The TBA’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD), in partnership with the General, Solo & Small Firm Section, will host a live Rookie Series webcast on Jan. 29, 2026, at noon CST focused on opening a solo or small law firm. The program is designed for new attorneys and those transitioning from established practices, offering guidance on launching a legal practice, avoiding common pitfalls and navigating essential steps in starting a firm. Speakers also will outline TBA resources available to support lawyers taking this entrepreneurial path. Learn more and register on the TBA website.

TBA's Administrative Law Section is hosting its annual forum virtually on Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST. This year's program includes a discussion about warrantless searches by administrative agents, an ethics update and more. Speakers include Laura Chastain, Chief Administrative Judge Phillip Hilliard, Administrative Judge Mary Collier, Bill Penny and Jerry Taylor. Register now!

The TBA will offer a webcast on Dec. 11 providing a practical overview of the cybersecurity legal landscape. The program will cover current cyber risks, baseline regulatory obligations across agencies such as the SEC, FTC, NYDFS, CMMC and state attorneys general, and will walk participants through real-world breach scenarios and subsequent litigation. The session runs from noon to 1 p.m. CST and will include actionable guidance for managing cybersecurity incidents and strengthening compliance programs. Visit the TBA website to register.

The TBA will host “The Ethical Campaign 2025” on Dec. 2 in Nashville, an advanced-level program for state and local lawmakers, judges, candidates, campaign leaders and their counsel focused on ethics and professionalism in the 2026 election cycle. The session will cover compliance with election laws, ethical obligations and campaign finance requirements, and will include lunch and networking opportunities with panelists. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST at the Adams & Reese Nashville office at 1600 West End Ave. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.

Calling all early birds! The TBA is launching a new series that will bring lawyers compelling CLE webcasts from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. CST. The Sunrise Series will begin Dec. 2 with “College Mascots and Legal Ethics: Lessons from the Sidelines,” during which legal educator Stuart Teicher will use tigers, eagles and other college icons to explore what mascots can teach lawyers about loyalty, character and protecting clients. Then on Dec. 9, Teicher will present "Good Lawyers Gone Bad: Ethics Lessons from True Lawyer Slime and Crime." The session will explore actual missteps committed by lawyers and the ethics lessons underlying the actions. Make plans now to get your day started with a CLE boost!

It's time for TBA's Year End CLE event! This annual tradition brings you quick and easy content, right from the comfort of your own home or office, whether you need one hour of CLE or 15. There is a quality mix of packages based on hours needed or topic, live webcasts and on-demand video — all offered virtually. And our excellent customer support at cle@tnbar.org will get you over the finish line for your 2025 CLE requirements. Select packages by hour (six, eight, 10, 12 or 15) or by topic, or build your own any time by visiting cle.tba.org to access over 200 on-demand programs. Topical packages include AI Essentials, Attorney Wellness, Ethics, Experience TBA Convention, General Solo & Small Practice, Law Practice Management, Mediation Ethics & CME and the Rookie Series. All offer dual hours, making it easy to check that off your December to-do list. Packages also are available based on practice area. Check out all the options here!

The TBA is offering a five-day Black Friday sale on its CLE Made Easy Packages. Options include four packages offering eight, 10, 12 or 15 hours of credit. The sale begins today and will run through Sunday. Sale prices are listed under package pricing once added to your cart.

Calling all early birds! The TBA is launching a new series in December that will bring lawyers compelling CLE webcasts from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. CST. The Sunrise Series will begin Dec. 2 with “College Mascots and Legal Ethics: Lessons from the Sidelines,” during which legal educator Stuart Teicher will use tigers, eagles and other college icons to explore what mascots can teach lawyers about loyalty, character and protecting clients. Then on Dec. 9, Teicher will present "Good Lawyers Gone Bad: Ethics Lessons from True Lawyer Slime and Crime." The session will explore actual missteps committed by lawyers and the ethics lessons underlying the actions. Make plans now to get your day started with a CLE boost!

The TBA will host its 2025 Environmental Law Forum on Dec. 5 in Nashville, offering a full day of programming for lawyers and environmental professionals. The annual event will cover nuclear energy concerns, recent state and federal developments, brownfields and other timely issues shaping the practice area. Speakers include Payton Bradford of the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, Katherine Barnes Cohn of Bradley, John Dawson of Bass, Berry & Sims, Ellery Richardson of K&L Gates and Ashley Strittmatter of United Cleanup Oak Ridge. For more information and to register visit the TBA website.

The TBA will host the 2026 Construction Law Forum on Jan. 23, 2026, at the Tennessee Bankers Association’s Bradley L. Barrett Training Center in Nashville. The full-day continuing legal education program, offering 6.5 hours of CLE credit, will offer two learning tracks. The first will offer introductory sessions in the morning covering lien rights, case law updates and common construction law mistakes. The second will focus on advanced sessions in the afternoon on the Prompt Pay Act, delay claims, ethics and artificial intelligence in construction law. Participants may register for morning, afternoon or full-day sessions, with programming designed to benefit both new and seasoned construction law practitioners. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.