Updates

Three New Associates Join Lewis Thomason

Lewis Thomason, a leading law firm in Tennessee, is pleased to announce the addition of Bridget Ahrens and Jenna Finbloom as Associates in its Nashville office, and Lydia Cates as…

Chris McCarty

Lewis Thomason shareholder Chris W. McCarty recently participated in the Tennessee School Boards Association's 2026 Summer Law Institute in Gatlinburg. Chris presented "Student Expression & School Authority: Navigating the First…

Paul Whitt is a Speaker and Panelist at the CSI Gulf States Region Conference

Lewis Thomason shareholder Paul Whitt participated as a speaker and panelist at the CSI Gulf States Region Conference held July 8–11, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Knoxville. As…

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.…