BarBuzz

A monthly roundup of local and statewide bar events and news, hosted by Sheree Wright and Azya Thornton of the Tennessee Bar Association.

July 2025: Access to Justice in the Age of AI 07/11/2025

July 2025: Access to Justice in the Age of AI In this episode of BarBuzz, hosts Azya and Liz sit down with Zac Oswald, Brant Harrell, Anne-Louise Wirthlin, and Kyle Stack to dive deeper into “Access to Justice in the Age of AI,” the featured cover story in the May/June Tennessee Bar Journal. Each guest contributed their insights and experiences to the article and share how they’re using technology — from AI tools to the Justice Bus — to expand legal access, bridge rural gaps, and keep client data secure. /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/37375245

May 2025: Life After Law 05/08/2025

May 2025: Life After Law On this month episode of BarBuzz TBA Executive Director, Sheree Wright, sits down with retired attorneys Jim Barry and Carl Seely. They discuss life after retirement, what retired attorneys can do to help their community, and how to stay active in your golden years. You can find resources for retired attorneys and senior lawyers at the page. Thanks to our episode sponsor AIM! Check out what all AIM offers /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/36492740

March 2025: Indigent Representation 03/11/2025

March 2025: Indigent Representation On this month episode of Bar Buzz TBA Executive Director, Sheree Wright, sits down with Liz Todaro, TBA's Director of Access to Justice & Special Projects, and John Farringer, commercial litigator with Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison to talk about the AOC's plan for funding indigent representation. TBA Indigent page: Big Shrimp and Day on the hill: Registration page: Special thanks to our episode sponsor - Check out what all AIM offers /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/35640675

February 2025: Legislative Preview 02/05/2025

February 2025: Legislative Preview TBA Executive Director, Sheree Wright, sits down with TBA lobbyist Berkley Schwarz and Ashley Harbin to discuss the TBA's goals for this legislative session. To check out our weekly legislative update podcast Special thanks to our episode sponsor - Check out what all AIM offers /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/35167205

December 2024: Holiday Mental Wellness with Brad Bald and Lauren Castor 12/17/2024

December 2024: Holiday Mental Wellness with Brad Bald and Lauren Castor For more info on TLAP visit And to get involved with the TBA's Wellness Commitee contact: Brad Bald Here is the bedtime mocktail recipe mentioned in the episode. 1/3 cup herbal tea (choose one based on your preferences; consider one with orange and passion fruit) ½ cup tart cherry juice Lime juice to taste Club soda (make in a high ball glass with ice and add to fill glass) /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/34492640

November 2024: Pro Bono with Debra House, Laura Brown, and Nicholas Gau 11/06/2024

November 2024: Pro Bono with Debra House, Laura Brown, and Nicholas Gau Check out Pro Bono recourses and opportunities . Email us with your ideas or messages - Thanks for supporting the Tennessee Bar Association! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/33821790

October 2024: A Conversation with TBA President Ed Lanquist 09/18/2024

October 2024: A Conversation with TBA President Ed Lanquist See all our CLE courses coming up this fall - Email us with your ideas or messages - Thanks for supporting the Tennessee Bar Association! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/33113827

February 2024 02/28/2024

February 2024 A conversation with TBA Executive Director Sheree Wright and Judge Ellen Hobbs Lyle. /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/30155293

November 2023: A Conversation with TBA President Jim Barry 11/10/2023

November 2023: A Conversation with TBA President Jim Barry A conversation with TBA President Jim Barry /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/28590608

September 2023 09/27/2023

September 2023 The Art of Pro Bono with Linda Seely /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/28161362

August 2023 08/24/2023

August 2023 Featuring the new Executive Director of the TBA, Sheree Wright Leadership Law: JobLink Career Center: /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/27841149

January 2023 01/26/2023

January 2023 Memphis attorney Asia Diggs Meador, General Counsel & Senior Vice President of Compliance & Human Resources at Meritan, joins BarBuzz for the first show of 2023! Tune in for bar association news and important updates from the Tennessee legal community! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/25739400

December 2022 12/22/2022

December 2022 It's a special holiday episode of the TBA's BarBuzz podcast! Nashville attorney Courtney Leyes of Fisher Phillips joins the show this month to talk legal news, TBA happenings and much more! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/25408125

November 2022 12/01/2022

November 2022 Nashville solo attorney Shellie Handelsman joins this month's episode of BarBuzz to discuss November's top legal news stories and the latest events and happenings at the Tennessee Bar Association! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/25188105

October 2022 10/31/2022

October 2022 It's a very spooky episode of the TBA's BarBuzz podcast! TBA's brand new YLD and Law School Development Coordinator Laura Labenberg joins the show to discuss legal news and bar association events for the upcoming month and beyond. /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/24857946

September 2022 09/30/2022

September 2022 Brennan Wingerter is the Assistant Public Defender and Appellate Director at the Tennessee District Public Defenders Conference and she’s also the co-host of this month’s BarBuzz podcast! Tune in for the latest in legal news and bar association events, plus #humblebrags on some well-deserving attorneys! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/24548058

August 2022 08/30/2022

August 2022 Nashville attorney Isaac Kimes of Branstetter Stranch & Jennings co-hosts this month's episode of BarBuzz to give a roundup of legal news and bar association happenings! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/24211479

July 2022 07/15/2022

July 2022 BarBuzz is celebrating it's THIRD season! Tune in to the first episode of Season 3 with special co-host David Aguilera, the policy & research advisor for the Tennessee Senate Minority Leader! David immigrated to the US from Bolivia when he was 12 and realized a passion for advocacy while working construction in NYC to earn money for college. He recounts his 19-year-long journey to gaining US citizenship and his path to becoming an attorney, plus your monthly dose of legal news and bar association events! Available wherever you listen to podcasts or on the TBA’s website! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/23757275

June 2022 06/23/2022

June 2022 The TBA BarBuzz podcast closes out its second season with special co-host Julia Wilburn, the new editor of the Tennessee Bar Journal! Tune in for important legal news, upcoming events and a brief recap of the TBA Annual Convention. BarBuzz is part of the TBA Podcast Network and can be found on the TBA’s website or anywhere you listen to podcasts. /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/23521598

May 2022 05/12/2022

May 2022 TBA President Elect Tasha Blakney of Knoxville law firm Eldridge & Blakney co-hosts this month's episode of th TBA BarBuzz podcast! On top of covering legal news and bar association happenings, Tasha discusses her priorities for her upcoming year as president of the bar. /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/23092811

April 2022 04/15/2022

April 2022 Let’s talk about legal news, TBA events and happenings and about TN attorneys who have been doing awesome things lately! Tune in to the TBA BarBuzz podcast for all that and more! This month, BarBuzz host Kate Prince is joined by new(ish) TBA @yld coordinator Ateia Aldridge to bring you all the big headlines from the bar world! Find BarBuzz on the TBA’s website or wherever you listen to podcasts! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/22808726

March 2022 03/15/2022

March 2022 Nashville attorney Sean Martin, of the Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard law firm, stops by to co-host this month's episode of BarBuzz! Tune in for the latest in Tennessee legal news and bar association events. /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/22457690

February 2022 02/17/2022

February 2022 Martin Trimiew of Chattanooga stops by to host this month's episode of BarBuzz, featuring a breakdown of legal news, upcoming events and bar association happenings! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/22170326

January 2022 01/18/2022

January 2022 Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law Professor Akram Faizer joins the January episode of BarBuzz to discuss news from the Tennessee legal community and upcoming events and happenings at the bar association. /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/21818345

December 2021 12/13/2021

December 2021 Lawrenceburg attorney Stacie Odeneal of the Odeneal Firm is a fierce children's advocate, a child welfare law specialist and so much more. Tune in to the December 2021 episode of BarBuzz to hear more about Stacie's practice and get the scoop on this month's top legal news stories and bar association events and happenings! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/21466103

November 2021 11/16/2021

November 2021 TBA President Sherie Edwards helps deliver this month's top legal news stories and a recap of bar association events. Plus, upcoming events, attorney shout outs a more! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/21187277

October 2021 10/15/2021

October 2021 Nashville attorney John Wilks co-hosts this month's BarBuzz podcast! Tune in for a recap of legal news and the latest in bar association programs and upcoming event! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/20834018

September 2021 09/10/2021

September 2021 Nashville attorney Tenia Clayton of Baker Donelson joins the September episode of BarBuzz to talk about bar association happenings and legal news! Plus, a #FreeBritney update and hear all about Baker Donelson's new podcast-- Diversity Ever After. /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/20434832

August 2021 08/11/2021

August 2021 Andrae Crismon of the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands co-hosts this month's episode of TBA BarBuzz! Tune in for the latest in legal news and bar association happenings and stick around as we give shoutouts to attorneys for their worthwhile contributions to the legal community! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/20108876

July 2021 07/19/2021

July 2021 It's the first episode of Season 3! Memphis attorney Josh Wallis co-hosts the first episode of the new season. Don't miss a recap of the most important legal news from the last month, including some talk of Britney Spears' conservatorship battle, and upcoming events with the bar association! /episode/index/show/tbabarbuzz/id/19855265

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