Disciplinary Counsel Heather Piper with the Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) will lead the TBA's Ethics Update 2025-2026 webcast on Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to noon CST. The session will review recent ethics developments from the BPR and offer attorneys a convenient opportunity to earn dual CLE credit before the Dec. 31 deadline. To register, visit the TBA website.

TBA's Real Estate Law Section, in partnership with the Tennessee Land Title Association, will host its annual Hot Topics in Real Estate program virtually tomorrow, Nov. 7. This event is a staple for Tennessee dirt lawyers, designed to keep you on the cutting edge of developments in your practice. Topics will include a comprehensive legislative update, FinCEN, the new foreclosure law, ALTA 49 endorsements and wholesaling. Additionally, Jeff Lanier, a financial expert at Stewart Title, will provide a business and economic update titled "Rates, Resilience and the Road Ahead: Understanding the Economic Forces and Strategic Shifts Impacting Title Insurance." Don't miss this annual favorite!

The TBA will host "The Ethical Campaign 2025: Maintaining Ethics and Professionalism in Elections" on Dec. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST at the Nashville office of Adams & Reese. This advanced-level program is designed for state and local lawmakers, judges, candidates, and campaign chairs, treasurers and counsel. It will cover legal and ethical issues related to the 2026 election, including compliance with election laws and campaign finance practices. Speakers include William “Paz” Haynes III of Spencer Fane, Thomas Lawless of Lawless & Associates, Lucian Pera and Gif Thornton of Adams & Reese, Lauren Topping of Holtzman Vogel and Bill Young of the Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance. Lunch and networking opportunities are included. Space is limited so register today on the TBA website.

On Nov. 18, the TBA Appellate Practice Section will host a free webinar titled "Application Granted: Strategies for Seeking Permission to Appeal Under Tenn. Rule of Appellate Procedure 11." The session will provide guidance for lawyers seeking permission to appeal a civil or criminal case to the state Supreme Court. Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeff Bivins, court staff attorneys Elizabeth Ryan and Edmund Sauer, and experienced appellate practitioners Brennan Wingerter and Kristine Roberts will share best practices, lessons learned and practical advice for getting an application granted. One hour of general CLE credit is available for a $50 processing fee. Contact TBA staff member Jarod Word at jword@tnbar.org with questions regarding CLE credit.

In this practical, hands-on program, attendees will learn how to regain control of their time and attention before the new year begins. Topics will include the real-world challenges of distraction, email overload and constant task switching (the average lawyer switches screens hundreds of times a day!). Speakers also will share proven systems to reduce mental clutter, improve concentration and manage priorities effectively. Learn to set boundaries with technology and design focus blocks that actually work, and start the new year with clarity, control and confidence. Register on the TBA website.

The TBA will host a free webcast this Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. CST to celebrate the launch of its new Pro Bono Portal, powered by Paladin. The event will introduce attorneys and legal aid organizations to the innovative platform designed to make pro bono work across the state more accessible and efficient. Speakers include Chelsea Bennett of the TBA, Justin Cole of West Tennessee Legal Services and Danielle LoMastro of Paladin. Attendees will see a live demonstration of the platform and learn how to search for and sign up for pro bono opportunities in their area. To register for this event, visit the TBA website.

It's not too late to register for the TBA’s 2025 Health Law Primer and Health Law Forum, taking place next week in Nashville. The primer will take place Nov. 12 at Barnes & Thornburg. Designed for those new to health practice, the program will provide a general health law overview and practical tips to avoid the pitfalls in the heavily regulated health care industry. Then on Nov. 13 and 14, the forum will take place at the Music City Center. The two-day event will dig deeper into topics such as regulatory fraud and abuse, medical malpractice, controlled substances enforcement, legislative action, AI contracting, ethics and more. The premier program for Tennessee health care lawyers, the forum provides all necessary CLE requirements for the year — 12 general hours and three dual hours — while providing opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the state. Get more information and register here.

A panel of immigration and tax attorneys will present a one-hour webcast "Global Mobility & Immigration: Choosing to Live and Work Abroad — The Expat Experience" on Nov. 18 at noon CST. The program will cover legal options and requirements for U.S. citizens seeking to live or work abroad. Topics include the financial and logistical commitments involved in relocating, selecting a country and visa or residency option, developing financial and health care plans, and managing U.S. tax obligations. The session will provide a practical introduction to American emigration issues and offer a foundation for attorneys advising clients considering an international move. Make plans to attend now!

Attorneys are often asked to speak at conferences, moderate panel discussions, be interviewed for podcasts, and speak on TV or video. Public speaking is an opportunity to enhance the profession and share expertise with others, but attorneys must be comfortable appearing on video and virtual platforms and at in-person settings. On Nov. 12, Mimi Bliss of Bliss Communications will present a one-hour CLE from noon to 1 p.m. CST on how to speak with confidence. Learn more or register on the TBA website.

TBA's Real Estate Law Section, in partnership with the Tennessee Land Title Association, will host its annual Hot Topics in Real Estate program virtually on Nov. 7. This event is a staple for Tennessee dirt lawyers, designed to keep you on the cutting edge of developments in your practice. Topics will include a comprehensive legislative update, FinCEN, the new foreclosure law, ALTA 49 endorsements, and wholesaling. Additionally, Jeff Lanier, a financial expert at Stewart Title, will provide a business and economic update titled "Rates, Resilience and the Road Ahead: Understanding the Economic Forces and Strategic Shifts Impacting Title Insurance." Don't miss this annual favorite!