About the Fellows
The Foundation honors attorneys who have distinguished themselves in the profession by electing them to membership as “Fellows.” Currently, less than 5% of licensed attorneys are Tennessee Bar Foundation Fellows. Contributions from Fellows are used to support selected, law-related public interest projects.
In accordance with the Foundation’s bylaws, attorneys elected as Fellows “…shall be limited to those outstanding lawyers, judges, and teachers of law licensed to practice for a period of fifteen years who have:
(a) demonstrated an uncompromised dedication to integrity and high personal and professional ethical standards;
(b) made outstanding and recognized contributions to the legal profession and to the public good;
(c) demonstrated a strong commitment to the published objectives and purposes of the Tennessee Bar Foundation.”
A class of new Fellows is chosen each year apportioned among the three Grand Divisions. Suggestions for new Fellows are solicited annually from current Fellows.
Names are then forwarded to the appropriate committee for that Grand Division, which whittles the submissions to the required number. The Board of Trustees makes the final decision as to the members of the class. The newly elected Fellows are honored at the Fellows’ Dinner.
To view our Roster, visit here. Our roster is fully searchable by name, city, or Grand Division!
Suggesting New Fellows
Are you a Tennessee Bar Foundation Fellow and have a suggestion for a new Fellow? If you know an attorney, judge, or law professor who fits the criteria above, we encourage you to submit suggestions for Fellows using the Suggestion Form below. Those suggestions will be forwarded to the appropriate committee for that Grand Division, which whittles the submissions to the required number.