About

Lisa Flowers is a distinguished Attorney with an impressive 30-year tenure in the legal field. In 2016, she faced a challenging recovery from a traumatic brain injury but successfully returned to her legal profession after her involvement in Fred Thompson's presidential campaign. She has since been a prominent figure in the Tennessee GOP and the Williamson County Republican Party, dedicating her career to aiding the underprivileged in legal matters to protect their rights. Her journey from journalism to law and her commitment to charity work marks her as a multifaceted professional.

She is gearing up to run as a Republican delegate for Tennessee. Beyond politics, she excels as a long-distance runner, a skillful novelist and writer, and a self-educated Marine Biologist specializing in shark behavior and human interactions in natural habitats.

Current Role & Responsibilities

As a devoted GOP political advocate for the Tennessee Republican Party, her responsibilities encompass supporting GOP candidates at local, state, and federal levels. Her campaign efforts aim to highlight the candidates' platforms and ideals, striving to draw voter attention. Her writing prowess, enhanced by her minor in Political Science, allows her to champion the GOP's cause in Tennessee through various literary forms.

Academic Background

Significant achievements mark her educational journey. She was among the first female Editors-In-Chief of college newspapers and served as a hard news reporter and Editor at Middle Tennessee State University. She broke ground as the first Producer and Newswriter for MTSU's Channel 22, Newview. In 1984, she was recognized with an award and scholarship for her journalistic prowess.

Graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Mass Communications, Lisa Flowers also earned her Juris Doctor in 1996 from the University of Tennessee College of Law while working as a Copy Editor at UT's Daily Beacon.

Professional Experience

She began her legal career at the Law Offices of James A. H. Bell, eventually establishing a successful private practice. Her legal expertise spans:

Jury and Bench Trials

Defense Work

Pro bono representation for Veterans

Appellate Work

Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration

Legal Research, Writing, and Oral Arguments

Her practice areas include Social Security Disability, Medical Malpractice, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower Cases, Workers' Compensation, Veterans Law, and corporate representation.

Passions and Philanthropy

She has a profound appreciation for history and vintage architecture, demonstrated by her historic home restoration and her collection of vintage clothing. Her volunteerism in animal shelters started at 14. She has worked with Pets for Patriots, initiated a hippotherapy program for veterans with PTSD, and volunteered with various organizations, including the Heritage Foundation and the Downtown Franklin Association.

Achievements and Awards

her career is adorned with numerous accolades. She played a pivotal role in creating case law for sexual assault rights in the Tennessee Constitution and won Tennessee's first whistleblower case. Her dedication to legal advocacy and humanitarian efforts has been widely recognized, earning her several awards and acknowledgments.

Lisa Flowers's extensive contributions to law, politics, and philanthropy have made her a respected and influential figure in the Tennessee community and beyond.