Registration is open for the TBA's Journey to Sicily CLE program scheduled for April 2027. The early bird registration rate has been extended to July 20. As the largest Mediterranean island, Sicily presents a deep historical and cultural relevance to mainland Italy and is home to splendid sites such as temples, chapels, mosaics and an active volcano. This immersive program will engage with local attorneys, scholars and experts offering poignant commentary on Italian and European Union legal and political systems, art, history, architecture and religion, all while highlighting welcoming communities and iconic cuisine! The core program, scheduled for April 3-7, 2027, is a four-night experience based in Palermo with multiple day trips. Travelers also have the opportunity to explore Catania and surrounding areas by adding on a three-night or four-night extension. View a brochure for the trip or learn more online. Space is extremely limited, so reserve your spot today!

Led by Dr. Amy Schmisseur, associate professor of communication studies of Belmont University, this webcast examines generational characteristics, workplace expectations, communication preferences and common sources of misunderstanding. Multigenerational workplaces are now the norm, and attorneys in leadership roles must manage differing expectations around work style, feedback and communication. Tune in July 21 at noon CDT and receive one dual credit hour with "Developing Lawyers, Developing Leaders: Communicating Across Generations." Looking for something else? Visit the TBA website for all July offerings.

The TBA is offering two CLE programs next week focused on mentorship, leadership and professional development, emphasizing the role experienced attorneys play in fostering ethical practice and strengthening the legal profession. "Pathways & Perspectives — How Mentorship Shapes Professionalism and Legal Careers," — set for July 20 — will feature a panel discussion exploring how mentorship influences professionalism, ethical decision-making and career development across a variety of legal practice settings. A second program, "Mentorship as Leadership: Ethical Duties, Professional Growth and Practical Guidance" — set for July 22 — will examine mentorship as both a leadership responsibility and an ethical obligation, covering topics such as supervision, confidentiality, conflicts of interest and professional growth. Looking for something else? Visit the TBA website for all July offerings.

The TBA will host its 2026 Elder Law Forum on July 17 at the Nashville School of Law, offering attorneys a full day of continuing legal education focused on issues affecting older adults and vulnerable populations. The program will feature sessions on conservatorships, fraud prevention, guardians ad litem, special needs trusts, ethics and related topics, with presentations from practitioners and professionals across the state. For more information, visit the TBA website.

TBA will offer three ethics webcasts July 16 featuring legal educator Stuart Teicher, known as "The CLE Performer," as part of its Christmas in July CLE lineup. The programs include "Why Lawyers Should Be Harsh: An Ethical Defense of Zealous Advocacy," examining the role of zealous advocacy and the ethical boundaries of aggressive representation; "The Coaching Conundrum: The Ethics of Witness Preparation," exploring the ethical limits of preparing witnesses for testimony; and "Yes, Chef! Culinary Excellence Meets Legal Ethics," which uses lessons from the kitchen to illustrate professional responsibilities involving competence, conflicts of interest and client communication. Get more information and register at the links above. Looking for something else? Visit the TBA website for all July offerings.

The TBA will host its 2026 Elder Law Forum on July 17 at the Nashville School of Law, offering attorneys a full day of continuing legal education focused on issues affecting older adults and vulnerable populations. The program will feature sessions on conservatorships, fraud prevention, guardians ad litem, special needs trusts, ethics and related topics, with presentations from practitioners and professionals across the state. For more information, visit the TBA website.

Tune in July 15 at noon CDT for a webcast with Heather Piper, disciplinary counsel with the Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) as she reviews the latest ethics updates from the BPR. A previous attendee said, "I gained information on the reasons attorneys may be subject to ethics violations, new rulings on ethical behavior and how to access information to support me if I have a question about a situation in which I am involved." Earn one dual credit hour with this program as part of TBA's Christmas in July series. Need more ethics credits? TBA has more than 40 courses to choose from. Select the "Ethics" category to display courses.

The TBA will host its 2026 Federal Practice Forum as a live virtual program on July 14 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT. The program will feature three sessions covering First Amendment issues, ethical rules governing communications with judges and immigration law developments. Speakers will include Audrey Calkins of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee; Michael Holly of the Office of the Federal Public Defender; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee Judge Eli Richardson; and Joseph Jackson of Spears, Moore, Rebman & Williams. The forum is designed to provide practical guidance and timely updates for attorneys practicing in federal courts. For more information and to register visit the TBA website.

Two programs from the 2025 TBA Convention will replay as webcasts as part of TBA's Christmas in July CLE series. On July 9, tune in for Trailblazing Women, a panel featuring retired Court of Appeals Judge Martha Craig "Cissy" Daughtrey, Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Camille McMullen and U.S. District Judge Aleta A. Trauger, moderated by Margaret Behm of Dodson Parker Behm & Capparella. On July 10, Russell Fowler of Legal Aid of East Tennessee presents a countdown of the landmark cases that shaped Tennessee’s legal landscape with Famous Tennessee Trials. Each webcast will air at noon CDT, offering 0.75 hours of general credit.

Two programs from the 2025 TBA Convention will replay as one-hour webcasts as part of TBA's Christmas in July CLE series. On July 7, tune in for AI in the Life of a Lawyer with Baker Donelson attorneys Bruce Doeg, former TBA President Ed Lanquist and Clinton Sanko. The panel will provide practical examples and demonstrations of AI tools currently used by attorneys, along with real case studies to highlight their application. They also will address the ethical considerations and potential risks of using AI in legal practice, with guidance relevant to Tennessee attorneys. On July 8, watch an in-depth examination of one of Tennessee’s most controversial political and legal events as panelists Lamar Alexander, Hal Hardin and Keel Hunt discuss the Blanton Pardon Scandal. Each webcast will air at noon CDT, offering one hour of dual credit and one hour of general credit respectively.