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A growing presence in the state capital, our Nashville office is anchored by an experienced team with strong ties to the automotive, manufacturing, logistics, fintech/blockchain, and technology industries.

 

 

Strengths

Although we offer the complete range of legal and business advisory services, our Nashville team has notable strength in the areas of labor & employment, litigation, government affairs, restructuring, real estate transactions, fintech, and international trade. Our attorneys continue to be recognized by their peers and the press as leading providers of advice to their clients and play an active role in the civic life of Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

 

Culture

We strive to maintain a diverse, inclusive team environment defined by collaboration and the free exchange of ideas. To this end, we have awards meetings to highlight the extraordinary efforts of particular employees and host receptions to welcome new team members and celebrate major personal, professional, or organizational milestones.

 

With offices located in the heart of Nashville’s dynamic SoBro district, we are convenient to the city’s traditional downtown business hub and its next-generation companies.

 

Community

Our attorneys are active members and influential leaders in the community, participating in a range of community, business, and professional organizations. These organizations include the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Manufacturer’s Association, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, , the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee, Advancing Women in Nashville, Thistle Farms, Dismas House, and the Women Presidents Organization.

Meet Our Nashville Team

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Blake C. Bars

Senior Associate

Nashville, TN

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Antonette M. Batts

Senior Paralegal

Nashville, TN

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Barbara Bennett

Partner

Nashville, TN

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Nathan L. Berger

Partner

Louisville, KY

Nashville, TN

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Brooke Bishop

Attorney

Nashville, TN

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Shelby Farrell Bryant

Senior Paralegal

Nashville, TN

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Patricia Kirkwood Burgess

Partner

Nashville, TN

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Daniel D. Choe

Associate

Nashville, TN

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Monica E. Conley

Senior Associate

Nashville, TN

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James H. Dunn

Counsel

Nashville, TN

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Lucas T. Elliot

Partner

Nashville, TN

Houston, TX

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Carl Eppler

Partner

Nashville, TN

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Jeremey R. Goolsby

Managing Associate

Nashville, TN

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Seth R. Granda

Senior Associate

Nashville, TN

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Thomas M. Hanahan

Partner

Indianapolis, IN

Nashville, TN

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Elle G. Kern

Senior Associate

Nashville, TN

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Soojin Kim

Senior Associate

Nashville, TN

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Hannah-Catherine Lackey

Associate

Nashville, TN

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Joshua T. Lewis

Managing Associate

Nashville, TN

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Sarah N. Lowe

Partner

Nashville, TN

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Brian S. Masterson

Partner

Nashville, TN

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Mekesha H. Montgomery

Industry Team Leader

Nashville, TN

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Katelyn E. Moody

Associate

Nashville, TN

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Ashley Odubeko

Deputy General Counsel

Nashville, TN

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Courtney Rogers Perrin

Partner

Nashville, TN

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Bill Purcell

Counsel

Nashville, TN

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Robert V. Sartin

Chairman

Nashville, TN

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John P. Strohm

Partner

Nashville, TN

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Gwendolyn (Gwen) C. Sutton

Senior Paralegal

Nashville, TN

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Megan Vandermeer

Associate

Nashville, TN

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John S. Wagster

Industry Team Leader

Nashville, TN