Bob Tuke

Bob Tuke is a distinguished partner at the renowned law firm of Trauger & Tuke, based in Nashville, Tennessee.

He is an esteemed member of various prestigious legal associations such as the Nashville, Tennessee, and American Bar Associations, as well as the National Association of Bond Lawyers.

Bob Tuke holds the esteemed titles of Fellow of the Tennessee Bar Foundation and the Nashville Bar Foundation, along with being a Fellow and past President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.

With a wealth of experience in adoption law, Bob Tuke played a pivotal role in the Tennessee Adoption Law Study Commission and was a key contributor to Tennessee's revised Adoption Code.

His accolades are a testament to his legal acumen, being recognized in publications like Best Lawyers in America, Super-Lawyers of Tennessee, Best of the Bar in Nashville, and Who's Who in American Law.

Bob Tuke's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts with distinction from the University of Virginia in 1969 and a Doctor of Law degree from Vanderbilt University, where he excelled as the Editor-in-Chief of the Vanderbilt Law Review and a Patrick Wilson Merit Scholar.

Having been admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 1976 and the United States Supreme Court in 1986, Bob Tuke's legal expertise extends to various jurisdictions including the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Sixth, and Federal Circuits, as well as the United States Court of International Trade.

Prior to his illustrious legal career, Bob Tuke served as an active duty Marine officer from 1969 to 1973, including a deployment in Vietnam where he was decorated with the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry for his valor in combat.

Bob Tuke specializes in tax-exempt and corporate finance, sustainable development, and adoption law, with a broad spectrum of experience in finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, registered securities offerings, private placements, and advising on matters related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

His professional portfolio includes serving as counsel to the prestigious entities like The Industrial Development Board of Nashville and Davidson County and Meharry Medical College.

Bob Tuke's comprehensive expertise, leadership roles, and noteworthy achievements solidify his standing as a prominent figure in the legal sphere.