Brettson J. Bauer

Brett Bauer is an attorney in the firm’s litigation group, counseling clients on various business disputes and commercial matters.  He assists clients in a wide variety of issues, including contract disputes, business torts, and real property matters. Brett thoroughly enjoys getting to know his clients and their businesses, allowing him to best align his advice and advocacy with the individualized needs of each.

Brett joined the firm following a clerkship for the Honorable Charles E. Atchley Jr. of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, where he gained invaluable insight into the trial process.

While earning his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, Brett served as articles editor and inaugural host of the Vanderbilt Law Review “Off the Page” podcast. He was the director of community development for the American Constitution Society and the treasurer and founding member of the Space Law Society.

Before law school, Brett worked for a national advocacy group in Washington, D.C. He graduated cum laude with a degree in Politics and Religion from Washington & Lee University where he received the John Warner Public Service Award and served as an S. Cullum Owings Jr. Fellow.

An avid sports and live music enthusiast, Brett also enjoys exploring the outdoors with his dog.

Education

• Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D.
  • Articles Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review
  • Inaugural Host, Vanderbilt Law Review “Off the Page” podcast
  • Chancellor’s Law Scholar, Vanderbilt Law Review Editor’s Award, and Dean’s Leadership Award
• Washington & Lee University, B.A., cum laude, Politics & Religion, minor in Poverty and Human Capabilities Studies
  • Recipient of the John Warner Public Service Award
  • S. Cullum Owings Jr. Fellow

Bar Admissions

• Tennessee
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
• United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Professional Activities

• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Nashville Bar Association

Civic Activities

• Board of Directors, Battle Ground Academy Alumni Association
• Board of Directors, Washington and Lee University Nashville Alumni Association
• Board of Directors, Tennessee Society of Mayflower Descendants