Heidi Barcus recently delivered an insightful and highly practical presentation at the Tennessee Healthcare Liability Seminar on “Demonstrative Aids: Law and Examples.”  From simplifying complex medical concepts to strengthening jury engagement, Heidi explored how effective demonstrative evidence can elevate advocacy in healthcare liability cases. As healthcare litigation continues to grow more complex, the ability to present information clearly and persuasively … Read More

Technology is reshaping the practice of law—both in how firms protect themselves and how they litigate.  Heidi Barcus and Justin Joy recently delivered two dynamic, forward-looking presentations at the ABA TECHSHOW exploring two critical fronts for today’s law firms: cybersecurity and modern deposition strategy. In “Avoid an AI-Accelerated Hack at Your Law Firm,” they addressed the rising threat of increasingly … Read More

Our Knoxville office hosted an engaging and timely employment law seminar on April 23, bringing together clients and colleagues for a practical discussion on today’s most pressing workplace issues. Attendees heard from our attorneys on key developments and real-world strategies involving the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), workers’ compensation, and the rapidly evolving role … Read More

Jeff Smith and Kent Francis, shareholders in Lewis Thomason’s Memphis office, have been named Fellows of the Memphis Bar Foundation. The Memphis Bar Foundation is the charitable foundation affiliated with the Memphis Bar Association. Fellows are chosen based on their devoted and distinguished service to the legal profession and the administration of justice and their adherence to the highest standards … Read More

Justin Joy and Heidi Barcus shared their insights at the Knoxville Bar Association’s Law Practice Today Expo, where each spoke on a separate panel addressing critical issues facing today’s legal professionals.  Justin Joy presented “Hallucinations, Black Boxes, and Deep Fakes: Managing Risk While Using AI in Your Law Firm,” offering a timely and practical look at how artificial intelligence is … Read More

Lewis Thomason, a leading law firm in Tennessee, is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel T. Swanson, Special Counsel, to its Knoxville office. Swanson represents clients on matters pertaining to medical malpractice defense, healthcare law, correctional healthcare defense, regulatory enforcement defense, False Claims Act defense, provider-payer disputes, billing audit appeals, business litigation, cybersecurity, and HIPAA issues. Swanson is particularly … Read More

On March 19th, Justin Joy, shareholder with Lewis Thomason, participated in the panel “Tech That Works: Because ‘We Tried That Once’ Isn’t a Strategy.” His practical, attorney-driven perspective was a standout in a discussion focused on what truly drives results in today’s legal technology landscape.  Justin offered clear, grounded insights on tech tools that are actually helping firms work smarter—not … Read More

Lewis Thomason is proud to share that Lewis Thomason shareholder Eric Butler has been named co-chair of the Tennessee Judicial Conference Foundation’s initiative to establish the Judge James Curwood Witt Jr. Legacy Scholarship.  The Tennessee Judicial Conference Foundation (TJCF) has approved a resolution to honor the late Judge Witt—an esteemed jurist, former presiding judge of the Tennessee Court of Criminal … Read More

Chris McCarty was recognized with the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award at the University of Tennessee Winston School of Law Honors & Awards Banquet on February 26, 2026.  During the presentation, student comments were shared that spoke highly of Chris — highlighting not only his command of the subject matter, but his accessibility, mentorship, and genuine investment in their success. … Read More

We’re excited to share that Mary Beth White is officially kicking off her speaking tour as part of the 2026 Trucking Claims Bootcamp—a national, multi‑city program delivering cutting‑edge education for trucking claims professionals.  Mary Beth will be presenting “Dealing with Uncooperative Drivers”, a featured session on this year’s agenda.  The 2026 Bootcamp travels to eight cities across the U.S., including … Read More