Allison Wiseman Acker

Allison Wiseman Acker is a skilled litigator with a focus on high-stakes commercial and securities litigation. She has successfully represented clients in shareholder class actions, derivative suits, and merger-related disputes. Her practice spans diverse sectors including healthcare, education, life sciences, financial services, construction, and manufacturing.

Allison began her academic journey at Villanova University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, graduating magna cum laude in 2009. She then earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2014. Before entering law school, she dedicated time to teaching English in St. Louis, Missouri, as a Corps Member with Teach For America.

Allison represents businesses in complex commercial disputes, including fraud, breach of contract, consumer protection issues, and other business litigation. She provides strategic counsel to companies of all sizes—from startups and growing enterprises to established corporations—helping them efficiently resolve high‑stakes legal matters through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation when necessary.

Allison also has deep experience handling securities and shareholder litigation. She represents both public and private companies in class actions and derivative litigation involving allegations of securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duty. She also counsels clients in litigation tied to mergers and acquisitions.

Allison remains committed to public service through her active work in pro bono initiatives, especially those supporting equal access to education. She is also engaged in leadership roles such as the Nashville-Chattanooga Regional Advisory Board for Teach For America.

Allison Wiseman Acker brings strategic insight, strong advocacy skills, and a deep understanding of business law to every case she handles, making her a valuable ally for clients navigating complex disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
• Member, American Health Law Association (AHLA)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association (TBA)

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Virginia

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Villanova University
  BA in English with Magna Cum Laude

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