Witness an all-star lineup of women attorneys discuss resiliency in our profession during times of change, nontraditional legal careers, women supporting other women and much more during the “Raising the Bar” program tomorrow. Produced by the TBA Women in the Profession Committee, the in-person event will kick off with a keynote address from retired Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle now with JAMS: Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Service on withstanding career adversity, overcoming challenges and growing from those experiences. Programming will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. CST at Baker Donelson’s Nashville office and will be immediately followed by a networking reception. Learn more and register for the program.

This year's Criminal Justice Law Forum will be held virtually on Dec. 14 with a focus on the mental health of criminal justice professionals. The four-hour program will include a panel discussion of real courtroom exchanges where things became heated and emotions took over, followed by a presentation on how to cope in similar situations. Experts also will explore techniques for self-care and how adverse childhood experiences can become the root causes of problematic behaviors later in life. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Robert Wedemeyer, Tennessee lawyers, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Sean Deitrick and psychologist Lindsey O'Connell.

Elder Law Basics 2022 will be presented virtually on Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Designed for attorneys new to the practice or those looking to brush up on their knowledge, this program will provide an overview of the intangibles of Elder Law. Topics will include powers of attorney, estate recovery, reverse mortgages, how clients can find and afford health care in retirement, ethics and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned practitioners providing the information you need to stay on top of developments and changes in the field. Register here.

The TBA is bringing its award-winning CLE programming to Savannah next Wednesday. The three-hour Court Square program is designed to provide attorneys with the latest developments in multiple areas of the law. Kick off the afternoon with a lunch and learn networking session with TBA leadership. Then take part in a legislative update with TBA Legislative Director Berkley Schwarz, followed by a session with Ryan Hagenbrok of Hagenbrok & Hagenbrok and a judicial panel with Tennessee Court of Appeals (Western Section) Judge Carma Dennis McGee, Wayne County General Sessions & Juvenile Judge James Y. Ross and Hardin County General Sessions & Juvenile Judge Daniel L. Smith.

The TBA Environmental Law Section will host its annual forum on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. CST at the Nashville office of Bass Berry & Sims. A virtual option is also available. This program offers timely information on legal issues including a brownfields update, a session that covers the scope of the recent West Virginia v. EPA decision, a panel on vapor intrusion and mitigation, and an ethics update focused on environmental topics. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned practitioners in the field!

The TBA Construction Law Section will host a three-hour program on construction law basics in Memphis next month. The program will cover the prompt pay act, contractor licensing, lien law, and construction contracts. The event will kick off on Dec. 2 with registration and a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. CST at Glankler Brown in Memphis. Get more information and register for the program here.

Elder Law Basics 2022 will be presented virtually Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. CDT. Designed for attorneys new to the practice or those looking to brush up on their knowledge, this program will provide an overview of the intangibles of elder law. Topics will include powers of attorney, estate recovery, reverse mortgages, how clients can find and afford health care in retirement, ethics and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned practitioners providing the information you need to stay on top of developments and changes in the field. Register here.

Witness an all-star lineup of women attorneys discuss resiliency in our profession during times of change, nontraditional legal careers, women supporting other women and much more during the “Raising the Bar” program next Thursday. Produced by the TBA Women in the Profession Committee, the in-person event will kick off with a keynote address from retired Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle, now with JAMS: Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Service, on withstanding career adversity, overcoming challenges and growing from those experiences. Programming will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. CST at Baker Donelson’s Nashville office and will be immediately followed by a networking reception. Learn more and register for the program.

Join the TBA on Nov. 18 from 9 to 10:15 a.m. CDT for a webcast featuring retired U.S. immigration judges candidly discussing issues related to the immigration court system. Topics will include the “real” discretion of immigration judges, the flexibility for immigration judges to voice their opinions, and a First Amendment lawsuit filed by the group's union. Register here for “Immigration Judges Unfiltered: A Candid Discussion on Judicial Independence, Internal Ethics and Communication, and Other Structural Concerns.”

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 program is set for 11:30 a.m. CDT on Oct. 27 and is approved for 1.5 dual CLE credits.