The Tennessee Bar Association has compiled a number of resources for Tennessee lawyers during the COVID-19 epidemic that has spread across the state and around the globe. These materials are being made available to everyone, without login or TBA membership required for access.
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Court Policies and Procedures
Information about the impact COVID-19 is having on court proceedings in Tennessee.
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Government Responses
Federal, state and local governments have taken a range of approaches to limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The following information has been collected from public news sources.
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Cancellations, Postponements, Closures
Agencies, organizations, government offices and more are closed or operating on reduced or altered schedules. Find out details.
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Legal Resources
National, state and local legal organizations are providing information and guidance on the COVID-19 virus and how you can continue to serve your clients during the pandemic.
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Resources from Law Firms
Law firms across Tennessee have made resources available for dealing with legal issues arising from the pandemic.
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Updates on TBA Offices, Events and CLE Scheduling
Former TBA President Sarah Sheppeard outlines how the TBA will operate while offices are closed, and how it will offer special programming and other services to help Tennessee lawyers.
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Special Pandemic CLE Programming
The TBA is offering a dozen special pandemic-related programs, as well as more than 100 online CLE programs you can take at your convenience.
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Resources for Working Remotely
Calls for social distancing and orders to stay home mean more lawyers are working remotely than ever before. Here are some resources and products designed to help in the transition.
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Health & Wellness Resources
Guidance for ensuring the health and safety of yourself, your family and your colleagues.
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Opportunities for Pro Bono Service
Though social distancing limits our ability to meet in person, there are still ways to volunteer to support low-income and vulnerable Tennesseans in need of civil legal assistance.