EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE COMMITTEES
External Committees
Local Rules Advisory Committee
Experienced civil and criminal lawyers from throughout the district in both private and
government practice serve on the Local Rules Advisory Committee. The committee studies and
suggests amendments to the rules, and it also reviews and comments on local-rule amendments
under consideration by the Court.
Donald J. Aho (Chair)
Ibrahim Berro
Alice K. Corker
Gerald L. Ewell, Jr.
Nakeisha Jackson
Jerry W. Laughlin
Leah McClanahan
Kyle J. Wilson
Jeffrey M. Ward
Katie Philyaw Grayson
Chris Field, ex officio
Kimberly Sarlo, ex officio
Committees on Attorney Admissions
A standing Committee on Attorney Admissions serves each division of the Court. Each
committee reviews the qualifications of new applicants seeking admission in that division and
reports to the Court pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.
Chattanooga Greeneville Knoxville
Harry R. Cash (Chair) F. Braxton Terry (Chair) Wade E. Davies (Chair)
Ariel Anthony E. Lynn Dougherty R. Kim Burnette
Jenna W. Fullerton Olen G. Haynes, Jr. Amanda M. Busby
Russell W. Gray Corey Shipley Steve Cook
Zac H. Greene J. Russell Pryor Edward G. Phillips
Ellie M. Hill Bryce W. McKenzie Adam M. Priest
Steven M. Jacoway N. Craig Strand
John Jackson
C. Scott Johnson
Myrlene Marsa
Richard C. Rose
Steven E. Smith
Carrie A. Stefaniak
Travis R. Thompson
Criminal Justice Act Panel-Selection Committees
A committee in each division reviews and considers applications from attorneys seeking to serve
on the Criminal Justice Act Panel for that division. The committee also assesses whether
attorneys will continue to serve on the CJA Panel.
Chattanooga Greeneville Knoxville
Hon. Charles E. Atchley, Jr. Hon. Clifton L. Corker Hon. Katherine A. Crytzer
(Chair) (Chair) (Chair)
Hon. Christopher H. Steger Hon. Cynthia R. Wyrick Hon. Jill E. McCook
Gianna Maio Gianna Maio Gianna Maio
Forrest Wallace Forrest Wallace Forrest Wallace
Daniel J. Ripper Corey B. Shipley Rachel L. Wolf
Chris Field, ex officio Chris Field, ex officio Chris Field, ex officio
Kimberly Sarlo, ex officio Kimberly Sarlo, ex officio Kimberly Sarlo, ex officio
Court Technology Advisory Committee
Attorneys from across the district and from diverse practices serve on the Court Technology
Advisory Committee. The committee advises the Court on how technology can most effectively
promote the administration of justice; helps the Court devise policies governing the use of
technology within the courthouses; and supports the Court’s efforts to educate the bar concerning
its use of technology.
David Disney (Chair)
Hon. Christopher H. Steger
John C. (“Jack”) Burgin, Jr.
Michael Curtis Collins
Jeremy Dykes
Chris Field
Cameron Kuhlman
Lane E. McCarty
Clinton P. Sanko
LeAnna R. Wilson
Civics-Education and Outreach Committee
Representatives of the Court, bar associations, and practicing attorneys serve on the Court’s
Civics-Education and Outreach Committee to promote civics education, with a focus on the role
and function of the federal judiciary in our democracy. The committee works to advance the
civics-education mission set forth by the Sixth Circuit’s Civics Education and Outreach
Committee.
Hon. Curtis L. Collier (Chair)
Hon. Clifton L. Corker
Hon. Charles E. Atchley, Jr.
Hon. Katherine A. Crytzer
Hon. Debra C. Poplin
Hon. Suzanne H. Bauknight
Ashley G. Arnold
David Disney
LeAnna R. Wilson
Carrie A. Stefaniak
Jenifer Ferrell (Liaison)
Weldon E. Patterson (ABOTA)
FBA Chapter Presidents:
Travis Thompson
Emma Steel
Luke McLaurin
Internal Committees
Budget Committee
The Court’s Budget Committee develops an annual spending plan, reviews special requests for
expenditures, and ensures that expenditures are appropriate under the law.
District Court
Hon. Clifton L. Corker (Chair) USDC
Hon. Travis R. McDonough USDC
Hon. Debra C. Poplin USDC
LeAnna R. Wilson USDC
Chris Field USDC
David Disney USDC
Joyce Merrell USDC
Probation
Hon. Clifton L. Corker (Chair) USDC
Hon. Travis R. McDonough USDC
Hon. Debra C. Poplin USDC
Adrienne Simpson-Brown TNEP
Karrie Evans TNEP
Starr Rhodes TNEP
David Sease TNEP
Court Security Committee
The Court Security Committee considers security issues and makes recommendations about how
to improve safety for the Court, its staff, and participants in court proceedings.
Hon. Thomas A. Varlan (Chair) USDC
Hon. Suzanne H. Bauknight USBC
Hon. Cynthia R. Wyrick USDC
LeAnna R. Wilson USDC
Christopher Call USBC
Jeffrey Kestner GSA
Trevor Erdmann USMS
Damon Reynolds FPS
Trey Hamilton USAO
David Jolley USMS
Paul Trask USAO
ADR Programs Committee
This committee administers mediation and arbitration programs pursuant to LR 16.4 and 16.5.
Hon. Christopher H. Steger (Chair)
Hon. Jill E. McCook
Paul Sarlo
Kimberly Sarlo
Information Technology Committee
This committee facilitates training on new projects and technology and helps to disseminate
related information throughout the Court and its staff.
Hon. Cynthia R. Wyrick (Chair)
LeAnna R. Wilson
Chris Field
David Disney
Amy Hickerson
David Sease
Travis R. Thompson
Detention Management Committee
This committee addresses issues related to pretrial detention in the Eastern District of Tennessee.
Hon. Michael J. Dumitru (Chair) USDC
Hon. Jill E. McCook USDC
Kimberly Wester TNEP
Grace Rivera USMS
Chris Field USDC
Kyle Wilson USAO
Gianna Maio FDSET
Forrest Wallace CJA
Rotating (ex officio) USAO
Rotating (ex officio) USAO
Rotating (ex officio) FDSET
Rotating (ex officio) FDSET
Rotating (ex officio) CJA
