TN SB1177

Expungements

Introduced Senate Raumesh Akbari (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Senator Raumesh Akbari, as an attorney and owner of Akbari Law, has a direct financial interest in the legal industry, which is significantly impacted by the proposed bill SB1177. This bill aims to streamline the expunction process for public records, potentially increasing the volume of cases that attorneys handle related to expungements. As a result, Akbari could benefit from an increase in clientele seeking legal assistance with expungement cases, which presents a clear conflict of interest. Furthermore, her involvement with the AKBARI CORPORATION and other entities may further intertwine her financial interests with the legal outcomes influenced by this legislation.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Employer Self-employed at Akbari Law TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators AI-researched
Employer AKBARI CORPORATION TN Ethics Commission
Employer DELIVER THE AMERICAN DREAM TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, HAIR, COSMETOLOGY, BEAUTY, PUBLIC POLICY TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: AKBARI PAC TN Ethics Commission

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This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.