The TBA's annual Animal Law Forum is taking place this Friday at the Nashville Zoo. This unique CLE will provide updates on trends and advancements in animal law while allowing participants to network with each other and enjoy all the zoo has to offer. Topics at this year’s forum include a legislative update, veterinarians and animal cruelty, pet trusts, pet liability and attorney wellness. Zoo admission, breakfast and lunch are included with the program. Do not miss this event; you never know who is going to show up!

TBA is returning to Cuba for a five-day program Feb. 6-10, 2025. This uniquely designed program will explore Cuba’s rich and varied cultural heritage and feature local scholars, attorneys and entrepreneurs, all while providing six hours of CLE credit. Activities include an Ernest Hemingway tour, tour of Cuba’s classic cars, visit to the Museum of Cuban Art and more! Get trip details and instructions for registering.

The TBA’s Corporate Counsel Section will hold a one-hour webcast on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on corporate governance. The program will air at 9 a.m. CDT on Oct. 25. Tune in to hear from Matt White, a shareholder with Baker Donelson and co-chair of the firm’s Financial Services Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team, and Barbara Bennett with Frost Brown Todd, a nationally recognized health care, data privacy and AI governance attorney. The course offers one hour of dual CLE credit. Learn more and register online.

The TBA Family Law Section will host a webcast on Oct. 14 on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) in a trial practice. The one-hour program will run from noon to 1 p.m. CDT and explore practical applications of AI tools in a family law trial practice, from pre-trial preparation to courtroom presentation. One hour of dual credit is available. Learn more or register online.

Save the date for the annual Animal Law Forum, set for Oct. 4 at the Nashville Zoo. This unique CLE will provide updates on trends and advancements in animal law while allowing participants to network with each other and enjoy all the zoo has to offer. Topics at this year’s forum include a legislative update, veterinarians and animal cruelty, pet trusts, pet liability and attorney wellness. Zoo admission, breakfast and lunch are included with the program. Do not miss this event; you never know who is going to show up!

If you missed the TBA's Legislative Update CLE this summer, the program will be rebroadcast on Oct. 3 from noon to 1:30 p.m. CDT.  Tune in to hear members of TBA's Government Affairs team discuss legislation affecting Tennessee lawyers and share insights into the most recent session of the Tennessee General Assembly. As part of its grassroots advocacy effort, TBA also is seeking to build a network of engaged lawyers across the state to advocate for issues relevant to the practice of law in Tennessee. Learn more and get involved in that effort. To register for the CLE visit the TBA's online course catalog.

The TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is sponsoring a webcast on Nov. 21 beginning at noon CST titled "What Attorneys Must Know About Secondary and Vicarious Trauma." A panel of speakers will explore how exposure to the traumatic experiences of clients can affect lawyers' mental health and overall well-being. Panelists also will share ways attorneys can safeguard their mental health and support colleagues. Speakers include S. Chris Troutt, CEO of the Papillon Center; psychotherapist and behavioral health executive Lindsey O'Connell; and clinical psychologist Dr. Brynda Quinn. YLD member Patrick Morrison will moderate the discussion. 

The third installment in TBA’s Mockingbirds & the Rest of Us series will take place Sept. 19. This highly interactive three-part series, taught by Doug Blaze and Buck Lewis — founders of the Institute for Professional Leadership at UT Law — examines the book, movie and recent Aaron Sorkin adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird” through the lens of contemporary times. Panelists examine the lynching scene on the porch of the jail, the trial and the final scene on the Finch porch after an attempt on the Finch children’s lives. The full program qualifies for 4.5 dual hours of CLE. Register for part 3 here. View recordings for part 1 and part 2 using the respective links.

The TBA Administrative Law Section will host its Annual Forum on Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST at Burr & Forman in Nashville. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The program is designed to help Tennessee administrative lawyers stay current in their practice. Watch for more details on speakers and topics coming soon to the TBA website.

TBA's Women in the Profession Committee will host the 3rd Annual Raising the Bar program Dec. 4 in Nashville, offering attendees 5 CLE hours. The event will include breakfast, educational sessions and a networking reception. The program will be held at Baker Donelson, 1600 West End Ave., Nashville 37203. Watch for more details on speakers and topics coming soon to the TBA website.