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Tannera George Gibson

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• Memphis City Council: April 28, 2026 14:39

  Um, it was memorable because, A, he was one of the most formidable opponents I'd ever had. Um, very next level. I learned a lot watching him and as hard as I go, and I go hard when I litigate, it was it was an amazing experience to to be opposed to someone, to be in an adversarial position, and simultaneously watch their strategy and to learn as much as I did from Alan in one case. I would like Alan to know that I can't overstate how much I appreciate you. Um, for all that I've accomplished, and I've accomplished a lot of things. If I became first black woman president of the Memphis Bar Association, first black woman, you know, partner in my law firm, won countless awards for which I'm grateful, but for all of that, knowing that Alan thinks that I'm a good lawyer is more meaningful than all of those things combined because when someone who can practice and function at that level respects your talent and is willing to work with you, um, I just can't overstate how much it means and and that he always answers the phone and I know I get on his nerves, okay? I call him all the time. For as long as I've practiced, at no point have I ever believed that I'm, you know, I know everything or do I have a need to be the smartest person in the room? Uh, so I appreciate his willingness to to work with me and to continue to mentor me as long as I've practiced because, you know, I just have still have a lot to learn from him and it just means a lot. Alan and I have known each other for many years and I had the privilege of working closely with him for 7 years when I served as city attorney. During that time, we collaborated on some of the city's most significant and challenging projects. And in particular, his strategy and leadership on the Tiny Town lawsuit and FedEx Forum lawsuit are worth remembering. Alan has always been someone that can be

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