As the chair of the TBA Business Law Section, I want to thank you for being a member of the section and supporting our work. Over the past few years, the section has emphasized providing top-notch learning opportunities for business law practitioners at our annual Business Law Section Forum, which is coming up later this month. Past forum videos can be found in the TBA CLE course catalog. 
 
Our section has been instrumental in providing valuable feedback on pending legislation to the Tennessee General Assembly. Our executive council members’ insights and expertise have been crucial in shaping these discussions. Over the years, our collective efforts have contributed significantly to the legislative process. Our executive council members also regularly publish insightful content in the TBA Business Law Section Connect email newsletter and collaborate with the Tennessee Secretary of State’s offices on new initiatives or addressing members’ concerns.
 
In addition to our legislative work, I am excited to announce this year’s TBA Business Law Forum will be held in Nashville on April 24. These events have always been a platform for learning and networking, and this one promises to be no different. This year’s program includes topics for both early career professionals and seasoned practitioners, including special speaker Vice Chancellor Travis Laster from the Delaware Court of Chancery. Registration is open for both the full day program and for the morning and afternoon half-day sessions. We are excited to invite our community members to attend and participate in this event. 
 
Our executive council consists of a diverse group of active practitioners and academics from different regions across Tennessee. We highly value open communication within our section, so please share your ideas, questions or concerns regarding business law matters with me or any other member of the council. A list of all executive council members can be found here.
 
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Katie Smalley