Nashville law firm Bass, Berry & Sims has announced the addition of 23 associates, including 21 in its Nashville office, according to a news release.
Holden Branscum has joined the company's corporate and securities practice. Prior to joining Bass, Berry, & Sims, he was a tax associate in KPMG’s Washington National Tax office.
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