Category: News

Dan Werner , our newest associate, was sworn in by the Tennessee Supreme Court November 5, 2024! We are excited to have Dan on our team.

On October 24th, Ortale Kelley Law Firm was presented with a Legal Aid award for its 17 years of participation in the leadership cabinet.  The leadership cabinet recognizes firms who have 100% [...]

Emmie Kinnard recently graduated from the well-respected Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum, an elite program for 25 selected attorneys who practice in Davidson County with incredible [...]

Our very own Chicoya Smith Gallman was recently recognized as one of the National Bar Association’s Nation’s Best Advocates: 40 under 40. This prestigious award celebrates the achievements of [...]

Chicoya Smith Gallman has been selected as 1 of 25 attorneys by the Nashville Bar Association for the 2025 Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum – a local leadership program for lawyers [...]

Last year, Ortale Kelley was honored to receive the Distinguished Partnership Award from Belmont University School of Law.  This recognition is a collaborative spirit and shared commitment to the [...]

  Ortale Kelley enjoyed quality time at Pinewood Social, bowling and celebrating with our Partners and Associates, for a job well done by our Summer Associates, Kendall McMullen and Zachary [...]

Hayley Vos submitted an article to the Nashville Bar Journal interviewing a Former Major and Member of the Army Medical Service Corps in honor of  the Veterans Edition. [...]

    Ortale Kelly has elected Jeremy Cherry and Wendy Longmire as co-managing partners of The Firm. Their diverse practices and talents combine to provide effective leadership for the firm in this [...]

Richard Warren Sebastian passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2024, at age 59. Richard was a devoted husband, father, brother, and law partner.  Richard is survived by his soulmate and loving [...]