The TBA will present “Legislative Update 2025” on July 29 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The webcast will feature TBA Government Affairs team members Ashley Harbin and Brad Lampley of Adams and Reese LLP, along with Berkley Schwarz of Pier Strategies LLC. The panel will provide an overview of key legislation from the most recent session of the Tennessee General Assembly and its impact on Tennessee lawyers. For more information, visit the TBA website. 

The traditional maxim in a military career was “up or out” — either you progressed up the chain of command or you were urged to find your career calling elsewhere. Similarly, there are “A-list” clients who are easy to work for, pay promptly and bring in new business. This webcast replay on Monday will explore the process of grading clients on a variety of criteria, and then cover techniques to move them up the scale, turning “C clients” into Bs and “B clients” into As. Join Jeffrey Krause with Affinity Consulting at noon CDT for this one-hour program. Can’t make that time? The program also is available on demand.

The TBA will host a replay of the webcast “Communication Breakdown: It's Always the Same (But It's Avoidable)” on July 25 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The program will explore how poor client communication can lead to malpractice claims, internal conflict and decreased productivity. It also will offer tools, technologies and techniques to help attorneys improve communication, reduce stress, enhance client satisfaction and lower malpractice risk. For more information, visit the TBA website. Can't tune in on Friday? The program also is available on demand.

Join the TBA Young Lawyers Division on Sept 24 at noon CDT for the next installment of its Rookie Series: Making the Most of Mediation. The webcast will feature Tennessee attorney and Rule 31 Civil Mediator Susan McDonald as she addresses the preparation needed by lawyer-advocates for mediation sessions. Learn more and register on the TBA website.

There is a substantial difference between being a good lawyer and running a well-oiled, profitable practice. While there are some “money things” one can outsource, such as payroll mechanics, it is critical that attorneys understand core financial concepts and the associated reports produced by a practice management system. In this webcast replay, Jeffrey Krause with Affinity Consulting will highlight the kinds of accounting information attorneys need to know, as well as who else within the practice should have access to that sensitive information. Get more information and register here.

The TBA will host a replay of the webcast “Making ‘Difficult Communications' Less Difficult: Best Practices and Strategies for Success” on July 24 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The presentation explores five barriers to healthy communication, unconscious biases and common communication mistakes made by attorneys and employers. It also offers practical strategies to build workplace relationships, improve communication skills and implement de-escalation techniques. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website. 

The TBA’s Summer CLE Event continues next week with a one-hour webcast focused on the legal writing rules you should be breaking to become more persuasive. Make plans to join the CLE Performer Stuart Teicher on July 23 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT to learn more. Can’t make this time? The program also is available on demand. Looking for something else? Check out all our July offerings.

The TBA will host two upcoming webcast replays to help attorneys boost productivity and improve their practices. On July 21, “7 Time Management Things Attorneys Should Do, But Don’t,” featuring time management expert Paul Unger, will offer practical strategies to help lawyers tackle chaotic schedules and become more efficient. On July 22, “8 Things Killing Your Law Firm and How to Stop Them” will guide lawyers through the process of identifying and eliminating the most common sources of waste in their practices to deliver more value to clients. Both sessions will run from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. Can't make this time? The courses also are available on demand.

The 2025 Elder Law Forum will be held next Friday at Belmont University College of Law’s Randall & Sadie Baskin Center in Nashville. This annual event brings together attorneys and elder care professionals from across Tennessee to explore key topics including undue influence, Medicaid/TennCare, VA benefits and ethics. Lunch and free parking is included. The forum offers a valuable opportunity for learning and networking within the elder law community. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.

The 2025 TBA Animal Law Forum will take place Friday, Oct. 3, at the Nashville Zoo. This unique opportunity provides updates on trends and advancements in animal law while allowing participants to network and enjoy the fun and activities the zoo offers. Topics at this year’s forum include practicing animal law, development in sensitive habitats, equine concerns, conservation, a case law update, ethics and more. Zoo admission, breakfast and lunch are included with the program. Do not miss this event; you never know who is going to show up! Register now.