Updates

Workplace Investigations: Key Steps and Best Practices for Employers

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…

2026 Summer Associates Continue

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…

Congratulations Heidi Barcus

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,…

Lisa Ramsay Cole Recognized with a President’s Award

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…

Lewis Thomason Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Rankings

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…

Lewis Thomason Statewide Construction Practice Listed in 2026 Chambers USA® Tennessee Rankings

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…

2026 Summer Associate Class

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…

FMLA Compliance: Key Responsibilities and Risks for Employers

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…

David Chapman

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.…

DOL Proposes Major Changes to Independent Contractor Classification Rules

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…

Kathleen Spight

Kathleen Spight, associate in our Memphis office, was honored to serve as the keynote speaker for the Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust 2026 Senior Reception.  As a former MOST scholarship recipient,…

Justin Joy Panelist

Lewis Thomason’s Justin Joy was a panelist at the Tennessee Bar Association’s Business Law Forum, which focused on technology and innovation in the legal profession.  Justin shared practical insights drawn…