Ben C. Adams

Director/Board Member at

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC

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Ben C.
Adams is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC since 2003.
He is also the Vice Chairman at Memphis Tomorrow, Director at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis, Member of the American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and Memphis Bar Association, and Trustee at The Elmwood Cemetery.
Previously, Mr. Adams served as the Chairman at Memphis University School from 1997 to 2004.
He was also a Trustee at The Dixon Gallery & Gardens.
Mr. Adams completed his undergraduate degree at The University of North Carolina at Asheville in 1978.

Ben C. Adams active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Director/Board Member	2019-04-30
Memphis Bar Association Memphis Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional organization for attorneys	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Tennessee Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Tennessee Bar Association is a voluntary professional organization dedicated to supporting Tennessee's legal community through fellowship, professional development, and advocacy. The private company is based in Nashville, TN. It offers comprehensive continuing legal education programs covering diverse legal topics, formats, and locations, including specialized forums. The association provides resources such as a searchable faculty directory, tuition assistance for lower-income members, and prepaid credit options. It promotes attorney wellness, access to justice, mentoring, public education, and grassroots advocacy, and serves as a source of legal news and information through publications and podcasts. The organization facilitates leadership and involvement opportunities via sections, committees, and divisions, and supports legal professionals at all career stages with tools and membership services statewide.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides after-school education and recreational programs for children	Director/Board Member	-
Memphis Tomorrow Memphis Tomorrow Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Memphis Tomorrow is an association founded in 2001, composed of CEOs from Memphis' largest businesses who collaborate with government, civic sectors, nonprofits, and citizens to enhance opportunity and quality of life for all residents. Memphis Tomorrow also leads and supports community initiatives such as strategic city planning, branding efforts to attract talent and investment, outdoor recreation development, health and wellness programs, and government efficiency reforms. The non-profit company is based in Memphis, TN. The organization focuses on three main priorities: cradle-to-career education, inclusive economic development, and public safety. In education, it supports continuous learning from early childhood through post-secondary stages. Its economic development efforts promote a diverse economy with jobs, innovation, entrepreneurship, minority business growth, and workforce training. Public safety initiatives include supporting law enforcement recruitment and retention, offender re-entry programs, crime reduction strategies, and research on public safety policies.	Director/Board Member	-
The Elmwood Cemetery	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Ben C. Adams

Companies	Position	End
Memphis University School Memphis University School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a college preparatory school for boys	Chairman	2003-12-31
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens The Dixon Gallery & Gardens Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates fine art museum	Director/Board Member	-

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens The Dixon Gallery & Gardens Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates fine art museum	Consumer Services
Tennessee Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Tennessee Bar Association is a voluntary professional organization dedicated to supporting Tennessee's legal community through fellowship, professional development, and advocacy. The private company is based in Nashville, TN. It offers comprehensive continuing legal education programs covering diverse legal topics, formats, and locations, including specialized forums. The association provides resources such as a searchable faculty directory, tuition assistance for lower-income members, and prepaid credit options. It promotes attorney wellness, access to justice, mentoring, public education, and grassroots advocacy, and serves as a source of legal news and information through publications and podcasts. The organization facilitates leadership and involvement opportunities via sections, committees, and divisions, and supports legal professionals at all career stages with tools and membership services statewide.	Commercial Services
Memphis Tomorrow Memphis Tomorrow Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Memphis Tomorrow is an association founded in 2001, composed of CEOs from Memphis' largest businesses who collaborate with government, civic sectors, nonprofits, and citizens to enhance opportunity and quality of life for all residents. Memphis Tomorrow also leads and supports community initiatives such as strategic city planning, branding efforts to attract talent and investment, outdoor recreation development, health and wellness programs, and government efficiency reforms. The non-profit company is based in Memphis, TN. The organization focuses on three main priorities: cradle-to-career education, inclusive economic development, and public safety. In education, it supports continuous learning from early childhood through post-secondary stages. Its economic development efforts promote a diverse economy with jobs, innovation, entrepreneurship, minority business growth, and workforce training. Public safety initiatives include supporting law enforcement recruitment and retention, offender re-entry programs, crime reduction strategies, and research on public safety policies.	Commercial Services
Memphis Bar Association Memphis Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional organization for attorneys	Commercial Services
Memphis University School Memphis University School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a college preparatory school for boys	Consumer Services
The University of North Carolina at Asheville The University of North Carolina at Asheville Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides after-school education and recreational programs for children	Commercial Services
The Elmwood Cemetery