The TBA Environmental Law Section will host its annual forum on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST in Nashville. This program offers timely information on environmental legal issues. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned practitioners in the field! Visit the course site for registration and more info. 

Make plans now to join the TBA for the 2023 Animal Law Forum, set for Sept. 22 at the Nashville Zoo. This annual favorite will feature topics relevant to several practice areas, including general ethics, pets in divorce, veterinarian liability, crimes against animals, conservation and more. Breakfast, lunch and zoo admission are included, with an extended lunch break in the savannah and an optional walk around the zoo.

Registration is now open for the TBA’s 37th Annual CLE Ski set for Jan. 20-25, 2024, in Snowmass, Colorado. The CLE package offers 15 hours of credit in a variety of practice areas while allowing time to enjoy the beautiful slopes and one of Colorado's premier ski resorts. Participants will stay at The Stonebridge Inn, located in the heart of Snowmass Village just 10 miles from Aspen and central to four remarkable ski areas: Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk. An opening reception on Jan. 20 will kick off this year's program. Reserve your spot now or learn more in the online CLE course catalog.

The YLD is replaying a series of CLE webcasts from earlier in the year to help lawyers refresh and rejuvenate their practice. Tune in on Aug. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT for the final installment and learn how to use an engagement letter to protect your practice. A panel will discuss what should be included in an engagement letter to set the tone of the attorney/client relationship and protect yourself, your license and firm. Topics will include what pitfalls to watch out for, common questions potential clients may have, and how to talk to clients about ethical concerns.

The TBA Young Lawyers Division is replaying three CLE webcasts from earlier in the year to help lawyers refresh and rejuvenate their practice. On Aug. 25, join colleagues for How to Log Off When Your Workday is Done. This program will focus on carving out time for yourself even when others expect you to be available at a moment’s notice. Panelists will discuss tips and tricks for setting boundaries around your personal time, managing expectations with clients and other attorneys, incorporating wellness into your day, and the benefits of logging off and getting out of the office.

Hosted by the TBA Family Law Section, the Intersections of Family Law CLE will examine how domestic law intersects with other legal segments, providing a more holistic view to incorporate into practice. Sessions will cover litigation regarding closely held businesses in divorces and criminal law considerations for domestic lawyers. A networking reception will follow the program. Join colleagues in Memphis on Aug. 17 from 2-4:30 p.m. CDT for this program.

The YLD is replaying three CLE webcasts from earlier in the year to help lawyers refresh and rejuvenate their practice. The three one-hour programs will be broadcast in August from noon to 1 p.m. CDT each day. Join Immediate Past TBA President Tasha Blakney, Immediate Past TBA YLD President Brittany Faith and their colleagues for informative and lively talks on How to Measure Success on Aug. 14, How to Log Off When Your Workday is Done on Aug. 25 and How to Use Your Engagement Letter on Aug. 30. The first program will teach the business concept of key performance indicators for lawyers, focusing on the different ways to measure success, how to hit goalposts all year round instead of waiting until the end of the year, and how to self-evaluate including receipts, hours and other trackable key performance indicators.

Join colleagues on Aug. 3 at noon CDT for Real Estate Essentials 2023: Cybersecurity Considerations in Real Estate Transactions. This program will cover aspects of safeguarding information from cyber threats specific to real estate transactions. David Palmer, a supervisory special agent in the FBI Memphis field office will lead the session.

If you missed "Accounting 101: An Attorney’s Crash Course in Understanding Financial Documents" this past spring, join us this Friday for a replay of the webcast. The program, airing at noon CDT, will cover the essential principles of accounting that attorneys should know, including how accounting can be crucial to certain cases, how to read and understand key financial documents, how to know which financial questions you should be asking your clients, and which documents you need from your clients or opposing counsel.

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 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 July 19 from 12-1 p.m. CST for this CLE and receive one dual credit hour.