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Jay A. Ebelhar is of counsel in the Nashville, Tennessee, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling.

Jay’s work with employers has involved a wide range of issues, including fair employment practices, health and disability leaves, wage and hour compliance, employee benefits, and restrictive covenants. 

Prior to beginning his private practice, Jay served as a judicial clerk for Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Holly M. Kirby, then of the Tennessee Court of Appeals.

While attending law school, Jay served as the editor-in-chief of The University of Memphis Law Review.

Honors and Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America©, “Employment Law – Management”, “Litigation – Labor and Employment”, “Litigation – Real Estate” and “Mortage Banking Foreclosure Law” (2017-present)
  • Mid-South Super Lawyers®, “Rising Stars” (2013-2015) and “Super Lawyers” (2016-2020, 2022-present)

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

  • Memphis Vocal Arts Ensemble, Former Board Member
  • Special Kids & Families, Former Board Member
  • SRVS, Inc., Board Member (Chairperson, July 2019-present; 1st Vice Chairperson, July 2017-June 2019)
  • Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education, Commissioner

Credentials

Education
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
J.D.

magna cum laude

Bellarmine University
B.A.

summa cum laude

Admitted to Practice
6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Arkansas - E.D. Ark.
Arkansas - W.D. Ark.
Tennessee - E.D. Tenn.
Tennessee - M.D. Tenn.
Tennessee - W.D. Tenn.
Arkansas
Tennessee
Professional Associations and Activities
American Bar Association
Memphis Bar Association
Tennessee State Bar Association

University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
J.D.

magna cum laude

Bellarmine University
B.A.

summa cum laude

6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Arkansas - E.D. Ark.
Arkansas - W.D. Ark.
Tennessee - E.D. Tenn.
Tennessee - M.D. Tenn.
Tennessee - W.D. Tenn.
Arkansas
Tennessee

American Bar Association
Memphis Bar Association
Tennessee State Bar Association