The TBA Mentoring Committee, in collaboration with the TBA Young Lawyers Division, will hold a special CLE and networking event "Mocktails and Mentorship" on Jan, 30, 2026, at Belmont University College of Law's Baskin Center.

CLE & NETWORKING SCHEDULE

12 - 12:30 p.m. Registration and Lunch

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Mentorship as Leadership: Ethical Duties, Professional Growth, and Practical Guidance with Joan Heminway, University of Tennessee Winston College of Law 

1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Communicating Across Generations Dr. Amy Schmisseur, Belmont University's College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

3 - 4:00 p.m. Pathways & Perspectives: How Mentorship Shapes Professionalism and Legal Careers with Moderator Heidi Barcus, Lewis Thomason, Judge Lee Bussart, General Sessions Court, Marshall County, Joseph Hubbard, Polsinelli Law Firm and Toyin Edogun, Bass Berry & Sims

4 - 5:00 p.m.  Mocktail Networking Reception

Attendees will gain practical guidance, leadership insights, and tools for building supportive professional relationships.

Following the educational sessions, enjoy a relaxed, networking reception featuring crafted mocktails in the rotunda—an ideal setting to connect with colleagues, mentors, and future collaborators.

REGISTRATION NOTE

Because Good Conversations Are Meant to Be Shared...Attendees who register for the course can bring one attorney guest or colleague to join at no cost. To add your complimentary guest: 

1.) Please Add to Cart and Register for the course on this page. 

2.) Email TBA CLE Customer Service at cle@tnbar.org with the Subject Line: Mentor CLE and include your name, your BPR number and the name and BPR number of your guest in the email.

3.) If your guest is a law student, please note law students who are TBA members can attend at no cost.

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