Robert “Jaz” Boon

Jaz Boon is a member of the firm’s litigation group, counseling clients on various business disputes and commercial matters, as well as environmental and health and safety compliance.

Prior to joining the firm, Jaz served as an Assistant General Counsel at Bridgestone Americas, Inc. where he provided legal advice and support for the environmental, health and safety, and sustainability needs of the business. He began his legal career at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, where he was a member of the firm’s trial and appellate practice group.

Jaz earned his J.D. from Belmont University College of Law and went on to clerk for the Honorable Richard H. Dinkins of the Tennessee Court of Appeals. He graduated with a degree in Biology from Lipscomb University.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Urban Green Lab, the Advisory Board for Belmont University College of Law, and as a member and Past Chair of the Environmental Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association.

Jaz and his wife live in Nashville and have two children.

Education

• Belmont University College of Law, J.D.
• Lipscomb University, B.S.

Admissions

• Tennessee
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee

Recognition

• Nashville Business Journal“Best of The Bar, Corporate Counsel” (2021)
• Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Environmental Law (2018 – 2019)

Professional Activities

• Alumnus, Nashville Emerging Leaders Class of 2021
• Alumnus, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows Program
• Alumnus, Nashville Bar Association Leadership Program
• Alumnus, Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law
• Fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation
• Past Board Member, Chair of Race & Equity Committee, Nashville Bar Association
• Past Chair of Environmental Law Section, Tennessee Bar Association

Civic Activities

• Board Member, Urban Green Lab
• Advisory Board Member, Belmont University College of Law
• Past Board Member, Nashville Children’s Alliance