Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Holly Kirby is set to receive the esteemed Justice Frank F. Drowota III Award next month, as announced by the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA). The award ceremony will take place at the Bench Bar Luncheon on June 13, which forms part of the association's Annual Convention in Memphis.
TBA President Jim Barry revealed that Kirby is being honored for her significant efforts in leading an increase in the hourly rate of reimbursement for attorneys who undertake appointed cases. These cases often involve indigent families and children, and address sensitive issues such as allegations of dependency, neglect, and child abuse.