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Associate Counsel

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

80 employees hold this title in Children's Services. Median total compensation for the role is $132,778, above the department median of $66,696.

Employees
80
Total payroll
$10.3M
Role median
$132,778
Agency median
$66,696
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$105,000$142,688+

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How total compensation varies among the 80 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Tennessee

Associate Counsel is held in 24 Tennessee departments. In Children's Services, the median of $132,778 ranks #7 of 24.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Wildlife Resources
$136,893 · 2
Agriculture
$133,545 · 1
Safety
$132,958 · 14
Human Services
$130,004 · 22
Transportation
$129,263 · 4
Tenncare
$128,628 · 45
Human Resources
$128,484 · 3

Median total compensation for the Associate Counsel role in other Tennesseedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Associate Counsel beyond Tennessee

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Tennessee, the median of $128,628 ranks #1 of 3. See Associate Counsel across all of Tennessee

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Median total compensation for comparable Associate Counselroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Rekha Blackerby

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$132,778
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$129,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,190
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,778
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,799
Employee ID
605203

Rekha Blackerby holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,778.

Ashley Ivey

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$132,775
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$129,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,775
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,799
Employee ID
613664

At Children's Services, Ashley Ivey serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,775.

Rachael Edwards

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$132,774
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$129,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,186
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,774
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,799
Employee ID
527283

At Children's Services, Rachael Edwards serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,774.

Marcerious Knox

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$130,692
Sub-department
Centralized Legal Functions
Base pay
$130,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D'Monte

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,891
Employee ID
712447

Marcerious Knox works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Centralized Legal Functions. Their status is full-time. Marcerious earned $130,692 in 2026.

Michael Gilly

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$129,564
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$129,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,564
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Stephen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,797
Employee ID
518814

Michael Gilly holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,564.

Carolyn Jennings

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$128,388
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$125,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,084
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,442
Employee ID
372919

Carolyn Jennings is a Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,388.

Johnna Duke

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$128,386
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$125,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,082
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,386
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,442
Employee ID
605690

At Children's Services, Johnna Duke serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,386.

Brittany Buckley

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$126,491
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$123,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,975
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,491
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,293
Employee ID
566934

Brittany Buckley works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Brittany earned $126,491 in 2026.

Antoinette Hasty

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$126,401
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$123,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,401
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Regnier

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,285
Employee ID
467625

At Children's Services, Antoinette Hasty serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,401.

Lee Mcdougal

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$125,184
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$125,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,184
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Wilson

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,432
Employee ID
140357

Lee Mcdougal works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Lee earned $125,184 in 2026.

Dorothy Mainord

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$125,184
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$125,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,184
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,432
Employee ID
698748

Dorothy Mainord is a Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,184.

Rachel Wright

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$124,800
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$124,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,800
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$60
Employee ID
592486

Rachel Wright works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is part-time. Rachel earned $124,800 in 2026.

Kirk Stewart

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$123,492
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$123,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,492
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,291
Employee ID
507368

Kirk Stewart is a Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,492.

Shaun Noblit

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$121,371
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$118,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,919
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,371
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,871
Employee ID
347897

Shaun Noblit is a Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,371.

John Anderson

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$121,008
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$121,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,008
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Andrew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,084
Employee ID
548610

John Anderson works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. John earned $121,008 in 2026.

Kelli Summers

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$121,008
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$121,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,008
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Barr

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,084
Employee ID
668507

Kelli Summers works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Kelli earned $121,008 in 2026.

Melissa Stewart

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$121,008
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$121,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,008
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Gayle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$10,084
Employee ID
706544

Melissa Stewart holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,008.

Michael Rocco

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$120,312
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$117,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,892
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,312
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Joseph

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,785
Employee ID
594031

Michael Rocco works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $120,312 in 2026.

Tyler Hood

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$119,976
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$119,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Scott

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,998
Employee ID
706551

Tyler Hood works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Tyler earned $119,976 in 2026.

Mary Mangum

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$119,976
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$119,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,998
Employee ID
447730

At Children's Services, Mary Mangum serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,976.

Sheila Brown

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$116,480
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$116,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,480
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$56
Employee ID
134919

Sheila Brown works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is part-time. Sheila earned $116,480 in 2026.

Hannah Moody

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$115,749
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$112,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,781
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,749
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,414
Employee ID
627716

Hannah Moody works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Hannah earned $115,749 in 2026.

Joshua Mcfarland

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$114,047
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$111,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,735
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,047
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Eric

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,276
Employee ID
593879

Joshua Mcfarland holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,047.

Willie Wallace

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$114,042
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$111,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,682
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,042
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,280
Employee ID
147172

At Children's Services, Willie Wallace serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,042.

Betsy Crow

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$113,863
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$111,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,563
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,863
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Leigh

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,275
Employee ID
633851

At Children's Services, Betsy Crow serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,863.

Emily Mullins

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$112,944
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Katherine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,412
Employee ID
444005

Emily Mullins holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944.

Celsy Johnson

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$111,000
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$111,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,000
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Rimmer

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,250
Employee ID
723106

Celsy Johnson holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,000.

Taylor Drinnen

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,972
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$108,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,972
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Alexander

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,081
Employee ID
712423

At Children's Services, Taylor Drinnen serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,972.

Cassandra Buer

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,972
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$108,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,972
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,081
Employee ID
723988

Cassandra Buer holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,972.

Mary Clark

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,972
Sub-department
Regional Clerical Support
Base pay
$108,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,972
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Louise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$2,896
Employee ID
586458

At Children's Services, Mary Clark serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Clerical Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,972.

Haylee Goins

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,972
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$108,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,972
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,081
Employee ID
667012

At Children's Services, Haylee Goins serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,972.

Cole Harrell-Morris

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,972
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$108,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,972
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,081
Employee ID
721173

Cole Harrell-Morris holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,972.

Justin Hilliard

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,972
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$108,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,972
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Matthew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,081
Employee ID
720420

Justin Hilliard is a Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,972.

Regina Soldan

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,972
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$108,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,972
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Laudadio

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$9,081
Employee ID
619168

Regina Soldan holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,972.

Elizabeth Brady

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,636
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$106,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,628
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,636
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Alexander

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,834
Employee ID
638215

Elizabeth Brady works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $108,636 in 2026.

Cassidy Halbig

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,568
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$106,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,560
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,568
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,834
Employee ID
641569

Cassidy Halbig holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,568.

Haley Smith

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,568
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$106,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,560
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,568
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,834
Employee ID
638797

Haley Smith works as a Associate Counsel for Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. Haley earned $108,568 in 2026.

Evan Williams

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,568
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$106,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,560
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,568
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Andreu

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,834
Employee ID
520796

Evan Williams holds the role of Associate Counsel at Children's Services within Regional Legal Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,568.

Nicole Uribe

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$108,568
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$106,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,560
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,568
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,834
Employee ID
394900

At Children's Services, Nicole Uribe serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,568.

Megan Lindsey

Associate Counsel/Children's Services

2026 total comp
$105,000
Sub-department
Regional Legal Counsel
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Christine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$8,750
Employee ID
669202

At Children's Services, Megan Lindsey serves as a Associate Counsel within Regional Legal Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,000.