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Lisa Ramsay Cole is President and Managing Shareholder of Lewis Thomason, where she provides firmwide leadership focused on strategic growth, governance, and long-term sustainability. She works closely with the Board of Directors to guide business planning, talent development, and operational excellence across the firm’s offices and practice groups. She also serves as Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Nashville office. Ms. Cole serves as the firm’s General Counsel, overseei...

William S. Rutchow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. William S. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized William S. Rutchow since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William S. Rutchow is held by...

Eleanor McCulty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Finance Law. Eleanor practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Eleanor McCulty since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eleanor McCulty is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey A. Calk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Jeffrey A. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Calk since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey A. Calk is held by other lawyers.

Joshua Chesser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Joshua practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua Chesser since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joshua Chesser is held by other lawyers.

M. Clark Spoden is recognized in Tennessee as a Specialist in Civil Trial and Pre-Trial Advocacy as Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Clark is a Charter Fellow in the American College of Board Certified Attorneys, (2015) and has received recognition in The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2010-2022), Litigation-Construction (2011-2022), Litigation-Environmental (2011-2022), Litigation-Labor and Employment (2011-2022), and in the Top 100 in Tennessee Super ...

David Joffe practices in the areas of employee benefits, executive compensation, and employment law. He is the Chairperson of the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP.

David has nearly 30 years of experience practicing litigation in a variety of practice areas, including labor and employment, commercial, and products liability matters. A Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, he has particularly extensive experience in non-compete and trade secret matters. David is recognized in Chambers USA and other publications.

James Looper serves as Co-Managing Partner for our Nashville office. He is currently licensed in Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. In addition to being licensed in a number of states, James handles complex litigation as a part of the National Trial Counsel team across the country. James’ practice is centered on medical-related issues, complex litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and health care, and he has had numerous jury trials in multiple states. Prior to attending law school...

Nina Parsley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Nina practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Nina Parsley since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nina Parsley is held by other lawyers.