The TBA will host “The Rookie Series: Probate” webcast on Jan. 22, 2025, from noon to 1 p.m. CST. The panel will explore common ethical challenges faced by lawyers in probate practice, particularly when the interests of a legal subject — whether disabled, deceased, a minor or a beneficiary — conflict with those of the fiduciary. The discussion will provide insights on how attorneys can best navigate these ethical dilemmas. For more information on the upcoming webcast and to register, visit the TBA website. Past installments of the Rookie Series, produced by the TBA Young Lawyers Division, are available on demand.

In case you missed your favorite forum, we have good news! There are several ethics hours built into these packages. Check out the Family Law, Estate Planning, Litigation, Health Law and Corporate Counsel 1-Click packages or build your own by practice area or a la carte with more than 200 courses available on demand. Section members get discounts on programs produced by TBA’s 33 sections. Not a section member? Join here.

The TBA is offering a Law Practice Management Package for lawyers seeking convenient and high-quality continuing legal education. The package provides six dual hours and covers essential topics for lawyers in all practice areas and settings. Topics include client management and communications, cybersecurity, technology, business planning, AI and more! For details on this year-end package and the courses it includes visit TBA's website.

TBA’s Labor and Employment Section will host a webcast “Summary Judgment — A View From the Bench” on Dec. 17 from noon to 1 p.m. CST. The webcast will feature district court judges from each of Tennessee's three grand divisions who will share insights on effective strategies for summary judgment motions. Judge Clifton Corker from the Eastern District, William Campbell from the Middle District and Judge Thomas Parker from the Western District also will provide practical guidance on local rules unique to each district and offer general best practices for briefing summary judgment motions. For more information and to register visit TBA’s website.

In April 2025, the TBA will travel north to experience downtown Louisville and its rich bourbon heritage on the Urban Bourbon Trail with four hours of dynamic CLE programming, a welcome dinner and distillery tours. Save the dates of April 4-5 for this unique CLE experience! Registration will open soon.

Join Brent Jones from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Knoxville on Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. CST for an end-of-year update on federal law. Earn one general credit hour with this one-hour webcast. Get more information and register here.

The TBA will host Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation for Legal Professionals on April 18, at the Wild Heart Meditation Center in Nashville. The program will offer evidence-based meditation and yoga techniques to help relax the mind and improve professional performance. Attorneys will learn practical strategies to reduce stress, enhance focus and maintain composure in high-pressure situations. No prior experience in yoga or meditation is required, and the event is open to anyone in the legal profession looking to cultivate a sustainable work-life balance. The program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT. For more information and to register visit the TBA website.

TBA Young Lawyers Division’s Rookie Series is back this week with a new installment. Join colleagues on Dec. 13 for Personal Injury Law Part 2. The live one-hour webcast will start at noon CST and provide insights into handling more difficult personal injury cases. Topics include complex liability scenarios, strategies for catastrophic injury claims, and advanced litigation techniques such as motions in limine, effective deposition strategies and expert witness challenges. The program will wrap up with a session on navigating difficult negotiations while maintaining professional integrity. Those who missed Personal Injury Law Part 1 can catch up here.

Still looking for ethics credits before Dec. 31? The Tennessee Bar Association is bringing you "12 Days of Ethics," featuring innovative and engaging programs you won’t want to miss. Choose from courses with fun titles and unique themes, including True Crime Stories; Friends…An Ethical Sitcom?; From Bonnie and Clyde, to Bernie Madoff — What the Biggest Thieves in History Teach About Attorney Ethics; Taylor Swift is a Genius. Even About Legal Ethics; What Emojis Teach About Lawyer Legal Ethics; Cat Proverbs and Attorney Ethics; and What Overrated Rock Bands Teach About Attorney Ethics. Be sure to check TBA’s social media channels over the next 12 weekdays to see the available programs. Visit Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn with the hashtag #TBA12Days, or browse the TBA CLE Course Catalog for a full preview of more than 200 CLE programs by Tennessee lawyers for Tennessee lawyers.

TBA is offering a CME and CLE Year End Package, which includes Mediation Ethics providing 4 dual credits and 4.75 general credits. Designed for Tennessee lawyers, the package offers quick, convenient and quality CLE opportunities to meet both CME and CLE requirements. Topics covered include dispute resolution updates, artificial intelligence, best practices in mediation and arbitration, ethics grievances and more. To learn more about this package and the courses included, visit TBA’s website.