The TBA’s Communication and International Law sections will offer a one-hour webcast on Wednesday exploring privacy law through an international and domestic lens. Washington, D.C., attorney Lee Matheson will provide the international perspective with a focus on international health information privacy. Memphis lawyer Justin Joy will focus on domestic laws applicable to communication law practitioners and health information privacy following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The webcast will run from noon to 1 p.m. CST.

Public speaking is a core leadership skill and in today’s business environment, attorneys are expected to be comfortable with everything from moderating a panel discussion to leading a virtual meeting. Mimi Bliss of Bliss Communications has updated her previous highly rated CLE on virtual presentations to cover a range of professional situations, including virtual courtrooms, professional conferences, panel discussions and informal communications. The interactive Essential Presentation Skills for Attorneys will help attendees sharpen their message, engage their audiences, and use voice, gestures and eye contact to speak effectively. The program will be offered live on Dec. 8 and will replay on Dec. 30.

The TBA Leadership Academy 2022 returns to an in-person format on Dec. 16 at the Nashville Public Library’s downtown branch. This unique program provides an avenue to learn the skills and characteristics needed to be an effective leader. The event will feature Douglas Blaze with the University of Tennessee College of Law, George “Buck” Lewis III with Baker Donelson and William Lockett Jr. of Knoxville. Leaders will mentor and encourage participants while identifying strategies to overcome challenges. Don’t miss this chance to learn necessary leadership skills to benefit both your legal career and station in life.

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The TBA’s 2022 Ethics Roadshow will stop in Chattanooga on Dec. 9 after kicking off in Knoxville the day before. This year’s program is again presented by Memphis attorney Brian Faughnan, owner of Faughnan Law. The theme is “While You Were Sheltering,” because while most of us were “sheltering in place” during the last couple of years, there have been some significant changes to Tennessee's ethics rules. Each program will offer three components: an update on which rules have changed, an overview of important rules that remain unchanged and a look ahead at rules changes that may be on the horizon.

TBA's Tort & Insurance Section has announced that its annual forum will take place virtually on Feb. 23. The program will feature a session on healthcare updates, an overview of the ethical issues that attorneys face when conducting investigations and interviewing current and former employees of an opposing corporate litigant, and a panel of attorneys discussing the proper disclosure of experts. Reserve your spot today!

Do you control your digital life or does it control you? Whether texting, emailing, posting on social media or browsing the web, many people are at the mercy of their digital devices. Internet addiction is on the rise and is linked to mental health concerns like depression and anxiety. This one-hour webcast, featuring attorneys Becky Howlett and Cindy Sharp, will help lawyers manage and even unplug from the digital world — ethically and mindfully. Join the webcast on Dec. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. CST.

The TBA’s 2022 Ethics Roadshow will kick off in Knoxville on Dec. 8. This year’s program is again presented by Memphis attorney Brian Faughnan, owner of Faughnan Law. The theme is “While You Were Sheltering,” because while most of us were “sheltering in place” during the last couple of years, there have been some significant changes to Tennessee's ethics rules. Each program will offer three components: an update on which rules have changed, an overview of important rules that remain unchanged, and a look ahead at rules changes that may be on the horizon. The Knoxville program will take place at Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST. The roadshow will also take place in Chattanooga on Dec. 9, Memphis on Dec. 14 and Nashville on Dec. 15.

The TBA Dispute Resolution Section will host a webcast later this month that will focus on technology in the realm of Access to Justice (ATJ). “Dispute Resolution 2022: The Future of Technology in the Access to Justice Realm” will take place on Nov. 29 from noon until 1 p.m. CST and will explore the experiences of mediators using remote technology to help resolve disputes across a wide spectrum of dispute types. Learn more and register here.  

It’s no secret that social media algorithms are constantly changing and that the best practices of last year aren’t the same for the current one. From organic content to paid ads, TBA CLE’s “10 Social Media Best Practices for Law Offices” webcast will arm you and your law firm with the best practices you need to know in order to generate new business. Following this session, you’ll be able to execute a social strategy that helps you stand out amongst other law offices and succeed across all social platforms. Learn more about the program and register here.