Tennessee Judge Reprimanded for Practicing Law After Appointment
The Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct has reprimanded Judge William K. Lane III of Judicial District 32 for continuing to practice law after his appointment to the bench. Lane, appointed on August 22, 2025, was required to cease practicing law by February 18, 2026. However, he appeared as defense counsel in a civil case in June and filed legal documents, violating Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 10, RJC 3.10. The reprimand serves as a formal acknowledgment of the violation and a reminder of the ethical obligations of judges.