TBA's "Raising the Bar" program will be held Nov. 19 at Baker Donelson in Nashville. Breakfast will begin at 9:15 a.m. with programming from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A networking reception will follow from 4:30 to 6 p.m. All times CST. Stay tuned for updates on this annual favorite produced by the Women in the Profession Committee.

The TBA’s Adoption Law Section will host its 2025 Adoption Law Forum on Sept. 19, offering a full day of programming on legislative and case law updates, child development and a judicial panel. The forum will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT at the Tennessee Bankers Association in Nashville. More details about the event and speakers will be announced soon on the TBA website.

The TBA Construction Law Section will host the inaugural Joint Georgia/Tennessee Construction Conference Oct. 9-10 in Chattanooga. The two-day event will kick off with a welcome networking reception followed by a day of high quality CLE sessions for both Georgia and Tennessee lawyers. Topics include regional differences in construction law, a view from the bench session featuring judges and arbitrators, a case study session and more. Speakers confirmed so far include Atlanta lawyer Mark Carter with Buchalter, Cobb County Superior Court Judge Julie Jacobs, Memphis lawyer Regan Steepleton with Evans Petree, and Chattanooga lawyers William G. Colvin and Elisa Fox and Timothy Gibbons with Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel. The program will offer 6.75 total CLE hours, including one dual hour. CLE credit will be submitted to both Georgia and Tennessee. Get more information and register on the TBA website.

The TBA will host a “Tax Law 2025: Divorce & Taxes” webcast on Aug. 29 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The program will explore how divorce impacts taxes for both parties. Additional details will be announced soon on the TBA website. 

The TBA's Estate Planning Tee-Off is returning on Sept. 12 to Nashville's Topgolf. Produced by the Estate Planning & Probate Section, this annual favorite will feature three hours of CLE programming designed for attorneys new to the estate planning practice as well as those interested in adding this field to their portfolio. Don't miss this unique opportunity to build practice knowledge and fine-tune your drive game all in one day! Registration includes breakfast, lunch and two hours of Topgolf following the presentations. Get more information and register here. Section members enjoy discounted registration. Not a section member? Join now for additional savings and benefits. Thanks to our lunch sponsor Pinnacle Financial Partners, golf experience sponsor Southeastern Trust Company and breakfast sponsor Diversified Trust.

Recorded at TBA's Annual Convention in June, Russell Fowler, with Legal Aid of East Tennessee and "History's Verdict" columnist for the Tennessee Bar Journal, will take participants through an entertaining presentation to countdown the landmark court cases that shaped Tennessee’s legal landscape. Tune in July 31 at noon CDT and earn 0.75 hours of general credit. Register here. Can't make that time? The program also is available on demand.

The TBA is offering a webcast replay of the popular “Essential Presentation Skills for Attorneys” on Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. Led by Mimi Bliss of Bliss Communications, the session provides practical techniques attorneys can immediately apply in trials, meetings, networking events and speaking engagements, both virtual and in person. Topics include sharpening messages, using storytelling with data, engaging audiences, and improving delivery through voice, gestures and eye contact. For more information and to register visit the TBA website. Can't make Thursday's broadcast? The course also is available on demand.

The TBA will present “Legislative Update 2025” on July 29 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The webcast will feature TBA Government Affairs team members Ashley Harbin and Brad Lampley of Adams and Reese LLP, along with Berkley Schwarz of Pier Strategies LLC. The panel will provide an overview of key legislation from the most recent session of the Tennessee General Assembly and its impact on Tennessee lawyers. For more information, visit the TBA website. 

The traditional maxim in a military career was “up or out” — either you progressed up the chain of command or you were urged to find your career calling elsewhere. Similarly, there are “A-list” clients who are easy to work for, pay promptly and bring in new business. This webcast replay on Monday will explore the process of grading clients on a variety of criteria, and then cover techniques to move them up the scale, turning “C clients” into Bs and “B clients” into As. Join Jeffrey Krause with Affinity Consulting at noon CDT for this one-hour program. Can’t make that time? The program also is available on demand.

The TBA will host a replay of the webcast “Communication Breakdown: It's Always the Same (But It's Avoidable)” on July 25 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The program will explore how poor client communication can lead to malpractice claims, internal conflict and decreased productivity. It also will offer tools, technologies and techniques to help attorneys improve communication, reduce stress, enhance client satisfaction and lower malpractice risk. For more information, visit the TBA website. Can't tune in on Friday? The program also is available on demand.