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Equal Justice University 2026
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Thursday, August 27
 

8:30am PDT

General Insights and Guidelines for Assisting Attorneys
Thursday August 27, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

The paralegal profession plays a pivotal role in the legal industry, offering essential support to attorneys and ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes. To enhance the skills and knowledge of paralegals, we propose a series of sessions focused on critical aspects of their work. These sessions aim to provide practical insights, ethical guidelines, and specialized training to empower paralegals in their professional roles. Learning Objectives: Assisting Attorneys with Drafting Documents and Trial Support, Working with Domestic Violence Victims, Providing Victim Advocacy. 

Speakers
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Tammie Sisco

Tammie Sisco is a seasoned paralegal with 26 years of experience, specializing in legal drafting, trial support, and advocacy. She holds an associate's degree in paralegal studies from Kaplan University and has dedicated six years to West Tennessee Legal Services (WTLS), where... Read More →
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Jonathan Steen

Jonathan Steen is the Medical-Legal Partnership / Litigation Supervising Attorney at West Tennessee Legal Services, where he leads efforts to integrate legal aid into healthcare settings to address social and legal barriers to health. With over 30 years of experience in civil litigation... Read More →
Thursday August 27, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Embassy Suites- Cambridge A

10:15am PDT

General Insights and Guidelines - Paralegal Ethics
Thursday August 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
Paralegals are critical to the delivery of legal services, particularly in legal aid settings where resources are limited, and the need is great. This training will provide an overview of the ethical boundaries that guide paralegal practice, with an emphasis on avoiding the unauthorized practice of law. Participants will explore practical applications of paralegal roles in client communication, legal research, and case support, while also reviewing the ethical limitations related to legal advice, representation, and confidentiality. The program will also address best practices for conducting legal needs assessments and maintaining client trust and attorney-client privilege within a supervised legal framework.
Speakers
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Tammie Sisco

Tammie Sisco is a seasoned paralegal with 26 years of experience, specializing in legal drafting, trial support, and advocacy. She holds an associate's degree in paralegal studies from Kaplan University and has dedicated six years to West Tennessee Legal Services (WTLS), where... Read More →
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Jonathan Steen

Jonathan Steen is the Medical-Legal Partnership / Litigation Supervising Attorney at West Tennessee Legal Services, where he leads efforts to integrate legal aid into healthcare settings to address social and legal barriers to health. With over 30 years of experience in civil litigation... Read More →
Thursday August 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
Embassy Suites- Cambridge A

1:15pm PDT

Paid Family Caregiving - Understanding Service Models in Tennessee
Thursday August 27, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
This session will provide attendees with an overview of expanded opportunities for family caregivers to be paid for services provided under a TennCare waiver. Topics covered will include prior authorizations of home and community-based services and opportunities for family members to be paid to deliver care.
Speakers
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Emily Jenkins

Emily Jenkins is an attorney and certified mediator; she obtained her J.D. from the College of William and Mary and her B.A. from Rhodes College. She has been a Staff Attorney with the Tennessee Justice Center since 2023. Prior to coming to TJC, her work was focused on Child... Read More →
Thursday August 27, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Embassy Suites- Cambridge A

2:30pm PDT

The Sustainable Lawyer: Rooted, Growing and Avoiding Burnout
Thursday August 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
A growing number of attorneys are confronting burnout, compassion fatigue, and the quiet erosion of professional identity. This CLE explores how lawyers can recognize early warning signs, ethically safeguard their mental and emotional fitness, and make informed decisions about career transitions or reeducation. Participants will examine the intersection of well-being and professional responsibility, learn practical strategies for restoring capacity, and gain tools for navigating career pivots without compromising ethical obligations or client care. 
Speakers
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Ronda Webb

Ronda Webb is an attorney and Air Force JAG Guardsmen whose career spans education law, healthcare regulation, and public service.  She currently serves as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Franklin, providing legal counsel on municipal operations, governance, and... Read More →
Thursday August 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Embassy Suites- Cambridge A

3:45pm PDT

Technology Innovation Grant
Thursday August 27, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
An overview of the Technology Innovation Grant. 
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Ashley Holliday

Ashley graduated with a BA in Communications from the University of Tennessee at Martin and earned her J.D. from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Prior to joining WTLS in 2009, Ashley worked in private practice handling consumer bankruptcy and family law matters. Ashley is a member... Read More →
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Laura Brown

Laura Brown brings more than 20 years of legal experience to TALS. She most recently worked as the Senior Deputy Director of Client Services for the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. Her duties included the overall management and direction of client services... Read More →
Thursday August 27, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Embassy Suites- Cambridge A
 
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