The Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) announced that 35 attorneys, including Tyler Ricker of Sims|Funk, from across the state have been selected for its 2025 Leadership Law (TBALL) program. Now in its 22nd year, Leadership Law is designed to equip Tennessee lawyers with the vision, knowledge and skills necessary to serve as leaders in their profession and local […]
Ms. Chambers is a graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School, where she served as an Articles Editor on the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law and as a leader of the Vanderbilt Bar Association. She received her bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Spanish from the University of South Carolina Honors College, where she […]
A highlight from 2024 was Sims|Funk attorney Beau Creson being named to The Nashville Business Journal’s 2024 Top 40 Under 40 list. Read NBJ’s published interview with Beau in the link attached. The Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 is an annual recognition of 40 high-performing professionals under the age of 40 who will be […]
Mid-South Super Lawyers has recognized Scott Sims, Sam Funk, Rob Peal, Michael O’Neill, and Gil Schuette in its list of top lawyers for 2024. Additionally, Scott Sims and Sam Funk were selected as Top 100 attorneys in Tennessee and Top 50 attorneys in Nashville. Evan Rothey and Beau Creson have been named “Rising Stars.” Super […]
Sims|Funk has received three top tier rankings in the 15th Edition (2025) of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Tier 1 “Bet-the-Company” Litigation Tier 1 Commercial Litigation Tier 1 Litigation- Securities Firms are recognized for professional excellence with ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must first […]
Sims|Funk attorney Jim Vines is scheduled to present at the University of Memphis Law School for the 2024 Memphis/Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Annual Seminar. The presentation on October 25th will focus on an update to areas of administrative law following recent changes to the legal landscape for federal agencies. For more information, […]
Sims|Funk attorney Evan Rothey is one of a select group of 25 attorneys participating in the Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum (NBFLF). This program, designed for attorneys in their first three to eight years of practice, focuses on developing leadership skills and addressing local legal and community issues through monthly workshops and activities. The NBFLF […]
Jim Vines, Sam Funk, and Evan Rothey recently submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief, submitted on behalf of several trade associations from Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, joins a coalition of states, liquid-fuel producers, and other industry and policy organizations and urges the Supreme Court to review a recent EPA rulemaking […]
Sims|Funk is pleased to announce that Rob Peal will be an instructor during NITA’s Deposition Skills: Nashville course, taking place from September 5-6, 2024. From NITA’s website: Participants in NITA’s course will benefit from prompt, insightful, and constructive feedback within a supportive and encouraging learning environment. The program’s lectures and demonstrations will establish a solid […]
Sims|Funk attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America list for 2025 are Beau C. Creson (Commercial Litigation), Samuel P. Funk (Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Securities, Trade Secrets Law), Michael R. O’Neill (Commercial Litigation), Robert A. Peal (Bet-the-Company Litigation, […]