Lawyer Disability Inactive Status Removed

TN Board of Professional Responsibility

Filed March 6th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The Tennessee Supreme Court has removed the disability inactive status of attorney Sornavidya Saba Sankar, effective March 6, 2026. While her disability inactive status is lifted, she will remain on inactive status pending the resolution of any disciplinary proceedings and must pay any associated reinstatement expenses.

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What changed

The Tennessee Supreme Court, via an Order issued on March 6, 2026, has removed the disability inactive status of Davidson County lawyer Sornavidya Saba Sankar (BPR #037964). This action follows a previous Order on August 8, 2025, which transferred Ms. Sankar to disability inactive status. The Court specified that despite the removal of disability inactive status, Ms. Sankar will continue to be on inactive status until any disciplinary proceedings are resolved.

Compliance officers in Tennessee should note that while this action signifies a step towards potential full reinstatement, Ms. Sankar remains on inactive status and subject to ongoing disciplinary matters. She is also responsible for covering the costs of her reinstatement process, if applicable. This is an administrative action concerning a specific attorney's status, not a broad regulatory change affecting all legal professionals.

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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE 10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220 BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027 TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500 (800) 486-5714 Website: www.tbpr.org RELEASE OF INFORMATION RE: SORNAVIDYA SABA SANKAR, BPR #037964 CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 615-361-7500 March 6, 2026 DISABILITY INACTIVE STATUS OF DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER REMOVED On March 6, 2026, the Tennessee Supreme Court issued an Order removing the disability inactive status of Sornavidya Saba Sankar. On August 8, 2025, the Supreme Court entered an Order transferring Ms. Sankar to disability inactive status. Although the disability inactive status has been removed, the Court noted that Ms. Sankar shall remain on inactive status pending resolution of any disciplinary proceedings. Ms. Sankar is required to pay the expenses of her reinstatement proceeding, if any, to the Court. Sankar 3554-5 rel.doc