The TBA’s Family Law Section will hold its Spring Forum on March 4 at the Tennessee Bar Center. The course will cover hot topics for family law practioners including updates on child support, the Alimony Bench Book and legislative issues expected to arise this year. The program also will include training on how to be a guardian ad litem, offered in connection with the TBA Young Lawyers Division.

The TBA’s 2020 Animal Law Forum will provide updates on trends and advancements in animal law, while attendees enjoy fun activities at the Nashville Zoo. The zoo’s president and chief executive officer will be on hand to discuss conservation efforts, laws affecting procurement and care for zoo animals and more. The program will take place on April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike. Zoo admission, breakfast and lunch are included with the program.

The TBA’s International Law Forum will take place March 27 at the Tennessee Bar Center. The program provides resources for Tennessee lawyers practicing in all aspects of international law, with a particular focus on international business. Knowledgeable and experienced presenters will provide important and timely information around key topics such as cross border taxation, dangers of distribution and foreign investment. Joins us to earn five credit hours (including one hour of ethics credit) and stay for a networking reception at the end of the program!

The TBA’s 2020 Federal Appellate Forum will take place March 25 in Nashville and feature 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Judges Jane Stranch, John Bush and John Rogers. An interactive panel with the judges will address best practices for federal appeals. The CLE also will include sessions on civil and criminal case law updates, how to make the most out of an oral argument and writing an effective brief. Don’t miss this opportunity to join judges and colleagues for this unique forum. The course offers four CLE credits (one dual and three general).

The TBA’s Immigration Law Winter Forum on March 9 will provide updates and trending issues in immigration and an overview of the many procedural and policy changes that have taken place during the last few years. The program offers 4.5 hours of CLE and begins at 9 a.m. at the Tennessee Bar Center in Nashville.

What lessons can a lawyer learn from the Kardashians? Stuart Teicher — the CLE Performer — will answer that question and more during this event at the Tennessee Bar Center on Feb. 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Topics include the importance of confidentiality when dealing with new technologies, trial publicity issues, the duty to self-report mistakes and more. Read more on the TBA’s website.

In this unique program, Stuart Teicher — The CLE Performer — weaves together talk of superpowers, superheroes and other fun stuff to explore the breadth and limitations of a lawyer’s power. Ethics topics include: decision making authority between lawyer and client, withdrawing from representation and duties as an advisor. The program will be held Feb. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Discover the newest technology for your practice and office by attending the TBA’s LAW TECH program at Nashville School of Law on Feb. 21. Sessions will be broken down by focus area: Future Proof, Litigation and Tech Updates. Each focus area includes two hours of CLE credit followed by a 30-minute break during which attendees can network with sponsors, other participants and speakers, play sponsor bingo or enter to win tech prize raffles. Stay all day and earn six hours of dual CLE credit. Learn more on the TBA's website. 

The TBA’s Estate Planning & Probate Forum 2020 is set for Feb. 21 in Franklin at the Embassy Suites Cool Springs. This year’s program offers six hours of CLE, including an hour of dual credit. Programming will focus on timely, relevant topics to help you stay on top of trends in this practice area and will include the ever-popular legislative update and probate panel sessions. The TBA has also secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate at the Embassy Suites for those who would like to stay at the hotel.

The TBA Corporate Counsel Section will hold its first “Knowledge Nibbles” of the year with training on how to provide pro bono assistance on the TN Free Legal Answers website, lunch and an opportunity to network with colleagues. Laura W. Anderson of Baker Donelson also will provide information on how legal counsel can prepare their employer for when a partner departs the company. Join us for this lunchtime program and earn 1.5 hours of CLE credits.