The TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) will host “The Rookie Series: Compassionate Lawyering” webcast on Aug. 27 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The program will introduce attorneys to the principles of trauma-informed legal practice and explore how lawyers can better serve clients — especially those from marginalized or vulnerable backgrounds — by incorporating empathy and awareness into their work. Mental health professionals will join the discussion to examine how legal systems can unintentionally retraumatize clients and offer strategies for compassionate advocacy across various practice areas. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.

Save the date for the annual Federal Practice Forum, which will take place virtually on July 15 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT. Speakers and topics will be announced soon. Stay tuned here for more information.

The TBA will host a webcast on “Arbitration & Independent Legal Research” on June 25 from 11 a.m. to noon CDT. The session will feature Gail Ashworth of Wiseman Ashworth Trauger and Christopher Sabis of Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison. Additional details and information on the webcast will be available soon on the TBA website.

The TBA Young Lawyers Division continued its Exploration Series today at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, one of the state’s scenic natural landmarks. TBA members attended presentations from TBA YLD District Representative Mary Frances DeVoe, as well as John Rice, Thomas Shumate and Joanna McCracken, with Patrick Morrison, the YLD board’s health and wellness coordinator, serving as moderator. The event included a ranger-led hike to the falls and a group lunch. The Exploration Series offers members quality CLE programming in an unplugged, outdoor setting while fostering professional networking. Upcoming events in the series are scheduled at Meeman-Shelby Forest and Long Hunter state parks. See photos from the event.

The TBA YLD will host its second Exploration CLE at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer on May 30. Attendees will earn three hours of CLE credit while enjoying the natural beauty of one of Tennessee’s state parks. The program includes a ranger-led hike and lunch, offering a unique opportunity to blend professional development with outdoor exploration. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with sessions running from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.

Mark your calendars for June 25 for the Dispute Resolution Section's Arbitration & Independent Legal Research webcast. Gail Vaughn Ashworth and Christopher Sabis will present this one hour CLE beginning at 11 a.m. CDT. Get more information and register here.

Attorneys looking to stay ahead of evolving trade regulations can attend an upcoming webcast hosted by the TBA’s International Law Section. The virtual event will take place June 19 and will explore shifting U.S. tariff and customs trends, offering practical guidance for ensuring compliance in a changing global trade landscape. Panelists include Terry Olsen, chair of the International Law Section; George Phillips of Phillips Ralston; and Lee Broyles, vice president of international sales at Steam Logistics. More information is available on the TBA website. International Law Section members save on registration. Not a section member? Join here.

The TBA’s Litigation Practice Section will host “Perspectives From the Bench: A Conversation with Justice Sarah Campbell and Justice Mary Wagner” on June 5 at the offices of Miller & Martin in Chattanooga. The event, part of the section’s ongoing speaker series, will feature a moderated discussion with the Tennessee Supreme Court justices, led by attorneys Mary Taylor Gallagher and Zac Greene. Topics will include the justices’ paths to the bench, mentorship, judicial interaction and the role of the Rule of Law in society. For more information and to register, visit TBA’s website.

TBA’s International Law Section will host a webinar June 19 on insights into how to navigate the changes within the 2025 global market. The program will explore current and evolving trends in U.S. tariffs and customs, offering legal professionals guidance on navigating trade disruptions and ensuring compliance. The panel will be led by TBA International Law Section Chair Terry Olsen and will feature George Phillips of Phillips Ralston and Lee Broyles, vice president of international sales at Steam Logistics. For more information and to register for this webcast visit the TBA website.

Save the date for the annual Federal Practice Forum, which will take place virtually on July 15 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT. Speakers and topics will be announced soon. Stay tuned here for more information.