The TBA will host its 30th Annual Labor & Employment Law Forum on May 1 in Nashville, featuring a full-day program focused on key workplace and regulatory issues facing employers and practitioners. The forum, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT at the Tennessee Bankers Association, will include sessions on return-to-the-workplace challenges, Federal Trade Commission noncompetes and trade secrets, wage and hour issues, and ethics topics addressing sexual harassment and assault. Attendees may earn up to five general and one dual CLE hours. Participants will include Maha Ayesh of Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, Heather Collins of HMC Civil Rights Law, Jason Ensley of Forward Air Corp., John Edwin Gerth of Epstein Becker Green and Greg Grisham of Fisher & Phillips. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website. 

The TBA will host its 21st Annual Bankruptcy Law Forum April 24 and 25 in Gatlinburg, offering a two-day educational retreat focused on developments in bankruptcy law. The program will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn and will feature presentations from bankruptcy judges and practitioners from across Tennessee and the Southeast, including judges from the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in the Eastern, Middle and Western districts of Tennessee, as well as the Northern District of Georgia. The forum includes a full day of programming on April 24, followed by a networking reception and dinner, with additional sessions concluding late morning April 25. Lodging reservations must be made by March 24 to ensure availability. For more information visit the TBA website.

The TBA YLD, in collaboration with the TBA General, Solo and Small Firm Section, will present “The Rookie Series: Opening Your Own Firm” on Jan. 29 at noon CST as a live webcast. The one-hour program is designed for aspiring solo practitioners and entrepreneurial attorneys considering launching a solo or small firm and will cover key steps for opening a practice, common pitfalls to avoid and resources available through the TBA. The program will feature attorneys who have successfully made the transition to firm ownership, including Emma Elliott of Peregrine Law, Jesse Harbison of Jesse Harbison Law, Savannah Oliver of the Law Office of David McKenzie and Ryan Terrell of Ryan Terrell Law. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.

It's not too late to join your colleagues in Nashville next Friday for the TBA's 2026 Construction Law Forum. The program, tailored to both new and experienced practitioners, will feature a morning session focused on introductory sessions that build foundational knowledge and an afternoon sessions delving into more advanced issues. The morning session will feature presentations on preserving and enforcing lien rights, reviewing recent case law developments and avoiding common construction law mistakes. The afternoon session will include presentations on payment obligations, statutory compliance under the Prompt Pay Act, the growing role of artificial intelligence in construction projects and legal practice, and ethics considerations unique to construction law practitioners. Register now for the full day program, morning session or afternoon session.

The 21st Annual TBA Bankruptcy Law Forum will return to Gatlinburg April 24-25. This unique weekend retreat is structured so that attendees have the opportunity to learn the latest in bankruptcy law and have free time to explore the Great Smoky Mountains. The forum will provide up to 10 hours of CLE credit. Also included in the cost is a Friday evening networking reception and dinner. Attendees may bring guests for an additional $100. Reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn should be made by March 24. Learn more on the TBA website.

The 2026 Estate Planning & Probate Forum will take place at the Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin on March 6. This event provides seven hours of CLE, including one hour of dual credit, and offers sessions on litigation and estate planning, public receivership, a probate panel, and a legislative update. Speakers include Section Chair Robert Malin, Rebecca Blair, Chancellor William Cole, Arthur Cook, Jennifer Exum, General Sessions Court Judge Toby Gilley, Zachary Glaser, Rob Hazard, Lisa Helton, Robin Miller, David Parsons, Al Secor, Andrea Sinclair, Jared Smith and Ashley Stearns. Section members receive discounted registration. Get more information and register on the TBA's website.

The TBA YLD will present “The Rookie Series: Family Law Trends and Challenges,” a one-hour webcast scheduled for March 5 from noon to 1 p.m. CST, offering an overview of family law fundamentals, including marriage, divorce, child custody, support and property division. The program will explore the legal principles governing family relationships, the role of courts in resolving disputes, and current trends and challenges in family law practice, with practical examples for participants. Speakers include Julie Chapman of The Bowders Law Firm in Memphis, Elizabeth Connor of Germantown, Elizabeth "Libba" W. Fyke of Butler Sevier Hinsley & Reid in Memphis, and William Ross of Butler Sevier Hinsley & Reid in Memphis. More information is available on the TBA website.

The TBA Tort & Insurance Law Section will hold its 2026 forum on Feb. 19 as a live virtual event. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST and feature sessions on navigating court approval of minor settlements, medical malpractice and ethical issues in the public adjuster industry. Two general hours and one dual hour of CLE credit are available. Speakers include Paige Goodwin and Jordan Neiderland with Rainey Kizer Reviere & Bell, Raymond Lewallen with Arnett Baker Draper & Hagood, and Christopher Vrettos with Gideon Cooper & Essary. Section members receive discounted rates. Not a section member yet? Join here. Learn more and register for the forum on the TBA CLE website.

The TBA YLD, in collaboration with the TBA General, Solo and Small Firm Section, will present “The Rookie Series: Opening Your Own Firm” on Jan. 29 at noon CST as a live webcast. The one-hour program is designed for aspiring solo practitioners and entrepreneurial attorneys considering launching a solo or small firm and will cover key steps for opening a practice, common pitfalls to avoid and resources available through the TBA. The program will feature attorneys who have successfully made the transition to firm ownership, including Emma Elliott of Peregrine Law, Jesse Harbison of Jesse Harbison Law, Savannah Oliver of the Law Office of David McKenzie and Ryan Terrell of Ryan Terrell Law. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.

Sessions from the 2025 Animal Law Forum are now available on demand. The sessions explore conservation funding and green business practices at the Nashville Zoo, legal challenges tied to development in sensitive habitats, key issues in equine law and ethical considerations in animal law cases. The forum also included a session on the practical realities of practicing animal law in Tennessee with a focus on dangerous dogs, veterinary malpractice and custody disputes. Additional programming examines the use of K-9s and equine in law enforcement and search-and-rescue operations, with a focus on training, regulation and legal concerns. All sessions are available individually on the TBA CLE website.