Make plans now to attend TBA's Topgolf Estate Planning Tee-off on Aug. 21 at Topgolf Nashville. Designed for newer estate planning practitioners, this annual favorite is a rare opportunity to build practice knowledge and fine-tune your drive game all in one day. This year's speakers include Davidson County Circuit Court Judge Andra Hedrick, Charles Frazier with the Law Offices of Charles R. Frazier, Michael Goode with Lewis Thomason, Robert Hazard with Hazard Law, Rob Malin with Pinnacle Financial Partners and Ashley Stearns with Trail, Coleman & Stearns. The package includes three general hours of CLE, breakfast, lunch and two hours of Topgolf after the presentations. Estate Planning & Probate Section members receive a discounted rate to attend. Space is limited, so register now before it’s too late!

If you missed the Tech Showcase programming at this year’s TBA Convention, you can catch up this month with replays of several key programs. On July 27, join Catherine Sanders Reach with the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association for a session that cuts through the hype around technology needs. Reach will explain how to audit your current tech for gaps and redundancies, calculate real ROI on the tools already in place, and build a framework for evaluating new products. The program offers 1.25 hours of dual credit. Learn more and register on the TBA website.

TBA’s Christmas in July continues on July 23 with a one-hour webcast on modern legal writing. Ryan Standil with Write To Excite will cover five techniques to avoid ambiguity so readers can clearly understand your legal writing, even when cases are complex. During the program, Standil will contrast before-and-after examples of writing, both for emails and legal documents. The program, "Crystal-Clear Communication for Lawyers: Five Techniques to Avoid Ambiguity," airs at noon central and offers one general hour of CLE credit.

Registration is open for the TBA's Journey to Sicily CLE program scheduled for April 2027. The early bird registration rate has been extended to July 20. As the largest Mediterranean island, Sicily presents a deep historical and cultural relevance to mainland Italy and is home to splendid sites such as temples, chapels, mosaics and an active volcano. This immersive program will engage with local attorneys, scholars and experts offering poignant commentary on Italian and European Union legal and political systems, art, history, architecture and religion, all while highlighting welcoming communities and iconic cuisine! The core program, scheduled for April 3-7, 2027, is a four-night experience based in Palermo with multiple day trips. Travelers also have the opportunity to explore Catania and surrounding areas by adding on a three-night or four-night extension. View a brochure for the trip or learn more online. Space is extremely limited, so reserve your spot today!

Led by Dr. Amy Schmisseur, associate professor of communication studies of Belmont University, this webcast examines generational characteristics, workplace expectations, communication preferences and common sources of misunderstanding. Multigenerational workplaces are now the norm, and attorneys in leadership roles must manage differing expectations around work style, feedback and communication. Tune in July 21 at noon CDT and receive one dual credit hour with "Developing Lawyers, Developing Leaders: Communicating Across Generations." Looking for something else? Visit the TBA website for all July offerings.

The TBA is offering two CLE programs next week focused on mentorship, leadership and professional development, emphasizing the role experienced attorneys play in fostering ethical practice and strengthening the legal profession. "Pathways & Perspectives — How Mentorship Shapes Professionalism and Legal Careers," — set for July 20 — will feature a panel discussion exploring how mentorship influences professionalism, ethical decision-making and career development across a variety of legal practice settings. A second program, "Mentorship as Leadership: Ethical Duties, Professional Growth and Practical Guidance" — set for July 22 — will examine mentorship as both a leadership responsibility and an ethical obligation, covering topics such as supervision, confidentiality, conflicts of interest and professional growth. Looking for something else? Visit the TBA website for all July offerings.

The TBA will host its 2026 Elder Law Forum on July 17 at the Nashville School of Law, offering attorneys a full day of continuing legal education focused on issues affecting older adults and vulnerable populations. The program will feature sessions on conservatorships, fraud prevention, guardians ad litem, special needs trusts, ethics and related topics, with presentations from practitioners and professionals across the state. For more information, visit the TBA website.

TBA will offer three ethics webcasts July 16 featuring legal educator Stuart Teicher, known as "The CLE Performer," as part of its Christmas in July CLE lineup. The programs include "Why Lawyers Should Be Harsh: An Ethical Defense of Zealous Advocacy," examining the role of zealous advocacy and the ethical boundaries of aggressive representation; "The Coaching Conundrum: The Ethics of Witness Preparation," exploring the ethical limits of preparing witnesses for testimony; and "Yes, Chef! Culinary Excellence Meets Legal Ethics," which uses lessons from the kitchen to illustrate professional responsibilities involving competence, conflicts of interest and client communication. Get more information and register at the links above. Looking for something else? Visit the TBA website for all July offerings.

The TBA will host its 2026 Elder Law Forum on July 17 at the Nashville School of Law, offering attorneys a full day of continuing legal education focused on issues affecting older adults and vulnerable populations. The program will feature sessions on conservatorships, fraud prevention, guardians ad litem, special needs trusts, ethics and related topics, with presentations from practitioners and professionals across the state. For more information, visit the TBA website.

Tune in July 15 at noon CDT for a webcast with Heather Piper, disciplinary counsel with the Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) as she reviews the latest ethics updates from the BPR. A previous attendee said, "I gained information on the reasons attorneys may be subject to ethics violations, new rulings on ethical behavior and how to access information to support me if I have a question about a situation in which I am involved." Earn one dual credit hour with this program as part of TBA's Christmas in July series. Need more ethics credits? TBA has more than 40 courses to choose from. Select the "Ethics" category to display courses.