Bass, Berry & Sims attorney David Cox was recently named a finalist in the Best Mentor category for the 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards. As part of his recognition, David was profiled by ALM | Law.com – The Daily Report about the importance of being a good mentor, his career and changes in the legal industry.

When asked about inspires him to be a great mentor and help others in the field of law, David said, “In our area of practice, we have the ability to positively impact the lives of our clients and frequently their employees and customers. The work we do isn’t just theoretical, and I love sharing that perspective with colleagues.”

In response to a question about changes happening in the field of law, David responded, “The diversification of attorneys, which has made terrific strides, but still is at an earlier stage than people realize. The seeds have been planted for the next generation of leaders and influencers in our field to better reflect society as a whole.”

The full profile, “Best Mentor Finalist: David Cox, Bass, Berry & Sims,” was published by ALM | Law.com – The Daily Report on April 23 and is available online.