Frost Brown Todd isn’t just a law firm—we’re a strategic collaborator and advisor to businesses nationwide. With more than 600 attorneys in key markets across the U.S., we bring solution-driven legal insight to every corner of commerce. Our firm is especially known for its strength in the middle market and depth in the manufacturing, finance, and energy sectors.
More than 20 of our practice groups have earned top-tier rankings from Chambers and Best Lawyers, a testament to our commitment to excellence. But we don’t stop there. Frost Brown Todd is leading the charge in legal innovation, recognized by The American Lawyer and Financial Times for our cutting-edge use of data analytics and experience management tools to supercharge collaboration and deliver faster, smarter, and more responsive solutions for our clients.
Frost Brown Todd | Nashville
Frost Brown Todd’s Nashville office is where local insight meets national impact. Led by Partner-in-Charge Brian Masterson and located in the heart of the city’s vibrant business district, our Nashville team exemplifies how deep regional knowledge can be amplified by the coast-to-coast capabilities of a larger firm. With proven proficiency in technology transactions, cryptocurrency, manufacturing, foreign direct investment, and affordable housing, we’re perfectly aligned with Nashville’s evolution into a powerhouse of innovation and growth.
Nashville isn’t just a strategic location for Frost Brown Todd. It’s a cornerstone of our leadership and innovation efforts. The office serves as home base for Frost Brown Todd Chairman Robert Sartin and former Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell, underscoring its influence within both the firm and the broader community. It’s also a hub for our blockchain and cryptocurrency team, whose members include seasoned attorneys in fintech, IP, M&A, venture capital, real estate, tax, and cybersecurity.
From the earliest days of distributed finance, our blockchain team has been at the forefront of digital asset innovation, helping clients shape the future of financial technology through bold ideas and sophisticated legal strategy.
At the intersection of legal and tech leadership stands Nashville-based attorney John Wagster. As head of Frost Brown Todd’s technology industry team, Wagster brings both vision and credibility to the firm’s innovation chops. A founding member of the Tennessee Blockchain Alliance and a recognized trailblazer by The National Law Journal in the cryptocurrency space, he continues to be a sought-after voice on decentralized finance and regulatory developments.
Whether speaking at national conferences or advising clients on emerging technologies, Wagster is helping shape the future of digital finance, right from the heart of Tennessee.
Women in Nashville Summit. Pictured from left to right: Nikki Gibson, Candace Warner, Corliss
Garner and Mekesha Montgomery.
Giving Back with Gusto
Recognition and community impact go hand in hand at Frost Brown Todd’s Nashville office. Our attorneys and business professionals are consistently honored for their outstanding client service and legal acumen. But this influence extends beyond the courtroom and boardroom; we play an active, visible role in shaping the civic and cultural life of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, reinforcing our commitment to the communities we serve.
Mekesha Montgomery, the firm’s labor and employment practice group leader, cofounded Advancing Women in Nashville (AWIN). A forward-thinking initiative launched with support from Frost Brown Todd, AWIN delivers impactful leadership development programming and networking opportunities, while championing greater diversity in Nashville’s business community. It’s a powerful example of how our people are driving change both inside and outside the legal profession.
Community engagement is a core value at Frost Brown Todd. Our attorneys and business professionals in Nashville actively serve as board members and volunteers for a wide range of impactful organizations, including the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Opera, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, Tennessee Manufacturers Association, and Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee. Through these partnerships, we’re not just practicing law; we’re helping shape the future of our region
“Frost Brown Todd has more than 600 attorneys, and we’ve added four new locations in recent years. This makes us a bigger firm relative to other homegrown firms in the Nashville legal market. But much like Nashville itself, our firm is not done growing. And this city is a crucial component of our national strategy. We see major synergies between Nashville’s current trajectory and our firm’s industry and middle-market focus. A world-class city needs a law firm with the technical sophistication and relationships to help emerging companies become major players…tomorrow’s household names. Frost Brown Todd is that law firm. We have a strong full-service platform and the national reach to make things happen here.”
– Brian Masterson | Office Partner-in-Charge| Nashville, TN –
