The new Tennessee Bar Journal ushers in a new era for the TBA’s flagship publication, as it moves to a bi-monthly schedule, with more content each month. Read how that's going to work, as the TBA's electronic publications integrate and expand total coverage. This issue celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, with several related items and articles, including a review of Bill Haltom’s book, Why Can’t Mother Vote? and Part 2 of Cody Brandon’s article, “A Short History of the Right to Vote in Tennessee’s Constitutions and Court.” See a recap of the TBA’s virtual convention – a smashing success with more than 800 registrants – which featured the swearing-in of Michelle Greenway Sellers; author of The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote, Elaine Weiss; awards, CLEs, meetings and more. Take a look at the entire July-August issue.

The Nashville Bar Association and the Lawyers Association for Women are joining forces to host 100 Years of Woman Suffrage: Honoring the Past, Looking to the Future, an event that will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. The program will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol where the pivotal vote was cast giving women the right to vote. Attendees will hear from Margaret Behm, Judge Martha "Cissy" Craig Daughtrey, Justice Anita Earls, Freda Player-Peters, Rebecca Price and Linda Wynne. The event will take place on Aug. 13 from 1:30 - 4 p.m. CDT. If an in-person event is not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers plan to hold the event virtually.

TBA's Virtual Convention tomorrow will feature a special session on the anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and our first-ever virtual Lawyers Lunch. Also on tap will be law school alumni breakfasts, CLE programming and a special set of entertainment events. The TBA will feature two listening rooms where attendees can choose the music that fits their taste or mood. The two options: a music mash-up or Southern Soul music. Pick one or try them both out! Links will be provided to Convention registrants in the daily email tomorrow.

Today's convention activities started early with a fitness session, followed by the infamous “Bill & Phil Show,” featuring legal technology every lawyer needs, a local bar leaders caucus, a meeting of the TBA House of Delegates and a roundtable discussion of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

The country is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution this year, and the TBA’s virtual convention, being held entirely online the week of June 15, will include a special program marking this milestone and celebrating the role Tennessee played in the ratification process. Join us Thursday, June 18, for a conversation with noted book author and speaker Elaine Weiss. Then in the afternoon, attend the virtual Lawyers Lunch and watch as TBA President Sarah Sheppeard passes the gavel to Michelle Greenway Sellers and Sellers talks about her upcoming year. That event will be available on Zoom and live streamed on TBA’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Make sure to register to take advantage of all these great free programs.

The 2020 TBA Annual Convention, originally scheduled to take place in-person in Knoxville, is being converted to an all virtual, FREE event for members of the TBA. The conference will take place entirely online during the week of June 15. Executive Director Joycelyn Stevenson released a message to members earlier today about the new event. Highlights of the conference include roundtable discussions on issues affecting law firm managing shareholders, in-house counsel and diversity and inclusion in the practice of law, as well as a legislative update from members of the Tennessee General Assembly, law school alumni mixers, and a program celebrating the ratification of the 19th Amendment featuring Elaine Weiss. Members can earn up to eight hours of CLE credit at no cost. The annual Lawyers Luncheon, featuring the passing of the gavel from President Sarah Sheppeard to Michelle Greenway Sellers, will be accessible to registrants and also live streamed on Facebook and YouTube. Register now or learn more about what is to come.