John Tarpley, shareholder in our Nashville office, recently served as a presenter at the Nashville Bar Association’s Mediation Summit.  John led the “Mediation Best Practices” session, sharing proven techniques, preparation strategies, and practical insights to help practitioners strengthen their mediation advocacy and achieve more effective resolutions. With decades of experience across complex litigation and over a thousand civil mediations, John … Read More

Steve Vescovo, shareholder in our Memphis office, recently presented an estate planning seminar alongside a divorce attorney and financial planner.  The program offered attendees a comprehensive perspective on navigating key financial and legal considerations, particularly when significant life changes intersect with long‑term planning. Mr. Vescovo’s insights on effective estate strategies, asset protection, and legacy planning contributed meaningfully to the discussion … Read More

London Lacoste, an associate in our Nashville office, recently participated as a panelist at Mastering the Summer Associate Summer, hosted by Belmont University.  London joined fellow legal professionals to share insights on building impactful summer associate experiences and supporting the next generation of legal talent. We are grateful for her leadership and her commitment to strengthening the legal community.

Lewis Thomason’s Memphis office proudly served at the Second Saturday Legal Clinic, partnering with Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. to ensure that no one has to face legal challenges alone.  We are grateful for the dedicated attorneys, paralegals, law students, and fellow firms who show up month after month to make a real difference. Together, we are strengthening access to … Read More

On February 5, 2026, The Association of Women Attorneys held its annual meeting in Memphis, and Lewis Thomason is proud to celebrate the strong representation of our attorneys within the organization.  We are honored to share that three LT attorneys were inducted to serve on the 2026 AWA Board: In addition, Laura Deakins served as the 2025 Scholarship Chair, presenting … Read More

Lewis Thomason is proud to announce James L. Weatherly, Jr., Special Counsel in the firms’ Nashville office, has been presented the David Rutherford Award by the Nashville Bar Foundation. This award exemplifies professionalism, charitable service, and collegiality in the legal community. Lisa Ramsay Cole, President of Lewis Thomason, P.C., and Managing Partner of the Nashville office states: “Jim’s long-standing dedication … Read More

Three attorneys have been named shareholder at Lewis Thomason.  Two attorneys are based in Nashville, and one in Memphis.    Katherine Kimmel in the firm’s Nashville officefocuses her practice on Education Law. Prior to joining the firm, Kimmel directed state and federal policy for a trade association of childcare businesses. She has experience providing policy analysis in the areas of … Read More

EdLegal, a new education-focused training company, has officially launched a modern, on-demand compliance training and continuing education platform designed specifically for teachers, administrators, and all Tennessee public educators. The service allows education professionals to eliminate the time and expense of travel while accessing a comprehensive – and ever growing – digital library of relevant coursework—anytime, anywhere. Founded by Chris W. … Read More

Lewis Thomason, a leading law firm in Tennessee, is pleased to announce the addition of Joseph Butler, Anne Morris, and Kaitlyn Phillips to its Nashville office.    Joseph Butler practices in the areas of corporate law, general civil litigation, health care law, and transportation law. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business.  While at … Read More

Lewis Thomason mourns the loss of J. Randolph (“Randy”) Bibb, Jr., who passed away on January 9, 2026, after a brief illness. Randy was an exceptional trial lawyer whose career spanned more than four decades. For over 44 years, he devoted his practice to defense litigation, with a primary focus on products liability matters, earning the respect of colleagues, clients, … Read More