Leadership

Legal Aid Society's leadership is comprised of seasoned professional and advocates who share a passion for social justice and a dedication to providing legal help to those in need. With a wealth of experience in diverse fields, our leaders bring a depth of knowledge that drives our mission forward.

Together, we strive to ensure equal access to justice, championing the rights of the marginalized and underserved. Meet the faces behind our impactful initiatives and discover the driving force that propels the Legal Aid Society towards a more just and equitable society.

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Executive Team

DarKenya W. Waller

Executive Director

Walter H. Stubbs

Board of Directors President

The Stubbs Law Group

Zac Oswald

Sr. Deputy Director of Client Services

Kalyne Renda

Deputy Director of Development and Community Engagement

Tyler King

Deputy Director of Operations and Technology

Shaina Castillo

Executive Project Manager

Board of Directors Officers

David A. Weil

1st Vice President

Erin Palmer Polly

2nd Vice President

James L. Weatherly

Member at large

Susan L. Kay

Immediate Past President

Board Members

John Blankenship

Tennessee Bar Association

Traci Brooks

Tullahoma Community Board Member

Melinda Buck Brown

Anderson County Bar Association

Wes Bryant

Lawrence County Bar Association

Jim Conley

Coffee County Bar Association

Sharon Crane

Oak Ridge Community Board Member

Diane Davis

Columbia Community Board Member

Margaret Dodson

Lawyers’ Association for Women (LAW)

Brad Hornsby

Rutherford-Cannon Bar Association

Cynthia Lee

Napier Looby Bar Association

Carletta Merritt

Clarksville Community Member

Kathryn Olita

Montgomery County Bar Association

Luis Parodi

Corporate Associate

Misty Phy

Cookeville Community Board Member

Kondall Reddy

Nashville Community Board Member

Ashley Waters

Putnam County Bar Association

Katie Mathews Zipper

Williamson County Bar Association

2026 Board of Directors Meetings

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

All meetings will be in-person.

11:30am – 1:00pm CST

Tuesday, March 24

Tuesday, April 28

Tuesday, June 23

Tuesday, September 22

Tuesday, December 15

All Board meetings are open to the public, and we welcome your participation.

To attend our next Board meeting, please email us at info@las.org for the Zoom link or details about the meeting location.

We look forward to your involvement!

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