Dana Schmidt is an experienced legal professional with a diverse background in mediation and program management. Currently, Dana serves as the Manager of Mediation Programs at the Tennessee Supreme Court/Administrative Office of the Courts since February 2022. Prior to this role, Dana was a Program Manager at Davidson County Metro Government from February 2015 to February 2022 and practiced as a Solo Attorney from June 2013 to February 2015. Dana's earlier experience includes working as a Project Manager and Attorney at MAXIMUS, where the focus was on child support litigation for the State of Tennessee, and serving as an attorney for the State of Tennessee from 2003 to 2011. Dana holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Regent University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Western Kentucky University.
Tennessee Supreme Court/Administrative Office of the Courts
Tennessee Supreme Court /Administrative Office of the Courts The Tennessee Supreme Court is the state’s court of last resort. The five Supreme Court justices may accept appeals of civil and criminal cases from lower state courts. They also interpret the laws and constitutions of Tennessee and the United States. The Supreme Court may assume jurisdiction over undecided cases in the Court of Appeals or Court of Criminal Appeals when there is special need for an expedited decision. Administrative Office of the Courts 511 Union Street, Suite 600 Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 741-2687 (800) 448-7970