Join the Juvenile and Children’s Law Section on Thursday at 9 a.m. for its 2021 Forum. This year's event will include a discussion about the impact COVID-19 has had on education, training on equality and two panel discussions on human trafficking. Panelists from law enforcement agencies will review laws, policies and information aimed toward those who are targeted for involuntary servitude. Register now to attend this virtual program.

Nobody wants to be THAT person. Learn how to avoid diversity, equity and inclusion faux pas during a live webcast with Kansas City, Missouri, attorneys Keith and Dana Cutler on May 27 beginning at 1 p.m. CDT. The Cutlers will define and explain the concepts of microaggressions, non-binary bias, implicit biases and allyship, and share ideas for increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in your work environment and the legal profession. The couple are partners in the law firm of James W. Tippin & Associates where they practice in the areas of civil defense litigation, education law and small business representation.

The TBA will present Biden Your Time Until the Next Tax Bill next Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The CLE will cover potential changes to the Tax Code that have been discussed by the Biden administration, both during and prior to the 2020 presidential campaign. The presentation will consider the ramifications such changes could have for taxpayers and their planning for income, gift and estate taxes. The program is one installment of the Tax Law CLE Series 2021, a collection of one-hour webinars that will look at current issues impacting taxpayers.

The TBA’s Business Law Section will host a two-day forum May 20 - 21 from 9 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. both days. Join this virtual program for an examination of the critical aspects of valuation rules and guidelines in the context of M&A deals. Forum faculty includes certified valuation experts, business law professors, M&A attorneys, investment bankers and venture capital firms focusing on early-stage investments. Register now for the forum worth one dual and five general CLE credits.

Make plans now to join colleagues for the 2021 TBA Annual Convention, presented this year as both an in-person event at The Peabody in Memphis and as a virtual online event the week of June 14. Virtual programming will be available for all registrants on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday, virtual-only registrants will tune in for a livestream of key Convention events such as the Bench Bar CLE and Luncheon, Lawyers Luncheon, Better This Year CLE program and Legislative Update CLE. During that same time, in-person attendees will experience all that Memphis has to offer, including key programs, a joint social event with state judges, a group breakfast and the delights of Beale Street and beyond.

The TBA International Law Section has created a new recorded program that looks at what private international law is, why it should be considered as an option in contract negotiations, and how UNIDROIT principles can be used to harmonize national, civil and common laws to benefit cross-border trade. Eckart J. Brödermann, a German lawyer, professor and author, leads a discussion with Karen Austin of the Tractor Supply Company and Marc Dedman with Barton LLP. The course offers 1.25 hours of general credit and is available on demand.

The TBA Corporate Counsel Section will hold its Annual Forum this Wednesday. This year’s four-hour, remote CLE will cover a range of topics including what to expect from the new Biden administration with regard to regulations; labor and employment law updates; using technology to manage a law office; and how COVID-19 is impacting labor and employment, human resources, workplace liability, vaccines and more. Speakers include Adam Dougherty with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart; Geoffrey Lindley with Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell; and Hemant Sharma from the University of Tennessee.

The TBA Intellectual Property Section held the first installment of its two-day virtual Annual Forum yesterday. Day two kicks off on April 22 with sessions on copyright protection for utilitarian works, trademark updates for 2021 and non-fungible crypto tokens. Programming will run from 12:45 to 4 p.m. with a virtual happy hour at 4 p.m. CDT. Register here.

TBA CLE will present the virtual 2021 Communications Law Forum on April 16 from 9 a.m. until noon CDT. Attendees will hear presentations on anti-SLAPP, liable defamation, the Public Records Act, a U.S. and Tennessee Supreme Court update and more. Remember, members of the Communication Law Section will receive discounted pricing on this CLE. Not a member? Sign up today.

Make plans now to join your colleagues for the 2021 TBA Annual Convention, presented this year as both an in-person event at The Peabody in Memphis and as a virtual online event the week of June 14. Virtual programming will be available for all registrants on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday, virtual only registrants will tune in for a livestream of key Convention events such as the Bench Bar CLE and Luncheon, Lawyers Luncheon, Better This Year CLE program and Legislative Update CLE. During that same time, in-person attendees will experience all that Memphis has to offer, including key programs, a joint social event with state judges, a group breakfast and the delights of Beale Street and beyond. Register today to save your spot! Full Access Registration (including both in-person & virtual access) and Virtual Only Registration are now open. For those attending in person, please note there will be caps on the number of registrations so be sure to make your reservation early, and be sure to read the TBA’s COVID-19 safety acknowledgement, liability waiver and release of claims.