By: Janet Hayes Workplace investigations are an essential tool for addressing employee concerns, reducing legal risk, and maintaining a professional and compliant workplace culture. Whether the issue involves allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace safety concerns, or other misconduct, employers should respond promptly and ensure investigations are conducted in a fair, objective, and well-documented manner. Employers should carefully evaluate when … Read More

As our summer program continues, we’re excited to welcome the next group of talented summer associates! As our 2026 Summer Associate Program moves into its second half, we are excited to welcome another exceptional group of talented law students to the firm. We look forward to providing meaningful hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to learn from our attorneys across Tennessee. … Read More

Please join us in congratulating Heidi Barcus on the successful completion of her term as President of the Tennessee Bar Association.  Throughout the past year, Heidi demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and service to the legal profession. As President, she guided the TBA through a year focused on strengthening the legal community, supporting access to justice initiatives, and advancing the profession … Read More

Lisa Ramsay Cole, President and Managing Shareholder of Lewis Thomason, was recognized with a President’s Award by outgoing Tennessee Bar Association president Heidi Barcus for her outstanding service on the Legal Access and Regulatory Reform Task Force.  Lisa was honored for her contributions to this important initiative, which gathered input from attorneys across the state, evaluated potential regulatory changes to … Read More

Lewis Thomason is proud to announce that two of its attorneys have been recognized in the prestigious 2026 edition of Chambers USA. This esteemed guide ranks the top attorneys and law firms across the United States based on in-depth research and client feedback. David Garst has been ranked for his exceptional work in Construction Law, reaffirming Lewis Thomason’s position as … Read More

Lewis Thomason has been recognized as a leading Tennessee law firm for construction in the 2026 Chambers USA® Guide. Lewis Thomason has a broad and substantial construction practice and a solid record of service to the design and construction industry. Our experienced and dedicated construction practice group attorneys understand the industry and help our clients navigate its often complex contracts and … Read More

Lewis Thomason is proud to welcome our 2026 Summer Associate class! This summer, we are excited to host an outstanding group of talented law students across all three of our Tennessee offices. In Knoxville, we welcome Raygan Robertson, Domingo Pasillas-Velazquez, Malana Griffey, and Elizabeth Proffitt. In Nashville, we welcome Alyssa Rosa, Samantha Koplon, and Trey Schwalb. And in Memphis, we … Read More

By: Chris W. McCarty The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) continues to present significant compliance challenges for employers, particularly when managing intermittent leave requests and avoiding retaliation claims. Employers should ensure managers and HR professionals understand both the operational requirements of the law and the litigation risks that can arise from improper administration of leave. The FMLA entitles eligible … Read More

Lewis Thomason Shareholder David Chapman recently moderated an engaging panel discussion at the ALFA International Transportation Practice Group Seminar on the evolving challenges of driver behavior analytics and fleet safety. The session, “Best Practices for Using and Maintaining Driver Behavior Data Analytics to Promote Safety Without Sinking Your Defense,” explored the legal and operational considerations tied to sophisticated onboard monitoring … Read More

By Marshall W. Stair The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has proposed significant changes to the federal independent contractor standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), signaling another major shift in how employers should evaluate worker classification. The proposed rule, announced on February 26, 2026, would rescind the Biden Administration’s 2024 Final Rule and largely return to a framework … Read More