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Heidi A. Barcus has been selected as a 2010 Knoxville Bar Foundation Fellow.  This prestigious designation is bestowed upon distinguished members of the Knoxville Bar who are committed to public service. 

Jason H. Long has been selected as one of City View’s Knoxville’s 2010 Top Attorneys in the area of Medical Malpractice.

Heidi A. Barcus, James H. London, and W. Dale Amburn have been selected as members of City View’s Knoxville’s 2010 Top Attorneys in the area of Health Care Law.

Diana L. Gustin has been elected Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Interfaith Health Clinic for the second year.  Ms. Gustin has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Interfaith Health Clinic since 2008. 

Jason H. Long has completed his service as a member of the Steering Committee of the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law (TBALL).  The purpose of TBALL is to expose young Tennessee attorneys to leadership opportunities within the legal profession as well as public service opportunities in their communities. 

Events

On June 28, 2010, Jason H. Long presented “Medical Malpractice Update” to the University of Tennessee medical residents.  Mr. Long explained recent changes to Tennessee case law and statutes that affect medical providers.

On October 7, 2010, Diana L. Gustin will be co-presenting "MIC, ZPIC, RAC and MAC" at the Tennessee Bar Association’s Health Law Conference.  Ms. Gustin will be explaining the impact of Medicaid Integrity Contractors, Zone Program Integrity Contractors, Recovery Audit Contractors, and Medicaid Audit Contractors on health care providers in Tennessee. 

James H. London is co-chair of the International Academy of Mediators Fall Conference, which will be held October 21 – 23, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.   Mr. London is one of three Tennessee mediators who have been inducted into the International Academy of Mediators, an organization committed to defining standards and qualifications for the professional mediator and promoting the mediation process. 

Jamie Ballinger-Holden, as part of her leadership as a member of the Knoxville Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee, is co-producing the "Tort Law Update" for the Knoxville Bar Association on October 21, 2010 as a Lunch and Learn program at the Foundry. 

Mark A. Castleberry is the co-chair the Barrister’s Golf Tournament, which will take place on October 25, 2010 at Avalon Golf Club. Proceeds from the Golf Tournament fund many of the Barrister’s charitable activities throughout the year. Mr. Castleberry has co-chaired the Golf Tournament for the past four years.

On May 20, 2010, Connie S. Ditto presented "The Effect of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Professional Coders" to the Knoxville Chapter of the American Association of Professional Coders at their bi-annual spring meeting. 

On May 14, 2010, Jamie Ballinger-Holden and Diana L. Gustin discussed the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on physician's practices to DoctorsManagement.  Ms. Ballinger-Holden explained the practical effects of mandatory health insurance to employers, and Ms. Gustin described the Act’s changes to the current fraud and abuse regulatory framework, including mandatory compliance plans and a requirement that any overpayments identified be re-paid to Medicare within 60 days. 

Ian P. Hennessey co-chaired the Barristers Flood Relief Fundraiser, which collected nearly $1,000 for flood relief victims in middle and west Tennessee.  The fundraiser was held at S&W Café on May 9, 2010 and the proceeds were donated to the Red Cross. 

Connie S. Ditto chaired the Knoxville Barristers Clothing Drive, which was held April 26 – May 7, 2010.  This year's drive was the Barristers most successful yet, and more than 1,000 articles of clothing were collected and donated to Knoxville charities.