In 2008, the Tennessee Supreme Court laid out a strategic plan to get attorneys more involved in pro bono work.

Though it isn’t required of the state’s professionals, there is an inspirational goal of 50 hours per year of public service that is heavily encouraged by the justices.

2. Events - Saturday, March 23, 2013

The Cotton Museum will host Patrick O’Daniel, discussing his book “When the Levee Breaks: Memphis and the Mississippi Valley Flood of 1927,” Thursday, March 28, at 5 p.m. at the museum, 65 Union Ave. Cost is free and includes a complimentary museum tour and reception. Visit memphiscottonmuseum.org.

3. Events - Friday, March 22, 2013

The University of Memphis Law Review will hold its annual symposium Friday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. This year’s theme is “Breaking the Silence: Legal Voices in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.” Visit memphis.edu/law for a list of speakers.

4. Events - Thursday, March 21, 2013

National Hispanic Professional Organization-Memphis will meet Thursday, March 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Accion CEO Janie Barrera will speak. Cost is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to info@nhpomemphis.us or 466-6476.

5. County Commission Pays Road Project Installment - Saturday, March 02, 2013

The Shelby County Commission approved Monday, Feb. 25, paying $239,665 in county capital funding for the local match on the $7.1 million realignment of North Parkway and Jackson Avenue at their intersection with Danny Thomas Boulevard in Uptown.

6. County Commission Pays Road Project Installment - Wednesday, February 27, 2013

The Shelby County Commission approved Monday, Feb. 25, paying $239,665 in county capital funding for the local match on the $7.1 million realignment of North Parkway and Jackson Avenue at their intersection with Danny Thomas Boulevard in Uptown.

7. Schools Questions Dominate County Commission Agenda - Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Shelby County Commissioners approved on the second of three readings Monday, Feb. 25, an ordinance that gives Memphis City Schools teachers living outside Shelby County five years to move within Shelby County.

8. Sekisui, Circa to Relocate Spaces - Thursday, January 10, 2013

Two East Memphis restaurants soon will have new addresses. 

Sekisui is moving from its original location in the Shops of Humphreys Center, 50 Humphreys Blvd., into Circa by John Bragg’s space in Regalia Shopping Center at 6150 Poplar Ave., suite 122. Circa plans to relocate west to Chickasaw Crossing, 2855 Poplar, in the space where Ronnie Grisanti’s restaurant operated for years.

9. McLain Joins Counterpart in Copywriting Role - Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Rebekah McLain has joined Counterpart Communication Design as copywriter. In her new role, McLain will write copy for print and websites, with areas of expertise including higher education, security and disability law, neuropsychology and hospitality.

10. Full Docket - Monday, November 05, 2012

Here’s a look at what’s going on at the moment in the city’s legal community and some things that are on the horizon.

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is celebrating its golden anniversary this year. On Oct. 27, the school held its 50th anniversary celebration for the Downtown facility, which opened in 2010 and marked a new chapter for a building that once was the Front Street post office for nearly 40 years and a federal courthouse before that.

11. Seely Sees Career at Memphis Area Legal Services as ‘Mission Work’ - Thursday, November 01, 2012

October was National Pro Bono Month in the legal profession, a time when attorneys are urged to use their knowledge for the greater good and help those in need.

The Tennessee Supreme Court has written that “a lawyer should aspire to render at least 50 hours of pro bono publico legal services per year.”

12. Law School Celebrates 50 Years - Thursday, October 04, 2012

At the end of this month, the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law will celebrate half a century of preparing young legal minds for the future challenges they’ll face in the field of law.

13. Lee House Development Could Propel District - Tuesday, August 21, 2012

In the 19th century, Victorian Village was home to Memphis’ elite.

Nowadays, the 10-square-block area in Downtown Memphis has one of the highest concentrations of historic structures in the city, with 24 properties on the National Register of Historic Places within four blocks.

14. Caywood Reflects On 50 Years in Law - Thursday, January 26, 2012

David Caywood had about $15 in his pocket on a particular day he was walking the halls during his years at Vanderbilt University.

15. Divorce Atty. Mason Writes Forensic Accounting Book - Thursday, January 19, 2012

Memphis attorney Miles Mason Sr., founder of Miles Mason Family Law Group PLC, wishes he had a better answer for what made him decide to become an attorney.

“It’s because of the conflict,” he said. “I would love to give you an esoteric, philosophical answer to this, but I don’t have one. From the great stress of a divorce comes great opportunity to resolve disputes. But at the end of the day, there’s always the reality of the importance of the divorce lawyer’s will. You have to be tough. You have to be thick-skinned.”

16. Law Professor Kiel Recounts Stories of ‘Memphis 13’ - Thursday, October 06, 2011

Daniel Kiel, a professor at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, has spent years thinking and writing about issues like school desegregation in Memphis and the influence of race on education.

17. Events - Friday, February 11, 2011

The University of Memphis Law Review will host a symposium titled “Memphis in the Law” Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. Registration is $235 for persons seeking continuing legal education credit. For more information or to register, call 489-0150 or visit www.memphis.edu/lawreview/symposium.php.

18. From Policeman to Prosecutor, Presley Maintains Perspective - Thursday, December 23, 2010

In Danny Presley’s position, it never hurts to have perspective and a healthy sense of self. In fact, those traits are necessary for survival, so Presley lives by two rules: Never take yourself too seriously, and lighten up.

19. Stratos Move Another Example Of Downtown Trend - Tuesday, December 21, 2010

While the future of the Downtown office market is hard to predict, there’s no doubt the persona of the submarket is changing.

On the heels of the Great Recession, some companies are rebranding for better visibility. Others are moving closer to their clients. And then there are companies like ServiceMaster by Stratos Inc., which did both.

20. Baptist’s Duckett Finds Professional Purpose in Service - Thursday, December 09, 2010

Attorney Greg Duckett is a man motivated by service to his community.

It is this commitment that has led him to the Tennessee Board of Regents, where he serves as vice chairman, membership on the Tennessee Election Commission and the boards of the Memphis College of Art, the National Civil Rights Museum and the Liberty Bowl Festival Association.

21. Attorneys Recall Myar’s Legacy - Thursday, December 09, 2010

During last week’s annual meeting of the Memphis Bar Association, attorney Buck Wellford asked how many in the room of 500 attorneys and judges knew Sam A. Myar Jr.

A few people stood, including Wellford’s father, retired federal judge Harry Wellford, and attorney Leo Bearman. Myar’s widow and family members were also present.

22. 20 Glankler Brown Attorneys in Best Lawyers in America ‘11 - Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Twenty attorneys from Glankler Brown PLLC have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2011.

23. Events - Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Small Biz Memphis will host the Cordova/Bartlett and East Memphis/Midtown Business Builders Circle meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 1661 International Drive, suite 400. The Germantown/Collierville meeting will be Aug. 12 at 7:45 a.m. at 2176 West St., suite 110. For more information, call 205-9303.

24. Events - Monday, August 09, 2010

The Memphis Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select East Memphis, 5795 Poplar Ave. Monica Fleming will speak on “Success Over Stress: Managing the 21st Century.” For reservations, call Demetria Sturgis at 448-5529 or e-mail Jennifer Thornton at jjthornton@fedex.com. Cost is $20.

25. Events - Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Small Biz Memphis will host Business Builders Circle meetings Tuesday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 1661 International Drive, Suite 400. For more information, call 205-9303.

26. Events - Monday, July 12, 2010

The Madison Hotel will host Smoking Up High: High-Class, Low-Key, a monthly rooftop cigar event, Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the rooftop of the hotel, 79 Madison Ave. The event will feature a selection of cigars from the Mix Cigar Emporium, a cash bar and tapas. For reservations, call 333-1224.

27. Events - Tuesday, June 08, 2010

The Small Business Chamber will host a breakfast forum titled “Doing Business with City & County Government” Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. Guest speakers are Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. and Shelby County Mayor Joe Ford. Cost is $20.

28. Events - Monday, June 07, 2010

The Madison Hotel will host Smoking Up High: High-Class, Low-Key, a monthly rooftop cigar event, Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the rooftop of the hotel, 79 Madison Ave. The event will feature a selection of cigars from the Mix Cigar Emporium, a cash bar and tapas. For reservations, call 333-1224.

29. Glankler Brown's Humphreys Named Real Estate SuperLawyer - Thursday, May 27, 2010

Glankler Brown attorney and real estate chairman Hunter Humphreys has been named a Real Estate SuperLawyer by Corporate Counsel Magazine.

Humphreys’ designation means he’s honored as a Top 100 Lawyer in Tennessee and a Top 50 Lawyer in Memphis.

30. Morrell Named Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers - Thursday, April 22, 2010

Gary Morrell’s parents stressed several important values as he grew up – education, hard work, preparation and professionalism.

During his 29-year career as a lawyer, those traits have served him well. And now he has been named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers – the 40th Fellow from Memphis.

31. Financial Federal Keeps Up By Offering New Services - Monday, March 08, 2010

Financial Federal Savings Bank, which celebrates its silver anniversary this year, has a few simple goals for 2010.

32. Baptist Women’s to Host Breast Cancer Group - Thursday, March 04, 2010

Baptist’s Women’s Health Center will host Women Helping Other Women, a breast cancer support group, on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.

Women diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing breast cancer treatment or recovering from breast cancer are invited to attend.

33. Pro Bono Crusade Marches on in Legal Community - Thursday, October 08, 2009

The Tennessee Bar Association is continuing the access to justice fight by decreeing October “Celebrate Pro Bono Month.”

More than a million Tennesseans are unable to afford legal services and about 700,000 of them face legal problems each year, according to Gov. Phil Bredesen’s office. Legal aid providers such as Memphis Area Legal Services Inc. often have to turn away as many as 80 clients at any given pro bono clinic because of a lack of resources to care for them all.

34. Highland Hip - Monday, July 27, 2009

The Highland strip is growing a skyline. The Stratum on Highland Street, a five-story apartment complex, was the first new structure west of the University of Memphis to sprout last August on the storied commercial strip itself.

35. Sisson Remembered For Spunk, Humor - Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Thomas E. “Pete” Sisson’s political career in Memphis and Shelby County spanned more than 50 years in which he witnessed more change than most politicians.

Sisson, who died last week at age 81, was remembered this week at a funeral service in Cordova.

36. Events - Wednesday, September 19, 2007

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will host its "Researching Grant Funding" workshop today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the alliance office, 606 S. Mendenhall Road, Suite 108. The event is $65 for members, $55 for participants in the Alliance's Program for Nonprofit Excellence and $99 for nonmembers. Call Nancy McGee at 684-6605 for more information.

37. Events - Tuesday, September 18, 2007

The Executive Employment Law Seminar Series will be today from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., ninth floor. This week's topic is "Compensation, Benefits and Commissions." The event is $25 per person, including breakfast, payable at the door. Reservations can be made by calling Sheila Lindsey at 683-1850.

38. U of M Honors Memphis' Legal Giants - Thursday, August 09, 2007

Many of them served in World War II, came home war heroes and then faced obstacles in the courtroom, such as practicing law during a time when most women and minorities did not have law licenses.

They were lawyers when there was no such thing as rules of discovery in Tennessee.

39. INSOUTH Positions Itself for Further Growth With New Poplar Location - Friday, May 18, 2007

Richard Marsh admits that INSOUTH Bank never quite found its identity at the intersection of Walnut Grove Road and Humphreys Boulevard, the spot it called home for 15 years.

During that time, the bank was surrounded by a fast-food restaurant, a fire station and a hotel - it became lost in a Bermuda Triangle of sorts.

40. Scholarship Seeks to Increase Minority Enrollment at U of M Law School - Thursday, May 17, 2007

With hopes of increasing diversity in the legal profession, the Memphis office of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP has established a scholarship program for a minority student to attend the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis.

41. Grisham and Partners Prove to be Men of Steel with 'Super Lawyer' Status - Friday, January 05, 2007

As a partner for the law firm Weintraub Stock & Grisham PC, Greg Grisham is no stranger to the spotlight.

Despite the firm's well-known place in the Memphis community, its partners still were surprised to be named among the Mid-South's 2006 "Super Lawyers," according to Mid-South Super Lawyers magazine published by Law & Politics magazine.

42. Evans & Petree Attorney Receives MBA Service Award - Thursday, October 12, 2006

Caren Beth Nichol recently received the Sam A. Myar Jr. Memorial Award at the joint annual meeting of the Memphis Bar Association and the Memphis Bar Foundation.

The award is given each year to an attorney 40 years old or younger who has rendered outstanding personal service to the Memphis and Shelby County legal profession and community.

43. Wassmer Captures Account Exec Spot at Thompson & Berry - Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Katie Wassmer has been promoted to account executive at Thompson & Berry Public Relations, a division of Thompson & Co. Wassmer has been with Thompson & Berry for two years. She joined the company as an intern. Wassmer graduated from the University of Memphis in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in journalism/public relations.

44. Benihana Undergoes Extreme Makeover - Friday, April 28, 2006

The Benihana at 912 Ridge Lake Blvd. in East Memphis is getting a makeover. The 8,000-square-foot restaurant is being renovated to fit with the company's "Next Benihana" design, which entails a contemporary Japanese look and feel.

45. Highland Strip Area Starts to Sizzle - Friday, January 06, 2006

After years of inactivity, the area around the Highland Stip is starting to pick up as property renovations and other new developments continue.

Probably the most visible new addition has been RP Billiards at 525 S. Highland St. The building housed the Highland Cue for about 25 years.

46. Archived Article: Lead - Tuesday, December 14, 2004
By Andy Meerk

Wolf River Gets New Medical Tenant

Doctors office latest venture in growing medical corridor

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

Dr. William Light, a specialist in internal medicine who has operated in a facility adjacent to Baptis...

47. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, June 17, 2004
Law

Area Law Firms Reflect Shift in Hiring Trends

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Recruiting has become an art rather than a science for Memphis law firms, and trends continue to change.

Once an industry in which employees were expected to...

48. Archived Article: Prom 3 (lead) - Friday, February 13, 2004
ANDREW BELL

Promenade Debate Centers on Buildings

Officials, citizens mull over options for library, post office

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Although the specific changes that will occur at the six-acre property known as the Memphis Pr...

49. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, December 09, 2003
Real

More Medical Comes to Wolf River Stretch

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

As the population in Metro Memphis continues to shift eastward, it only makes sense that medical offerings would follow.

Baptist Memorial Hospital relocated its ...

50. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, October 30, 2003
Law

Diversity in Law Firms on the Rise

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

In Shelby County, where an estimated 450,000 residents are African-American and women slightly outnumber men, the need for diversity in the workplace is apparent.

That ...

51. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, July 11, 2003
Gov. Phil Bredesen

Gov. Phil Bredesen and state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens recently announced the following local recipients of Urban Forestry Grants: the Annesdale Snowden neighborhood in Memphis, $2,500; Germantown, $24,000; Lakeland, ...

52. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, July 07, 2003
Calendar of Events July 7-13

Calendar of Events July 7-13 July 7

Memphis Dance Group presents Take Flight: A Journey in Dance at 9:30 a.m. today through Friday at the Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center, 60 Perkins Extended. Enjoy music, d...

53. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, March 28, 2002
New parkway paves the way for Shelby Farms Citizens get latest view of Shelby Farms parkway plan By MARY DANDO The Daily News On the same day a national conservancy group warned of the rising pollution levels in the countrys signature national parks...

54. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, July 09, 2001
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: July 9-July 15 July 9 Starlit Nights, the Sharpe Planetariums summer program, continues through Sept. 16. Designed to help attendees find their way around the night sky and answer stargazing question...

55. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, July 02, 2001
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: July 2-July 8 July 2 Starlit Nights, the Sharpe Planetariums summer program, continues through Sept. 16. Designed to help attendees find their way around the night sky and answer stargazing questions...

56. Archived Article: Tech Focus (3re.com) - Wednesday, May 16, 2001
Department of Labor argues $195,000 owed to 3re Labor department says $195,000 owed to 3Re.com employees By SUE PEASE The Daily News With the ring of the death toll still reverberating throughout the technology start-up marketplace, some people may ...

57. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, February 12, 2001
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Feb. 12-Feb. 18 Feb. 13 The University of Memphis and Black Scholars Unlimited are sponsoring the third annual Memphis Career Showcase from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cook Convention Center. More than ...

58. Archived Article: Real Focus (r-up) - Tuesday, December 26, 2000
Real Estate Focus Year 2000 Roundup Overall, 2000 was a good year for Memphis real estate By MARY DANDO The Daily News What a long, strange year its been. It was a phenomenal year for home sales, according to the Memphis Area Association of Realtors...

59. Archived Article: Comm Bank (lead) - Thursday, September 07, 2000
Bank begins construction in East Memphis Commercial Bank adds East Memphis location By Sue Pease The Daily News In order to better serve many of their East Memphis customers, Commercial Bank and Trust Co. will soon begin construction of a new branch...

60. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, February 21, 2000
Calendar Feb Calendar Feb. 21-27 Feb. 21 The Memphis Songwriters Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 101 of the University of Memphis Music Building. Feb. 22 The Baptist Cancer Institute Life Center, 50 Humphreys Blvd., will conduct a seminar on...

61. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, February 07, 2000
Calendar Calendar Feb. 7 The Baptist Cancer Institute Life Center, 50 Humphreys Blvd., will host a seminar, "Planning Ahead: Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care" at 1 p.m. The seminar is open to the public and there ...

62. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, January 03, 2000
Calendar: Calendar: Jan. 4 Larry Lowman, owner of Ridgecrest Nursery in Wynne, Ark., will discuss native perennials at the Memphis Horticultural Society meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Gardens Goldsmith Civic Garden Center. MHS members c...

63. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, December 07, 1999
The U The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released results of its latest survey of market conditions for fixed-rate, long-term, level payment home loans as well as interest rates for home construction funds. The survey stated that t...

64. Archived Article: Office Lead - Thursday, October 28, 1999
Office starts decline slightly in 3rd quarter Office starts decline, values jump for quarter St. Jude tower, new office projects spur increase through Sept. 30 By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Although the number of building permits filed in the thi...

65. Archived Article: Gov't (opd) - Monday, August 30, 1999
OPD rejects LUCB rejects proposed construction landfill By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Two public hearings are set in the coming 14 days to consider a proposal to build a construction landfill on Getwell Road, south of Shelby Drive. Shelby County c...

66. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, April 30, 1999
By STACEY PETSCHAUER Treating the spirit Just as an ice cream shop offers a treat to sick children, the Baptist Cancer Institute Life Center offers solace to patients of all ages   By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily News Two short years ago, Mary R...

67. Archived Article: Lucb (lead) - Friday, February 12, 1999
By LAURIE JOHNSON LUCB approves Southwind office complex By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Land Use Control Board on Wednesday approved a four-building office complex in Southwind Planned Development, citing the final site plan as "a very go...

68. Archived Article: Gov't (scc) - Monday, November 09, 1998
A resolution to accept block grant funding for the juvenile court and an appeal to erect a sign are two items to be considered at today's Board of Shelby County Commission meeting Block grant, appeal on commission agenda By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily N...

69. Archived Article: Office Chg - Wednesday, January 28, 1998
By CAMILLE H Office construction stable in fourth quarter, year Existing companies expanding in the Memphis market increase demand for office space By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Fourth quarter office construction in Shelby County remained stab...

70. Archived Article: Humphreys Office Bldg Lj - Tuesday, October 14, 1997
By LAURIE JOHNSON Construction begins on Humphreys Center offices By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Construction has started on a two-story office building at 6305 Humphreys Blvd. in the Humphreys Center commercial development. Data Communications Co...

71. Archived Article: Boyle Chg - Thursday, August 28, 1997
By CAMILLE H Boyle starts new office building on Humphreys 50,000-square-foot property 25 percent pre-leased to local software company By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Boyle Investment Co. has started construction on a 50,000-square-foot Class A ...

72. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, August 14, 1997
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Didnt you see that sign? Comparative fault is used in assessing the percentage of liability in cases involving personal injury By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News If Jane Doe is walking down a grocery store aisle, suddenly slips o...

73. Archived Article: Comedy Zone - Monday, August 05, 1996
8/5 jts The Comedy Zone Comedy Zone declares bankruptcy Company president claims property dispute, vows to remain open By JAMES SNYDER The Daily News The Comedy Zone, owned by Four Square Entertainment Inc., declared bankruptcy under Chapter 11 reor...

74. Archived Article: Prod Liab Jts - Friday, April 26, 1996
jts law week -- liability Product liability cap tops Common Sense debate By JAMES SNYDER The Daily News Product liability stories are so familiar they have become almost cliché: individual injured by allegedly defective or dangerous product, ...

75. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, March 26, 1996
03-26 Real briefs Southwyck Village Townhouses, a 58-unit apartment property on the south side of Raines Road west of Elvis Presley Boulevard in Whitehaven, sold March 22 for $950,000 or $16,400 per unit. Southwyck was purchased by Southwyck Associa...

76. Archived Article: Real Estate Back - Monday, December 11, 1995
12/11 Real estate (back) Local LP Buys Aspenwood Square Apartments for $2.2 million By ED RAINS The Daily News Aspenwood Square apartments, a 120-unit complex built in the early 1970s and located on Mendenhall Road south of Knight Arnold Road, sold ...