing the burden for rural attorneys, who previously shouldered this great compassion – and free of charge – he represented the society’s most work alone. vulnerable individuals, including escaped slaves, slum residents, and widows. Today, volunteer attorneys individually and collectively help us: Alexander Hamilton upheld America’s earliest commitment to justice for all. And following in his footsteps, we carry on that mission at Legal Aid • Staff legal clinics to support immigrant and refugee populations Society by offering free legal assistance to those who cannot afford it. • Represent low-income individuals on a pro bono basis in court • Stand with survivors of domestic violence in Orders of Protection We have always relied on our local legal community to help us reach as hearings many people as we can in our 20,000 square mile service area. Prior to • Answer specific legal questions for people at community legal clinics 2014, the largest volunteer effort was administered through the Nashville • Work alongside health care professionals in medical-legal partnerships Pro Bono Program, a joint venture with the Nashville Bar Association. The VLP serves as a symbol of our commitment to do whatever it takes to While the Nashville Pro Bono Program served the Nashville community reach those who need us, and to fight for justice throughout our region. well, the need for free legal services extends far beyond Nashville alone. Recognizing the need for more pro bono work in our rural communities, 2014 marked a change as the Nashville Pro Bono Program was dissolved and the Volunteer Lawyers Program was created.

In 2015, a total of Free legal services provided The The Volunteer 758 pro bono attorneys by pro bono attorneys, program Lawyers Program donated 5,161 hours paralegals and law clerks/ opened coordinated 76 Legal Aid Society’s VLP celebrates October of service and handled students was worth 1,626 clinics attended Pro Bono Month with Volunteer for Justice 2,029 cases. $1,922,431. new cases. by 1,447 people. Night with the Nashville Predators Serving for One Purpose: The Work of 2015

The work of our staff and our volunteers is an ongoing testament to the capabilities of Legal Aid Society. In 2015, we provided more than $23.3 million in advice and representation to people who could not have afforded it otherwise.

2015 by the Numbers: Types of Legal Issues Addressed in 2015 • 12,974 requests for assistance n 33% family n • 7,022 cases handled 18% housing n 14% consumer • 131,676 hours worked by employees on cases and n 13% income maintenance supporting activities n 9% miscellaneous (education, juvenile, legal assistance to • 199,090 self-help legal brochures downloaded nonprofits, licenses, municipal needs, other miscellaneous) • 259,543 visits to Legal Aid Society’s website n 7% health n 5% • 733 staff presentations employment n 1% individual rights • 29,393 people attended Legal Aid Society presentations • 64,607 brochures distributed • 281 print media mentions • Assisted 269 taxpayers through the Tennessee Taxpayer Project • Gained $2,440,717 worth of confirmed financial benefits for taxpayers through the Tennessee Taxpayer Project A Growing Field of Service: 2015 Community Activities “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank

Legal Aid Society’s Murfreesboro office honored Lisa Baird, executive director of Cannon County S.A.V.E., with its inaugural Murfreesboro Community Award. VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Legal Aid Society’s Volunteer Lawyers JIM DORAN Program presented its Pro Bono Leadership Award jointly to Nashville law firms Neal & Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis Harwell and Bone McAllester Norton PLLC. Nashville, Tenn.

Legal Aid Society launched a partnership with Rallied his law firm to partner Gary Housepian and Andrae Metro Nashville Public Schools’ Office of with Legal Aid Society’s new Crismon present Lisa Baird with the English Learners to support access to justice Murfreesboro Community Award domestic violence civil-legal to the parents of school children and the program—a partnership with immigrant community. Metro’s Office of Family Safety. The Tullahoma office of Legal Aid Society gave its first Tullahoma Community Award to Mona Mason, executive director of Haven of Hope. Recruited more than 30 attorneys to represent victims Legal Aid Society’s Tullahoma office recognized the attorneys of Rogers, of domestic violence in Orders of Duncan & North with its Pro Bono Protection hearings. Leadership Award.

Metro Nashville’s Office of Family Safety partnered with Legal Aid Society to provide free legal assistance to domestic “Clients are often anxious and intimidated to face their violence survivors in Orders of Protection hearings. Nashville law firm Waller, abuser in court alone. A volunteer attorney gives them Lansden, Dortch & Davis has provided Mona Mason and attorneys of Rogers, strength, confidence and dignity during a difficult Duncan & North receive awards from pro bono assistance to this effort. Legal Aid Society process. It’s been an incredible experience working with Legal Aid Society to offer attorneys this opportunity Legal Aid Society distributed more than 6,200 letters and printed flyers to inform people of TennCare’s re-eligibility process. to make a personal, life-changing difference for someone else.” “Every step towards the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle, the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Legal Aid Society launched a re-entry advocacy program to help Charles W. Bone, founder and individuals with criminal records combat the legal barriers they face when chairman of Bone McAllester re-entering society. Norton PLLC, was awarded Legal Aid Society’s inaugural Legal Aid Society presented its Gallatin Community Award. first Oak Ridge Community Award to Anderson County Legal Aid Society received Juvenile Judge Brian J. Hunt more than $2,500 during the and the staff of the Anderson 24-hour Big Payback, which County Juvenile Court. Gary Housepian (Legal Aid Society) was organized locally by The and Sharon Wilcox (NALS) join former Community Foundation of Volunteers from Hospital Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and singer- Middle Tennessee. Corporation of America stuffed songwriter Angela Martinez at the NALS envelopes for Legal Aid Society’s silent auction Anderson County Juvenile Judge Brian J. Hunt accepts the first Oak Ridge 2015 Campaign for Equal Community Award Justice. Legal Aid Society was part of the Ft. Campbell, Smoky Mountain and Legal Aid Society opened new Tennessee Regional Combined Federal office locations in downtown Campaigns. Clarksville and Columbia. Legal Aid Society’s Murfreesboro office Legal Aid Society celebrated led numerous classes for individuals October Pro Bono Month with who are incarcerated at the Rutherford Volunteer for Justice Night County Correctional Work Center. with the Nashville Predators. Legal Aid Society published a new legal NALS…the association for “Clients are often anxious and intimidated to face their self-help brochure on conservatorship. Charles W. Bone accepts the legal professionals, Nashville HCA volunteers help Legal Aid Society Gallatin Community Award from abuser in court alone. A volunteer attorney gives them Chapter raised $4,700 for during their Community Day of Caring Attorney Randy Kinnard donated profits Gary Housepian strength, confidence and dignity during a difficult Legal Aid Society during its from his book RESPECT: Through the process. It’s been an incredible experience working with third annual After Hours Silent Eyes of Children to Legal Aid Society. Legal Aid Society to offer attorneys this opportunity Auction. to make a personal, life-changing difference for someone else.” Dedicated Servants: 2015 Staff and Leadership Recognition

Community Advisory Council member Vic Alexander was named as one of the 2015 Power Leaders in Accounting by the Nashville Business Journal. STAFF EXPANSION Bill Bush, a Cookeville staff attorney, was named liaison to the Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Services by the American Bar Association’s Labor and Guadalupe Betanzos joined the Nashville office as a Employment Law Section. He also became the Editor-in-Chief for Bloomberg BNA’s victim advocate. 2015 supplement to its Family Medical Leave Act treatise. Kimberly deMent joined the Nashville office as an attorney in the Family Law section. Andrae Crismon, managing attorney of Legal Aid Society’s Murfreesboro office, was honored with the Bill Flores joined the Nashville office as the office Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association’s 2015 manager and secretarial assistant. Volunteer Service Award. He also graduated from the Brittney Jerkins joined Legal Aid Society as the Tennessee Bar Association’s Leadership Law program. administrative assistant for the Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Lenny Croce, a longtime Oak Ridge staff attorney who Vidhi Sanghavi Joshi joined Legal Aid Society as a retired from Legal Aid Society in 2015, was honored Skadden Fellow. She launched a re-entry program for with the B. Riney Green Award from the Tennessee persons formerly incarcerated and works out of the Nashville office. Alliance for Legal Services. Lenny Croce accepts the B. Riney Green Award Avis Littleton joined the Nashville office as a victim Cindy Durham, Director of Development, was elected advocate. Program Chair for the Breakfast Club of Nashville. Sonja McGregor joined the Gallatin office as a Columbia paralegal Pete Frierson was named a secretary/legal assistant. winner of the Nashville Business Journal’s inaugural Zac Oswald joined the Nashville office as an attorney in Veterans Award. the consumer and housing section.

Valerie Hansen, HR Administrator, received the 2015 Paul Swiney joined Legal Aid Society as Director of “Beyond the Call Award” from CONTACT Care Line Technology. He works out of the Nashville office. in Oak Ridge. She was also elected president of its Board of Directors. Jarod Word joined Legal Aid Society as the project coordinator for the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Pete Frierson during his Navy years The National Legal and Defender Association named Legal Aid Society Executive Director Gary Housepian a “When Health Meets Justice Fellow.” He was one of 16 fellows selected from 13 states and the District of Columbia and is the first and only VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Tennessee leader to participate in the program. KEE MCCORMICK-BRYANT The Tennessee Supreme Court appointed board member Susan Kay and DarKenya Waller, managing attorney for the Nashville office, to the new Indigent Representation Bone McAllester Norton Task Force. Hendersonville, Tenn.

Neil McBride, Of Counsel, former general counsel and former Oak Ridge managing Handled a wide range of pro attorney, received the United Way of Anderson County’s 2015 Starfish Award. bono cases, from landlord/ Cookeville staff attorney Rachel Moses was named president of the Tennessee Bar tenant issues to breaches of Association’s Young Lawyers Division. She was also named “Alumna of the Year” by contract, since 2014. Girls Inc. Saved a medically-impaired Nashville staff attorneys Russ Overby and David Tarpley were honored with the client from financial ruin by Nashville Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar” award. Board member Charles Grant avoiding an unreasonably was also honored with the award. high judgment in court. Rae Anne Seay, a Tullahoma staff attorney, was elected president of the Tennessee Joint Task Force on Children’s Justice and Child Sexual Abuse.

Grant writer Nicole Sibilski was elected president of the Tennessee Area Chapter of “I cannot accept credit for my volunteer work the Grant Professionals Association. individually. Helping others is the culture of Bone

DarKenya Waller, managing attorney for the Nashville office, was elected to McAllester Norton, and we all share in the spirit the YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee Board of Directors and received of Legal Aid Society’s mission. That shared sprit the “Outstanding Advocate” award from the Nashville Coalition Against motivated the firm to establish Legal Aid Society’s Domestic Violence. first urban-rural partnership, with lawyers from our Nashville and Hendersonville offices taking cases Jarod Word, VLP project coordinator, was recognized by the Nashville International Center for Empowerment for his service to refugees and immigrants. every month in the rural counties. I feel great pride to be a part of all that we are doing together.” Supporting the Mission: The 2015 Campaign for Equal Justice

Thanks to the generosity of many, 2015 was a record-breaking year for the Campaign for Equal Justice. We exceeded last year’s campaign by collecting $820,924 from 1,416 donors—the most collected in Legal Aid Society’s history.

We appreciate the time and dedication of our 2015 campaign committee and its pursuit to advance Legal Aid Society’s mission.

2015 Campaign Chair: Margaret L. Behm, Dodson, Parker, Behm & Capparella, P.C.

Community Co-Chairs: Stephen Thomas, Thomas & Company and Jeanne Thomas, Hospital Corporation of America

Large Firm Co-Chairs: Michael G. Abelow, Sherrard & Roe and Andrea P. Perry, Bone McAllester Norton

Small Firm Co-Chairs: Kristen B. Representatives of the 2015 Leadership Cabinet Amonette, Lindsey+Amonette and Dudley M. West, White & Reasor Williamson County Co-Chairs: Joanie Gallatin Chair: Walter H. Stubbs, The Stubbs Government Attorney Division L. Abernathy and Virginia L. Story, both with Story, Law Group Chair: Laura S. Tidwell, Nashville Electric Service Abernathy, & Campbell Murfreesboro Chair: Theodore W. Judges Division Co-Chairs: Clarksville Co-Chairs: Jill Bartee Ayers, Goodman, Murfree & Murfree The Hon. Rachel L. Bell, General Sessions Court, Batson & Nolan, and Katie Bell Klinghard, The Oak Ridge Chair: James T. Normand, Div. VIII and The Hon. Philip E. Smith,20th Kennedy Law Firm Joyce, Meredith, Flitcroft & Normand Judicial Dist., Div. IV Columbia Chair: Patrick M. Carter, Tisher,

Corporate Attorney Division Wolaver, Free, Carter and Lynn Tullahoma Chairs: H. Thomas Parsons, Parsons & Nichols Co-Chairs: J. Reginald Hill, LifePoint Cookeville Chair: Tessa N. Lawson, Hospitals and Margaret C. Mazzone, Sarah solo practitioner Cannon Research Institute Volunteers The following people have volunteered their time to further the mission of Legal Aid Society. Because of their help, our staff could dedicate more time to direct services. Please accept our apologies for any omissions.

Cookeville Jennifer Cavendish Oak Ridge Jeff Creasy Amelia Montgomery Carolyn Webb Trevor W. Howell Zachary Redmon Nicole Chadwell Sonali Arora Chris Cronk Lawrence Moore Taylor Wilkins Tracy D. Kane David Sutherland Diane Clark Samuel Chitrit Andrew Daugherty Phillip Nagel Allen Williamson Nancy F. MacLean Patty Conley Ronald Coleman Christine Davis Victoria Noble Darrius Woods Anne Clayton Martin Gallatin Rebecca Couch Linying Gao Brittany Dinaso Sara Page Michael Woolf Jillian C. Mastroianni Carla Grebert Shelby Dodson Chanse Hayes Monica Doss Teresa Palmer Kim Wright Margaret C. Mazzone Emily Hartsinck Destinee Easley Donielle Hubbard Kristen Dunleavy Caitlin Patenaude Hannah Zeitlin Carrie Wiltshire McCutcheon Jeremiah Hassler Gina Garrett Trina Hughes Destinee Easley Megan Pyle Julia Zenker Joseph K. McKinney Julia Lawrence Greg Gorham Jennifer Locke Juliesa Edwards BJ Quinten Connie Zhon John C. McLemore Kisha Miranda Jeff Harbison Meg O’Neil Caleb Elwell Danita Ragland Andrea P. Perry Sheri Henderson Corbin Payne Tess Fardon Jeanette Ramer Phonathon Nathan H. Ridley Murfreesboro Brianna Howell Michael Petherick Stephanie Fisher Terrence Rand Michael G. Abelow Edgar M. Rothschild Tiara Blalark Amanda Jane Lloyd Katie Smalley Cristina Frazier Emily Reid Albert J. Bart Brittany Bartley Simpson Jacob Bryan Allison McCullough Alexandra Wolff Marti Hayden Catherine Reidy Margaret L. Behm Matthew J. Sweeney, III Trent Craig Sheila Odusote Taylor Hays Jeanette Roan Michael B. Bressman Stephen L. Thomas Brenda Crismon Tensie Rivera Tullahoma Shao Huniji Jeff Reynolds Scott D. Carey Laura Smith Tidwell Jim Edwards Ryann Schneider Brittany Richard Shee Shee Jin David Rivera Kathryn S. Caudle Carvin Curtis Vaughn Kim Meltzer Beth Sloan Sarah Wester Rachel Johnston Cassie Roberts Cynthia C. Chappell Sonya Smith Wright Amy Nicole Schulz Barbara Smith Hannah Joyner Julie Rooney John Chase Cole Tyler Chance Yarbro Matthew Stubbs Adam Steed Volunteer Lawyers Jane Ellen Kidwell Alana Seixas James A. DeLanis Frank W. Ziegler, III Dorie Williams Deborah Stroup Program Erik Kreutzer Samantha Sibley Kenneth Pete Ezell, Jr. Frank Swiney Hebba Saeed Nakita LeSuer Alex Smith Amy J. Farrar Nashville Jane Taylor Dawn Boeke Maria Madison Christie Taylor Thomas H. Forrester Theresa Bancroft Lori Teal Aubrey Burns Mallory Maier Robyn Taylor Jason Gichner Susanne Beckett Shaina Thompson Nakita Burns Asha Mehrotra Yu Tian TaCara D. Harris Beth Benko Anita Whisnant J. Caleb Cassell Matthew Mezzatesta Lauren Walker Matthew B. Haskell Pam Burr Daniel Wilkes Catherine Cirello Eliza Mills Nina Wall Candi Henry

CASE STUDY DEFENDING A RENTER’S RIGHTS

“Andrea’s” brother “Robert” was living in her apartment with her four children. While Robert was there, he was with two other people who were arrested on the apartment complex’s property. Even though Robert was not arrested, Andrea’s landlord filed a three-day eviction notice, endangering shelter for the entire family.

Legal Aid Society took Andrea’s case. Prior to the hearing, Andrea’s attorney presented evidence to opposing counsel, including a Court of Appeals case argued by Legal Aid Society several years ago. Because of this evidence, the landlord agreed to dismiss the case and pay all court costs. Andrea and her family were able to remain in their home and thrive under Andrea’s strength as a single mother. Volunteer Lawyers Program – Attorney Honor Roll The following people have dedicated their time and talents to providing pro bono legal assistance to the clients of Legal Aid Society. We thank them for their contributions and dedication. Please accept our apologies for any omissions.

Pro Bono Attorneys Brent Baxley Clifton D. Briley David A. Changas Tarsila R. Crawford Kelly R. Duggan Bradley H. Frakes Michael G. Abelow Margaret L. Behm John M. Brittingham Carlos M. Chavez-Brin Martelia T. Crawford Richard L. Dugger Mark T. Fraley Diane M. Adams Mark M. Bell Warren D. Broemel John T. Chenery Charles H. Crocker Charles M. Duke Andrea S. Freeman Gareth S. Aden Raquel L. Bellamy Jennifer L. Brooks Jeremy H. Cherry Lymari Cromwell Bryant Dunaway Michael L. Freeman Antonio Aguilar Christopher M. Bellamy Cory A. Brown Nathaniel K. Cherry Cynthia D. Crosier Christina Duncan Russell E. Freeman Sarah H. Akin William N. Benjamin Jr. Jamie L. Brown Mitchell E. Chessman Alexandra C. Cross Jad A. Duncan J. Davidson French Blind Akrawi Daniel P. Berexa Cynthia L. Brown Demeka K. Church John S. Cross Vinh Duong Patrick Frogge Sawnie R. Aldredge Angela Bergman Melinda K. Brown Edward S. Clayton Robert A. Croy Leshia Dupes John L. Fuller Patrick L. Alexander Shana Berkeley Jamie L. Brown Terry R. Clayton Michael F. Crum Blair P. Durham Joseph W. Fuson Britton J. Allan Lisa P. Binder Kenneth M. Bryant Christopher D. Coats Joseph P. Crump Jamie Durrett Mary T. Gallagher Jeffrey L. Allen Charles Blackard III Kee Bryant-McCormick Stephen A. Cobb Shannon L. Crutcher Victoria E. Dutschmann Russell C. Gallagher Ionela Ambrosio Gary Blackburn Alexander B. Buchanan Ryan Cochran Matthew M. Curley John C. Eason Frank M. Gallina Rachael Andersen-Watts Lillian M. Blackshear Lizna Budhwani- Claire W. Cohen Lauren Z. Curry Sunny M. Eaton Gregory M. Galloway Audrey L. Anderson Connor M. Blair Ghodasana Abby J. Colbert Frederick M. Curtis Joel D. Eckert Michael A. Gardner Robert A. Anderson Paula O. Blair Jonathan Bunch Jonathan J. Cole D. Clint Daniel Thomas J. Elmlinger John P. Garner Melanie M. Anderson Karen Blake Joshua L. Burgener Todd G. Cole Paul S. Davidson Ana Escobar Timothy K. Garrett Kobina Ankumah Jermal Blanchard William K. Burger JoAnn Coleman Thomas A. Davidson John T. Eskew Johnny C. Garrett David M. Anthony Robert Blanchfield Olana J. Burgess Joshua A. Coles Phillip L. Davidson David R. Esquivel Mitzi H. Garrett Carla Arevalo Katie Blankenship Derek K. Burks Michael A. Colliflower Cynthia Davis Mary A. Evans R. Barry Gearon Jr. Lydia M. Arroyo Michael B. Bligh Lewis G. Burnett D. Hiatt Collins Ames Davis J. Preston Evans Amanda Gentry Joshua D. Arters Colby F. Block John G. Burns Caldwell G. Collins Stephen E. Davis D. Alexander Fardon Christopher M. George Kristi Arth Sarah Blood John B. Burns Virginia J. Connell John W. Dawson John L. Farringer Anna E. Gernert Taylor Ashley Benjamin H. Bodzy Jonathan R. Burns Charles W. Cook III James A. DeLanis Jennifer D. Faucett Joseph W. Gibbs Taylor Askew Dale Bohannon George H. Buxton Jennifer Cook Kimberly A. deMent J. Todd Faulkner Jeffrey H. Gibson Olatayo O. Atanda Cynthia J. Bohn Gordan A. Byars Marshall T. Cook A. Scott Derrick Kristin J. Fecteau John E. Gillmor Ali A. Ati Charles R. Bone Jean L. Byassee David L. Cooper Linda K. Dickert Samuel L. Felker Mary Gillum Jill B. Ayers David A. Bordenkircher Karen Cain Dixie W. Cooper Wallace W. Dietz William C. Ferrell Courtney H. Gilmer Andrea Ayers Timothy L. Bowden Thomas W. Caldwell Krista T. Cooper Peter T. Dirksen Lisa M. Fiehweg M. Bradley Gilmore Paige M. Ayres Christopher A. Bowles Robert R. Campbell Nancy K. Corley Jacqueline B. Dixon Kiel A. Fisher Courtney Ginn Bahar Azhdari Samuel T. Bowman Justin T. Campbell Helen L. Cornell Dot Dobbins Ethan G. Flatt John A. Goddard Laura Baker Joy Boyd David P. Cañas Adrienne Coronado J. Robinson Dodson III Aaron B. Flinn Jefre Goldtrap Stephen C. Baker Diana L. Bradford Brigid M. Carpenter Thomas C. Corts Harold Donnelly Chandra N. Flint Joe M. Goodman Andrea C. Barach James C. Bradshaw Michael E. Carr Geoffrey Coston James M. Doran Daniel W. Flournoy Robert C. Goodrich Paige H. Barbeauld Cecil D. Branstetter Brett R. Carter Chris S. Cotton David C. Downard Amanda S. Floyd Thomas C. Gorham Adam Barber Hunter Branstetter Susan C. Castle Wade B. Cowan Mark J. Downton D. Michelle Fogarty Mary M. Gossett Nicholas Barry Thallen Brassel Charles A. Caudill Stephen Cox Jr. Thomas J. Drake Thomas H. Forrester Stephen W. Grace Susan D. Bass Craig H. Brent Connie J. Chadwick Joseph B. Crace Michael Dreyfuss Melody L. Fowler-Green Stanley E. Graham Mark A. Baugh Todd A. Bricker John L. Chambers Philip F. Cramer Alexandra E. Dugan Elizabeth Foy Charles K. Grant

“I would just like to say thank you to the whole staff. Everyone was very thoughtful & helpful. I don’t know what I would have done without this wonderful program & group of people.” —Murfreesboro client Volunteer Lawyers Program

B. Riney Green Joe E. Hennessee Anton L. Jackson David E. Lemke Richard A. Green Elin M. Henningsson Neal April L. Jackson Roland R. Lenard Donna L. Green Candi R. Henry Jerry B. Jackson Allen D. Lentz Nathaniel Greene Katheryn C. Hereford Mary Beth Jackson Mary P. LeVan Anna E. Greer Salvador M. Hernandez H. Wynne James III Ryan Levy VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Terry D. Gregory C. Tucker Herndon Charles G. Jarboe Jason S. Lewallen John J. Griffin Betsy Hesselrode Lisa B. Jarman J. Bryan Lewis Charles B. Griffith Wayne Hibbeler Kristen Johns Michael D. Lewis JOHN MAHER William E. Griffith J. Scott Hickman Tiffany M. Johns Vincent B. Lillegard Tonya M. Grindon Jason F. Hicks Jennifer L. Johnson J. Alexander Little Alison K. Grippo William B. Hicky Richard A. Johnson Jon D. Long The Kennedy Law Firm Sheryl D. Guinn James S. Higgins Keith Jordan Wendy L. Longmire Clarksville, Tenn. Catherine H. Gwyn Charles A. High Nicole E. Jumper Joy B. Longnecker Charla Jo S. Haas Henry E. Hildebrand William M. Kaludis Carla L. Lovell Richard F. Haglund Wendee M. Hilderbrand Lawrence J. Kamm Tracy M. Lujan Averages two pro bono Marjorie K. Haines Randle W. Hill Kevin Kelly Jamie E. Machamer bankruptcy cases per M. Jason Hale Darwin A. Hindman C. David Killion Lauren L. Macias Michael D. Hall W. Dean Hinton Megan B . Killion Chad A. MacIsaac month. James A. Haltom Henry L. Hipkens James G. King Alexandra T. MacKay Christina L. Hammond Michele D. Hodges Rocklan W. King Susan R. Mader Perry R. Happell Josh Hoeppner Melissa A. King Janae N. Magee Advocates for clients Jesse F. Harbison Wells T. Hoffman Cheyanne K. Kinghorn John Maher William L. Harbison Rachel Hogan Sean C. Kirk Peter A. Malanchuk hounded by predatory Mary K. Harcombe Lela M. Hollabaugh John D. Kitch Charles I. Malone lenders and scammed by Matthew C. Hardin George D. Holmes Joseph B. Klockenkemper Matthew Maniatis Stephen D. Hargraves E. Berry Holt III B. Hart Knight J. Terrell Mann con artists. Michael T. Harmon Nick Holton April Knox Kyle L. Marquardt W. Jay Harrelson Jennifer L. Honeycutt Kerry Knox Richard Marrero Curtis R. Harrington Angela R. Hoover Michelle Koehly Anne C. Martin Fannie J. Harris David M. Hopkins Alexander S. Koval Katie Mathews Zipper Ronald G. Harris Brad Hornsby Michael R. Kuffner Richard W. Mattson “I’m the recipient of a lot of hugs and joyful TaCara D. Harris Michael G. Hoskins Irwin J. Kuhn Lawrence C. Maxwell C. Bennett Harrison Jr. June P. House Stanley A. Kweller David H. Mayer tears. A lot of my pro bono clients are older and Kevin P. Hartley David W. Houston Catherine C. LaForce Sam J. McAllester disabled individuals who are struggling to make Matt Haskell Alexandra E. Howard Robert H. Laird Neil G. McBride John E. Haubenreich William B. Hubbard Howard H. Lamar Charles S. McCandless it day-to-day, and their creditors are relentless. Tammy L. Hassell David O. Huff William K. Lane Patricia T. McCarter George T. Hawkins L. Wearen Hughes Mary B. Langford Kelly E. McCarthy They call everyday with threats of issuing William J. Haynes John A. Hugie Brenton H. Lankford John C. McCauley Robert J. Hazard Angela Humphreys Adrienne K. Laraby Margaret E. McCluskey warrants and garnishments. After walking Mary E. Head Miller K. Hunt Robert R. Laser Eleanor G. McCulty them through the relief available in a ‘fresh start’ Russell D. Hedges Johnathan W. Irvin Tessa N. Lawson Carrie W. McCutcheon Andra J. Hedrick Philip D. Irwin Tyler Layne Lee W. McDougal bankruptcy, so many of my clients say, ‘You’ve Samuel P. Helmbrecht Mark A. Ison M. Ryder Lee J. David McDowell Lisa K. Helton Brian R. Iverson William M. Leech III Larry R. McElhaney just lifted a weight off of my shoulders.’” Marthal S. Henley Eugenia A. Izmaylova Steven L. Lefkovitz Alexandra McFall Volunteer Lawyers Program

Anthony J. McFarland Robert J. Notestine Kathleen H. Pohlid A. Scott Ross Matthew J. Sinback Andrew D. Tharp James L. Weatherly Donald I. McKenzie Christopher M. Nyiri Michaela D. Poizner Carlton L. Ross Martin Sir Rachel M. Thomas Jennifer L. Weaver Sean T. McKinney Gregory H. Oakley Erin P. Polly Jeffrey A. Rossman Elizabeth N. Sitgreaves Roger W. Thomas Phillip P. Welty Marc T. McNamee William R. O’Bryan Patrick H. Poole L. Hunter Rost Jr. William P. Sizer Adrianne G. Thompson William H. West W. Warner McNeilly III Brett A. Oeser A. Michelle Poss Stephanie Roth Lesa H. Skoney David G. Thompson Mark H. Westlake Elizabeth B. Tricia T. Olson P. Matthew Potempa Molly K. Ruberg Jay R. Slobey George H. Thompson Robert G. Wheeler Meadows Harland Howell G. O’Rear Nathan L. Powers Joseph P. Rusnak Blaine H. Smith Keith E. Thompson R. Kreis White Jonathan R. Medley Katie Ostrander William R. Pratt Manuel B. Russ Courtney E. Smith Meredith M. Thompson John B. Whitesell R. Davis Mello Judy A. Oxford Jade Preis Anne L. Russell Gregory D. Smith Overton Thompson III John L. Whitfield Jesse R. Menlove Benjamin C. Papa Andrew J. Preston Thomas B. Russell Laylah Smith Jacob T. Thorington Gary W. Wicks Stephen L. Meyer Loren E. Pardue Karen S. Price Wende J. Rutherford Lucas R. Smith Jodie Thresher James L. Widrig Charles S. Michels Casey Parker James W. Price Maria M. Salas Morgan E. Smith Nicholas M. Tidwell Gerald C. Wigger Jeffrey J. Miller Heather G. Parker Adam G. Province Peter C. Sales Richard K. Smith Hannah R. Tippett Kristi M. Wilcox Sarah B. Miller R. Gregory Parker Byron L. Pugh Billy P. Sams Blaine H. Smith Elizabeth S. Tipping Zachary D. Wiley Thomas H. Miller Robert E. Parker William P. Purcell D. Billye Sanders Lucas R. Smith Jean Anne Tipps John R. Wilks Kelsy A. Miller R. Gregory Parker Christopher C. Puri J. Isaac Sanders Stacey L. Smith John C. Tishler John R. Williams Michael J. Mills Patrick B. Parks Lindsey A. Ralston Julie Sandine Matthew F. Smith Daniel C. Todd Laura S. Williams Paige W. Mills Janice C. Parmar Lee W. Ramsey Frank J. Scanlon M. Andrew Snowden Peggy L. Tolson John P. Williams Alexander H. Mills D. Scott S. Parsley Phylinda L. Ramsey Thomas J. Schaffer Clifton B. Sobel Charles A. Traughber Scott C. Williams Clark D. Milner Michael K. Parsley Keith Randall Stacey L. Schlitz Carol L. Soloman Russell C. Tribble Michael P. Williamson Che B. Mock William V. Parsons Christopher J. Raybeck Michael T. Schmitt Benjamin H. Southard Ellen T. Turley John A. Willis Anita Modak-Truran Michael R. Paslay Benjamin K. Raybin Jeffrey Schofill Alan M. Sowell Ann D. Tycer Christopher A. Wilson Amy R. Mohan Hamilton W. Patrick G. Scott Rayson D. Gil G. Schuette Frank N. Spero Thor Y. Urness Michael C. Wilson Stephen M. Montgomery Daniel Patten Colbey B. Reagan David B. Scott Pamela M. Spicer Mike J. Urquhart Patrick D. Witherington William C. Moody Robert S. Patterson Charles E. Reed W. Stuart Scott William C. Spining Jessica M. Van Dyke Sean C. Wlodarczyk Elizabeth E. Moore Robert M. Pautienus III Walker C. Reed Heather L. Scott John T. Spragens David Vander Sluis Joseph A. Woodruff Margaret J. Moore Richard Alexander Payne Jessica R. Reeves Carrie Searcy Ronda Y. Spurlock Sal W. Varsalona Sonya S. Wright Kent Moore Robert A. Peal Lori T. Reid Randall E. Self Heather B. Stanford Irwin B. Venick William R. Wright Lauren W. Moss Gregory J. Pease Sarah L. Reist Cynthia N. Sellers Trenena G. Stanley Nancy W. Vincent David W. Wyatt G. Avery Mott Michael S. Peek Cynthia Y. Reisz Chay Sengkhounmany Jonathon D. Stanley Lori J. Walker Vincent P. Wyatt George E. Mudter William R. Peeples Scott A. Rhodes Dina A. Shabayek Allen Steele Blake Walsh Jeffrey P. Yarbro Joe A. Mullis Oliver H. Peglow Ryan M. Richards Jatin A. Shah Ann B. Steiner Brian F. Walthart Tyler C. Yarbro Tera Rica Murdock Frank M. Pellegrino Monika B. Ridley Rachel D. Sharp J. Carson Stone III Shirley Wang Lin Ye Sarah Murray Bryan C. Penland David C. Risner Siew-Ling Shea James G. Stranch Culwell E. Ward Virginia M. Yetter Phylanice A. Nashe Vincent H. Peppe Elizabeth Risner Jennifer L. Sheppard Roger R. Street Karl D. Warden Charles P. Yezbak Andrew S. Naylor John M. Perry Lauren P. Roberts Michael W. Sheridan Jack F. Stringham J. Patrick Warfield William P. York Stacy Neisler Barbara J. Perutelli Sanford M. Roberts IV Marietta M. Shipley Lauran M. Sturm Alisha R. Warner Stephen S. Young Chen G. Ni Joshua J. Phillips John P. Rodgers Gary C. Shockley Tara Swafford Timothy L. Warnock Elaine M. Youngblood Richard J. Nickels Howard Pick John S. Rogers Susan V. Sidwell Robert P. Sweeter Elizabeth S. Warren Jeffrey A. Zager R. Price Nimmo J. Bart Pickett Cole Rogers Jessica R. Sievert Gary C. Tamkin Andrew A. Warth Peter M. Zettersten Venus Niner Galen Pierce Courtney M. Rogers Steven J. Simerlein Elizabeth G. Tannenbaum Christopher M. Was Mary Rose Zingale James Normand Thomas H. Pinkley Steven R. Roller Stephanie L. Simmons Christopher J. Tardio Steven Wasserman David M. Zolensky Christina Norris Justin D. Pitt Barbara Rose Donna Simpson James S. Tate Kyle D. Watlington William L. Norton Emily Plotkin Ben M. Rose Brittany Simpson David K. Taylor Erica T. Watson William K. Norton Cynthia Podis Joshua S. Rosenblatt Brian Sims Jerry W. Taylor Joseph L. Watson

“I think y’all did awesome on my case. You also helped me on so many other levels. You helped give me a new lease on life. Thank you so much for what you did for me. You helped more than you know.” —Columbia client Donors The list below is for the 2015 Campaign for Equal Justice. Those giving for specific purposes and through United Way campaigns are listed separately in sections that follow. Thank you to each of those listed for their generosity. Please accept our apologies for any omissions.

Leadership Cabinet Lindsey & Amonette, PLLC $5,000-$9,999 $1,000-$2,499 Becky Harrell, Kent & Becky Joanne & Joe Sowell Burrow & Cravens, P.C. Adams and Reese LLP Manier & Herod, PC Silver Gavel Champions of Harrell Charitable Advised Janice L. Spillman Bill Bush Baker, Donelson, Bearman, McKenzie Laird, PLLC Nancy King Crawford Justice Fund of The Community Elizabeth & Worth Squire, Jean L. Byassee Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Miller & Martin PLLC Harris A. Gilbert Anonymous Foundation of Middle The Encouragement Mr. & Mrs. Andrew W. Byrd Bass, Berry & Sims PLC Phillip Miller & Associates Lynn & Ken Melkus, Melkus Gail Vaughn Ashworth Tennessee Advised Fund of The Sumter Camp & Sherry Bone McAllester Nashville Electric Service Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. H. Lee Barfield Lela M. Hollabaugh Community Foundation Knott Norton PLLC Legal Department Neal & Harwell, PLC Megan & Bruce Barry Wilson Horde of Middle Tennessee Tanya & Curtis Capeling Bradley Arant Boult Law Office of Rachel Pinnacle Financial Partners Baulch Family Foundation Gary D. Housepian Kate Stephenson Davis H. Carr Cummings Charitable Odom, LLC Margaret Behm & Harlan Judy C. Johnson Hope & Howard Stringer Mark & Pamela Carver Foundation Pepper & Brothers, PLC $2,500-$4,999 Dodson Susan L. Kay Sam Stumpf George H. Cate III Burr & Forman LLP Prochaska Quinn & Guardians of Claudia & Gordon Edward D. Lanquist Jr. Matt & Judy Sweeney Denty Cheatham & Rose Butler Snow LLP Ferraro P.C. Justice Bonnyman Lee, Danner & Bass, Inc. T & T Family Foundation Palermo Corley, Henard, Lyle, Levy & W. Casey Reed Bone Family Fund of The Brewer, Krause, Brooks, Samuel D. & Mary Ann Bruce & Jaclyn Tarkington Hon. Cornelia A. Clark Langford PLC Rothschild & Community Foundation Chastain & Burrow, PLLC Lipshie Bob & Mary Battle Stewart & Louise Clifton Cornelius & Collins, LLP Ausbrooks, PLLC of Middle Tennessee Mrs. Iris W. Buhl, Buhl Family Littler Mendelson Thompson Bob Cooper Dickinson Wright PLLC Salas Law Group, PLLC Kitty Calhoon & David Advised Fund of The Foundation, Inc. Byron Trauger Dixie W. Cooper Dobbins, Venick, Kuhn & Sherrard & Roe, PLC Ettinger Community Foundation Cheryl White Mason Charles A. Traughber Richard G. Cowart Byassee PLLC Stites & Harbison, PLLC Community Health Systems of Middle Tennessee Roger T. May Mr. & Mrs. Bynum E. Tudor III Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. Dodson Parker Behm & The Swafford Law Foundation (match gifts) James H. Cheek III Margaret C. Mazzone Robert D. Tuke Hon. J. S. “Steve” Daniel Capparella, PC Firm, PLLC Michael & Janet Dagley Chase Cole Dan Mecklenburg Leigh S. Walton Andrew Daughety & Jennifer Farrar|Wright, PLLC Taylor, Pigue, Marchetti & The Jane & Richard Eskind & Lew Conner Mid-Tennessee Legal Jim & Shelley Weatherly Reinganum (formerly part of Hagan & Blair, PLLC Family Foundation Robert S. Day, Jr. Professionals Ashley & Susan Wiltshire Linda K. Dickert Farrar, PLLC) Terry & Gore Dorothy C. Frist, Dorothy Mayor Karl Dean & Jay & Julie Miller Nicholas A. Zeppos & Lydia Charles W. Dunn Frost Brown Todd LLC Trauger & Tuke (Dottie) Cate Frist Ms. Delta Anne Davis Christine Modisher A. Howarth Sherie Lea Edwards Garfinkle & Tune, Entrekin & White, P.C. Foundation Advised Wally Dietz Bob & Carole Nadler Michael Engle McLemore, PLLC Waldron, Fann & Parsley Fund of The Community Jacqueline B. Dixon Karen Neal & John Berggren $500-$999 Sustaining Annette S. Eskind Gideon, Cooper & Walker, Tipps & Malone PLC Foundation of Middle DSi Nelson Mullins Riley & Members David R. Esquivel Essary PLC Waller Lansden Dortch & Tennessee Kathryn Reed Edge Scarborough, LLP Anonymous Susan W. Foxman Mitch Grissim and Associates Davis LP The Dorothy Cate & Thomas Dan Elrod Leslie Newman 3rd & Church Healthcare Mary Taylor Gallagher Norman Gillis & Weatherly McNally & F. Frist Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Eskind Nissan North America, Inc. – Mr. & Mrs. Lawson C. Allen, Robert C. Goodrich Jr. Associates, Inc. Dixon PLC Drew & Carolyn Goddard Mary Arline Evans Legal Dept Mary Lauren and Lawson Riney Green Gullett Sanford Robinson & White & Reasor, PLC NALS…the association Norm Feaster Marian Ott & Craig Philip Allen Family Fund of The Juliet Griffin & Al Cocke Martin, PLLC Wiseman Ashworth Law of Legal Professionals, Barbara E. Futter Mr. & Mrs. Houston Parks Community Foundation Anna M. Grizzle Hagan Law Group, PLLC Group, PLC Nashville chapter Craig & Kay Gabbert Patsy Powers of Middle Tennessee Steven E. Groom (formerly part of Hagan & Wyatt Tarrant & Combs LLP Anne & Charles Roos Tracey George & Chris David & Kay Raybin Melinda & Jeff Balser Tom Grooms & Linda Farrar, PLLC ) Melissa & Philip Russ Guthrie Richard L. Rosenberg Baptist Healing Trust (match Ashford Hale and Hale, PLC $10,000 and up Joan Shayne John E. & Allis Dale Gillmor Julie K. Sandine & Michael D. gift) Ronald G. Harris Harwell Howard Hyne Gold Gavel Joni Werthan Charles K. Grant Zanolli James W. Berry Jr. The HCA Foundation Gabbert & Manner, P.C. Jeanne & Steve Thomas R. Dale & Nancy G. Grimes Rachel A. Seifert Jean & Jeff Bradford John S. Hicks Holton & Mayberry, P.C. William L. Harbison Emily A. Shouse Dewey & Julie Branstetter J. Reginald Hill Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge Roger G. Sisson Joseph J. Brenner Jr. Sam D. Hodges III Leader, Bulso & Nolan PLC Joan & Saul Solomon Joe B. Brown Barbara & Jay Holmes Donors

E. Berry Holt Michael D. Ponce & Thomas V. White Ronald H. Bice Jr. Grayson & John Cannon Joe V. Crockett III First Farmers & Merchants D. Reed Houk Associates PLLC Tom Wiseman Mr. & Mr. George W. Ben H. Cantrell Kevin & Kate Crumbo Bank, Columbia Christine Wilkins Ivey Lee W. Ramsey Tom & Nicki Wood Bishop III Donald Capparella Cumberland Bank & Trust, Judge Mark J. Fishburn J. James Jenkins, Jr. Brad Reed Katherine E. Woods Michael Bishop Lisa M. Carson Clarksville Tom Forrester & Cindy Paul & Lisa Jennings Nathan H. Ridley Charkes K. Wray Mr. & Mrs. Stephen E. May P. Carter Mr. & Mrs. J. Greer Sellers Victor (Torry) S. Johnson Phillip R. Robinson Rebekah Estes Young Blackmon Jr. Gregory L. Cashion Cummings Jr. Dr. Henry W. Foster Roger G. Jones Mariss & Ben Russ Margaret Blair & Anna Catlin Page Davidson Kevin Fowler Sandra Keifert & Peter Carolyn W. Schott $150-$499 Sustaining Roger Conner Kay Caudle Reynolds & Dena Davies Bruce D. Fox Coughlan Mary Ruth & Bob Shell Members Hon. Marlin L. Blane David & Carol Cavin-Dillon Stephen E. Davis Pat M. Fraley Kramer Rayson LLP Keith & Kay Simmons, Kay Anonymous Pat & John Blankenship John L. Chambers Suann & Ralph Davis Doug Franck Heloise Werthan Kuhn & Keith Simmons Family Hank Abbott Keith F. Blue Cynthia C. Chappell C. Dawn Deaner Tim K. Garrett Neil W. Kunkel Advised Fund of The Michael G. Abelow Julie G. & Frank H. Boehm, Laura L. Chastain Robert L. Delaney Amy & Lucian Geise Howard & Elizabeth Lamar Community Foundation Beth Adams & David Scott M.D. Barbara & Eric Chazen Beth & Scott Derrick Gill Geldreich & Glenn Bill Leader of Middle Tennessee Gareth Aden David Bohan Cynthia A. Cheatham Grace Dong & Jay Lee Swann Raymond S. Leathers Sims|Funk, PLC AIG Matching Grants Boston Holt Sockwell & Stanley Chervin & Jim & Ramsey Doran Michael A. Geracioti Kyle Lehning Patricia L. Snyder Program (match gift) Durham PLLC Barbara Richards Patricia Dougall Joseph W. Gibbs Jason S. Lewallen Ronald P. Soltman & Judith Patrick L. Alexander Reber M. Boult Steven J. Christopher Phoebe & Bob Drews Nate Gilmer Jan Abby Liff M. Cram C. Dale Allen Leilani Boulware Glen & Lynn Civitts Jane & Mike Dungan Grant C. Glassford Carla L. Lovell Clark Spoden Kenneth & Felicia Anchor Tim L. Bowden David & Josephine Clark Cindy Durham James C. Gooch Tracy M. Lujan Robert R. Stephenson Jr. Mike & Jennifer Anderson Sandra L. Braber-Grove Daniel L. Clayton Katy Duryea Joe M. Goodman Keith M. Lundin Stillman & Friedland Austin Peay State University, Bragdon & Bragdon Judge Frank G. Clement Jr. William W. Earthman III Mr. & Mrs. Joel C. Gordon Alex MacKay Jim & Jane Stranch Women & Gender Anne M. & Robert S. Brandt Rep. John Ray Clemmons Lynn Egan S. Ralph Gordon Nancy MacLean Jack F. Stringham II Studies Program Michael B. Bressman Steve Cobb Gay Levine Eisen & Donna L. Green Anne & Mark Manner Walter H. Stubbs Jill Bartee Ayers Mary F. Bristow W. Kent Coleman & Steven J. Eisen Hugh Green Marks, Shell & Maness Charles Sullivan Daniel A. Bailey Tom Brittingham & Ashley Stearns Judge Daniel B. Eisenstein Elizabeth V. Gregory Judge James G. Martin III John & Laura Tarpley John H. Bailey III Connie Culpepper Jerry Colley (ret.) John & Maria Griffin Goerge Masterson Joseph & Ellen Torrence, The Theresa Ball & Davie Bate Larry Brock Patricia K. Colton, Colton Robert Eisenstein Mitch Grissim Barbara & Ted Mayden, The Torrence Family Fund of Parsons W. Bryan Brooks Family Advised Fund Hugh W. Entrekin John A. Gupton III Barbara & Ted Mayden Morgan Stanley GIFT Dana & Bobby Ballinger Martin Brown Jr. of The Community Jason & Susan Epstein Charla S. Haas Donor Advised Fund of Aleta Trauger Robert L. Ballow Mr. & Mrs. Jon W. Bruce Foundation of Middle Mike Ernst & Lynette Gillis Larry Hagar Fidelity Charitable John F. Triggs & Mary B. Andrea C. Barach John & Brenda Bryant Tennessee Laurie & Steven Eskind Valerie Hansen Carrie & Ryan McCutcheon Henson Cynthia Mitchell Barnett Karyn & John Bryant Charles W. Cook III Pete Ezell Jay Hardcastle Debra Annette Morton Thor Y. Urness Richard Barry Bruce E. Buchanan Jennifer Gingery Cook F & M Bank, Clarksville Hal D. Hardin Marlene Eskind Moses UT-Battelle/Oak Ridge Albert J. Bart Reuben Buck John T. Cook Alex Fardon Larry Harrington & Michael I. Mossman National Laboratory Melinda O. Bass Ann & Frank Bumstead David L. Cooper Anne-Marie & Lisa Quigley Amy Cross Nance Mary N. Wade Thomas Bates Jr. Wilton Burnett Jr. Copeland & Bell Jonathan Farmer Alvin L. Harris Paul Ney Knox & Betsy Walkup Joseph P. Bednarz Sr. Julie & Matt Burnstein W. Lee Corbett Farrar & Bates LLP James M. Harris Russell J. Overby Culwell E. Ward Fred W. Beesley Jr. Jeffrey Burris Patricia J. Cottrell Lavinia Fillebrown Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Hart Marc & Wendy Overlock Charles H. Warfield William N. Benjamin Jr. Vernon G. Bush Stephen E. Cox Jr. Sara J. Finley, Sara J. Finley Tamara Hart & Michael J. Passino Elizabeth & Kevin Warren C. Dewees Berry IV Ann W. Butterworth Phillip F. Cramer Advised Fund of The Michael Jameson Michael S. Peek Jennifer L. Weaver Mark S. Beveridge Jeffrey A. Calk Thomas B. Cresswell Jr. Community Foundation Hartzog & Silva, PLC Jimmie Lynn & Allan Ramsaur Bill & Pam West Julian Bibb Stuart Campbell Lenny L. Croce of Middle Tennessee Ann & Bob Harwell

“Mr. [Bill] Bush, attorney, has been a very outstanding asset every time I have called upon him for assistance. He is extremely professional and very courteous. I feel very blessed that I have had the opportunity to get acquainted with him. Thank you more than I can put into words.” —Cookeville client Donors

“Rae Anne [Seay] was great. She helped me get my life back VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT on track. WOW!!!” —Tullahoma client STANLEY ROGERS,

F. Russell Hawell Jon E. Jones Wendy Lynne Longmire Barbara J. Moss CHRISTINA DUNCAN, Thomas J. Haynes Julie & Heath Jones Julie H. Loomis George E. Mudter Jr. ED NORTH, WILLIS MCKEE Rogers N. Hays Russell A. Jones Jr. Jennifer Loyd Margaret R.T. Myers John C. Hayworth James D. Jordan J.W. Luna Gerald D. & Jennifer A. Stephen K. Heard Samuel D. Keen Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle Neenan Rogers, Duncan & North Victoria Heil, Victoria Heil Suzanne G. Keith Colleen P. MacLean Jean Nelson & Will Martin Manchester, Tenn. & Eric Raefsky Advised Sumita & Dustin Keller W. Lee Maddux Steven A. Nieters Fund of The Community Lissa & Jim Kelley Gayle I. Malone Jr. Sally Nordlund Foundation of Middle Todd Kelley, The Kelley Melvin J. Malone Thomas B. Norris Jr. Assisted a person Tennessee Family Fund of The L. Gino Marchetti Jr. William K. Norton Branch H. Henard III Community Foundation Henry Martin William L. Norton III with mental disabilities Candi Henry of Middle Tennessee Thomas J. Martin Jr. William R. O’Bryan Jr. who was emotionally, Charlie Hensley Anne Marie Kempf Robert J. Martineau Jr. James T. Oglesby David B. Herbert David L. King Hon. Randal S. & Oldham & Dunning physically and financially William & Lynne Herndon Nancy J. King & Janice Mashburn Peter & Kim Oldham abused by a family D. Jefferson Herring Timothy J. Babb Robert D. Massey Chancellor Louis W. Oliver III Alice P. Heywood Randall L. Kinnard James S. Mathis Jr. Tricia T. Olson member. Guy & Marci Hicks Philip M. Kirkpatrick W. Neal McBrayer Lynn Omohundro Judge Bill Higgins Janet & David Kleinfelter Ralph McBride Jr. Maureen & John Organ High Law Office, P.L.L.C. John C. Knowles Ray Harold McCard Jr. William T. Owen Spent more than three Charles A. High Sharon Kolb Arthur E, McClellan Ophelia & George Paine years successfully fighting Zachary T. Hinkle David Kozlowski Carol L. McCoy Laurence M. Papel Leesa A. Hinson David H. Krantz Jim & Katherine McElroy John Park for justice on client’s behalf. Kolin B. Holladay Kroger Community Rewards W. Warner McNeilly Jr. Mary A. Parker David W. Houston IV David J. Kumatz Robert J. Mendes Parker Toy & Bill & Bea Hubbard Walter C. Kurtz Judge Gilbert S. Merritt Associates PLLC Marnie Huff & Ted Carey Vaden M. Lackey Jr. Justin & Maureen Milam Mary Parsons Wearen & Betsy Hughes Brad A. Lampley J. Eric Miles Albert L. Partee III “I think pro bono service is part of our oaths as John B. Ingleson LaRoche Family Foundation Claire F. Miley Robert S. Patterson Joseph Interrante Tom Lawless, Lawless & Molly & Calvin Miller Mr. & Mrs. Allen Patton, attorneys. We committed ourselves to providing Clay Isaacs Associates Jeffrey Mobley Allen & Cheryl Patton judicial services to the public. Being involved in Mark A. Ison David E. Lemke Frank E. Mondelli Advised Fund of The Mary Lee & Granbery Theodore W. Lenz Moore, Hedges & Schofill Community Foundation this case, in particular, where our client was clearly Jackson Michael & Ellen Levitt Lori B. Morgan of Middle Tennessee Robert L. Jackson Charles Larry Lewis Mark E. Morrison Gregory J. Pease mistreated, it allowed us to use our knowledge John R. Jacobson James Bryan Lewis Phyllis D. Morriss The Perry Firm and skills to give back to this individual and the Douglas B. Janney III Glenda & Ken Lingo Lynn Morrow Andrea P. Perry Cynthia L. Jones Travis G. Lloyd Rachel Moses Michael J. Philbin community.” –J. Stanley Rogers John Wesley Jones Judy Lojek Patricia Head Moskal Steve Phillips Donors

Donna L. Pierce Frank H. Reeves Marietta M. Shipley Larry Stewart Martha J. Trammell Bettie J. Winton Bev Adcock Doug & Clarissa Pierce Mr. & Mrs. J. Allen Roberts Gary C. Shockley Tony Swafford Irwin Venick & Hon. Joseph A. & Joshua Royce Adkins Robert & Megan Pinson Sandra Roberts & Robert K. Sholl Martin G. Szeigis Jeanne Ballinger Beth M. Woodruff Nanci Pugh Adkins Justin & Kimberly Pitt Parker Duncan Andrew J. Shookhoff Timothy L. Takacs Jack Waddey Claude & Elizabeth Workman William Henry Agee Kathleen H. Pohlid Adinah Robertson Jacqueline B. Shrago Elizabeth G. Tannenbaum Mary E. Walker Sheree C. Wright Mr. & Mrs. William P. Amy B. Pollina J. Stanley Rogers Lawrence A. Simons Jerry W. Taylor Anne B. Wallace Foundation Tim Wurz Alexander III Erin Palmer Polly Glen & Barbara Rose Law Office of Donna Simpson Mr. & Mr. T. Stephen C. Taylor Dan Warlick J. Randall Wyatt Martha Allard & Tracy Powell Rose Immigration Law Firm W. Scott Sims Ellen C. Tewes Tim Warnock Tyler & Jeff Yarbro James R. Cartiglia Neil Price & Nancy Falls Rucker, Rucker & Gilley, P.C. Wilson Sims Frank Thomas Judge Monte D. Watkins William J. Yost Amy G. Allen Ron & Ann Jarvis Pruitt Anne & Joe Russell Mr. & Mrs. Barry R. Smith G. Scott Thomas Judge Robert & Patricia Yost Robertson Novak PLLC David L. Allen Bill Purcell Judge Amanda Sammons Elizabeth J. Smith Robert P. Thomas Wedemeyer Bill & Jane Young Grace Allen Ronald H. Pursell Robert V. Sartin Jeffrey & Vickie Smith Sloan & Jim Thomas David & Ginny Welles Jeffrey & Susan Zager Justin E. Allen Daniel H. Puryear Jm & Mary Sasser Jerry L. Smith Allison Thompson Dudley West Robert A. Zika Amazon Smile A. Gregory Ramos Kathryn & Gray Sasser Judge Philip E. Smith Meredith & Keith Thompson Carol Westlake & Jody Bailey Chip Ames Bill Ramsey Frank J. Scanlon Andrew Snowden Gif Thornton Mark H. Westlake $1-$149 Pacesetters David M. Amonette Mr. & Mrs. James G. Ramsey John S. Seehorn John A. (Jack) Spann II Laura S. Tidwell Dawn & Chad White Anonymous Timothy L. Amos Sally Ramsey Randall E. Self Shirley & Stuart Speyer Elizabeth & Sandy Tipping Jim White Claire & Bill Abely Robert A. Anderson Mark A. Rassas Chay Sengkhounmany The Spitzer Firm Dale Tipps Gerald C. Wigger Dr. Garret & Lane Adams, E.M. Andre Nancy W. Ray R. Patrick Shepherd Butch & Sunny Spyridon John & Sandee Tishler Larry R. Williams The Adams Family Fran Ansley & Jim Sessions Candice L. Reed & Suzanna Sherry & Jimmy & Shirley Stansell Carter R. Todd Susan & Fred Williams Charitable Gift Fund of Kristi Wilcox Arth Sean C. Kirk Paul Edelman Robert M. Steele & Donna J. Torsney Michael K. Williamson Fidelity Charitable Elizabeth C. Asbury Gregory M. Reed Dianna Baker Shew Betty K. Steele Sandra Y. Trail C. Kelly Wilson W. Justin Adams M. Anne Austin

CASE STUDY FIGHTING FOR LIFE

“Olivia” was violently abused by her husband—she was punched and tackled to the ground, fracturing her arm. Legal Aid Society helped her secure a one-year Order of Protection (OP), and during the process, learned the consequences of her abuse ran deep.

Olivia’s injuries prevented her from working. Legal Aid Society helped her receive immediate financial relief through an OP modification. Olivia also applied for Victims’ Compensation to help with medical bills and lost wages. She was initially denied because of an incorrect statement made by her employer, so a Legal Aid Society attorney appealed the case and secured financial assistance.

Even further, Olivia’s attorney helped her pursue battery and damages claims in her divorce complaint, secure health care insurance and request Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations with her employer.

After each victory, Olivia was reminded she is a strong, self-reliant woman, and she regained peace-of-mind, safety, stability and independence in her life. Donors

Grace & Carl Awh Thomas F. Bloom Ben Burns Mr. & Mrs. Neely Coble III Thomas R. Bain Mary & Steve Blount Judge Leon Burns Cohen & Cohen Kevin Balkwill Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Bogen Brett A. Burrell Chris Coleman H. LaDon Baltimore Dale Bohannon Emily A. Burrows Connie Collins VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Gail Banasiak Sue Bolling Randall Burton Cathy Grady Conley Nick & Stephanie Barca Merle C. Born Karen Bush Lauretta A. Connelly, MD Rev. & William L. Barnes Toni Boss Melanie T. Cagle A. Kinney Cook KERRY KNOX Christopher J. Barrett Julie A. Boswell Maria Caldwell Joleen & George Coon John W. Barringer Paul Bottei Edward M. Callaway Mr. & Mrs. James C. Cope Castelli & Knox E. Warner Bass Julie Bowling Judge Sheila D.J. Calloway Tom Corts Francis M. Bass Jr. Martha Boyd & Richard Lon Overton Campbell Mitch Counts Murfreesboro, Tenn. J. O. Bass Jr. Littlehale Patricia G. Campbell D. Michael Craig Bates & Bates Christie Bradford Jeff & Anne Carr Jerry Creasey Robbie T. Beal John J. Bradford Leon Carter Wayne Crim Has taken on domestic civil cases Wayne Beavers Christine & Mike Bradley Patrick M. Carter Andrae Crismon Martha C. Beck Roger E. Brandon & Quinn Louise G. Caskey C. Diane Crosier pro bono for 10 years. Pam Beck Brandon Stewart Stacey Billingsley Cason Robert A. Croy Matthew Beckett Hunter Branstetter Hannah Cassidy Ashley Carter Crytz Eileen T. Beehan Thallen & Alandis Brassel George H. Cate Jr. Patty & Dick Cummings Helped a survivor of domestic Catherine & Jeffrey M. Andy & Nadia Brigham Sharon Charney Lacy Abernathy Daniel violence avoid eviction and keep Beemer Betty Briley Evalina L. Cheadle S. Carran Daughtrey Judge Rachel L. Bell Keith H. Brinkley John R. Cheadle Jr. Ames Davis her home. Bell Law, PLLC Melissa A. Brodhag Jonathon Jay Cheatwood Diane Davis Dan & Kristen Berexa David Broemel William T. Cheek III & Sarah H.W. Davis Michael & Andrea Berger Molly & Stewart Bronaugh Kathryn E. Barnett Thomas B. Dean Ray Berk Laura R. Brothers Mark H. Chen Abbie DeBlasis Lee & Linda Berry Judge Thomas W. Brothers Wanda & Warren Choate Delek Fund for Hope “The legal system can be difficult and expensive. Mary & John Bers Brian & Caroline Browder Tove Christman Louis R. De Marco Teri Bess Judge Barry R. Brown Arnold Basil Clapp Mr. & Mrs. Joshua R. Denton Without Legal Aid Society and its network of Lauren R. Biloski Bobby W. Brown George D. Clark Jr. Robert & Sandy Dickens Judge Joe P. Binkley Jr. John M.L. Brown Mary F. Clark Sita & Tim Diehl volunteer attorneys, there is a whole population Judge Michael W. Binkley Tracey Brown Angela Claude & Willie Diane Diianni & G. Todd of people the legal system would not help, or these Robert & Julie Blagojevich Jennifer L. Brundige Williams Morton William & Beverly Tiffany Bryant Nicole & Steele Clayton Sunny & Harold Donnelly individuals wouldn’t be able to access the legal Blankenship Alex B. Buchanan Marvin E. Clements Jr. Steven C. Douglas & Michelle Balylock-Howser Cheryl L. Bullion Clements & Cross Deborah W. Douglas system at all.” Trudy L. Bloodworth Josh Burgener Mr.& Mrs. J. Fred Cloud Jr. Scott M. Douglass

“Considerate, timely, concise yet clearly explained. I was well heard with my concerns at the time of initial appointment and throughout the entire process. Additional Help was grated for obtaining to proper paper work for victims comp. I am extremly appreciative.” —Gallatin client Donors

Peggy D. Downing John H. Espey Steven G. Gladstone Mike Harris Randle W. Hill Jr. Judge Deanna B. Johnson Amy E. Kurland Evelyn Doxey Tommy C. Estes Marc D. Goldstone Mark Hartzog Kathy Hines Denise Jones Barbara Kurland Tommy E. Doyle Jon & Amy Evans Rachel Goodrich Robb Harvey John J. Hollins Jr. Patricia Jones Joseph L. Lackey Jr. Matt & Kathy Dozier Mr. & Mrs. William J. Faimon Milton & Bessie Gordon Heid & John Hassenfeld John J. Hollins Sr. Judge Lynda Jones Kathryn J. Ladd James H. Drescher William H. Farmer Teri H. Gordon Irene R. Haude David Holmes Mary Loventhal Jones Barbara Gunn Lartey Driver Law Firm, PLLC Chris Farren Thomas N. Gordon James B. (Jim) Hawkins Sohnia Hong Judge Robert L. Jones Tessa N. Lawson Jim Duncan John & Deborah Farringer Eric Gray Joe & Barbara Haynes Elizabeth A. Holt Jan Jordan Dorothy LeCroy Sandra Duncan Timothy D. Ferguson The Gray Law Firm Haynes, Freeman & Sheryl D. Holtam Stephen P. Jordan Frank E. Lee Natilee Duning & Frank Angelita Elizabeth Fisher Shirley Greenberg Bracey, PLC Alice I. Hooker Tracy & Jeremy Kane Howard P. Levine Sutherland, The Frank Alan Fister Robert Grefseng Mr. & Mrs. F. Hamilton Alex & Zell Hoole Howard M Kastrinsky Sally Levine Sutherland Advised Leon Foster Jill Grim Law PLLC Hazlehurst Iska H. Hoole Dulcy Keefe Marletta Lilly Fund of The Community C. Edward Fowlkes Brooke Grubb & Kamie L. Hefner Cherrelle Hooper Clinton L. Kelly Susan R. Limor Foundation of Middle Joe F. Fowlkes Amy Gentle Sharon Hleton & Kay B. Housch F. Dulin Kelly Trey Lipman Tennessee Jeffrey S. Frensley Guenther, Jordan & Wayne Wood James & Nellie Howell Carie Lee Kennedy & Joseph Alexander Little IV Rebecca K. Dyer Pete Frierson Price, P.C. John H. Henderson Margaret & Bill Howell David A. Weintraub Bob Littleton Laura Dykes Frizzell & Frizzell, PLLC Judge Sharon E. Guffee Trisha L. Henegar Jill Marie Hudson David R. Kennedy, Judge Pamela Sue Lorch Van & Cathy East Ronald E. Fults Auburn L. Hager III Douglas Henry Roger & Karen Hudson Richard Kennedy Linda Lovett Judge Timothy L. Easter Michael A. Gardner Senator Ferrell Haile Henry, Henry & David O. Huff Suzanne Kessler Grace Lu May Dean Eberling, The May David W. Garrett Mickey Hall Underwood, P.C. Fred B. Hunt Jr. Kaz & Kim Kikkawa Aimee Miller Luna D. Eberlng Donor Advised Sandy Garrett Susan Hammonds-White & Henry, McCord, Bean, Miller, Nathan Hunt Ronald W. Kilgore Judge John Maddux (Ret.) Fund of Fidelity Charitable Erik Geiger Walter White Gabriel & LaBar, P.L.L.C. The Huskey Firm Katie Klinghard Barbara E. Mann Robert L. Echols Martha M. Gentry Michael J. Harbers Sal Hernandez Karla R. Hyatt Joseph Klockenkemper The Chip & Leigh Manning Derek W. Edwards Jeff & Allyn Gibson J. Greg Hardeman Terry Hernando Patricia Hylton Mary Ellen Knack Foundation of the Ayco Sam H. Edwards Jessica & Jason Gichner Mat Hardin J. Scott Hickman Elizabeth Saxton Inman Nikylan Knapper Charitable Foundation Mrs. Clara C. Elam Michael Gigandet Carey Harkey Hon. Ross H. Hicks David A. Ives Caroline E. Knight D. Randall Mantooth Dr. & Mrs. Roy O. Elam III Harry B. Gilley Donald P. Harris & Gale Adam R. Hill Joseph J. Jensen Linda R. Koon Fran & Dan Marcum Thomas J. Elmlinger Mary Michelle Gillum Moyer Harris Cynthia Hill Valeria Jephson Meryl & Keith Kraft Darlene Marsh & Pamela England Steve C. Girsky Mr. & Mrs. James H. Harris III Michael R. Hill Cathy Speers Johnson Kenneth R. Krushenski David Axford

CASE STUDY NO PLACE LIKE HOME: RESOLUTION FROM A VOLUNTEER

“Megan’s” health was declining, and she wanted to return to her native country to introduce her child to extended family. But her son’s father had not signed the passport request, and the government would not acknowledge Megan’s full and sole custody of her son. A volunteer attorney at a free legal clinic attempted to locate the father to resolve the issue. When the father could not be found, the attorney drafted a letter, along with a Statement of Special Family Circumstances, that asserted that Megan was the sole custodian of the child because she was never married to his father. As a result of the volunteer attorney’s efforts, Megan’s son received a passport. She later thanked the volunteer attorney saying, “Even though you didn’t have to do it, you did it anyway, and it was much appreciated.” With this assistance, and despite declining health, Megan’s efforts for her child to feel the strength of “family” was realized. Donors

“I am very pleased with the attorneys that worked on my behalf and the staff to help get my home back. Especially Claire Abely. I could not have done it without her and Legal Aide Society helping to provide the representation that I needed. Thank you. Thank you!” —Nashville client

Margaret Martin Stephen L. Meyer Harrell Odom & Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Kendra E. Samson Sue C. Smith James & Terrie Trimbach Sean Martin Mark Miccioli Barry W. Cook Racine Ron & Lynn Samuels Valerie S. Smith Caroline T. Trost Charles D. Martindale James W. Milam Robert K. Oermann & The Raih Law Firm Judge Anthony L. Sanders David M. Smythe Wendy Tucker & Jon Wing Sharon T. Massey William E. Miller Mary A. Bufwack Keith W. Randall J. Isaac Sanders Barbara & Bob Snell John A. Turnbull Jillian C. Mastroianni Paige Waldrip Mills Emily R. Ogden Nancy Ransom Lyndsay & Randall Sanders Brandi Snow Ronald G. Turner John J. Matchulat Mink & Duke, PLLC Mr. & Mrs. Russell M. Erica C. Reed Rick & Helen Sanders Paula & Robert Snyder Robert L. Trentham The Matthews Firm PLLC John L. Mitchell Oldfield Jr. Roland V. Reed Rob Sands Ben Southard Barry Turner Nathan H. Mauer Dr. & Mrs. Charles L. John G. Oliva Jay Reedy Charles S. Sanger Alan M. Sowell Michael L. Underhill Annie B. Mayes Mofatt Allen Overby Adrie Mae Rhodes Rhetta Sapp Nicholas W. Spangler Nicholas W. Utter Charles Mayfield, Esq. MHA Amanda L. Moore Judy A. Oxford Alison Richards Megan & Drew Saulters Jospeh Wayne Spencer John L. Van Cleave Kelly E. McCarthy Elizabeth E. Moore Timothy J. Pagliara Richert & Dilliha, PLLC Susan Savage & W. Carl Spining Michael Vandenbergh Randall R. McCathren Richard Moore Todd E. Panther Fritz Richter Stephen Mallett John T. Spragens Kirsten Vanderkooi John McCauley Robert E. Moore Jr. Harry & Frida Parish Angie Ridings Joan M. Scaia Caroline & Lee Sprouse Deborah Varallo Judge Amanda McClendon Douglas Baird Morgan Bob & Adrienne Parker Monika B. Ridley Sandra I. Schefcik & Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Stanfill Shawn L. Verner Joanna L. McCracken Russell B. Morgan Paul S. Parker Linda N. Rittenhouse Micah 6:8 Ministry Steltemeier and Christopher K. Vernon Mary Elizbeth McCullohs Mary Ellen Morris R. Patrick Parker Dean Rivkin & Gary Schleimer Westbrook Erica Bell Vick Turner McCullough Jr. Steven T. Morris Shara Parker Brenda McGee Jim Schmidt & Joe Woolley Judge & Mrs. James William Christopher A. Vrettos Brenner L. McDonald Ted Morrissey A. Vester Parsley Jr. Emily O. Roberts Michael T. Schmitt Stinnett Jr. Barbara J. Walker Woodley & Ted McEachern Ann Mostoller Will Parsons Michael D. Roberts Eric B. Schultenover Thomas G. Stovall DarKenya Waller Mary McElroy Lloyd E. Mueller Parsons & Nichols John M. Rolfe Leeanne & Ralph Schulz Lottie Strupp William S. Walton William D. McGee Ann M. Musick Austin Peay Janet Rosenberg Rae Anne Seay Erin A. Stubbs Richard F. Warren Jr. Ryan L. McGehee Janet E. Mynatt Jeni Pegram Bernie & Terry Katzman Ewing Sellers Mary & Paul Stumb Steven H. Wasserman Columba A. McHale Jesse Campbell Neil Margaret Penkowski Rosenblum Charles B. Sexton Patricia Sullivan Thelma Watkins Louise A. McKown John W. Nelly Jr. Clay Petrey Sherry J. Ross Suzanne Shaw Sutherland Belk, PLC Karen Swann Watson Jay R. McLemore Leighann D. Ness Janet Phelps Andy & Tina Rowlett Tracy Shaw Jestina Tanner Robert C. Watson Brandt & Elizabeth Timothy H. Nichols John R. Phillips Jr. Deborah M. Rubenstein Thomas J. Sherrard Tabitha Tackett Kent M. Weeks McMillan Alex M. & Laurie Kenneth J. Phillips Mary Frances Rudy Emma Sholl David J. Tarpley Vincent E. Wehby Melba McNairy Nicholson W. Alan Phillips J. B. Ruhl Thomas W. Shumate IV Judge Royce Taylor Susan S. Weiss Senator Randy McNally Britton & Norris Nielsen Wm. Paul Phillips Patricia Rulon Nicole & Carl Sibilski Gary W. Temple M. Bernadette Welch Mark & Janis McNeely Nissan North America, Inc. Robbie & Mike Pinter Wende & Paul Rutherford Brian L. Sims Joshua Thomas Betty & Bernard Werthan Robert A. McNees III (match gift) Leonard Pogue Joseph I. Saarinen Martin Sir David G. Thompson Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Lori & Jay Nixon Margaret Innes Pollard Christopher C. Sabis M. Keith Siskin Gary R. Thompson Barbara West McNeilly Jr. John Noel Michelle Poss Mr. & Mrs. Howard G. Stephen C. Small Clare Thomson-Smith Steven L. West W.Warner McNeilly III Steve C. Norris Thomas Harding Potter Safer Charles W. Smith Jacob T. Thorington Dayna Wheatley Andrew L. McQueen Julia P. North James W. Price Jr. Scott Safford David A. Smith Claus Thormaehlen Robert G. Wheeler Jr. Sandra & Sam McSeveney Phillip North J. Terry Price Joyce Grimes Safley Gordon W. Smith Tom Thurman Anita Whisnant Tommy G. Meredith Mary Novak Mary Jo Price Wm. Michael Safley Richard M. Smith Scott & Nesrin Tift Eugene Whitaker Patrick W. Merkel Thomas O’Connell Nathan L. Powers Dora L. Salinas Robyn E. Smith Robert L. Trentham Barry B. White Donors

Linda & Ray White In honor of an In honor of In honor of Bob & Carole Nadler In memory of Beacons of Justice Paul R. White anonymous couple Harris Gilbert Ashley Wiltshire & Susan & Rob Orr Mary Schaffner Society Maria & Paul Wieck on their wedding James S. Mathis Jr. Walter Kurtz Shara Parker Penny Harrington The Beacons of Justice Mark & Leta Wildasin Numerous anonymous gifts Harlan Dodson & Bob & Fern Richie Society – a prestigious group John R. Wilks through JustGive In honor of Margaret Behm Phillip R. Robinson In memory of of individuals who have Browder G. Williams Trey Harwell Mack D. Slayden Mary Ruth Shell advised that they included Mattielyn B. Williams In honor of Joanne Miller Cole In honor of Brenda & Jeff Stein Mr. & Mrs. John D. Ferguson Legal Aid Society in their Peg & Harry Williams Charles W. Bone Thomas A Mary & Paul Stumb will, life insurance and/or Mr. & Mrs. Ridley Wills II Stephen & Jamaica Zralek In honor of Wiseman III Judy & Raymond Thomasson In memory of estate-planning document. The Chancellor Howard W. David Kozlowski Cathy Link & Kirby Pate U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Reuben Shiling Beacons of Justice Society will Wilson In honor of Joshua A. Decker Norfolk VA Daniel J. Sharfstein continue to shine a light on the Justin & Barbara Wilson Rebecca Byrd In memory of Susan & Ashley Wiltshire path to justice for all and help Stuart F. Wilson-Patton James S. Kennedy In honor of Jean Crowe Mark Wynn In memory of our neighbors in their journey John Mark Windle Amanda Moore ABA Commission on Gayle Squires from surviving to living. If YOU Beth Ryan Winstead In honor of Kimberly Robertson Domestic & Sexual In memory of Janet Rosenberg & Lucinda have included us in your estate Thomas A. Wiseman Jr. Kitty Calhoon Violence Col. & Mrs. John J. Smith planning, please notify Cindy T. Jake Wolaver Ashley & Susan Wiltshire In honor of Joseph B. Armstrong Gallagher Durham at 615-780-7125 or W. Joseph Woodson Alex Peerman Jeff Atkinson Russell C. Gallagher In memory of [email protected]. Betty Wooten In honor of Lisa Peerman Claudia & Gordon Bob Sullivan Anonymous Jarod Word Steve Cobb Bonnyman In memory of Richard A. Green Joseph J. Brenner, Jr. Stephen M. Worsham Tennessee Association of In honor of Diana Bradford Drake Holliday Kerry O’Neil Cynthia A. Durham Melinda & Taylor Wray Professional Mediators Emma Sholl Aubrey D. Burns David Allen Weil III Lou & Karen Robin Gary D. Housepian Alan B. Wright Dixon & Kate Dabbs Chase Cole Catherine Sullivan Lynda F. Jones Don Wyatt In honor of Allison Cooley In memory of Susan L. Kay Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Wylly John Crena In honor of Kathryn R. Edge John Jay Hooker Jr. In memory of Herman O. Loewenstein II, Pam & Tom Wylly Benjamin Burdett Judge Jerry Smith Linda Elrod Ed R. Davies James Trimbach Charles H. Warfield Advised Fund of The Jeffrey McKay Barbara & DeWitt Ezell, Gideon, Cooper & Ashley T. Wiltshire Community Foundation In honor of The Ezell Family Fund of In memory of Essary PLLC of Middle Tennessee Lenny Croce In honor of the Fidelity Charitable Richard F. Helena Walton Yarbrough Anonymous Vanderbilt Dr. Henry W. Foster LaRoche Sr. Combined Federal Kathryn L. Yarbrough University Office Friends of Dan Crowe Ted Goodman Legal Aid Society Campaign Elaine M. Youngblood In honor of of General Counsel Harris A. Gilbert Agency Matthew Brown Robert F. Zecher Dan Crowe employees John & Kathleen Harkey In memory of Endowment Brittany Gardner Frank W. Ziegler III Friends of Dan Crowe Julia Caldwell Morris Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Hart Matt Murfree Fund (through Thomas A. Grooms Heidi Zimmerman Gregg & Susan Herman David B. LaRoche The Community Kelley J. Henry Mary Rose Zingale In honor of In honor of Jessica & Brian Iverson Foundation of Joe M. Kirkpatrick David S. Zinn Cindy Durham Charles Warfield Christy W. Ivey In memory of Middle Tennessee) Kendra Mansur Katie M. Zipper David & Betty Albrecht Connie Williams King Glenda P. Jones Thomas Peebles David W. Smith & Harold B. McDonough, Jr. James Zralek Kristen Keely-Dinger Ed R. Davies Stephen D. Nix Smoky Mountain Region CFC In honor of In honor of Nikylan D. Knapper TN Regional CFC Marie Ferran Ashley Wiltshire Sharon Langford In memory of Cheryl Wisniewski Mr. & Mrs. William V. Jerry Lindsey Custom Tom Roehrich Parsons Jr. Jewelry L. Lynnisse Roehrich-Patrick Floyd G. & Elizabeth H. Miller

“I’ve been through a lot w/my divorce, abusive husband…. I’m a truly thankful for the assistance w/this, it has taken a major financial weight off my life. Thank-you!!” —Oak Ridge client Donors

“Mr. [Kevin] Fowler did an amazing job. He kept me informed through the process. He was able to explain everything so I understood, answered all VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT my questions and was able to grant me everything I asked for plus more. I am very thankful to be able to have his service.” SAL VARSALONA —Clarksville client Forrester & Varsalona Clinton, Tenn.

Bryce Coatney Crystal Mosier Coca-Cola Bottling Works Expanded Legal Aid Joseph P. Crump Jr. Lisa Perlen of Tullahoma Society’s free legal clinic LLora Darrah Rachel A. Seifert D. Michael Craig and Burney T. Durham Steven R. Stout Catherine Mekis model to other bar United Way Nicki N. Eke United Way of the Midlands Demo’s associations. Designations First Farmers & Merchants DarKenya Waller Dodson, Parker, Behm & Bank, Franklin Charlette Watson Capparella $1,000-$2,499 Jess O. Hale Jr. Cindy Durham Helped a disabled couple CHAMPIONS OF Erin Phillips Hughes COMBINED FEDERAL Manchester Liquors JUSTICE Paul G. Jennings CAMPAIGN PrintNet lower their monthly child Robert E. Boston Alan Marx Matthew Brown Premier Parking support for grown children Sherie Lea Edwards Ben A. Moss Brittany Gardner Publix Murfreesboro Brooks & Lora Fox Michael G. Paslay Thomas A. Grooms Quiznoz from $455 per month to $5 Bob & Mary Battle Lisa Peerman Kelley Henry Rutherford-Cannon County per month, citing the couple’s physical Thompson P. Maxwell Smith Joe M. Kirkpatrick Bar Association Lisa A. Sweeney Kendra J. Mansur SiteMason and financial hardships. $500-$999 Davis W. Turner Harold B. McDonough, Jr. Sonic Tullahoma FRIENDS OF Smoky Mountain Combined TechSoup JUSTICE $1-$149 Federal Campaign Jeanne and Steve Thomas Anonymous PACESETTERS Tennessee Regional United Way of Rutherford & Vic Alexander Anonymous Combined Federal Cannon Counties Lee S. Kraft William G. Calhoun Campaign Wal-Mart Manchester “I don’t think we’ll ever feel like we’re doing Linda O’Neal Margaret O. Darby Dorie Williams Richard M. Riebling Cindy Durham enough—there are so many people out there who Brian K. Tate Sarah Ann Hiestand In-kind donations need access to legal help. But what we do makes Matthew A. Wiltshire Kelsie E. Jones Attorney at Law Magazine Nancy Klausen-Mash Beans Creek Winery a difference. It’s the gratitude and appreciation $150-$499 Kevin Landino Marshall Boates SUSTAINING Mark Lauderdale the Bradford Group of clients that makes me come back clinic after MEMBERS John Mark Markham Chick-fil-A Tullahoma Anonymous Ryan S. McCutcheon clinic and continue to help.” Grants and Contracts

Baptist Healing Trust Metropolitan Government of Nashville/ US Dept. of Justice Davidson County The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee US Dept. of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Lillian G & Dave Bogatzky Fund Montgomery County Government Martha Jean Dorris Helping Hand Fund United Way of Anderson County Nashville Bar Foundation Elizabeth Jonas Jacobs Advised Fund United Way of Bedford County William Thomas McHugh Fund to benefit Operation Stand Down Tennessee Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and United Way of Franklin County the Cumberlands Phillips Foundation United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Joe C. Davis Foundation Skadden Fellowship Foundation United Way of Maury County Greater Nashville Regional Council South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability United Way of Metropolitan Nashville The HCA Foundation Supreme Court of Tennessee, Administrative United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Legal Aid of East Tennessee Office of the Courts United Way of Sumner County Legal Services Corporation Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services United Way of Williamson County Legal Services Corporation Technology Tennessee Bar Foundation Initiative Grant United Way of Wilson County TN Dept. of State – Office of Criminal Volunteer Tennessee MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger Justice Programs West End Home Foundation The Memorial Foundation TN Housing Development Agency West Tennessee Legal Services Cal Turner Family Foundation “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service to others.” —Mahatma Gandhi Statements of Financial Position December 31, 2015 and 2014

2015 2014 ASSETS Cash $ 522,761 $ 652,504 Investments 4,769,638 4,423,409 Accounts receivable 1,138 31,896 Federal, state and local grants receivable 108,412 159,281 Contributions receivable 505,580 506,718 Prepaid expenses 33,359 25,267 Property and equipment, net 435,788 307,508 Client escrow funds 21,609 29,939

TOTAL ASSETS $ 6,398,285 $ 6,136,522

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 22,440 $ 69,438 Accrued expenses and other 520,142 434,278 Client escrow deposits 21,609 29,939

Total Liabilities 564,191 533,655

NET ASSETS Unrestricted: Undesignated 3,147,096 3,240,291 Designated for property and equipment 435,788 307,508

Total unrestricted 3,582,884 3,547,799

Temporarily restricted 2,251,210 2,055,068

Total Net Assets 5,834,094 5,602,867

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 6,398,285 $ 6,136,522

The financial statements of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands for the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were audited by KraftCPAs, PPC. The audit was completed on April 26, 2016 and in the opinion of the auditors, these financial statements represent fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. Copies of the complete sets of financial statements, including all footnotes, may be obtained from the Nashville office of Legal Aid Society. Community Advisory Council

Henry W. Foster, M.D., Chair Cara Alexander Vic L. Alexander Kenny Blackburn Iris Buhl Barbara Chazen Donna Eskind C. Thomas Harrington Mahalia Howard Arthur J. Rebrovick, Jr. Joan Shayne Mary Ruth Shell (deceased) Joni Werthan Joseph Woodson Nonprofit Org Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee US Postage and the Cumberlands PAID 300 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN Nashville, Tennessee 37201 Permit 1

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Lorna McCandless-Moss, Secretary Andrae P. Crismon, Managing Audrey Dorrough Seamon, David Tarpley, Lead Attorney – Joshua R. Thomas, Attorney Attorney Attorney – Medical/Legal Consumer & Housing Karen Bush, Receptionist/Intake Partnership Jarod Word, VLP Project COOKEVILLE Worker Cindy Durham, Director of Coordinator CLARKSVILLE 9 S. Jefferson Ave., Suite 102 Amelia R. Miller Luna, Attorney Development 109 South Third Street Cookeville, TN 38501 Mary McElroy, Legal Assistant/ Bill Flores, Office Manager/ OAK RIDGE Clarksville, TN 37040 931-528-7436 Office Manager Secretarial Assistant Physical: 226 Broadway Ave. 931-552-6656 Fax: 931-528-9350 Jeni Pegram, Legal Assistant Derria Ford, Grant Administrator Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Fax: 931-552-9442 Pat Hylton, Paralegal – Consumer (Mailing: PO Box 5209, 37831) Marla K. Williams, Managing NASHVILLE Brittney Jerkins, VLP 865-483-8454 J. Kevin Fowler, Managing Attorney Attorney 300 Deaderick St. Administrative Assistant Fax: 865-483-8905 Tracey Brown, Office Manager Amy Allen, Receptionist Nashville, TN 37201 Vidhi Sanghavi Joshi, Skadden Tiffany Bryant, Victim Advocate William Bush, Attorney 615-244-6610 Attorney Janet E. Mynatt, Managing Attorney Tina DeLacy, Receptionist/ Rachel M. Moses, Attorney Fax: 615-244-6186 Maudie LeBlanc, Receptionist Kathy Burns, Office Manager Secretary Beth Sullins Watts, Secretary Avis Littleton, Victim Advocate Janice Campbell, Secretary Samuel D. Keen, Attorney Gary D. Housepian, Executive Melba McNairy, Secretary/Intake Mary Michelle Gillum, Attorney – Marletta Lilly, Secretary GALLATIN Director Worker – Health & Benefits Tennessee Taxpayer Project Tabitha Tackett, Victim Advocate 650 N. Water Ave. DarKenya W. Waller, Managing Bob Nadler, Attorney – IRS Project Mary Lyn Goodman, Attorney Gallatin, TN 37066 Attorney Mary Novak, Bilingual Intake Valerie Hansen, HR Administrator COLUMBIA 615-451-1880 Claire Abely, Attorney – Specialist – Family Neil G. McBride, Of Counsel 1121 Trotwood Ave., Suite 4 Fax: 615-230-9952 Consumer/Housing Zac Oswald, Attorney – Theresa-Vay Smith, Attorney Columbia, TN 38401 Bev Adcock, Community Educator Consumer/Housing Paula Trujillo, Outreach Worker 931-381-5533 Steven J. Christopher, Managing Rose Barse, Secretary/Case Russ Overby, Lead Attorney – Fax: 931-381-5541 Attorney Screener – Family Health & Benefits TULLAHOMA Cherrelle A. Hooper, Attorney Teri Bess, Paralegal – Health & Adinah Robertson, Community Physical: 123 NW Atlantic St. David A. Kozlowski, Managing Sonja McGregor, Secretary/Legal Benefits Education Coordinator Tullahoma, TN 37388 Attorney/Director of Advocacy Assistant Lupe Betanzos, Victim Advocate Janet Rosenberg, Housing Assistant (Mailing: PO Box 1293, 37388) Jessica Barnes, Secretary Krista Scruggs, Secretary/Intake Sue Bolling, Secretary/Intake Pat Rulon, Operations Manager 931-455-7000 Lindsey Barnes, Receptionist/ Worker Worker – Consumer Emma Sholl, Attorney – Health & Fax: 931-455-7003 Secretary Anna Catlin, Accountant Benefits Christie Bradford, Paralegal MURFREESBORO Allison Cooley, Attorney – Family Nicole Sibilski, Grant Writer Iska H. Hoole, Managing Attorney Pete Frierson, Paralegal/Office 526 N. Walnut St. Kimberly deMent, Attorney – Lucinda Smith, VLP Director Norman B. Feaster III, Attorney Manager Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Family Paul Swiney, Director of Jessica Jernigan, Paralegal Kathy Hardiman, Secretary 615-890-0905 Technology Angie Ridings, Secretary Patricia Jones, Attorney Fax: 615-890-5274 Rae Anne Seay, Attorney Dulcy Keefe, Secretary Patricia Sullivan, Receptionist