Why Brittany?
I am running to remain an Elected Director because I want to prioritize and expand membership wellbeing and create inclusive spaces that allow all AILA members to thrive even in times of chaos.
AILA is, at its heart, a bar association that is built to serve its members. That means the organization has to be attuned to the needs of its members and proactively offer resources to improve not only your legal knowledge, but also your health and wellness. We must continue the discussion around attorney wellbeing, encourage members to be vulnerable and share their stories, and provide support and guidance about how to cope with the stressors of being an immigration attorney.
Because I want AILA to accomplish these things and more, I am asking for your vote.
Call me. Email me. We are in this together.
Not just in the community, but working for the community.
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● AILA Board of Governors Elected Director (2021-2025)
● AILA Well-Being Committee (2021-2025)
● AILA Membership Experience Committee (2024-2025)
● AILA Texas Chapter Spring Conference Planning Committee (2025)
● AILA Annual Conference Special Sessions Track Chair (2024)
● AILA Well-Being Committee Programs Chair (2023-2024)
● AILA Rome District Chapter Distance Learning Chair (2022-2023)
● AILA Annual Conference Special Sessions Committee Member (2023)
● AILA National Nominating Committee (2020 and 2023)
● AILA Ethics Committee (2021-2022)
● AILA Global Migration Studies Steering Committee (2021-2022)
● AILA Distance Learning Committee (2020-2021)
● AILA Midsouth Chapter Chair (2019-2021)
● AILA Annual Conference Family Law Track Committee (2020)
● AILA Vision and Strategic Planning Committee on Political Engagement (2019)
● AILA Gold Standard Committee (2016-2017)
● AILA Midsouth Tennessee CBP Liaison (2015-2016)
● AILA Pro Bono Hero (2014)
● AILA Midsouth Law Student Liaison (2011-2012)
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Tennessee Bar Association (TBA)
● East Tennessee Governor (2023-2025)
● Tennessee Bar Leadership Law (2025)
● Young Lawyers Division President (2022-2023)
American Bar Association (ABA)
● Commission on Immigration Advisory Board Member (2023-2024)
● Litigation Section Pro Bono Co-Chair (2022-2023)
● Working Group on Unaccompanied Minors Member (2018-2020)
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD)
● Fit2Practice Director (2022-2024)
● Commission on Immigration Liaison (2021-2023)
● Co-Director Practice Services (2020-2022)
● Chair Immigration and Naturalization Committee (2017-2020)
Chattanooga Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (CBA YLD)
● President (2017)
La Paz Chattanooga:
● Head of Legal Rapid Response Committee (2025)
● Board Chair (2020-2021)
● Head of Unidos Contigo Legal Team (2017)
● Latino Leadership Awards Co-Chair (2017)
Southeast Tennessee Lawyers’ Association for Women (SETLAW)
● President (2015)
Midsouth Immigration Advocates
● Board Chair (2015-2016)
Awards
AILA Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award 2021
UT Alumni Volunteer 40 Under 40 Award 2023
ABA “On the Rise- Top 40 Young Lawyers” 2019
TBA YLD President’s Award 2022
ABA Star of the Quarter 2020
Midsouth Super Lawyers Rising Star 2017-2025
TBA YLD, President’s Special Recognition Award 2017
La Paz Chattanooga, Volunteer of the Year 2017
TBA YLD, Star of the Quarter 2015-2019
Young Professionals of Chattanooga, Public Service Award Nominee 2015
AILA, Pro Bono Hero 2014
CBA YLD, Volunteer of the Year 2014
Legal Aid of East Tennessee, Pro Bono Excellence Award 2014
UT Pro Bono, Outstanding Pro Bono Service 2012 TBA Law Student Volunteer of the Year 2011
Contact us
Interested in learning more or just chatting?
Free free to call or email at 423-265-8804 or brittany@abbottweiss.com