J. Brent Wilkins is an associate in the Nashville, Tennessee office of the firm, which he joined in 2008.  His law practice includes an emphasis in workers' compensation and general civil defense litigation.  Mr. Wilkins received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Government from Western Kentucky University, and his law degree, magna cum laude, from Southern Illinois University.  Prior to joining the firm, he spent two years with a general civil defense firm in Nashville, Tennessee.  Additionally, he spent a year with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, litigating workers' compensation cases for the Second Injury Fund.  Prior to entering the law profession, Mr. Wilkins was employed for 15 years by Alcan Aluminum, with his employment focused on production and technical support.