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The Barristers will be hosting an outdoor holiday party and election event on Wednesday, December 9 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at The Firefly, the patio at the Hilton Knoxville. A short program recognizing this year’s executive committee, committee chairs, past presidents, and 2021 Barristers President Amanda Tonkin will begin at 5:45 p.m. and the social will follow thereafter. Complimentary hot and cold beverages and snacks will be provided. Even if you can’t stay for the whole party, make sure to stop by. Register online by clicking December 9 on the event calendar at www.knoxbar.org. Nominees for the Executive Committee include: Vice-president: Meagan Collver, London Amburn, P.C. Secretary/Treasurer Zack Walden, Elridge & Blakney, P.C. Members-at-Large Matt Knable, Law Office of Matthew R. Knable; Chuck Sharrett, London Amburn, P.C.

The Barristers will host their annual toy drive for SPARK this winter. More information about how to donate will follow. Please contact the committee co-chairs, Meagan Collver (MDavisCollver@ londonamburn.com) or Chuck Sharrett (Csharrett@londonamburn. com), with questions or to learn more about how you can help with future events.

The Veterans Legal Advice Clinic is a general advice and referral clinic which will serve between 20 and 30 veterans in the community each month with a wide variety of legal issues. Volunteers are needed between 12:00pm and 2:00pm on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Sign up to help at www.knoxbar.org/volunteer, and contact Access to Justice Committee Co-Chairs Spencer Fair (sfair@londonamburn. com) or Luke Ihnen ( ihnen@londonamburn.com) with questions.

The Diversity Committee have been meeting with law students for small group discussions regarding pertinent topics in today’s everchanging landscape. Please watch for updates from the Diversity Committee via email and on the KBA online Calendar or contact committee co-chairs, Soojin Kim (Skim@emlaw.com) or Jessica Jernigan-Johnson (JJerniganJohnson@londonamburn.com), to learn how you can become involved in upcoming Diversity meetings and gatherings.

The Volunteer Breakfast Committee will continue to deliver breakfast to the Volunteer Ministry Center on the fourth Thursday of the month, however, the Center has suspended in-person volunteer opportunities until further notice. The Barristers Volunteer Committee continues to accept sponsors, but regrettably is unable to accept volunteers at this time. We offer our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors and volunteers. Please contact Matt Knable (knablelaw@gmail.com) or Mitchell Panter (mpanter@lewisthomason.com) for questions or concerns.