Professional Development, Ethics, Young Lawyers Division, Skills

Mentors and Mocktails: Developing Lawyers, Developing Leaders

A CLE on Mentorship and Professional Excellence
Description:

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.

Make plans now to join TBA President Heidi Barcus, Marshall County General Sessions Court Judge Lee Bussart, University of Tennessee Winston College of Law professor Joan Heminway, Amy Schmisseur, chair of Belmont University's College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Joseph Hubbard with Polsinelli and Toyin Edogun with Bass Berry & Sims as they explore topics of mentorship, leadership and communication across one's legal career. The day will include lunch, three hours of CLE credit, and the opportunity to network while making mocktails together.

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.

SAVE MONEY: Use the prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership. Not a TBA member? Join now to start saving. 

Speakers/Producers


Course Pricing
  • Member: 150.00
  • Non-Member: 250.00
If you are not a TBA Member, you can join now to receive CLE discount prices and three prepaid credits.

TBA members who are judges, lawmakers and law students can take TBA CLE onsite courses at no charge for the programming. There may be a separate charge if meals, special materials or other premium features are involved.
Course Information January 30, 2026
  • Registration: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  • Schedule: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Nashville, TN
Belmont University College of Law's Baskin Cente
Highlights
  • Ethics Credit Available
  • Unique, interactive networking experience
  • Attendees can bring an attorney guest or colleage at no charge
Course Credits Dual Credits: 2.00
General Credits: 1.00
Total Credits: 3

This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please contact TBA for Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama credit.