The Tennessee Coalition for Sensible Justice will host “Stopping the Revolving Door: A Conversation on Safety, Savings and Our Criminal Justice System” on Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in West Knoxville. Jack McElroy, editor of the Knoxville News Sentinel, will moderate the discussion, which will focus on problems with the current criminal justice system and strategies for change. Panelists will include Lindsay M. Boyd, director of policy for the Beacon Center of Tennessee, and Thomas H. Castelli, legal director for the ACLU of Tennessee. The event is free and open to the public.

The Knoxville Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society is hosting an event next Tuesday to discuss the so-called “Gavel Gap” – the differences between the race and gender composition of the courts and the communities they serve. Federal District Court Judge Pamela L. Reeves will lead the discussion. Heavy appetizers and drinks will be provided. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Collective, 923 North Central St., Knoxville 37917. RSVP online.

Human Rights Day will be celebrated around the world Saturday, but in Nashville an event focused on child trafficking in Tennessee will happen tomorrow evening, the Tennessean reports. The program will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the First Amendment Center at 1207 18th Ave. South, No. 200. In addition to a discussion about the issues associated with child trafficking, the Tennessee Human Rights Commission will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Charles Kimbrough; its Rising Star Award to Anna Carella, Justin Jones and Mohammed Shurki; and its Outstanding Service Award to Juan Canedo and Derri Smith. RSVP online.

The Ninth Annual National Immigrant Integration Conference (NIIC) will take place in Nashville next week on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The conference will feature leading voices on immigration and civil rights as well as those affected personally by immigration policies. Among those sharing personal stories will be Eddie Huang, who will speak at 2 p.m. Sunday on “Breaking Bread: Food, Culture and Immigration.” Widely known as the chef and owner of a popular Taiwanese restaurant in New York City, Huang also has produced several projects under the moniker "Fresh Off the Boat," including a memoir, a travelogue and a sitcom. Register for the full conference or RSVP for the complimentary Huang presentation.

Building on the success of expungement clinics in Nashville, Memphis lawyers Amber Floyd and Dean DeCandia are organizing an expungement clinic and resource fair in their city on Dec. 10. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Healing Center Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3900 Tchulahoma Rd. Representatives from the General Sessions Criminal Court and clerk’s office will be on hand to facilitate the process. Volunteer attorneys, paralegals and law students are needed to assist clients with paperwork. Those interested in volunteering are invited to a training session on Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the church. For more information contact Floyd, 901-537-1054, or DeCandia, 901-378-0203.

Sue Stockton, executive assistant to the 10th Judicial District Chancery Court, has announced her retirement after nearly 40 years of service. The court reports that Stockton has earned praise and expressions of gratitude from attorneys and clerks throughout the state for her courtesy and efficiency in aiding the chancellors of the district. To say thanks, the Bradley County, McMinn County and Monroe County bar associations are hosting a reception for Stockton on Dec. 8 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the McMinn County Courthouse in Athens. For more information contact Jim Logan with Logan-Thompson at 423-476-2251.

The Memphis Bar Association will hold its Annual Meeting & Elections on Dec. 8 at the Holiday Inn near the University of Memphis. A cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and a program. Tickets are $60 per person or $600 for a table of 10. For more information contact the MBA at connect@memphisbar.org or 901-527-3573. RSVP for the dinner online. Voting on officers and board members is now open. Ballots are due back to the MBA by Thursday. For help with voting issues contact Executive Director Anne Fritz, 901-527-3575.

The TBA will host an event in Memphis on Dec. 8 to showcase its patent pro bono program and recruit new volunteers. The happy hour will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Adams and Reese LLP. Come enjoy appetizers and a beverage and learn more about Legal Assistance Volunteers for Patent Applicants (LAVPA). LAVPA has matched seven inventors with volunteer patent attorneys since its launch this past summer but additional volunteers are needed. Recruitment events have already been held in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville. For more information contact LAVPA Coordinator J. Scott “Skip” Rudsenske, 615-277-3207.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services has announced its first two community listening sessions to be held in Memphis. On Nov. 29, a session will be held at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Midtown from 6 to 9 p.m. The second meeting will be Nov. 30 at the Hickory Hill Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. The meetings are part of a lengthy review of the Memphis Police Department’s community policing and use of deadly force policies, according to Memphis Flyer.

The city of Chattanooga will host the Tennessee Association of Drug Court Professionals conference Dec. 7-9 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. A highlight of this year’s conference will be an art exhibit featuring works by recovering addicts and staff members, according to Kevin Batts, president of the association. The keynote address will be given by Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Connie Clark, a strong supporter of the Drug Court model. The new commissioner of mental health also will speak at the event, Chattanoogan.com reports.