This program will be a live virtual event open to TBA members and Tennessee American Inns of Court members. 

“In times like this, our nation has looked to lawyers for guidance and leadership.” - Dean William C. Koch, Jr., Nashville School of Law (full letter here) 

Sponsored by the Tennessee Bar Association and the Tennessee American Inns of Court, this program will bring together influential lawyers and leaders from across the state to share their experiences and to examine the role of leadership in the legal profession. Speakers and Panelists will discuss the importance of leading by example to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and professionalism in everyday practice - offering insights and guidance into how lawyers can advance and succeed in this mission.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE (in CT)

3:00 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.: Opening and Welcome

• Dean William C. Koch, Jr. 

3:05 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: The Role of Lawyers as Leaders

• Senator Lamar Alexander 

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Diversity and Implicit Bias

• Hon. Bernice B. Donald 

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.: Roundtable Discussion 

• Mark Baugh, Shareholder and Chair of Diversity Committee (Baker Donelson)
• Mary Beard, HCA and TBA’s Chief Diversity Officer
• Hon. Brandon Gibson, Chief Operating Officer (State of Tennessee)
• Maria Gillen , Sr. Manager, Litigation (Tennessee Valley Authority)
• Jeana Littrell, VP, Legal and Chair of FedEx Express US Diversity Council (FedEx) 
• Moderator: Joycelyn Stevenson, Executive Director (Tennessee Bar Association)

FORMAT & HOW TO JOIN: 

This program will utilize Zoom Webinar. Attendees will be able to ask questions through the chat feature. The email associated with your TBA account will be the email that receives the link to join the Zoom meeting invitation. The event will begin promptly at 3 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 1.

Please Note: You must register before 1 p.m. CT on the day of the event to receive the Zoom email invitation and access information. If you must register after this time, please contact us at cle@tnbar.org. 

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