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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Nashville, TN·6 offices

Firm Overview

Bass Berry & Sims is the preeminent law firm in Tennessee and one of the most significant healthcare law firms in the Southeast. The firm's healthcare practice — spanning transactions, regulatory, and litigation — is genuinely elite, and its private equity and M&A capabilities are well regarded across the region.

Associate Experience

Associates at Bass Berry gain access to sophisticated healthcare and M&A work in Nashville — a market that has become an increasingly important center for healthcare industry deals and transactions.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Bass Berry actively recruits in healthcare, private equity, and M&A for its Tennessee and Charlotte offices. For laterals interested in Nashville — one of the most dynamic legal markets in the Southeast — the firm is the natural first destination.

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VortexLegal has relationships at Bass Berry & Sims and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

Rankings

TierLocal/Regional

Firm Size

Total Lawyers378
Associates145
Partners180
Counsel28
Assoc : Partner0.8 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Healthcare

Practice Strengths

HealthcarePrivate EquityM&ASecuritiesLitigationLabor & Employment

Key Markets

NashvilleMemphisKnoxvilleWashington DCCharlotteHouston