Updates

Chris McCarty

Chris McCarty named as Vice President for the Tennessee Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA is an…

Lewis Thomason and EdLegal Hold Special Education Conference

Lewis Thomason and EdLegal were proud to host their First Annual Special Education Conference on September 18 in Knoxville. With more than 200 attendees and overwhelming interest from education professionals…

David Garst Presents

On September 21, 2026, Lewis Thomason shareholder David Garst and Dale Crow of Brown and Brown presented a seminar on Risk Management Principles for Subcontracting with Design Professionals at the…

Ryan Clark Panelist

Lewis Thomason shareholder Ryan Clark recently served as a panelist at the ALFA International Product Liability and Complex Torts Practice Group Seminar for a discussion on “Product Enhancements in the…

Paige Bernick

Lewis Thomason shareholder Paige Bernick recently spoke as part of the Nashville Bar Association’s Sister Cities delegation exchange with Caen, France, presenting on Tennessee civil court procedure and mediation.  Paige…

Michael Goode

Lewis Thomason attorney Michael Goode recently presented “From Tee Box to Tax Trap: Estate Planning Hazards for Tennessee Attorneys,” a practical look at the federal tax issues that can arise…

Heidi Barcus

Lewis Thomason shareholder Heidi Barcus continued to demonstrate her thought leadership in litigation and professional education through two recent speaking engagements.  On August 26, Heidi presented at the 2026 Jail…

Janet Hayes and Marshall Stair

Lewis Thomason shareholders Janet Hayes and Marshall Stair were pleased to share their experience with attendees at the 2026 UT-Battelle Labor & Employment Training, hosted by the UT-Battelle Office of…

How to Get Paid in Construction – and How to Avoid Not Getting Paid

By: Preston Hawkins Getting the job is only the first step in a successful construction project. Getting paid for the work is just as important. Payment disputes are common in…

Construction Law Seminar

On August 21, Lewis Thomason’s Construction Practice Group hosted The Blueprint of Change: Navigating Recent Construction Trends, a construction law seminar focused on some of the key legal and business…

If Everyone Else is Using AI to Design a Bridge, Should You Do It Too? Ethical AI Use in Structural Engineering

By: Jeff Smith Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated into professional practice, and structural engineering is no exception. AI tools can help engineers analyze large amounts of data, monitor infrastructure,…

Jeff Smith

Lewis Thomason shareholder Jeff Smith recently presented at the Tennessee Structural Engineers Association (TNSEA) West Region 2026 Annual Seminar in Memphis.  Jeff’s presentation, “If Everyone Else is Using AI to…