Onsite and live webcasts for Tennessee lawyers.
Date:
Friday, November 16, 2012 - 8:30am
This CLE program is designed for attorneys who negotiate and draft contracts or who interpret and apply dispute resolution provisions. The fist part of the program will review the key elements of an arbitration clause, including covered disputes, arbitral rules and enforceability. Attendees will also learn about such optional provisions as “step” clauses, discovery limitations, venues, and appeals.
Date:
Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 8:00am
The centerpiece of the TBA Family Law Section’s annual Family Law Forum this year will be presentations on two issues of critical importance to Family Law attorneys.
Date:
Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 8:00am
Social media is unavoidable in today’s business world and legal profession. Its use by lawyers, clients, and adversaries presents opportunities but also legal ethics and malpractice risks. Maximizing the opportunities while avoiding the risks requires a unique understanding of the application of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Regardless of your firm’s current involvement in social media, this seminar will help you ethically navigate the use of this indispensable tool.
Date:
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 8:00am
Social media is unavoidable in today’s business world and legal profession. Its use by lawyers, clients, and adversaries presents opportunities but also legal ethics and malpractice risks. Maximizing the opportunities while avoiding the risks requires a unique understanding of the application of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Regardless of your firm’s current involvement in social media, this seminar will help you ethically navigate the use of this indispensable tool.
Date:
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 8:30am
As a recently-licensed attorney, sure you can quote hearsay exceptions, hammer out memos within 3 hours, and generally dazzle people with your extensive substantive legal knowledge. But can you manage client’s and partners’ expectations, effectively communicate with opposing counsel, and ultimately avoid the kinds of mistakes that young lawyers can make that can expose them to disciplinary actions or even claims from their clients? Do you know how to properly begin and end the lawyer-client relationship?
Date:
Friday, November 2, 2012 - 8:00am
Reading is an integral part in the practice of law. It is among the most used communication skills, but is often the most underdeveloped. Information from colleagues, staff, and clients is being transmitted at the speed of light, and lawyers are expected to absorb it just as fast. This program is designed to teach you the skills of speed-reading. Attendees will practice speed-reading legal documents and learn how to apply comprehension techniques that will help build memory and recall and get through those case files.
Date:
Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 8:00am
This program will focus on how to introduce different types of evidence and include discussion on problem areas. A brief overview of the Rules of Evidence will help us kick start the program. Following, we will get into preserving evidence, laying a foundation and talk about the challenges of introducing photos, bank documents, and social media. Trial experts from across the state will provide you with their insight.
Date:
Friday, October 26, 2012 - 8:00am
In addition to keeping up with changes in the law, lawyers today are faced with the challenge of developing and growing their practices. This program is designed for lawyers who face the challenges of growing their client base, keeping their careers on track, and making time for it to happen.
This program will cover sessions on internal and external business development, developing your expertise, maximizing your online profile, and time management.
Date:
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 12:00pm
This three-hour program held in Cookeville is designed to provide attorneys with the latest developments in multiple areas of the law. Speakers in this year's program include:
Nathan Ridley of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings will share with attendees the latest developments in the legislative arena.
Tim Takacs, Certified Elder Law Attorney in Hendersonville, will talk about TennCare Medicaid estate recovery, including discussion of the latest cases and planning for older clients.
Date:
Friday, October 19, 2012 - 8:00am
This six-hour seminar will provide business attorneys with the information, tools and tips needed to successfully handle common business transactions. The seminar will offer an overview of different forms of business entities, with an emphasis on what entities are best for various clients and business plans, the 2012 adopted amendments to the Tennessee Business Corporation Act, the nuts and bolts of buying and selling a private company, as well as tax issues affecting different business structures. Each session will address pertinent issues for the transactional lawyer.
