Legal Aid in Action

Legal Aid in Action is the official podcast of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. We explain the law in plain, simple words. We share real stories. And we show what justice looks like in everyday life.

Legal Aid gives free legal help to people who cannot afford a lawyer. We help with things like eviction, domestic violence, consumer fraud, public benefits, and family law. Every day, our lawyers and staff work with people across Middle Tennessee to help them stay safe, stay housed, and take care of their families.

On this podcast, we break down common legal problems in easy-to-understand language. We talk with Legal Aid staff and community partners. And we share stories about real people whose lives changed because they got legal help.

This podcast is for you — whether you need legal information, work in your community, or just believe that everyone deserves a fair chance.

Because the law should not be confusing. And help should not be hard to find.

Podcasting since 2026 • 16 episodes

Legal Aid in Action

Latest Episodes

Talking Consumer Protection — Debt and Bankruptcy

Are you getting calls from debt collectors? Do you owe more money than you can pay back? You are not alone — and you have more options than you may think.In this episode, host Dean Hinton sits down with Alise Housden, an attorney at Leg...

September 04, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 9 • 30:33

Talking Legal Aid With Lucinda Smith of Bass, Berry, & Sims -- Volunteerism & Success Stories

Lucinda Smith continues a conversation about why one of Nashville's premier law firms volunteers thousands of hours to clients who would otherwise not be able to afford their services.In this episode, Lucinda discusses success stories an...

August 28, 2026 • 31:06

Talking Legal Aid -- Lucinda Smith of Bass, Berry, & Sims Discusses Pro Bono Practices at Her Firm

Lucinda Smith was the former director of the Volunteer Lawyer Program at Legal Aid Society. She is now the pro bono coordinator at Bass, Berry, and Sims, one of Nashville's premier law firms, with additional offices in Memphis, Knoxville, Chica...

August 21, 2026 • 32:34

Talking Legal Aid -- Volunteer Lawyer's Program with Jordan Stringer, Part II

Jordan discusses clinics, who VLP clients are, and the future of the program.

August 14, 2026 • 24:57

Talking Legal Aid -- Volunteer Lawyer Program with Jordan Stringer

Jordan Stringer, the director of Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee's Volunteer Lawyer's Program, introduces his program -- what it is, how it's run, and how attorneys can volunteer their time and talents to help marginalized litigants gain access t...

August 07, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 25:30

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