Make plans now to join the TBA for a CLE like no other! The Murder Mystery CLE, set for May 16, is a unique opportunity that will allow participants to step into the roaring 1920s and unravel the mystery of J.W. Hanks’ untimely demise. Was Hanks’ killer his employee, his doctor, his wife, his mistress, his best friend or someone else he trusted? Using Tennessee’s latest criminal laws to uncover crucial clues, teams will spend the afternoon immersed in this unforgettable blend of education and entertainment with guidance from Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law professors Sydney Beckman and Melanie Reid. The event, which includes lunch, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. CDT at the Nashville Public Library. Members of the Criminal Justice Section save on registration. Not a section member yet? Join here.

The TBA’s 20th Annual Bankruptcy Law Forum will take place May 16-18 in Chattanooga, offering bankruptcy practitioners a weekend retreat featuring 10 hours of CLE credit, including three hours of ethics. The event begins on Friday with sessions covering mortgage developments in bankruptcy, a case law update and a “View from the Bench” discussion. Saturday’s programming includes small group discussions led by prominent bankruptcy judges, focusing on consumer and commercial bankruptcy issues. The forum concludes Sunday with a three-hour session on ethical considerations in bankruptcy practice. Attendees also will have opportunities to network and explore Chattanooga’s scenic downtown and surrounding mountains. For more information and to register visit TBA’s website.

Make plans now to join colleagues on June 26 at noon CDT for an insightful and practical webcast designed specifically for family law attorneys. The seminar will guide attendees through the essential steps of conducting effective client consultations, from initial intake to preparation and execution. Topics will cover the intake process — how to gather crucial information efficiently and empathetically; preparation — strategies for preparing thoroughly to address client concerns and legal issues; and consultation mechanics — counterintuitive insights and techniques for managing the consultation to build trust and rapport. Visit the TBA website for more information and to register.

Save the date for TBA’s 2025 Federal Practice Forum, which will be held virtually on July 15. The program, which will offer essential and practical content for attorneys, will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT. More details about the program are coming soon. For updates and to register, visit the TBA website. Federal Practice Section members receive discounted registration. Not a section member? Join here.

TBA’s Entertainment & Sports Law Section will host its annual forum next Wednesday at Belmont College of Law in Nashville. The event will feature discussions on the latest legal issues in the entertainment and sports industries. Registration opens at 11:15 a.m. with programming running from noon to 4:45 p.m. A networking reception will follow from 4:45-6:30 p.m. CDT. Speakers will include Nashville lawyers Steven Gaches, Jordan Keller with Keller Turner Andrews & Ghanem, Bill Ramsey with Neal & Harwell, Tim Warnock with Loeb & Loeb, and Daniel Werly with the Tennessee Titans. Register online.

The TBA will host its 29th Annual Labor and Employment Law Forum this Friday at the Tennessee Bankers Association's Bradley L. Barrett Training Center in Nashville from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT. The forum will provide insights into current labor and employment law issues. Topics include a case law update, arbitrating employment disputes, workplace privacy, values-based professionalism and an update on DEI initiatives. More information about speakers and an agenda for the day is available on the TBA website.

Join the TBA for a webcast on April 29 at noon CDT for a comprehensive update on Nashville’s economic landscape. Lori Odom, senior vice president of economic development with the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the latest trends and opportunities in international business that are shaping the region's future. Be sure to bring questions for this engaging session focused on the pulse of Nashville’s economy. For more information and to register, visit TBA's website. 

The Second Annual TBA Young Lawyers Division Trial College will take place on May 9, at Belmont University College of Law in Nashville. The event, running from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. CDT, will cover essential litigation topics, including trial preparation, crafting opening and closing statements, conducting direct and cross-examinations and working with expert witnesses. A panel of distinguished judges will provide judicial insights for trial success. For more details and to register, visit the TBA’s website.

Save the date to attend the TBA’s 2025 Health Law Primer and Health Law Forum this fall. The primer will take place Nov. 12 in the Nashville office of Barnes & Thornburg. Designed for those new to health law practice, the primer provides a general health law overview and practical tips to identify and avoid the pitfalls of real-life situations in the heavily regulated health care industry. Then on Nov. 13-14, the forum will take place in Nashville’s Music City Center. This two-day event will dig deeper into topics relevant to seasoned practitioners, providing 12 general and three dual hours of CLE credit. More information coming soon.

The TBA’s Elder Law Forum 2025 will be held July 25 at Belmont University College of Law’s Randall & Sadie Baskin Center in Nashville. The event offers a premier opportunity for elder care professionals across the state to connect and learn. This year’s forum will cover key topics such as undue influence, Medicaid/TennCare, VA benefits, ethics and more. More details will be available soon on the TBA website, where attendees can also register.