The Oct. 9 TBA Animal Law Forum will take place at the Nashville Zoo, offering attendees five general and one dual hour of CLE. This fun opportunity lets you learn about the intersection of laws and paws, with an extended lunch break to explore the zoo.

Topics include conservation efforts, crimes against animals, how lawyers can help nonprofits, a Tennessee Wildlife Resources update, legislation, ethics and more.

Breakfast, lunch and animal meet-and-greets are included. Animal Law Section members receive a discounted rate to attend. Don’t miss this annual favorite for animal lovers; you never know who might show up. Space is limited, so register now before it’s too late!

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

8 – 8:30 a.m. CDT Registration / Breakfast

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Nashville Zoo Presentation - Dale McGinnity, Nashville Zoo

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Crimes Against Animals - Dr. Samantha Beaty DVM, Tenn. Department of Agriculture

10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Animal Law in Tennessee: 2026 Legislative Review and 2027 Outlook - Jessica Hyder, Humane World for Animals

11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch / Zoo Exploration

1:15 – 2:45 p.m. Putting Legal Skills to Work: How Lawyers Can Strengthen Nonprofits to Better Protect Animals and the Environment - Amanda Tarsa, Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center (Moderator) Doug Jones, Duck River Conservancy Grace Stranch, Harpeth Conservancy Joan Heminway, Univ. of Tenn. Winston College of Law Laura Baker, Nashville Humane Association

3 – 4 p.m. TWRA Update - Captain Matt Brian, Tenn. Wildlife Resources Assoc. Captain Ray Allen, Tenn. Wildlife Resources Assoc.

4 – 5 p.m. Ethics (Dual Credit) - Dr. Rob Simpson DVM, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine

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.

Not an Animal Law Section member? Join the section for additional savings and benefits.