The Second Annual TBA Young Lawyers Division Trial College will take place on May 9, at Belmont University College of Law in Nashville. The event, running from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. CDT, will cover essential litigation topics, including trial preparation, crafting opening and closing statements, conducting direct and cross-examinations and working with expert witnesses. A panel of distinguished judges will provide judicial insights for trial success. For more details and to register, visit the TBA’s website.

Save the date to attend the TBA’s 2025 Health Law Primer and Health Law Forum this fall. The primer will take place Nov. 12 in the Nashville office of Barnes & Thornburg. Designed for those new to health law practice, the primer provides 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 Nov. 13-14, the forum will take place in Nashville’s Music City Center. This two-day event will dig deeper into topics relevant to seasoned practitioners, providing 12 general and three dual hours of CLE credit. More information coming soon.

The TBA’s Elder Law Forum 2025 will be held July 25 at Belmont University College of Law’s Randall & Sadie Baskin Center in Nashville. The event offers a premier opportunity for elder care professionals across the state to connect and learn. This year’s forum will cover key topics such as undue influence, Medicaid/TennCare, VA benefits, ethics and more. More details will be available soon on the TBA website, where attendees can also register.

The 2025 Dispute Resolution Forum will take place virtually on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT. The program will feature carefully crafted sessions tailored to both lawyers and mediators presented by speakers from the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) vocation. The forum will begin with a panel discussion of ADR in the federal space, move on to a session covering mass arbitrations and will end with an ethics course. Reserve your spot today!

The TBA will host its 29th Annual Labor and Employment Law Forum on May 2 at the Bradley L. Barrett Training Center in Nashville from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT. The forum will provide insights into current labor and employment law topics. More information about topics and speakers now is available on the TBA website.

The 2025 Dispute Resolution Forum will take place virtually on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT. The program will feature carefully crafted sessions tailored to both lawyers and mediators presented by speakers from the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) vocation. The forum will begin with a panel discussion of ADR in the federal space, move on to a session covering mass arbitrations and will end with an ethics course. Reserve your spot today!

The TBA is offering an on-demand webinar, “8 Things Killing Your Law Firm and How to Stop Them,” aimed at helping attorneys identify and eliminate wasteful practices that do not add value from the client’s perspective. As legal clients increasingly seek value and shop around for efficient representation, the webinar provides practical guidance on streamlining operations by targeting the eight most common sources of inefficiency in a law firm. The session is available for viewing on both laptops and mobile devices. More information can be found on the TBA website.

Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation for Legal Professionals will be held on April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT and offer attorneys evidence-based meditation and yoga techniques to reduce stress and improve professional performance. Designed specifically for legal professionals, the program will provide practical strategies to enhance focus, maintain composure in high-pressure situations, and cultivate a sustainable work-life balance. No prior experience in yoga or meditation is necessary. For more information and to register, visit TBA’s website.

TBA’s 2025 Immigration Law Forum will take place April 18 in Nashville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT. This seminar is specifically designed both for experienced immigration lawyers and those who are newer to the practice area. The first half of the seminar is focused on updates, while the second half will focus on activism and support. The schedule is packed with speakers who are leaders in their fields, so make plans to join this informative program! For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.

TBA's Immigration and Health Law sections will present Health Care Immigration Compliance in the Era of Trump 2.0 on April 9 at noon CDT. Speakers Todd Photopulos and Elizabeth Warren will discuss how health care providers should respond if ICE raids their facility, exploring the shifting policy landscape that meets at the intersection of immigration compliance and health law. You won't want to miss this timely webcast!