Test your knowledge of recent malpractice and ethics issues during the Build a Stronger Firm Through Better Risk Management program. This CLE will cover the law firm risk management processes, applying common business risk analysis tools and will review professional rules of misconduct in the context of issues of explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion or cultural competency. Earn three dual CLE credits during the program on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. until noon CST. Zoom information will be sent to registrants the morning of the program.  

The TBA Real Estate Law Section, in conjunction with the Tennessee Land Title Association, will host the 2020 Hot Topics Forum on Nov. 13. The forum, which will be offered exclusively as a live virtual program, will run from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. CST. Attendees will hear presentations on case law updates, legislative updates, HOAs, commercial real estate, force majeure, multi-jurisdictional matters and the unauthorized practice of the law.

The TBA is hosting a virtual CLE series focused on individual cities' legal community, needs and interests. The series kicks off with a one-hour program for Clarksville area lawyers on Nov. 12. Speakers include Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Olita and Jamie Durrett with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker. Topics include e-filing procedures being evaluated by Montgomery County, an update on court procedures, and litigation and virtual trials during the pandemic. A question and answer time will round out this live, interactive program.

Join Mac Bailey, founding member of The Bailey Law Firm and Darlene Kemp and Theresa Law of Vista Points Special Needs Trusts & Resource Center as they walk you through the complex world of special needs trusts during the ABCs of SNTS program. Topics will include drafting tips, ethical considerations, types and specific purposes of special needs trusts and more. The program will take place virtually this Thursday from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. CDT and is worth 2.5 general CLE credits. Immediately following the program, there will be a live 30-minute Q&A time with all speakers.

The TBA Supreme Court Boot Camp is just around the corner! Join your colleagues on Nov. 4 beginning at 9 a.m. CST to observe real cases being argued in the Tennessee Supreme Court. Then join in a discussion about the preparation by the lawyers who provided the oral arguments. The program also will feature a judicial panel with former Tennessee Supreme Court Justices Gary Wade, Janice Holder and William Koch Jr., who will discuss judicial considerations and answer questions from attendees.

Produced by the Dispute Resolution Section, this roundtable-style CLE session offers attendees an opportunity to interactively converse about non-monetary issues that arise in business and commercial disputes. The program will take place on Nov. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. CST via Zoom to allow attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas and thoughts with the speakers and other attendees. Dispute Resolution and Business Law Section members receive the discounted section member pricing. Register for the program here.

Produced by the TBA Public Education Committee, a new one-hour online CLE explores voting rights in Tennessee, including the case of Fisher v. Hargett, which deals with absentee voting in the 2020 election. Speakers include Committee Chair Amy Willoughby Bryant; Jacob Brown with Apperson Crump; Tricia Herzfeld with Branstetter, Stranch and Jennings; and Jeffrey Usman with the Belmont University College of Law. The committee also has developed an online resources page with information about registering to vote, finding polling places and tracking election results.

Join Mac Bailey, founding member of The Bailey Law Firm and Darlene Kemp and Theresa Law of Vista Points Special Needs Trusts & Resource Center as they walk you through the complex world of special needs trusts during the ABCs of SNTS program. Topics will include drafting tips, ethical considerations, types and specific purposes of special needs trusts and more. The program will take place virtually on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. CDT and is worth 2.5 general CLE credits. Immediately following the program, there will be a live 30-minute Q&A time with all speakers.

TBA CLE will host Elder Law Basics 2020 on Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. CDT. This virtual program is designed for attorneys new to the practice, or those looking to brush up on their knowledge in the area. Programming includes an overview for the intangibles of Elder Law, including powers of attorney, estate recovery, reverse mortgages, how clients can find and afford health care in retirement, ethics and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned practitioners providing the information you need to stay on top of developments and changes in the field. Course material and instructions on how to connect to the program via Zoom Webinar will be sent to registrants the week of the program.

Practicing in the Tennessee Supreme Court requires thorough preparation as well as a mastery of oral and written advocacy. The Supreme Court Boot Camp, presented by the TBA Appellate Practice Section, will help attorneys to develop these skills. Participants will observe oral arguments in real cases before the court and then join in an analysis and discussion on preparation, presentation tips and considerations for deciding to seek review. The forum will take place virtually on Nov. 4 beginning at 9 a.m. CST and offer six CLE hours.