Save the date for the annual Animal Law Forum on Oct. 4! This unique opportunity will provide updates on trends and advancements in animal law while allowing participants to network and enjoy the fun and activities the Nashville Zoo offers. Zoo admission, breakfast and lunch are included with the program. Don't miss this event; you never know who is going to show up!

A one-hour webcast on Sept. 11 will help lawyers improve their arbitration skills. The “Top 10 Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mistakes Lawyers Make in Arbitrations” will highlight the mistakes most often made when trying a dispute in arbitration — which is much different than trying a case in court. Many commercial contracts now require that disputes be resolved via binding arbitration instead of in court, so understanding this process is critical to get the best results for clients. The webcast will run from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT. It follows a webcast on mediation being offered from 10-11 a.m. that day. David Taylor with Bradley speaks at both programs.

Looking to enhance your practice management skills? The TBA’s “Summer Success Series” has you covered. The series will offer four one-hour webcasts focused on law practice technology and management throughout the month of August. The series starts on Aug. 13 with Technology and Business Planning for a Law Firm, followed by Communication Breakdown on Aug. 15, Move Your Clients Up or Out on Aug. 20, and How to Create a Written Cybersecurity Plan for Your Organization on Aug. 22. Read the course descriptions, peruse the faculty bios and register at the links above or see the full line up here.

Still need to complete some or all of your CLE requirements for 2024? Now is a good time to escape the heat with summer packages designed with your convenience. Choose from five online options that can be viewed on-demand from the air-conditioned comfort of own home or office. Choose packages based on the number of credit hours offered, topic or practice area. Offerings include: Summer Essentials Complete Package (15 hours, including 12 dual), General Solo and Small Practice Bundle (15.5 hours, including 11 dual), The Rookie's Guide to Law (4 general hours), Ultimate Ethics Package (8 dual hours) and Women in the Profession Wellness Package (3 dual hours). Looking for something else? Check out all packages.

Whether you are catching up on CLE or just starting to meet your 2024 requirements, the TBA has a range of programs and packages developed just for you. Choose from five one-hour ethics webcasts, five topical or hours-based packages offering anywhere from three to 15 hours, or a special Summer Success Webcast Series focused on practice management skills. Watch for details about each of these over the next few days in TBA Today or get started perusing options in the TBA’s CLE course catalog.

A one-hour webcast on Sept. 11 will help lawyers who have been learning their mediation skills through trial and error. The “Top 10 Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mistakes Lawyers Make in Mediations” will highlight the mistakes most often made with the goal of developing better mediation preparation and advocacy skills and achieving better results for clients. The webcast will run from 10-11 a.m. CDT. One hour of CLE and CME credit is available.

Make plans now to attend the TBA’s 2024 Health Law Primer and Health Law Forum this fall. The primer will take place Oct. 16 in downtown Nashville. Designed for those new to health practice, it will provide a general health law overview and practical tips to identify and avoid the pitfalls of real-life situations in the heavily regulated health care industry. Then on Oct. 17 and 18, the forum will take place in Franklin’s Cool Springs area. The two-day event will dig deeper into topics such as private equity, antitrust laws, digital health, cyber security, legislative and state case updates and ethics. David Higginson, executive vice president of Phoenix Children's Hospital, will give this year’s keynote address. 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.

With this program, TBA seeks to expand the group of legal advocates certified to serve Tennessee veterans, who are underrepresented in the Veterans Affairs Department’s (VA) claims and appeals processes. Introduction to the Practice of Veterans Law — a live virtual event on Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT — will cover information about claims procedures, basic benefits eligibility, right to appeal, disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pensions. Presenters will be James R. Drysdale with the VA Office of General Counsel in Washington, D.C., and VA certified lawyers Seth Ogden and Rita Gibson Rayford.

Make plans now to attend the TBA’s 2024 Health Law Primer and Health Law Forum this fall. The primer will take place Oct. 16 in downtown Nashville. Designed for those new to health practice, it will provide a general health law overview and practical tips to identify and avoid the pitfalls of real-life situations in the heavily regulated health care industry. Then on Oct. 17 and 18, the forum will take place in Franklin’s Cool Springs area. The two-day event will dig deeper into topics such as private equity, antitrust laws, digital health, cyber security, legislative and state case updates and ethics. David Higginson, executive vice president of Phoenix Children's Hospital, will give this year’s keynote address. 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.

Make plans now to Join Davidson County Circuit Court Judge Phillip Robinson for an informative family law CLE on Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon CDT. Co-sponsored by the TBA Family Law Section, the event will focus on financial and tax planning in divorce, a Q&A session with the judge and updates from the 3rd Circuit Court. The program will take place in the Davidson County Courthouse Jury Room.