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NBA
Attorney Directory
The
essential guide to Davidson County attorneys. This useful
directory is published annually and contains photos and
addresses of Davidson County lawyers, firm lists, listings of
attorneys by practice area, court information and general NBA
information. To purchase a directory, call the NBA office at
242-9272.
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Committee
Support
NBA
committees evaluate important bar or court-related issues. Staff
is available to schedule and publicize committee meetings, to
circulate material, and to docket agenda items for Board
consideration.
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Insurance Products for Attorneys
The
Aon
Attorneys' Advantage program offers Nashville Bar
Endorsed Professional Liability Insurance for Attorneys. For
more information, call Melanie Crane at (615) 771-8170 or click
here
to
visit the Aon Attorneys' Advantage website
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International
Relations
Visit
one of our sister cities in Caen, Normandy, France or Magdeburg,
Germany or host an attorney from one of these cities in your
home. Participants may receive CLE credit and an unforgettable
experience.
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Legislative
and Governmental Relations
Staff
and volunteer lobbyists represent positions of the NBA, as
approved by the Board, before General Assembly, Metro Council,
and Congress, as well as administrative and executive agencies.
Efforts includes committee testimony, individual meetings,
letter writing, drafting and negotiating.
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Library
Complete
collection of federal materials, national reporter system and
Tennessee materials located at Nashville School of Law on Sidco
Drive. This facility is open for research by practitioners
during regular School of Law hours. For more information, call
the Nashville School of Law at 256-3691.
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Nashville
Bar Journal
Essential
information is provided in our monthly magazine with features,
views from the bench, legal developments, history, sports, CLE
schedule, and other articles of interest to lawyers. NBA members
are invited to contribute articles and may place free classified
advertisements.
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Placement
Service
Our
full-service Placement office screens applicants, supplies
resumes, arranges interviews and handles advertising for all
office positions. We offer the lowest cost service in Nashville.
Members receive additional discounts with still more savings for
prompt payment. Call the NBA for help with your temporary and
permanent placement needs.
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Printing
Service
We
offer an outside printing service that is substantially below
retail cost. Prints can be in black and white or full
color, maximum 1,000 prints.
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Proxima
Ultra Light Projector
Our
Proxima projector is available to rent and NBA members get a
special discount. It's great for all your PowerPoint
presentations. Commercial equipment at less than commercial
prices!
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Video
Transcription
Equipment
provided for those who need to do video transcription. In some
cases, a temporary employee is available to do transcription
work.
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Annual
Banquet
A
memorable occasion. The most prestigious awards of the NBA are
presented to recognize outstanding accomplishments and years of
service. This banquet is a great time to visit with old friends
and make some new acquaintances. This regal affair occurs in
early December and is a wonderful precursor to the holidays.
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Board
Retreat
The relaxed environment provides the focus required
for intensive study of the upcoming year.
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Golf
Tournament
A
summer highlight, this social event is the talk of the town!
It's a great afternoon for fun and camaraderie with your golf
buddies. An added benefit is that this charity event raises
money for the NBA Pro Bono Program.
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Law
Week Luncheon
Held
during the first week of May to commemorate Law Week, this
luncheon is not to be missed! Inspiring speakers, great food and
a time to reflect upon the meaning of the profession. Come out
and celebrate your freedom!
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Legislative
Reception
Reception hosted by the Legislative and Governmental Relations
Committee and NBA Board for members of Davidson County
legislative delegation.
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Memorial
Service
A
poignant service, traditionally held downtown each fall,
memorializes NBA members deceased during the past year. Family
and friends appreciate this gesture of respect. Wonderful
resolutions provided by members of the bar are entered upon the
Courts of Record for posterity.
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Picnic
FREE
for all NBA members. Old-fashioned barbecue and beverages, live
music and fantastic freebies. Held at Riverfront Park, it's easy
to attend and gets better every year!
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Swearing-In
Ceremony
Held
in the fall following announcement of successful
candidates of the bar exam. New attorneys are invited to be
sworn in before the local courts; the ceremony is led by the
presiding judge and NBA president.
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| COMMUNITY
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Dial-A-Lawyer
A
free call-in program conducted at NBA offices which furnishes
general legal information to the public. Held on the first
Tuesdays of each month, from 6 - 8 pm. We rely
heavily on volunteer attorneys to handle the volume of
calls for this program. Dinner is provided, and a spirit
of camaraderie unites the participants. Pro Bono Credit
applies.
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Speakers
Bureau
Volunteers
visit with community and business groups for speaking
engagements on various legal topics.
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Charitable
Wills Project
The
NBA Young Lawyers Division also conducts a Charitable
Wills Project each summer. This program gives members of
the public the opportunity to have a simple will (estates
no larger than $400,000) prepared by a licensed attorney
at the affordable cost of $99, all of which is donated to
a charitable organization.
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Continuing
Legal Education
The
NBA offers award-winning continuing legal
education programs in a full range of
practice fields. Attorneys can choose from
among numerous CLE programs each month.
Programs are offered in a variety of formats
and time frames from one hour to full day
courses. Live programming is available as
well as ALI-ABA courses presented through
tape delay video format. You can find course
descriptions and registration forms each
month in the Nashville Bar Journal and
on this website.
Minority
Opportunities Program
A
complete initiative aimed at increasing
opportunities for minority attorneys in
Nashville. Projects include: Job fairs for
1L and 2L students for placement in
Nashville law firms and government agencies;
and
the Minority Summer Internship which places
high school juniors and seniors in local firms.
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SUBSIDIARIES
& AFFILIATES
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NBA
Lawyer Referral & Information Service
Provides
over 5,000 fee generating referrals annually to
lawyers enrolled.
Nashville
Pro Bono Program
Provides
1,000 annual referrals to a panel of
approximately 1,000 lawyers. Provides
recruitment, training, and recognition.
If
you would like more information about the
Nashville Bar Association Pro Bono Program, CLICK
HERE to send an email to the Pro Bono
Coordinator.
Nashville
Bar Foundation (NBF)
The
mission of the Nashville Bar Foundation is
to promote and preserve the honor and
integrity of the legal profession, to
improve the administration of justice, to
enhance legal education, to provide
financial support to law students through
loans and scholarships, and to foster the
continuing education of lawyers and the
judiciary.
NBF
Fellows Program
The
Foundation Fellows Program honors
distinguished practitioners, raises funds
for community service and minority
opportunity activities, and holds a formal
dinner in November to recognize new Fellows.
Nashville
Conflict Resolution Center
NCRC
seeks to improve the lives of Nashville
residents, particularly those in
under-served communities or otherwise
disadvantaged in the judicial system, by
providing them with a broad range of no- or
low-cost mediation services and teaching
them effective, non-violent conflict
resolution skills. NCRC currently
operates in the General Sessions Civil Court
Room II.
Young
Lawyers Division
The
Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the NBA
takes an active role in Bar programs and in
other community activities. Some of their
projects include:
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Programs
for the elderly, the homeless, youth,
and other groups with special needs.
Honored in 1999, by Lexis for their
outstanding work with the Tornado
Hotline.
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Special
interest programs for Quality of Life,
Professionalism and Mommy Lawyers.
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Continuing
legal education seminars.
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Carbolic
Smoke Ball, a black-tie fundraiser for
charity.
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Social
activities, such as concerts, social
hours, and excursions
to Nashville Sounds games.
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OYEZ,
a quarterly newsletter, keeps YLD
members informed of current and future
events.
Members
of the YLD must be under 36 years of age or
must have been in the practice of law for
ten years or less. To join, an eligible
lawyer must first join the NBA and then pay
additional annual dues of $20.
Complete
listing of Nashville Bar Association staff
members and leadership, with email links.
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