On August 21, Lewis Thomason’s Construction Practice Group hosted The Blueprint of Change: Navigating Recent Construction Trends, a construction law seminar focused on some of the key legal and business issues facing the construction industry today. Our attorneys shared practical insights on a wide range of topics, including: Thank you to everyone who joined us for the seminar and to … Read More

By: Jeff Smith Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated into professional practice, and structural engineering is no exception. AI tools can help engineers analyze large amounts of data, monitor infrastructure, optimize designs, identify patterns, and improve efficiency. But as the technology becomes more capable, it also raises an important question: How can structural engineers use AI without compromising their professional … Read More

Lewis Thomason shareholder Jeff Smith recently presented at the Tennessee Structural Engineers Association (TNSEA) West Region 2026 Annual Seminar in Memphis.  Jeff’s presentation, “If Everyone Else is Using AI to Design a Bridge, Should You Do It Too? An Examination of Responsible AI Use in Structural Engineering,” examined the ethical considerations surrounding the growing use of artificial intelligence in structural … Read More

Mary Beth White recently presented at the American College of Transportation Attorneys (ACTA) Annual Motor Carrier Industry Meeting, a gathering of some of the nation’s most experienced transportation defense attorneys. ACTA is a select organization comprised of seasoned transportation defense lawyers who serve as a trusted legal resource to the trucking industry.  Presenting before a group of respected transportation practitioners … Read More

Lewis Thomason shareholder Justin Joy recently presented “Phishing for Prompts: How AI is Changing Your Law Firm’s Privacy and Data Security Risks” at the 2026 Judge David S. Kennedy Annual Bankruptcy Conference.  As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into the practice of law, it is creating new and evolving challenges for protecting confidential information. Justin’s presentation explored emerging AI-related privacy … Read More

Justin Joy recently presented “Hallucinations, Black Boxes, and Deep Fakes: Managing Risk While Using AI in Your Law Firm” for the Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association’s August CLE program on August 13, 2026. The program examined the evolving risks associated with artificial intelligence and provided practical guidance for legal professionals seeking to responsibly incorporate AI into their practices. As AI technologies … Read More

Lewis Thomason congratulates General Albert C. “Al” Harvey on receiving the Robert W. Meserve Award from the American Bar Association Senior Lawyers Division during the recent ABA Annual Meeting.  The award recognizes outstanding service to the ABA Senior Lawyers Division, which represents approximately 45,000 ABA members age 60 and older. General Harvey’s longstanding service to the ABA includes serving as … Read More