The Memphis riverfront will have two queens next summer.

A second Mississippi River steamboat, this one still under construction, will be stopping in Memphis next year on overnight river cruises.

2. Second Steamboat to Dock in Memphis - Thursday, August 18, 2011

The Memphis riverfront will have two queens next summer.

A second Mississippi River steamboat, this one still under construction, will be stopping in Memphis next year on overnight river cruises.

3. Ford & Harrison Beefs Up Practice With Meyers Addition - Thursday, February 10, 2011

Ford & Harrison LLP has added to its Memphis office a new attorney who focuses on labor and employment law.

4. Ford & Harrison Adds Associate in Memphis Office - Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Ford & Harrison LLP has a new attorney in the firm’s Memphis office.

Kathryn “Katie” Parham, who focuses her practice on representing employers in labor and employment law disputes, has joined the firm’s Memphis office as an associate.

5. Ford & Harrison Attorneys Win Recognition - Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Several Memphis-based attorneys with Ford & Harrison LLP have been named to Law & Politics’ 2010 list of “Mid-South Super Lawyers.”

6. Ford & Harrison Picks Up Awards - Monday, September 27, 2010

Ford & Harrison LLP has scooped up several awards and distinctions lately, both for the firm and individual attorneys.

7. Ford & Harrison’s Britt Elected Fellow of Lawyers Group - Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Louis Britt III, a partner in the Memphis office of Ford & Harrison LLP, has been elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.

8. Dishmon Joins UT Medical Group - Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Dr. Dwight “Dan” Dishmon has joined the Department of Medicine at UT Medical Group.
Dishmon is an interventional cardiologist and cares for adults with ischemic heart disease and peripheral arterial disease.
He earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency and general cardiology fellowship training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He later completed additional fellowship training at Michigan State University’s Borgess Medical Center. 

9. High Court Ruling to Affect Workers, Employers - Thursday, January 29, 2009

A U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday regarding a Nashville/Davidson County school system employee has clarified a clause of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, offering more protection for employees and shaping the scope of Title VII and how it is used.

10. Ford & Harrison Launches Billable-Friendly Training - Thursday, April 10, 2008

Very few people become attorneys because they long to delve into the intricacies of billable hours.

But it's an essential part of the modern law practice that isn't always emphasized in law school. Clients watch billable hours more closely these days, with some who are not hesitating to complain that law firms are training new lawyers on the client's dime.

11. Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Sheriff Denied - Friday, November 30, 2007

A federal judge has denied in part a motion by attorneys for Shelby County Sheriff Mark Luttrell to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed against him by Shelby County Sheriff's deputies.

The judge also granted part of that same motion, which included dismissing claims against Luttrell in his official capacity.

12. Finding Creative Solutions for Clients Brings Professional Satisfaction for Britt - Thursday, November 08, 2007

Louis P. Britt is one of four attorneys in the Memphis office of Ford & Harrison LLP who has been named to the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Britt, managing partner in the firm, was named to the honor along with firm partners Keith A. Warren, Herbert E. Gerson and Arnold Perl. They were named top lawyers in the labor and employment law category.

13. Role in Collective Bargaining Proves Rewarding to Warren - Thursday, November 01, 2007

Keith A. Warren is one of four attorneys in the Memphis office of Ford & Harrison LLP to be named to the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Warren, Herbert E. Gerson and Arnold Perl - all partners in the firm - and managing partner Louis P. Britt, were named top lawyers in the labor and employment law category.

14. Gerson's Labor and Employment Work Puts Him in Middle of Clients' Team - Thursday, October 25, 2007

Herbert E. Gerson is one of four attorneys in the Memphis office of Ford & Harrison LLP to be named in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Gerson, along with Keith A. Warren, Arnold Perl and managing partner Louis P. Britt, were named top lawyers in the labor and employment law category. Gerson, Warren and Perl all are firm partners.

15. Perl Reflects on Latest Best Lawyers Recognition - Thursday, October 18, 2007

Arnold Perl is a recognized name to many Memphians.

He served as chairman of the Memphis Arena Public Building Authority, which was charged with overseeing construction of the $250 million publically funded FedExForum. He also is chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.

16. Barrett Opens Design and Marketing Firm - Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Stefanie Barrett has opened Barrett Creative, a full-service graphic design and marketing firm. Barrett has more than 15 years of experience. She is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the Memphis Chamber of Commerce and Women on the Move, and serves as the marketing sponsor for the Commission on Missing and Exploited Children (COMEC) and the Small Business Chamber.

17. Britt Sees Career as an 'Honor and a Privilege' - Thursday, February 09, 2006

Louis P. Britt enjoyed two significant professional accomplishments during January. He was elected a fellow of the Tennessee Bar Foundation and appointed managing partner for the Memphis office of Ford & Harrison LLP.

18. Baker Donelson Hires New IT Professional - Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Cheryl Proctor just joined Baker Donelson's information technology management team as client services manager. Proctor currently serves as Southeast regional vice president of the International Legal Technology Association. She will direct Baker Donelson's client support services group. The group provides firm-wide electronic services, offering Baker Donelson's clients and attorneys sophisticated document sharing capabilities and technologically advanced litigation support systems. Proctor previously served as manager of application services at Waller Landsen Dortch & Davis PLLC in Nashville.

19. Ford & Harrison Attorney Earns Peer Honor - Thursday, October 13, 2005

Herb Gerson is one of three attorneys from the Memphis office of Ford & Harrison law firm who was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2006.

Gerson has served as managing partner of his labor and employment firm's Memphis office and as a member of the firm's executive committee since 2000. He earned bachelor's and law degrees from Emory University in Atlanta.

20. Barnes Elected Chairman of FedEx/St. Jude Classic - Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Reggie Barnes was elected general chairman of the FedEx St. Jude Classic and president of Youth Programs Inc., the governing body of the PGA Tour event. Barnes previously served as treasurer of Youth Programs. He also is the former chairman of the Memphis and Shelby County Sports Authority and the team selection committee for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Barnes is managing director of Morgan Keegan & Co. and also works with Athletic Resource Management.

21. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Armstrong Allen attorneys chosen for Best Lawyers

Memphis Estate Planning Council Elects Officers

The Memphis Estate Planning Council announced the following 2004-2005 officers: Mike Wood, president; David B. Jones, vice president; Frank E. Da...

22. Archived Article: Hr (lead) - Friday, May 07, 2004
Labor Law

Labor Firms Work to Educate Clients

Fair management can help prevent conflicts, lawyers say

ANNE MANNING

The Daily News

The audience: Human resources professionals from across the country. The message: The key to a motivated...

23. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, December 20, 2001
Graduates of the Cecil C Graduates of the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis had the highest rate of success for the Tennessee bar examination. Almost 93 percent of U of M graduates who took the bar exam for the first time...

24. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, May 31, 2001
Memphis police may get reward from city council Memphis police pay dispute before city council By MARY DANDO The Daily News Most people would agree police officers can never be fully rewarded for the work they do each day. Tuesday, a resolution is b...

25. Archived Article: Page 2 - Thursday, November 18, 1999
MBA finalizes officer, director slate for 2000 MBA finalizes officer, director slate for 2000 The slate of candidates for the Memphis Bar Associations election of officers and directors for 2000 has been finalized, the MBA announced last week. David...

26. Archived Article: Law Focus1 - Thursday, October 28, 1999
Memphis Bar Association announced nominees Memphis Bar Association announced nominees The Memphis Bar Association has released the report of its nominations and elections committee, which was chaired by Prince Chambliss. The association president fo...

27. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, May 06, 1998
Don Goodlow has been promoted to direct sales manager for Powertel Don Goodlow has been promoted to direct sales manager for Powertel. He was most recently the top account executive in Powertels Southeastern market area. Dr. Lisa Fara has been named...

28. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, August 14, 1997
Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell was named the 119th largest law firm in America in the 1997 Baker Robbins & Co Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell was named the 119th largest law firm in America in the 1997 Baker Robbins & Co. 1,...

29. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, August 07, 1997
The American Bar Association has awarded a grant to the University of Memphis to establish a new course dealing with genocide and international law The American Bar Association has awarded a grant to the University of Memphis to establish a new cour...