12 Hours of CLE Fast! 2024 Year End CLE Package

Courses Included

• Legislative Update 2024
  TBA's Annual Convention
  

  Join TBA Government Affairs as they walk you through the latest updates on legislation affecting Tennessee lawyers from the most recent session of the Tennessee General Assembly.

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  The Tennessee Bar Association is working to enhance our policy advocacy efforts, including through connecting an active, informed & engaged network of lawyers from across the state that are willing to serve as advocates on issues that are important to the practice of law in Tennessee. We are looking for a diverse group of attorneys in terms of location, background, experience, practice type – the more the better. Please consider giving your time and effort to help lawyers in Tennessee.

  If you would like to join TBA's Grassroots Advocacy efforts, including receiving action alerts as relevant policy issues arise please complete this form. (All information is optional, so please provide as much information as you would like to share.)

  JOIN THE GRASSROOTS EFFORT TODAY

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  Course Information

  Format:Webcast - Archived VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.50

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Brad Lampley, Adams and Reese LLP, Nashville
    Mr. Lampley serves as legislative counsel to the Tennessee Bar Association and represents TBA before the Tennessee General Assembly and Tennessee state government. He has particular experience...
  • Berkley Schwarz, Pier Strategies LLC, Nashville
    Mrs. Schwarz is a principal at Pier Strategies LLC, a government affairs firm. Previously, she was the Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs for the Tennessee Bar Association. Prior to...
• Bill and Phil Show 2024: Artificial Intelligence Gets Real
  
  

  With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in many applications and gadgets that we use every day, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of lofty promises for AI. Bill and Phil explore practical applications of AI in the real world both in legal-specific technology and in productivity gadgets used by professionals of all stripes. The presentation will cover the history of AI’s evolution in the legal tech industry, the benefits of this technology, the limitations, and the pitfalls to avoid. As they are known for their penchant for the latest and greatest tech gadgets, Bill and Phil will showcase some of their latest finds that enhance productivity, profitability, and quality of life all in the real world.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:2.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Phillip Hampton, Legal Technology Consultant, Nashville
    Phillip Hampton is a legal technology consultant who has over 30 years of experience in the field of information technology and since 1995 has consulted with numerous law firms and government agencies...
  • William Ramsey, Neal & Harwell PLC, Nashville
    Bill Ramsey joined Neal & Harwell in 1981. The primary focus of his practice is complex civil and criminal litigation. He also has a significant entertainment law practice representing...
• Friends... An Ethical Sitcom?
  
  

  The gang from Friends have had some interesting escapades. But I bet you didn’t know that they can teach interesting attorney ethics lessons! Join the CLE Performer as he connects Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, and Joey and the ethics rules! Topics include:

  • What Monica’s relationship with Richard teaches about Rule 1.8(j)
  • Ross and Rachel’s on-again-off again relationship, and the duty to withdraw (Rule 1.16)
  • Smelly cat — it might not be your fault, but should you do something about it anyway? (Professionalism issues)

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  SAVE MONEY: Use the prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Stuart Teicher, The CLE Performer,
    Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. is a professional legal educator who focuses on ethics law and writing instruction.   A practicing attorney for over two decades, Stuart’s career is now dedicated...
• Perspectives From the Bench: A Conversation with Chief Justice Holly Kirby & Justice Dwight Tarwater
  
  

  This session features a conversation with Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Holly Kirby and Justice Dwight Tarwater. Moderated by attorneys Will Perry and Buck Wellford, the panel will discuss each Justices path to the bench, the importance of mentors, the manner in which the Justices interact, the importance of the Rule of Law in our society, and more.

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  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.50General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Justice Holly Kirby, Tennessee Supreme Court, Memphis
    Justice Holly Kirby was appointed by Governor Bill Haslam to the Tennessee Supreme Court in December 2013 and was sworn in on September 1, 2014. Prior to her appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice...
  • Will Perry, Butler Snow, Memphis
    Will Perry is a Partner with Butler Snow LLP. A member of Butler Snow’s Commercial and Appellate Litigation Practice Groups, he has represented businesses and governmental entities in...
  • Justice Dwight Tarwater, Tennessee Supreme Court, Knoxville
    Dwight E. Tarwater was confirmed by the General Assembly in 2023 as the newest justice on the Tennessee Supreme Court. Justice Tarwater was nominated by Governor Bill Lee. 
    
    Justice Tarwater was...
  • Buckner Wellford, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, Memphis
    Mr. Wellford represents hospitals, physicians, and medical groups in health care litigation, regulatory, peer review, contract, and employment matters. He is also an experienced litigator in products...
• Legal Writing Rules You SHOULD Be Breaking
  
  

  There are a host of grammar and punctuation rules that don’t make sense. Some of them aren’t even really rules. So…do you have to follow them? The CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, says no! Join him as he reviews a bunch of so-called legal writing “rules” that lawyers should be avoiding…because doing so will improve your persuasiveness.

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  SAVE MONEY: Use the prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Stuart Teicher, The CLE Performer,
    Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. is a professional legal educator who focuses on ethics law and writing instruction.   A practicing attorney for over two decades, Stuart’s career is now dedicated...
• Shift Happens - Surviving the Law Profession
  
  

  Course Information

  Format:Webcast - Archived VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Melissa Byers, St. Petersburg Bar Association, St. Petersburg
    Melissa Byers has served ten years as the Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Bar Association (SPBA), a voluntary bar association of 1,200 members. During her tenure she
    
    introduced the wellness...
• Essential Presentation Skills for Attorneys 2024-25
  
  

  Whether you’re leading a meeting, trial or speaking at a conference, you want to communicate in a professional manner with confidence and credibility.

  Mimi Bliss of Bliss Communications provides actionable techniques that attorneys can implement immediately, including tips for virtual presentations, panel discussions, networking events, business meetings, and speaking engagements.
  
  You’ll learn how to sharpen your message to be more concise; engage your virtual or in-person audience; tell a story with data and facts; and use your voice, gestures and eye contact to speak effectively.
  
  This popular workshop has been updated for 2025. Attorneys who participated in last year’s workshop wrote “One of the best, most pertinent CLEs I have ever done,” “Excellent real-word examples,” and “I learned real, practical tips that I can implement immediately, even during Teams calls.”
  
  For a sneak preview of the workshop, click on links to one-minute videos with Mimi’s speaking tips.
  
  The Power of the Pause
  Flag Important Information with W Words
  Lighting for Virtual Meetings

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Mimi Bliss, Bliss Communications, Nashville
    As owner of Bliss Communications since 1997, Mimi Bliss focuses on the core leadership skill of public speaking. Mimi prepares leaders to speak with confidence in any situation – speeches, media...
• Airplane Etiquette and Attorney Ethics
  
  

  There are ways to behave on an airplane, and there are ways not to behave on an airplane. It’s the same thing in the practice of law. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, as he makes comparisons between air travel and lawyering. Topics include:

  • The airport, and the tribunal. They are both sacred spaces (Rule 3.3)
  • Treating flight attendants with respect (Rule 3.5)
  • When your seat-mate is a pig (Rule 8.4(d) and professionalism concerns)

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  SAVE MONEY: Use the prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership.

  Course Information

  Format:Webcast - Archived VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Stuart Teicher, The CLE Performer,
    Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. is a professional legal educator who focuses on ethics law and writing instruction.   A practicing attorney for over two decades, Stuart’s career is now dedicated...
• What Overrated Rock Bands Teach About Attorney Ethics
  
  

  The title says all. Stuart Teicher (the CLE Performer) thinks that some iconic bands are overrated. And he also believes that the reasons explaining why they’re overrated provide good ethics lessons for lawyers.

  The bands (and ethics issues) we’ll address are…

  • Bruce has been terrible since the 80s (Competence, Rule 1.1, Comment [8])
  • Led Zeppelin stole their best stuff (Misconduct, Rule 8.4(b))
  • Metallica has one good song. That’s it. And their drummer annoys me (Professionalism vs. ethics in the law)
  • The Foo Fighters are Leaps and Bounds Better than Dave Grohl’s old band (Former conflicts, Rule 1.9
  • The Oasis brothers are a couple of babies (Fighting in the practice and Rule 3.4)
  • and more. Including Pink Floyd. Maybe the worst offender of all.

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  SAVE MONEY: Use the prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Stuart Teicher, The CLE Performer,
    Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. is a professional legal educator who focuses on ethics law and writing instruction.   A practicing attorney for over two decades, Stuart’s career is now dedicated...
• How to Create a Written Cybersecurity Plan for Your Organization
  
  

  Start taking steps today to secure your law firm and your client’s confidential data! Written Information Security Programs (WISPs) are becoming essential in many states that have enacted data protection and business shield legislation. Many cybersecurity insurance carriers covering lawyers are starting to require WISPs. Setting aside legislative and insurance requirements, under the Rules of Professional Conduct, lawyers still must implement safe technologies and processes to safeguard client confidential data. Join us for this very practical session to learn the essential elements of a Written Information Security Program. In this session, we will cover ransomware attacks, phishing schemes, cloud computing, mobile device management, full disk encryption, secure document management, shadow-IT, two- factor authentication, password management, VPNs, anti-virus, backup, user education, and more.

  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. 

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Paul Unger, Affinity Consulting,
    Paul is a national speaker and author. He coaches lawyers how to be more efficient with time management by offering customized seminars and workshops. When he isn’t speaking or writing, he is...