Join the TBA International Law & Practice Section for part one of its annual forum to be held virtually on March 17. The program will begin at 9 a.m. CDT and offer attendees two hours of general CLE credit. The first session will focus on foreign direct investment with Adam Breeze, director of business development (United Kingdom and Ireland) for the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development. The second session will cover cybersecurity issues with Knoxville lawyer Jody Prestia and Nashville lawyer Thomas Ritter with Maynard Cooper & Gale. Part two of the forum is being planned for June. Watch for more details coming soon.

This year's Business Law Forum will be a hybrid program, so we hope you will join us either virtually or in person at Bass Berry & Sim's Nashville offices on April 21. In-person registration is at 9 a.m. CDT and the program will begin for both in person and virtual attendees at 9:30 a.m. A networking reception for in-person attendees will follow the forum at 4 p.m. The focus of the program will be business transactions in the news and how they apply to those practicing law in Tennessee. Additional details on the sessions coming soon.

Join the TBA for a new webcast on April 20 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. Trial Tactics and Techniques will offer a view from both sides of the bench on how to effectively present a case to any audience. Produced by Knoxville lawyer Samantha Ellis with Ritchie, Dillard, Davies & Johnson, this program will offer one hour of general CLE credit. Watch for more details coming soon.

LAW TECH ’23 is returning as a live and in-person program this year! Join us March 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST at Belmont University College of Law in Nashville. This year's program will offer opportunities to network with sponsors, attendees and speakers, and win prizes! Topics to be covered include using technology to advance your practice, what role ChatGPT AI will play in legal document creation, analyzing online advertising, and a deep dive into remote ADR. Another highlight of the day will be the ever-popular "Bill & Phil Show" with Bill Ramsey and Phillip Hampton. Learn more and register here.

The TBA Health Law Section Executive Council has begun planning the 35th Annual TBA Health Law Forum, which will take place Nov. 2-3 at the Music City Center in Nashville. Topics for this year's forum include annual favorites such as fraud and abuse, fraud enforcement, legislative updates and ethics. This year's forum will also explore several timely topics involving reimbursement, the No Surprises Act, cyber security, malpractice, antitrust concerns and more. The introductory Health Law Primer will precede the forum on Nov. 1. Stay tuned for more info, including speakers and how to register for this premier event.

The TBA’s Dispute Resolution Section will hold its annual forum on May 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT at the downtown Nashville office of Butler Snow. Make plans now to join colleagues and hear from accomplished professionals in the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) field. Sessions will be tailored to both lawyers and mediators. Watch for more details coming soon.

Luther Wright of Olgetree Deakins will present "Making 'Difficult Communications' Less Difficult: Best Practices and Strategies for Success" at noon on Feb. 28. This presentation examines the five barriers to healthy communications and provides strategies for addressing each and identifies the most common communication mistakes employers make. The presentation also provides tips for individuals to become better communicators and explores de-escalation techniques. Visit the CLE course listing for more information and to register.

Save the date for the TBA Federal Practice Section's Annual Forum set for May 9. This year’s program will focus on protesting in America. Over the course of three sessions, attendees will receive a refresher on the law of protests and learn more about human rights issues related to police use of force and the media’s impact on protest and litigation. Panelists also will cover police management of protests, criminal prosecutions and civil litigation under Section 1983. The forum will end with an ethics session examining the intersection of advocacy, civility and professional responsibility. Register here.

The TBA’s Litigation Section will host its annual forum on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT as a live virtual event. This year’s forum will offer essential and useful material for litigators and will be produced by Litigation Section Chair Tannera Gibson of Memphis law firm Burch, Porter & Johnson. Mark your calendars and check back soon for additional program information.

Save the date for the 2023 Intellectual Property Forum set for April 28 in Nashville. The night before, attendees are invited to a networking reception from 5-7 p.m. CDT to kick off the program. Watch for more details about speakers, topics and pricing coming soon.