Join the TBA Young Lawyers Division on Sept 24 at noon CDT for the next installment of its Rookie Series: Making the Most of Mediation. The webcast will feature Tennessee attorney and Rule 31 Civil Mediator Susan McDonald as she addresses the preparation needed by lawyer-advocates for mediation sessions. Learn more and register on the TBA website.

There is a substantial difference between being a good lawyer and running a well-oiled, profitable practice. While there are some “money things” one can outsource, such as payroll mechanics, it is critical that attorneys understand core financial concepts and the associated reports produced by a practice management system. In this webcast replay, Jeffrey Krause with Affinity Consulting will highlight the kinds of accounting information attorneys need to know, as well as who else within the practice should have access to that sensitive information. Get more information and register here.

The TBA will host a replay of the webcast “Making ‘Difficult Communications' Less Difficult: Best Practices and Strategies for Success” on July 24 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The presentation explores five barriers to healthy communication, unconscious biases and common communication mistakes made by attorneys and employers. It also offers practical strategies to build workplace relationships, improve communication skills and implement de-escalation techniques. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website. 

The TBA’s Summer CLE Event continues next week with a one-hour webcast focused on the legal writing rules you should be breaking to become more persuasive. Make plans to join the CLE Performer Stuart Teicher on July 23 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT to learn more. Can’t make this time? The program also is available on demand. Looking for something else? Check out all our July offerings.

The TBA will host two upcoming webcast replays to help attorneys boost productivity and improve their practices. On July 21, “7 Time Management Things Attorneys Should Do, But Don’t,” featuring time management expert Paul Unger, will offer practical strategies to help lawyers tackle chaotic schedules and become more efficient. On July 22, “8 Things Killing Your Law Firm and How to Stop Them” will guide lawyers through the process of identifying and eliminating the most common sources of waste in their practices to deliver more value to clients. Both sessions will run from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. Can't make this time? The courses also are available on demand.

The 2025 Elder Law Forum will be held next Friday at Belmont University College of Law’s Randall & Sadie Baskin Center in Nashville. This annual event brings together attorneys and elder care professionals from across Tennessee to explore key topics including undue influence, Medicaid/TennCare, VA benefits and ethics. Lunch and free parking is included. The forum offers a valuable opportunity for learning and networking within the elder law community. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.

The 2025 TBA Animal Law Forum will take place Friday, Oct. 3, at the Nashville Zoo. This unique opportunity provides updates on trends and advancements in animal law while allowing participants to network and enjoy the fun and activities the zoo offers. Topics at this year’s forum include practicing animal law, development in sensitive habitats, equine concerns, conservation, a case law update, ethics and more. Zoo admission, breakfast and lunch are included with the program. Do not miss this event; you never know who is going to show up! Register now.

The CLE Performer Stuart Teicher is back with four ethics webcast replays this month. On July 17, Shakira, Secrets and Scandals: Attorney Ethics and the World of Offshore Deals begins at 9 a.m. CDT, followed by Five Ways to Use Chat GPT Safely in the Practice of Law at 10:15, and The Office: What Michael Scott Teaches About Lawyer Professionalism at 11:30. Then on July 18, tune in for Wedded Bliss and Attorney Ethics at noon CDT. Can't make these times? The sessions also are available on demand. Check out all options being offered during TBA's Summer CLE Event.

The TBA will offer two engaging webcast replays with Stuart Teicher this month, exploring legal ethics through pop culture. "The Perfect Pop Song and Attorney Ethics," streaming July 15, will reveal what makes a pop song “perfect” and connect its structure and lyrics to key ethics rules on competence, candor and communication. On July 16, "Ted Lasso and Attorney Ethics: Lessons in Life, Law, and Leadership" will highlight how the hit show’s moments of integrity and teamwork reflect the Rules of Professional Conduct and offer practical lessons for lawyers.

In this webcast replay, Stuart Teicher tells true stories about lawyers who break the law and the ethics rules they break (or could have broken). This session is about a judge who harassed his staff, played favorites with lawyers and conducted himself in a professionally questionable manner. Ethics topics include the connection between competence, withdrawal and mental health issues; how sexual harassment creates problems; the duty to report lawyer and judicial misconduct; and how the rule on supervision guides lawyers in creating an ethically positive office environment. Visit the TBA website to register.