Lawyers work independently on matters and participate in all phases of the projects to which they are assigned. New associates work closely with more experienced lawyers and have direct contact with clients early in their career.
Associates are generally eligible to be considered for partnership after eight years of practice.
During the first three years of association with the firm, each associate is paired with a partner mentor. In addition to receiving informal feedback on a regular basis, an associate receives a formal evaluation of his or her performance at least annually. The firm takes substantial pride in the meaningful roles that its lawyers have played and are playing in significant positions in civic, governmental and quasi public bodies. Our lawyers are involved in responsible community service touching everything from children's issues, education and the arts, to leadership positions with the Chamber of Commerce. Some of the many local organizations and institutions in which our lawyers play significant roles include Allied Arts, American Heart Association, Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Atlanta History Center Young Professionals, Baylor School, Bright School, Boys Clubs, Boy Scouts of America, Chattanooga Bar Association, Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chattanooga Hamilton County Trade and Convention Center, Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprises, Chattanooga Public Education Foundation, Children's Discovery Museum, Community Foundation of Chattanooga, Georgia Bar Association, Girls, Inc., Girls Preparatory School, Junior League of Atlanta, Junior League of Chattanooga, Junior League of Nashville, Leadership Chattanooga, McCallie School, Metropolitan Council, Nashville Bar Association, Partners for Academic Excellence, Tennessee Aquarium, Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee River Gorge, Tonya Foundation, Trust for Public Land, United Way, University of Tennessee, Urban Land Institute, UTC Chancellor's Roundtable and Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women.