The 7th Annual Summer Teacher’s Institute will take place next week in Washington, D.C., with a focus on “Federal Trials and Great Debates in United States History.” The week of professional development is designed to deepen teachers’ knowledge of the federal judiciary and the role the courts play in key public debates that define constitutional and other legal rights. The seminar will feature historians, federal judges and curriculum consultants who will focus on three landmark federal trials: Ex Parte Merryman, Chew Heong v. United States, and the Chicago Seven Conspiracy Trial. Learn more from the ABA

Supporters of the Shelby County Drug Court are hosting "Rockin' on the River" this evening at River Terrace Restaurant in Memphis’ Mud Island River Park. The annual fundraiser will feature a live band and food from some of the city’s most recognized local eateries. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and entertainment at 8 p.m. Contact Amy Singleton at (901) 734-4114 or msngltn2@memphis.edu for more information.

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary Wade and Judge Rex Henry Ogle will deliver remarks next Saturday, June 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the King Family Library in Sevierville to support the release of a new book about the town. The book is the latest in the "Images of America" series by Arcadia Publishing. Learn more about the event in the News Sentinel

A free legal clinic for Nashville area residents who need advice on immigration issues will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 5112 Raywood Lane, The Tennessean reports. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Justice for Our Neighbors of Tennessee (JFON) and the MidSouth Chapter of AILA will host the event. Volunteer attorneys will be available for one-on-one meetings, to answer questions, make assessments and give recommendations. Languages spoken will include Chinese, Finnish, French, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, Telegu Urdu, and others. Cases will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Upper Cumberland Young Lawyers Association is sponsoring the 37th Annual Anne Cameron Golf Classic this Saturday at Ironwood Golf Course in Cookeville. The four-person team scramble raises money for the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Foundation Cancer Fund in memory of Cookeville attorney, Anne Cameron. To sign-up or for more information contact Lindsay Cameron Gross at (931) 526-3366 or lindsay@cameronyounglaw.com

The 6th annual CASA Road Race to benefit CASA for Kids will be June 23 at Crockett Spring Park in Rogersville. CASA for Kids advocates for abused and neglected children in Hawkins County. The running events will include an 8K, Kids’ Mile and Open Mile. The event is part of the 2012 Skelton Law Racing Series, directed by Rogersville attorney Mark A. Skelton. Download the race application

A reception supporting the Tennessee Justice Center will take place Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hollander Club Room at The Peabody in downtown Memphis. Local lawyers, as well as those in town for the TBA Convention, are invited to attend the event, which is sponsored by SunTrust, Counsel on Call, Adams & Reese LLP and Wiseman Ashworth Law Group PC. Download more information

The 131st Annual TBA Convention opens tomorrow (Wednesday) at The Peabody in Memphis. Registration opens at 1 p.m., and programs, events and meetings continue through Saturday. Walk up registrations are welcome. The gathering will take place at the same time as meetings of the Tennessee Judicial Conference, the Tennessee Association for Justice, the Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women and the Tennessee Alliance for Black Lawyers.

Morristown attorneys will host a free legal clinic, called Hamblen Legal Link, on Thursday (June 7) from 5 to 7 p.m. This is the first in a series of clinics to be held on the first Thursday of each month. "The mission is to connect residents with local lawyers and social service organizations that are willing to provide free informatin and basic guidance to those who need it," Aaron Chapman says. Chapman and fellow Morristown attorney Dale Darby have organized the events, with the help of Beth Boniface who is providing her office for the clinics, at 1125 West First North Street. For more information visit facebook.com/HamblenLegalLink or email hamblenlegallink@yahoo.com

Nahshville lawyer Bill Ramsey's "Ode to Otha" Block Party is this Saturday at 1711 Sweetbrier Ave. in Nashville. The event, scheduled to run from 2 to 9 p.m., will feature food, drinks and live music for the adults, and clowns and piñatas for the kids. Learn more about the event, which celebrates the life of American music legend Otha Turner and benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank.