Business Law, Young Lawyers Division

YLD Business College: Transactional Law Essentials

Sponsored by the TBA YLD
Description:

Join us for the inaugural Business College, sponsored by the Tennessee Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. This in-person program is designed as a practical refresher and foundation course for new and young attorneys — or any lawyer who wants to brush up on the basics of transactional law. Geared toward real-world practice, the program focuses on core concepts, ethical considerations and emerging issues in business law, with hands-on guidance and takeaways attendees can use right away to more confidently and efficiently handle a wide range of business legal matters for their clients. 

Session 1: Business Formation Fundamentals

Jack Wagster, Eden Firm PLLC, Nashville

Session 2: Ethics for Transactional Lawyers and Ethics Updates from the Board of Professional Responsibility

Laura Chastain, Board of Professional Responsibility

Session 3: How to Get to Closing: Deals, Documents and Averting Disasters

Claire Tuley, Baker Donelson, Chattanooga

Lunch will be provided and parking can be validated.

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

Thank you to Baker Donelson for hosting the event

 

Speakers/Producers


Course Pricing
  • Member: 175.00
  • Non-Member: 375.00 (Includes TBA Complete Membership)
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 April 10, 2026
  • Registration: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Schedule: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Highlights
  • Ethics Credit Available
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Discounts available for TBA Members
Course Credits Dual Credits: 1.00
General Credits: 2.00
Total Credits: 3

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

Course Agenda

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