The Tennessee Bar Association offers Group Health Insurance Plans for its members, and last fall's addition of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans brought a 100% increase in participation. Many firms found savings and were able to offer a better national provider network to their attorneys, employees and covered dependents. Enrollment starts this fall, but you can start planning now. Even if you have already renewed your current plan, you can still move to the TBA plan. Contact Buck Orrison of TBA Member Insurance Group for a 15-minute consultation to review your current plan and what options are available this year.

Do you use PCLaw or Time Matters, or know someone who does? If so, you might know that older versions of these services are losing support, and aging servers are getting expensive to maintain. Now would be the perfect time to consider moving to cloud-based legal software. But switching software is no small feat; that’s why TBA member benefit provider Clio has an exclusive offer to make it easier. For a limited time, PCLaw and Time Matters users get three months free of Clio. This complimentary period, along with free data migrations and onboarding support, will set firms up for success. Already a Clio customer? Refer a friend and get a $500 gift card! Terms and conditions apply.

Bar Buzz is back with a new episode featuring Sheree Wright, TBA's new executive director. BarBuzz is a monthly show from the TBA Podcast Network that recaps legal happenings from across Tennessee, upcoming events at the bar, attorney shout outs and more. Check out the August episode and discover past shows in the Bar Buzz archive.

Registration is now open for the TBA’s 37th Annual CLE Ski set for Jan. 20-25, 2024, in Snowmass, Colorado. The CLE package offers 15 hours of credit in a variety of practice areas while allowing time to enjoy the beautiful slopes and one of Colorado's premier ski resorts. Participants will stay at The Stonebridge Inn, located in the heart of Snowmass Village just 10 miles from Aspen and central to four remarkable ski areas: Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk. An opening reception on Jan. 20 will kick off this year's program. Reserve your spot now or learn more in the online CLE course catalog.

The Tennessee Bar Association Academy offers an exciting opportunity for a limited number of Tennessee attorneys to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. The 2023 admission ceremony will take place Dec. 5 at the court in Washington, D.C. In addition to taking part in the private ceremony, participants will be invited to a TBA President's Reception and a special celebration dinner, and will receive three hours of prepaid credits to use for future CLE programming. The group will stay at the Hay Adams Hotel, where a block of rooms has been reserved at the discounted rate of $359 a night. The cost to register is $725 for TBA members and $300 for their guests. Those interested in participating should complete this online form by Aug. 7. Applicants will be considered on a first-come basis and will be contacted to confirm their interest and complete the application process.

Registration is now open for the TBA’s 37th Annual CLE Ski set for Jan. 20-25, 2024, in Snowmass, Colorado. The CLE package offers 15 hours of credit in a variety of practice areas while allowing time to enjoy the beautiful slopes and one of Colorado's premier ski resorts. Participants will stay at The Stonebridge Inn, located in the heart of Snowmass Village just 10 miles from Aspen and central to four remarkable ski areas: Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk. An opening reception on Jan. 20 will kick off this year's program. Reserve your spot now or learn more in the online CLE course catalog.

The Tennessee Bar Association invites you to join an exclusive Law & Culture in Ireland CLE program in May 2024. A four night trip to Dublin and a six night trip to Dublin and Belfast are available. In conjunction with CLEAbroad, travelers will engage with local experts, academics, officials and change makers who will offer in-depth commentary on the EU and UK legal-political systems, economics, environmental justice, history and religion. In Dublin, the group also will explore ancient castles, visit landmarks, museums and notable legal institutions, and sample local cuisine. In Belfast, travelers will learn about the region's unique political history, Good Friday Agreement, ongoing reconciliation efforts and peace process. Add on trips to the West Coast and Cliffs of Moher also are available. Sign up here to receive registration information and updates about the trip.

The TBA and student loan provider SoFi have teamed up for a free webinar for members on July 11 at 3 p.m. CDT. During the session, SoFi’s team will cover topics such as how to use the tools, resources and products available at SoFi.com/TBA; options for managing debt; how to receive an exclusive discount when refinancing student loans; and updates on the current student loan landscape. Register here.

The Tennessee Bar Association recognizes members are always looking for ways to improve their financial standing. That’s why the TBA partnered with SoFi, a leader in financial education, student loans, and more. SoFi is hosting a webinar specifically for Tennessee Bar members to learn about their SoFi benefits. During the webinar, SoFi’s Kellie Barker will be covering topics such as: how to use the tools, resources, and products available at SoFi.com/TBA; options for managing your debt and how to receive an exclusive 0.250% rate discount if you’re looking to refinance your student loans; and updates on the current student loan landscape. Contact SoFi’s support team at 833-277-7634 or your-benefits@sofi.com to learn more.

Time to update and check-in on the digital YOU. If you moved, have a new photo, or need to change your practice areas or profile — now is the time to update. You also can customize your contact information with TBA’s address preferences, which means you can choose different addresses for your directory listing, where you receive mail and where you receive membership and billing notices. Your TBA profile helps clients and colleagues find you so be sure to keep it current. Watch this tutorial on how to update your information. Looking for a fellow TBA member? Search our online directory.