The TBA’s Estate Planning & Probate Section will host its annual forum next week, featuring the insight you need to stay on top of key developments in the practice area. The program will feature the annual clerk & master’s panel and presentations on legislative updates, ethics, real estate in probate court, estate administration and much more. Lunch will be provided during this in-person event. Join the program on Feb. 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST at the Embassy Suites Cool Springs in Franklin. Get more information and register here.

Scrambling to get those last-minute CLE hours in before the Dec. 31 deadline? The TBA is here to help! Check out TBA Year End CLE to choose from a quality mix of CLE packages ranging from six hours to 15 hours of credit on a variety of topic areas. Or, shop our online CLE products at cle.tba.org where you can access more than 30 practice areas and 200 on-demand programs. Don’t forget to use the prepaid credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership and save on your CLE costs. Not a member? Join now to start saving.

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 2022 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 tomorrow from 12-1 p.m. CST for this CLE and receive one dual credit hour.

Alcoholic beverage law in Tennessee can be confusing, and not always clear when it comes to how to obtain a liquor license. This session focuses on an overview of licensing rules and regulations, as well as interactions among the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the Tennessee Department of Revenue and local governments. Tabatha Blackwell, assistant director of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, will be the featured speaker. Earn one general credit hour in this online CLE.

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 webcast replay is set for 3 p.m. CST on Dec. 30 and is approved for 1.5 dual CLE credits.

Don’t miss the webcast replay of “Frequently Encountered Issues in Legal Ethics 2022” on Dec. 28 from noon until 1 p.m. CST. Steven Christopher with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility will cover commonly encountered ethical issues, including ghost-writing, attorney advertising, conflicts of interest and ethical concerns regarding pro bono representation. Register for the program here.

Grab some popcorn and join your colleagues for a theater-style event designed to help you meet your CLE requirements before the end of the year. Live and in-person, the TBA’s Last Minute CLE Watch Party will show five dual (ethics) hours of the most popular CLE online videos on the big screen. Join the party on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. CST in the auditorium of the Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St. Don’t forget to use the three prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA membership. Not a member? Join today!

Earn one hour of dual credit before the end of the year with a webcast replay featuring the Board of Professional Responsibility's Eileen Burkhalter Smith reviewing the most recent ethics updates. Ethics Update: Current Developments from the Board of Professional Responsibility will air on Friday from noon until 1 p.m. CST. Sign up today!

Tune in this Thursday from 10-11 a.m. CST for a webcast focused on three recent U.S. Supreme Court cases, which are considered some of the court’s most controversial rulings. Expert panelists will provide a practical overview and answer your questions about the following cases: Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, West Virginia v. EPA, and Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

If you missed attending the Ethics Roadshow as it traveled across the state the past two week, take heart — the program is now available on-demand from the TBA. Presented by Memphis attorney Brian Faughnan, the program focuses on ethics rules changes that occurred while we were “sheltering in place” during the last couple of years. The three-hour session features an update on which rules have changed, an overview of important rules that remain unchanged, and a look ahead at rules changes that may be on the horizon. Sign up for it now.