The 2024 Creditors Practice Forum will take place in person in Nashville on Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. CST. The event will be held at the Tennessee Bankers Association, 211 Athens Way, Nashville 37228. This year’s forum will feature a case law update, a review of the Davidson County Local Rules of Court and more. Three general and one dual CLE credits are available. Creditors Practice Section members enjoy discounted registration and other benefits. Not a section member? Join here.

The TBA’s 36th Annual Health Law Forum took place in the Nashville area last week. Close to 300 attendees heard updates on digital health, cybersecurity, regulatory fraud and abuse and using AI in a health care context. Speakers also provided legislative, case review and ethics updates. The keynote address was delivered by David Higginson, executive vice president of Phoenix Children's Hospital. Section Chair Ian Hennessey, general counsel for Alliance for Multispecialty Research in Knoxville, produced and moderated the two-day event. At the section’s annual meeting and luncheon on Friday, he passed the Section Cup to incoming chair Imad Abdullah, senior vice president and chief legal officer with Regional One Health in Memphis. Members of the section also voted on leadership for the 2024–2025 bar year at the luncheon. Thanks to all who helped plan or speak at the event, which remains the TBA’s highest attended in-person CLE program.

The TBA's Law Office Technology & Management Section is presenting the latest installment of it's law tech webcast series on Nov. 19 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. CST.  In "Our Era of AI: Responsible AI & Microsoft Copilot," attorneys will learn about how Microsoft embraces Responsible AI in its development of AI solutions and how the Microsoft legal department uses the Microsoft Copilot AI solution to achieve more. For more information or to register visit the TBA’s website.

TBA's annual Hot Topics in Real Estate seminar, presented in partnership with the Tennessee Land Title Association, will be held virtually on Nov. 8 from 9 a.m to 4:15 p.m. CST. Topics will include powers of attorney, the new FINCEN rules, AI and the annual case law and legislative updates. Participants include Al Frazier with Fidelity National Financial Title Group, Ryan Martinez with Alliant National Title Insurance, Dr. Susan Tanner with the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, and Charles Welch Jr. with Phelps Dunbar. Real Estate Section members enjoy discounted registration fees. Not a member of the section? Join here.

On Oct. 25, the Corporate Counsel Section will host a webinar that will explore how in-house legal teams can effectively balance the strategic advantages and inherent risks of integrating artificial intelligence (AI). Topics will include what AI is and its practical applications, key risks and considerations to address before implementing AI, AI governance frameworks and compliance, ethical challenges and responsible AI use. Attendees will gain insights on managing AI in the corporate environment while mitigating legal and ethical concerns. Register here.

The Tennessee Bar Association will hold its first ever Conference on Artificial Intelligence & the Law (TCAIL) in Nashville on Dec. 6. This unique day-long event will take place at the Tennessee Bankers Association, 211 Athens Way #100, Nashville 37228. The day will begin with an introductory session presented by TBA AI Task Force Chair A.J. Bahou, followed by sessions on AI and the substantive practice of law, including how AI impacts legal research, document generation, e-discovery and more. Two judicial panels and an ethics session will round out the day. Lunch will be provided. Members of TBA's Law Office Technology & Management Section and General, Solo & Small Firm Section are eligible for discounted registration. Reserve your spot by registering today.

Make plans now to join colleagues on Nov. 7 from noon to 1 p.m CST for a unique webcast with University of Tennessee College of Law Professor Ben Barton. In "Contextualizing the Polarization and Public Perception of the Judiciary," Barton will present long-term data to show how public confidence in the American judiciary has fluctuated over time, with the goal of helping lawyers better understand the historical context of and address current challenges facing the judiciary. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.

The TBA Appellate Practice Section on Tuesday hosted its annual boot camp at the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA). Produced by Appellate Practice Section Chair Laura Deakins and Middle Tennessee Delegate Leslie Price, the event provided attendees the opportunity to earn CLE through the viewing of CCA oral arguments, a Q&A with presiding judges, a moderated panel of lawyers who participated on the morning docket and an ethics presentation. Special thanks to Judges Camille McMullen, John Campbell and Robert Wedemeyer for their help with this remarkable forum.

The TBA’s 2024 Environmental Forum will take place in person on Nov. 15 in Nashville. This year’s program will address topics such as endangered species litigation, underground storage tanks, drinking water, the Chevron decision, brownfields, ethics and more. Breakfast and lunch will be included. The program will feature Stephanie Durman and Ellery Richardson with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of General Counsel; Jaz Boon, Bridgestone Americas; and Emily Vann with the Tennessee Attorney General's Office.

The TBA will host its annual Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) Boot Camp tomorrow in Nashville. The event is designed to provide lawyers with insights into the court's procedures and strategies for success. Attendees will observe oral arguments, participate in discussions with experienced attorneys and enjoy a networking lunch. Registration opens at 9 a.m. CDT, with the program running from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register for the CLE, visit the TBA's online course catalog.