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Talley Wood brings a practical perspective and approach to counseling businesses, private equity and venture capital firms, and investors on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters. Her clear, actionable counsel is grounded in both her knowledge of the law and her understanding of each client’s unique goals, expectations, and risk tolerance. A talent for connecting and collaborating with people helps Talley facilitate complex transactions and develop productive working relat...

Stephen is a Partner at Burr & Forman LLP where he serves on the firm's Executive Committee. He is a member of the Labor & Employment and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. Stephen’s practice focuses primarily on employment law and litigation. His practice also focuses on business and intellectual property litigation. He frequently defends employers against claims for alleged employment discrimination, retaliatory discharge, and wage and hour violations. He also handles non-...

Autumn L. Gentry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Autumn L. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Autumn L. Gentry since 2025. 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 Autumn L. Gentry is held by other lawyers.

James G. Thomas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. James G. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized James G. Thomas since 2016. 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 James G. Thomas is held by other lawyers.

Courtney Leyes is a partner in the firm's Gulfport, Memphis and Nashville offices. She represents employers throughout Mississippi and the greater Memphis-metropolitan area, with particular focus on the burgeoning industrial areas in the northern part of the state. Courtney has experience representing employers in litigation related to discrimination and harassment in the workplace, in particular, federal jury trial experience. She also has experience representing employers on wage and hour i...

Paige I. Bernick is a shareholder in Lewis Thomason's Nashville office. Paige primarily works with the Transportation Practice Group. Paige also concentrates her practice in complex civil litigation, including gig economy issues, commercial and business disputes, and employment matters. Prior to private practice, Paige served over four years as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor, in Nashville. In that role, she represented the Secretary of Labor in liti...

Ben Katz is a fintech attorney in Bradley’s Litigation, Banking and Financial Services, and Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights practice groups. He serves as a trusted advisor and outside general counsel to companies in the electronic payments industry. Ben also serves automotive industry clients in various bankruptcy and restructuring, including matters that involve supply chain crises that threaten production. In addition, his practice includes representing various stakeholders in comple...

Named one of Nashville’s best criminal defense lawyers With more than 35 years of experience, David Raybin heads the criminal defense section of our firm, which includes criminal trials, criminal appeals, parole hearings, and civil rights litigation. David has been named the Best Criminal Lawyer in Nashville by Best Lawyers in America , and listed among the Best Criminal Lawyers in TN by Tennessee Business magazine. A regular commentator on local legal subjects, David often deals with p...

Cornell Kennedy is an experienced healthcare and corporate attorney who provides counsel tailored to the unique needs of specialty practitioners, such as dentists, veterinarians, and chiropractors, as well as to other general corporate clients he represents. Cornell appreciates that healthcare is not a monolithic industry and understands that effective representation requires understanding the nuanced business and legal challenges that vary across the broad healthcare landscape. In his health...

Darrick O’Dell is a seasoned, AV-rated litigation attorney. He has practiced for over 15 years and has extensive jury trial and courtroom experience. He represents insurance companies and their insureds, as well as self-insured companies, in serious litigation involving premises liability, retail and hospitality defense, construction damage, insurance coverage, employment practices liability, and other complex litigation including sexual assault and wrongful death claims. Darrick began ...