TVFCU to award $225,000 to entrepreneurs at Idea Leap Grant pitch competitions

For TVFCU’s 8th Annual Idea Leap Grant, the credit union is awarding a total of $225,000 in grants to local small business owners in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Entrepreneurs will participate in regional pitch competitions, each taking home a grant between $10,000 and $30,000. “Since the inception of the Idea Leap Grant in 2018, we have invested over […]

Chambliss Announces Steve Barham as New President and Managing Shareholder

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to announce Steve Barham has been elected to serve as president and managing shareholder of the firm. He previously served in several leadership roles at Chambliss as chair of the litigation and risk management section and as the firm’s general counsel, advising on various standards, ethics, and professional responsibilities. In his new role, […]

Chambliss Welcomes Experienced Corporate Attorney Morgan Ownbey

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. welcomes attorney Morgan Ownbey, who will support the firm’s business and mergers and acquisitions practice areas. “Morgan has been a fantastic addition to our section,” said Business Section Chair Laura McKinney. “His business background allows him to understand the unique challenges our clients face across various industries, and this insight has already made him an invaluable part of […]

Chambliss Attorney Rebecca Miller Earns Certified Elder Law Attorney Designation

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. attorney Rebecca Miller recently earned the Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) designation from the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), the only organization accredited by the American Bar Association to offer certification in elder law. Miller is one of 16 CELAs in Tennessee and approximately 500 nationwide. To obtain certification as a CELA, an attorney must […]

Chambliss Welcomes New Paralegals to Their Expanding Legal Teams

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. welcomes two new paralegals, Chasity Jackson and Sage Sammeli, who will support the firm’s estate planning and business practice areas. “We are excited to have Chasity and Sage on our team,” said President and Managing Shareholder Mark Cunningham. “As we continue to grow and welcome skilled new talent, we take great pride in the invaluable support our paralegals […]

Chambliss Expands Legal Team with the Hiring of Two New Associates

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. welcomes two new attorneys, Alexander Blankers and Isabelle Thibault, who will support a variety of the firm’s practice areas, including business, health care, litigation and risk management, and real estate. “We are thrilled to add Alexander and Isabelle to our growing team,” said President and Managing Shareholder Mark Cunningham. “We look forward to seeing them grow in their individual […]

Alyssa Mediate to Lead Client Development Initiatives at Chambliss Law

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Alyssa Mediate who will support the firm’s marketing and business development department as the client development manager. “We are thrilled to welcome Alyssa to the firm and to add this new role to Chambliss’ capabilities,” said President and Managing Shareholder Mark Cunningham. “With Alyssa’s devotion to […]

Chambliss Welcomes Three New Associate Attorneys to Their Growing Team

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of three exceptional attorneys who will support a variety of the firm’s service areas. Naudia Gray, Sawyer Richardson, and Colin Wolfe bring valuable insights and innovative perspectives to a multitude of practice areas, including business, Chambliss Startup Group, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and risk management, construction, and estate planning. “We are very excited to officially […]

Chris Poole Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to announce attorney Christopher D. “Chris” Poole has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations in North America. Poole was one of 88 from across North America inducted into the College in a recent ceremony attended by approximately 900 Fellows […]