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Provided by Lillian Blackshear
Since 2010, Lillian Blackshear has represented clients in public finance transactions totaling more than $10 billion. Governments and banks look to Lillian as counsel to secure the financing necessary to green-light a wide range of development projects and debt refundings. Exclusively focused on public finance, Lillian represents an array of governmental entities, investment banks and commercial banks on debt issuances throughout Tennessee.
Lillian helps her clients navigate the complexities of state law, federal tax and federal securities issues related to public finance deals. As bond counsel, Lillian has helped secure bond proceeds for the redevelopment of areas in Middle Tennessee ravaged by historic flooding. As underwriter’s counsel, she has assisted in bringing several large issuers back into compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure rules. As disclosure counsel, she has assisted first-time issuers in the offering of their securities and compliance with SEC disclosure rules.
Lillian joined Bass, Berry & Sims in 2008.
Metropolitan Planning Commission (2014-2023)
National Association of Bond Lawyers
Women in Public Finance, Tennessee Chapter — Secretary
Tennessee Bar Association
Napier-Looby Bar Association
Leadership Nashville (Class of 2023-2024)
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee — Corporate Food Fight, Volunteer
JD, University of Tennessee College of Law (2008) -summa cum laude, Order of the Coif
BA, Spelman College (2005) -summa cum laude
Public Finance Law (2025-2026)
The Best Lawyers in America©
R.B.J. Campbelle, Jr. Award (2025)
University of Tennessee Winston College of Law
Fellow (2024)
Tennessee Bar Foundation
“Best of the Bar” (2024); “40 Under 40” (2018)
Nashville Business Journal
“40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates” (2022)
National Bar Association
Public Finance (2026)
Chambers USA
Provided by Chambers
Lillian Blackshear is frequently seen acting for government entities and financial institutions and is adept at securing bond financings for a range of development projects.
Provided by Chambers
Lillian consistently delivers exceptional service, she's thoughtful, timely and incredibly reliable. Her technical knowledge and attention to detail make even the most complex tasks feel manageable.
Lillian Blackshear is an excellent bond attorney and a true pleasure to work with. She approaches each issue with a solution-oriented mindset and a strong desire to help move the deal forward.
Lillian consistently delivers exceptional service, she's thoughtful, timely and incredibly reliable. Her technical knowledge and attention to detail make even the most complex tasks feel manageable.
Lillian Blackshear is an excellent bond attorney and a true pleasure to work with. She approaches each issue with a solution-oriented mindset and a strong desire to help move the deal forward.