Updates
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, 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,…
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…
Heidi Barcus recently delivered an insightful and highly practical presentation at the Tennessee Healthcare Liability Seminar on “Demonstrative Aids: Law and Examples.” From simplifying complex medical concepts to strengthening jury…
Technology is reshaping the practice of law—both in how firms protect themselves and how they litigate. Heidi Barcus and Justin Joy recently delivered two dynamic, forward-looking presentations at the ABA…
Our Knoxville office hosted an engaging and timely employment law seminar on April 23, bringing together clients and colleagues for a practical discussion on today’s most pressing workplace issues. Attendees…
Jeff Smith and Kent Francis, shareholders in Lewis Thomason’s Memphis office, have been named Fellows of the Memphis Bar Foundation. The Memphis Bar Foundation is the charitable foundation affiliated with…
Justin Joy and Heidi Barcus shared their insights at the Knoxville Bar Association’s Law Practice Today Expo, where each spoke on a separate panel addressing critical issues facing today’s legal…
Lewis Thomason, a leading law firm in Tennessee, is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel T. Swanson, Special Counsel, to its Knoxville office. Swanson represents clients on matters pertaining…
On March 19th, Justin Joy, shareholder with Lewis Thomason, participated in the panel “Tech That Works: Because ‘We Tried That Once’ Isn’t a Strategy.” His practical, attorney-driven perspective was a…
Lewis Thomason is proud to share that Lewis Thomason shareholder Eric Butler has been named co-chair of the Tennessee Judicial Conference Foundation’s initiative to establish the Judge James Curwood Witt…
Chris McCarty was recognized with the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award at the University of Tennessee Winston School of Law Honors & Awards Banquet on February 26, 2026. During the…