Make plans now to join colleagues on Nov. 30 for the second annual "Raising the Bar" program. Produced by the TBA Women in the Profession Committee, this year’s program will focus on advocating for one’s own and others’ career growth. Sessions will cover how to effectively solicit raises and project assignments, receive credit for work done, and make partner. A second session will explore the barriers impacting diverse women in the legal industry and best practices for overcoming those challenges. And for those on the back end of their career, the program will wrap up with a session on the financial aspects of preparing for retirement and maintaining work-life balance while transitioning to retirement. A networking reception will follow the program from 4:15-6 p.m. CST.

Make plans now to attend the TBA’s 2023 Administrative Law Forum Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST at Burr & Forman, 222 Second Ave. Ste. 2000, Nashville 37201. The program is a staple for Tennessee administrative lawyers. Topics for this year's forum include updates on legislative and case law, administrative rules and ethics. Thanks to Jonathan Fly, administrative judge for the Tennessee Department of Human Services, for producing this program. Find out more and register.

Book your room now for our discounted rates and the best views of Snowmass, Colorado! You can view more information and register for the course here. To reserve your room at the Stonebridge Inn, call 970-429-5055 and identify yourself as part of the Tennessee Bar Association CLE Ski group to get the discounted rate. You will be asked to provide your name, address and email address, any special requests and check in/check out dates. For the best service, contact the Stonebridge during the week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MST or on the weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST.

TBA's Immigration Law Section will present this introductory-level CLE program virtually on Nov. 16. This event is designed to provide law students, new attorneys and attorneys seeking a new practice area with the necessary knowledge to become familiar with the fundamentals of immigration law. Participants will receive the knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of immigration legal services. Learn more or register here.

This year's Creditor's Practice Forum will take place tomorrow in Nashville. The program, which offers three general and one dual credits, will cover topics including AI and its application to law practice, charging orders and related post judgement strategies, and using contractual and statutory liens to increase likelihood of payment. The program will conclude with a "tips and tricks" session presented by bankruptcy attorneys.

Make plans now to join the TBA for a webcast on Nov. 9 about the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can be deployed to provide the alternative resolution dispute community more value at less risk for clients. The one-hour session "Harnessing the Power of AI for Dispute Resolution ... Responsibly" will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST.

TBA’s 23rd Annual Health Law Primer and 35th Annual Health Law Forum make their return to Nashville in just a few weeks. The primer, which will take place on Nov. 1 from noon to 4:30 p.m. CDT at the Nashville office of Bass, Berry & Sims, will focus on introductory topics, while the forum, set for Nov. 2-3 at the Music City Center, will dig into topics such as AI, the False Claims Act, No Surprises Act, telehealth, antitrust laws, fraud and abuse, Tennessee legislative update, state case law review and ethics. Don't miss the state's premier educational event for health law practitioners!

Registration is open for this year's Disability Law Forum, which will be in person for the first time since 2019! Make plans to join your colleagues on Oct. 20 at Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club in Hendersonville. Attendees can earn up to three general and one dual CLE credits. Sessions will cover a variety of topics applicable to disability law practitioners, including ways to prepare a successful GRID case, a session featuring best practices from a vocational expert, a DDS/OHO update and an ethics course designed to help you "un-stick" stuck cases. A happy hour will follow the day's programming.

TBA's Corporate Counsel Section will host two webcasts this fall. The first, "Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Regulations, Cyber Threats, and AI" will take place this Friday at noon CDT. The webinar will focus on data privacy and cybersecurity issues and the complex challenges that lawyers must understand to effectively represent their clients. The second webcast, Ethical Issues for In-House Counsel, is scheduled for Dec. 7 at noon CST. Laura Chastain, ethics counsel for the Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR), will discuss Formal Ethics Opinion 2022-F-168 regarding in-house counsel who reside and are licensed in other states.

Make plans now to join the TBA YLD's Civil Rights Walking Tour in Chattanooga this Friday, Oct. 13. This unique CLE will run from 1:30-5 p.m. EDT and offer two hours of CLE credit. Participants will visit a number of important landmarks in the city's fight for civil rights and learn about the legal history that has made Chattanooga a more inclusive place to live and work. The event will take place rain or shine. If raining, attendees will visit the federal courthouse and then gather at Miller & Martin for a presentation on the other locations and a reception.