Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti will be the keynote speaker for the Jackson-Madison County Bar Association and West Tennessee Legal Services Law Day celebration on May 12. The event will take place at noon at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 309 E. Baltimore St., Jackson 38301. Tickets are $25 for attorneys and $15 for non-attorneys and can be purchased online. Lunch will be provided. For questions contact Andy Cole, president of the Jackson-Madison County Bar Association, at JMCBarAssociation@gmail.com.

In celebration of the upcoming Law Day, the American Bar Association will present results from its fifth Survey of Civic Literacy during a live online event April 27 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. EDT. The annual survey measures the American public’s civics knowledge as well as their views on a range of topical issues. This year’s results include the public’s knowledge on how government works and what people think about collaboration among political leaders on issues such as Social Security, gun rights and reproductive rights. The event is free but registration is required.

The Tennessee Department of Revenue will hold a free webinar on April 26 at 9 a.m. CDT for people interested in learning more about tax compliance and collections. The session will cover topics such as accrual of penalty and interest, informal conferences, assessments, levies and tax liens, payment plans and more. The webinar is one in a series of educational sessions held by the department each month. Learn more or register.

The TBA will host a webinar on May 3 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT to look at the health and wellness impacts of changing our clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Join us as we explore the science and advocacy related to this practice. Joanna McCracken, chair of the TBA’s Attorney Well Being Committee, will interview Dr. Beth Malow, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Division, who has testified on the health aspects related to the practice of changing clocks and has spearheaded legislation to end Daylight Saving Time in Tennessee. Read more about the program and register here.

The TBA has announced that "Full Court Press" by Bill Haltom and Amanda Swanson will be the fourth quarter book for its book club. "Full Court Press" is a valuable addition to research on how individual initiative can bring about social change in Tennessee, in the sporting world and as a part of the broader struggle for women’s equality. Written in a lighthearted and inspiring style, this book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the many achievements of Pat Summitt, Tennessee women’s basketball or women’s sports history in general. Start reading now and make plans to hear the authors at the TBA Convention June 15 in Knoxville.

Join members of the General, Solo & Small Firm Section this Thursday from 11:30 a.m. CDT to 12:30 p.m. CDT for the first in a series of roundtable sessions aimed at fostering a sense of community among small firm and solo attorneys across Tennessee. Topics include developing future programming that will address the major challenges small firm practitioners face, such as finite resources and building a post-pandemic practice. Come to the roundtable ready to chat with your colleagues about your answers to these questions and help create a list of concerns that the group can work through together. Sign up here.

The Chattanooga Bar Association (CBA) hold its celebration of Law Day 2023 May 17 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT at the Westin in Chattanooga. Belmont University College of Law Dean Alberto R. Gonzales will be the keynote speaker and the association will present its Liberty Bell Award. Gonzales served as the 80th attorney general of the United States during the George W. Bush administration. RSVP to 423-602-9430 or LHood@chattanoogabar.org before May 12. Read more about the event.

The Arts & Business Council's Volunteer Lawyers and Professionals for the Arts is joining the law firm of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings to provide free legal services for nonprofits and Black-owned small businesses in Nashville on April 20. Advice will cover business formation, corporate governance, contracts and navigating local ordinances and state regulations. Eligible entities may receive up to one hour of assistance. Clients should sign up online. Attorneys should email vlpa@abcnashville.org to volunteer.

The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession will host a webinar Friday to launch its new report, “Leveraging Grit and Growth Mindset to Drive Team Success.” The program will run from 1-2:30 p.m. EDT and requires a nominal fee. The report explores how grit and a growth mindset impact overall team performance, engagement, morale and organizational culture. Register here.

The Knoxville and Nashville bar associations have events planned for next month’s Law Day celebrations. In Knoxville, a luncheon will be held April 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT at the downtown Knoxville Hilton. Reserve your spot. The same day, lawyers in Nashville will celebrate with a lunch program at the Downtown Renaissance Hotel from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. Guest speaker will be Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sarah K. Campbell. Get more information or register. Law Day is celebrated each year on May 1. This year's theme is “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility and Collaboration.”