The ABA Women Rainmakers Committee is holding events across the country this week to help female attorneys increase their visibility and attract business opportunities. In Tennessee, the event “Building a Buzz and How to Do It” will be held Friday in Knoxville at the law firm of London & Amburn. The free session will run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Speakers and panelists will address issues such as the importance of public relations, picking the right media outlet, publishing articles, using social media and perfecting the elevator pitch. The firm is located at 607 Market St., Suite 900 Knoxville 37902. Learn more online

The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis will host the Red Carpet Premiere of "Duty of the Hour," a documentary on the life of Benjamin L. Hooks, April 20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre. The event is part of the Hooks Institute Annual Civil and Human Rights Conference taking place April 18-29. Learn more about the documentary and the conference or call the Hooks Institute at (901) 678-3974.

The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are hosting a 5K run/walk, "Justice in Motion," April 28 in Jonesborough as part of National Crime Victims Rights Week. More than 300 victims from the district, local runners and walkers have been invited. Get details here

The Hamilton County Courthouse will host an opening reception for the Tyner Academy Student Art Exhibit "Nature from Scratch" on April 19 at 5:30 p.m. The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners and Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga invite the public to attend the free reception. RSVP by Monday to aarts@alliedartschattanooga.org or (423) 756-2787. Chattanoogan.com reported the event

The Memphis Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society will present "An Overview of the Oral Arguments before the United States Supreme Court in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Cases" with Gregory G. Katsas of Jones Day – one of the attorneys who argued the case before the high court. The event will take place tomorrow (Thursday) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Madison Hotel. Cost is $25 for society members and $30 for non-members. Lunch is included. To register contact Greg Grisham at (901) 312-9413 or greg.grisham@leitnerfirm.com.

Alabama author Harper Lee doesn't speak publicly very often, but she says she's honored President Barack Obama is taping an introduction to a special showing of the movie based on her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," which will air Saturday on USA Network. The 50-year-old film – a favorite of lawyers – tells the story of a small-town southern lawyer fighting for justice for a black man wrongly accused of a crime. The Finch character is based on Lee's father. Law definitely runs in the family. Lee's sister, who at 100 years old is still practicing law, recently was featured in a PBS documentary that aired this week.

Two Nashville-area CASA agencies have fundraisers scheduled in the next few weeks. On April 21, CASA of Nashville will host its 13th annual Red Shoe Party at the Pinnacle at Symphony Place. This year's event begins at 7 p.m. and features a silent auction, live music and food from Margaritaville. Tickets are available online www.casa-nashville.org or by calling (615) 425-2383. Then on May 1, Williamson County CASA will hold a benefit concert featuring Wynonna Judd at the Franklin Theatre. A silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. The concert will follow at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at FranklinTheatre.com. Read more about the event in The Tennessean

One of the most turbulent eras in Tennessee politics will be revisited Monday when Vanderbilt University's Central Library and Special Collections hosts "The Governor's Early Swearing-In: Was It the Right Thing to Do?" The panel discussion with U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. in the library's Community Room. Joining Alexander will be former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson, Tennessee Supreme Court Justice William Koch, former U.S. Attorney Hal Hardin and Tennessee Attorney General Robert Cooper. John Seigenthaler, founder of the First Amendment Center, will serve as moderator. For more information, contact Celia Walker at celia.walker@vanderbilt.edu or 615-343-4701. Read more from the school

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is hosting a bowling event for the legal profession, called "Lawyers for Littles," to raise money for the organization. The event will take place April 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Nashville's Hillwood Strike and Spare. Five-person bowling teams will compete for the best bowling score, team name, costumes or bowling shirts, and, most importantly, most money raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Those interested in forming a team or joining an existing team should contact Tom Shumate at tom.shumate@kaygriffin.com or (615) 742-4800. Learn more about the event and register online

The Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Va., and Wellmont Health System will sponsor a panel discussion on the legal challenges to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Monday. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Monarch Auditorium at Bristol Regional Medical Center. A reception will follow. On Tuesday, the law school will host Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli – a key figure in the case against the law – who will meet with faculty, staff and students. For more information contact Saundra Latham at the law school at slatham@asl.edu or (276) 935-4349, Ext. 1240.