CLE Made Easy: Experience TBA Convention (8 Hours)

Courses Included

• Famous Tennessee Trials
  TBA Convention 2025
  

  Recorded at TBA's Annual Convention, Russell Fowler of Legal Aid will take you through an entertaining presentation to countdown the landmark cases that shaped Tennessee’s legal landscape.

  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:Webcast - Archived VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:0.75

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Russell Fowler, Legal Aid of East Tennessee, Chattanooga
    RUSSELL FOWLER is Director of Litigation and Advocacy and Managing Attorney at Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) and since 1999 has been adjunct professor of political science at the University...
• Convention 2025: Trail Blazing Women
  
  

  Join this distinguished panel of Tennessee legal pioneers as they reflect on their experiences breaking barriers and shaping the judiciary.

  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:0.00General Credits:0.75

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Margaret Behm, Dodson Parker Behm & Capparella P.C., Nashville
    Margaret L. Behm has earned a reputation as the go-to person in 45 years of representing clients and forging coalitions for change.
    After beginning her legal career in 1976 at Legal Services of Middle...
  • Hon. Martha Daughtrey, Us Court Of Appeals, NASHVILLE
  • Judge Camille McMullen, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, Memphis
    The Honorable Judge Camille R. McMullen received her law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1996. She served as law clerk for the Honorable Joe G. Riley on the Tennessee Court...
  • Hon. Aleta Trauger, , Nashville
• Experience TBA Convention 2025: Blanton Pardon Scandal
  
  

  An in-depth examination of one of Tennessee’s most controversial political and legal events.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Lamar Alexander, Office of Senator Alexander, Nashville
    
    In 2016, the nation’s governors created the James Madison Award to recognize members of Congress who support federalism and the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing...
  • Hal Hardin, Hardin Law Office, Nashville
  • Keel Hunt, The Strategy Group, Nashville
    Keel Hunt is the author of four books and a columnist for The Tennessean in Nashville and the USA Today Tennessee network. Born in Nashville, Hunt was a 1971 graduate of Middle Tennessee State...
• Experience TBA Convention 2025: AI in the Life of a Lawyer
  
  

  This timely session will provide practical examples and demonstrations of AI tools currently used by attorneys, along with real case studies that highlight their application. The panel will also address the ethical considerations and potential risks of using AI in legal practice, with guidance relevant to Tennessee attorneys. Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or already using it, this session offers useful insights into how it may fit into your professional routine.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Bruce Doeg, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, Nashville
    Bruce Doeg has held numerous firm leadership positions with Baker Donelson including Chief Strategic Officer, Business Department Chair and Nashville Office Managing Shareholder. He currently serves...
  • Edward Lanquist Jr, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, Nashville
    Ed Lanquist is an AV-rated attorney who practices patent, trademark and copyright litigation, intellectual property counseling and trademark prosecution. He has litigated more than 120 IP cases, and...
  • Clinton Sanko, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC, Chattanooga
    Clinton Sanko of Baker Donelson is the office managing shareholder of the Chattanooga office, the chair of the Firm's eDiscovery and document review services, and a seasoned commercial...
• Legislative Update 2025
  TBA Convention 2025
  

  Join TBA's 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.

  This session is a part of TBA's Summer Camp this July.

  Course Information

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

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Ashley Harbin, Adams and Reese LLP, Nashville
  • 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...
• Experience TBA Convention 2025: Realign - Justice, Well-Being and the Law Addressing Bias
  
  

  As legal professionals, we all share a commitment to upholding justice and ensuring that the legal system serves every individual fairly and impartially. This session will explore how unconscious influences can affect legal outcomes and contribute to disparities within the system. Through real-world examples and engaging discussions, we’ll examine practical ways to identify and address these challenges, enhancing the fairness and integrity of the legal process. Whether you are a judge, attorney or advocate, this session will offer valuable insights and strategies for fostering a more balanced and equitable legal environment for all. By working together, we can continue to build a legal system that reflects the core values of justice and fairness, benefiting all members of our community.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Sunny Eaton, The Law Office of Sunny Eaton, Nashville
• Experience TBA Convention 2025: Vendor Tech Panel
  
  

  As legal professionals, we all share a commitment to upholding justice and ensuring that the legal system serves every individual fairly and impartially. This session will explore how unconscious influences can affect legal outcomes and contribute to disparities within the system. Through real-world examples and engaging discussions, we’ll examine practical ways to identify and address these challenges, enhancing the fairness and integrity of the legal process. Whether you are a judge, attorney or advocate, this session will offer valuable insights and strategies for fostering a more balanced and equitable legal environment for all. By working together, we can continue to build a legal system that reflects the core values of justice and fairness, benefiting all members of our community.

  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

  

  • Heidi Barcus, Lewis Thomason, Knoxville
    Heidi A. Barcus has been involved in complex litigation involving the areas of professional negligence, medical defense, health care law, long term care, prison health and a wide range of insurance...
  • Tanner Jones, Consultwebs, Raleigh
    As Consultwebs' Vice President of Business Development, Tanner Jones oversees all business development opportunities for the company's clients. He has the privilege of speaking with virtually every...
  • Jake Nelson, LexisNexis, Raleigh
• Experience TBA Convention 2025: State of DEI in the Legal Profession
  
  

  Join colleagues for a conversation about what is happening in the world of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). This dynamic CLE program will explore the evolving role of DEI within the legal profession, bringing together insights from law firms, corporate legal department, and higher education institutions. Participants will hear from leaders within their organizations who will address everything from recruitment and retention to inclusive leadership and legal risk management. The focus of this CLE is to ignite an open discussion regarding how the ever-changing developments regarding DEI continue to shape legal strategy, client expectations and workplace culture. Through a panel discussion attendees should expect to gain a deeper understanding of the recent happenings surrounding the ever-changing DEI framework.

  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:1.50General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • James Crumlin Jr., Spencer Fane LLP, Nashville
    James Crumlin dedicates his professional career to serving his clients and his community. As a lawyer, he concentrates his practice in the areas of labor and employment law, small business law and...
  • Casey Duhart, Acadia Healthcare Inc., Franklin
    Casey Duhart, BS, M.Ed., JD, is the Chief Labor & Employment Counsel for Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.  She provides legal advice and counsel regarding allegations of discrimination,...
  • David Hudson Jr., Belmont Law School , Nashville
    David L. Hudson Jr. is a professor at the Nashville School of Law and the First Amendment ombudsman for the Newseum Institute's First Amendment Center in Nashville.  He is the author or co-author...
  • Paige Lyle, FordHarrison, Nashville
    Paige Lyle counsels clients from corporations and governmental entities to a small family-owned businesses on the day-to-day legal ramifications of managing a workforce. A seasoned litigator with a...
  • Kristen Walker, Spencer Fane Bone McAllester, Nashville