Ethics, Local Government Practice

Local Government Forum 2026

Description:

For the first time since 2020, TBA's Local Government Practice section will present its annual forum in person! Join the fun on Friday, October 2 at the new TBA offices in Nashville.

Government law is an ever-changing practice area with a unique blend of constitutional, statutory, and case law. This year’s program will feature topics at the forefront of the field, including a session on zoning, land use, and data centers with the newly-created UT Center for Local Planning, a legislative update from MTAS, and an AI discussion with Laura Chastain of the BPR.

Schedule At-A-Glance:

9am - 10:30am CT: Local Government Legislative Update - John Waddell
10:30am - 10:45am: Break
10:45am - 11:45am: AI and Its Implications In the Practice of Law - Laura Chastain (DUAL)
11:45am - 12:30pm: Lunch (Provided)
12:30pm - 2pm: From Setbacks to Server Farms: Zoning Fundamentals in the Data Center Era - Josh Suddath


SAVE MONEY: Use the prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership. Not a TBA member? Join now to start saving. Not a Local Government Practice section member? Join the sectionto receive additional savings.

 

 

Speakers/Producers


Course Pricing
  • Member: 250.00
  • Non-Member: 450.00 (Includes TBA Complete Membership)
  • Section: 220.00
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 October 02, 2026
  • Registration: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Schedule: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Nashville, TN
TBA Office, 3010 Poston Ave., Nashville TN 37203
Highlights
  • Discount for Local Government Practice section members
  • Dual credit available
  • Networking opportunity
Course Credits Dual Credits: 1.00
General Credits: 3.00
Total Credits: 4

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

Course Agenda

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