Michael L. Russell, senior partner of Gilbert Russell McWherter Scott Bobbitt PLC, was elected President of the Nashville Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
FRANKLIN, TN / ACCESSWIRE / November 21, 2016 / Gilbert Russell McWherter Scott Bobbitt PLC is proud to announce that one of the firm's senior partners, Michael L. Russell, has been elected President of the Nashville Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
"I'm excited and humbled to lead the Nashville chapter of this wonderful organization," said Mr. Russell. "The Federal Bar Association plays a pivotal role in enhancing the administration of justice in the federal courts. I look forward to serving the federal bench and bar in Middle Tennessee."
Michael Russell is an active member of local, state and federal bar organizations. In addition to his active litigation practice, he is a sought-after mediator and an adjunct professor at the Belmont University College of Law. Mr. Russell is the immediate past chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, and has served on the Boards of various civic and professional associations. He was selected as a Fellow of the Tennessee Bar Foundation earlier this year.
About the Federal Bar Association
The Federal Bar Association is a specialized bar association for federal judges and lawyers who primarily practice in federal courts. Their mission "is to strengthen the federal legal system and administration of justice by serving the interests and the needs of the federal practitioner, both public and private, the federal judiciary and the public they serve." There are more than 18,000 members in the FBA, which includes both attorneys and federal judges.
The Federal Bar Association helps to support it members and the legal community by:
• Offering scholarships for continuing education within the profession
• Providing up-to-date information about issues concerning the practice of federal law, and continuously monitoring those issues which could impact the courts
• Creating professional and social networking opportunities
• Promoting the highest ethical standards in the practice of law
As President of the Nashville Chapter, Mr. Russell hopes to enhance the access to justice in the federal courts of Middle Tennessee, and provide continued support to attorneys, judges and legal professionals.
The Gilbert Firm is an award-winning law firm focusing on upholding the rights of employees, policyholders and students. The Firm maintains multiple offices throughout Tennessee, to better serve the Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Jackson and Knoxville communities. The attorneys handle complex employment litigation, and primarily focus their practice in the areas of:
• Employment and labor law
• Employees' rights
• Wage and hour violations
• Insurance disputes
• Special education law
For more information, please visit http://www.gilbertfirm.com/
Contact Info:
Name: Michael Russell
Organization: Gilbert Russell McWherter Scott Bobbitt PLC
Address: 341 Cool Springs Blvd, Suite 230 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-354-1144
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZHy11UiYeA
SOURCE: Gilbert Russell McWherter Scott Bobbitt PLC