The TBA's upcoming Dispute Resolution Forum will be in person this year! An annual staple for Tennessee attorneys, the event provides insight from top professionals in the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) vocation while allowing attendees to meet with other mediators from across the state. Sessions include ethics grievance and arbitration demos, a discussion of community mediation centers, changes in the arbitrability of sexual assault and harassment claims, and a course that covers settlement malpractice. Join us May 9 in Nashville at the Tennessee Bankers Association Barrett Training Center, located at 211 Athens Way, Nashville 37228. Reserve your spot today!

If you missed the TBA's Law Tech Lunch & Learn Series, one of the more popular programs on artificial intelligence (AI), "Harnessing ChatGPT and Generative AI in Your Law Practice," is now available on demand. The two-hour session features Memphis lawyers Greg Siskind and Zack Glaser, who provide an introduction to AI and how it can be incorporated into the practice of law. The second session features Siskind and fellow Memphis lawyer Lucian Pera discussing ethical considerations around AI.

If you missed the panel discussion with Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Holly Kirby and Justice Dwight Tarwater in Memphis last month, the video from the event is now available on demand. Moderated by attorneys Will Perry and Buck Wellford, the justices discussed their paths to the bench, the importance of mentors, the manner in which members of the court interact and the importance of the Rule of Law in our society. Watch it here and earn up to 1.5 general CLE credit hours.

"An Overview of the Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements That All Lawyers Must Know" is now available to watch on demand. This one hour CLE credit program, presented by Vincent Schilleci III of Maynard Nexsen, provides an overview of the federal law, which went into effect Jan. 1, including basics, analysis and application.

TBA's Local Government Practice Section will host its annual forum virtually on May 23. Topics are expected to include parliamentary procedure updates, public records and contracts. Registration will open soon, so keep an eye on the course webpage as more information is announced!

The TBA’s International Law Section will host its annual forum on May 17 in Nashville. Brie Knox, director of U.S. Commercial Service Tennessee/U.S. Department of Commerce/International Trade Administration, will be among the speakers at this informative program. Additional details will be announced soon. Watch the registration page for updates.

Law Tech 2023 is now available as a 1-Click package. Topics covered include using technology to advance your practice, what role ChatGPT and artificial intelligence will play in legal document creation, a deep dive into remote ADR, and the ever-popular "Bill & Phil Show" with Bill Ramsey and Phillip Hampton. Earn 4.5 dual credit CLE hours with this four-part series.

The TBA's International Law Section will host its annual forum on May 17 in Nashville. Topics include a session on how to use the U.S. Federal Trade Office Market Diversification Tool, an introduction to practicing international law, and a discussion with Brie Knox, director of U.S. Commercial Service Tennessee/U.S. Department of Commerce/International Trade Administration. You won't want to miss this informative program, held in the beautiful Tennessee State Archives building, and don't forget that your section membership includes a discount on all section-sponsored CLE!

If you missed the TBA's Law Tech Lunch & Learn Series, one of the more popular programs on artificial intelligence (AI), "Harnessing ChatGPT and Generative AI in Your Law Practice," will be rebroadcast at noon CDT on March 27. The two-hour session features Memphis lawyers Greg Siskind and Zack Glaser, who provide an introduction to AI and how it can be incorporated into the practice of law. The second session features Siskind and fellow Memphis lawyer Lucian Pera discussing ethical considerations around AI. For those not available to join in next week, a recording of the CLE also is available on demand at any time.

Join your colleagues on April 5 for this year's TBA Intellectual Property Law Forum! Evolving technology, trends and other disrupters, like artificial intelligence (AI), continuously blur lines between long-standing intellectual property (IP) doctrines and future applications of the law. Attorneys are challenged to stay on top of the incessant cycle of new problems, issues and strategies for IP protection and enforcement that result from these disruptors. Forum attendees will learn about the latest on AI and copyright, AI and patent law and practice, IP issues within the alcohol world, and the intersection between IP and street art. Read about the presenters and register.