Public speaking is a core leadership skill and in today’s business environment, attorneys are expected to be comfortable with everything from moderating a panel discussion to leading a virtual meeting. Mimi Bliss of Bliss Communications has updated her highly-rated 2022 CLE on virtual presentations to cover a range of professional situations, from virtual courtrooms to professional conferences, panel discussions, and informal communications. In this on-demand workshop, you’ll learn how to sharpen your message; engage your audience; master the virtual presentation, including technology tools, lighting and set-up; and use voice, gestures and eye contact to speak effectively. Attorneys who participated in last year’s workshop said the speaking tips were actionable and relevant to lawyers. Join us online tomorrow from 12-1 p.m. CST for this CLE and receive one dual credit hour.

Alcoholic beverage law in Tennessee can be confusing, and not always clear when it comes to how to obtain a liquor license. This session focuses on an overview of licensing rules and regulations, as well as interactions among the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the Tennessee Department of Revenue and local governments. Tabatha Blackwell, assistant director of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, will be the featured speaker. Earn one general credit hour in this online CLE.

Join in this moderated virtual panel discussion featuring judges from across the state as they discuss best practices in the courtroom. Professional development topics include avoiding common mistakes when appearing in front of a judge, motion practices, judge preferences for oral arguments and/or briefs, and other insider thinking from the bench. This webcast replay is set for 3 p.m. CST on Dec. 30 and is approved for 1.5 dual CLE credits.

Don’t miss the webcast replay of “Frequently Encountered Issues in Legal Ethics 2022” on Dec. 28 from noon until 1 p.m. CST. Steven Christopher with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility will cover commonly encountered ethical issues, including ghost-writing, attorney advertising, conflicts of interest and ethical concerns regarding pro bono representation. Register for the program here.

Grab some popcorn and join your colleagues for a theater-style event designed to help you meet your CLE requirements before the end of the year. Live and in-person, the TBA’s Last Minute CLE Watch Party will show five dual (ethics) hours of the most popular CLE online videos on the big screen. Join the party on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. CST in the auditorium of the Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St. Don’t forget to use the three prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA membership. Not a member? Join today!

Earn one hour of dual credit before the end of the year with a webcast replay featuring the Board of Professional Responsibility's Eileen Burkhalter Smith reviewing the most recent ethics updates. Ethics Update: Current Developments from the Board of Professional Responsibility will air on Friday from noon until 1 p.m. CST. Sign up today!

Tune in this Thursday from 10-11 a.m. CST for a webcast focused on three recent U.S. Supreme Court cases, which are considered some of the court’s most controversial rulings. Expert panelists will provide a practical overview and answer your questions about the following cases: Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, West Virginia v. EPA, and Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

If you missed attending the Ethics Roadshow as it traveled across the state the past two week, take heart — the program is now available on-demand from the TBA. Presented by Memphis attorney Brian Faughnan, the program focuses on ethics rules changes that occurred while we were “sheltering in place” during the last couple of years. The three-hour session features an update on which rules have changed, an overview of important rules that remain unchanged, and a look ahead at rules changes that may be on the horizon. Sign up for it now.

If you missed out on attending this year’s “Raising the Bar: Recognizing Resiliency During Times of Change” program, it is now available online in a 1-Click package. Produced by the TBA Women in the Profession Committee, watch as an all-star lineup of female attorneys and judges from across the state discuss career adversity, flourishing in traditional and non-traditional legal careers, women helping women, productivity and much more. Watch the program now and earn 4.5 dual credits of CLE. Be sure to mark your calendar for next year's Raising the Bar program, which will take place on Nov. 2, 2023.

If you missed the 2022 Legislative Update earlier this year, you can catch it again next week. Tune in on Dec. 20 from 9-10 a.m. CST as Berkley Schwarz of the Tennessee Bar Association and Brad Lampley of Adams and Reese provide an update on legislation affecting Tennessee lawyers from the most recent session of the Tennessee General Assembly. Interested in something else? Check our Last Minute CLE Your Way offerings, which include 15, 12, 10, eight and six-hour packages.