Local Government Forum 2025: 3 General, 1 Dual

Courses Included

• Local Government Forum 2025: Key HR Issues and Developments for Public Employers
  
  

  This session will strive to prove informative “Top 10 lists” can happen in the morning (rather than only on late-night tv in the early 2000’s). It will discuss the “Top 10” most perilous issues facing public employers in the HR realm. Not to spoil the list – a few teasers are: Religious accommodation (after the U.S. Supreme Court raised the standard both public and private employers must use in order to consider a religious accommodation request); Pregnancy accommodation (in light of the two new federal laws relating to this topic which were passed near the end of the Biden Administration); and What To Do with your DEI Programs under the Trump
  Administration. We will strive for a politically neutral, factual discussion – to the extent a forum involving local government attorneys (or any attorneys!) is capable of achieving this end. Politically neutral, factual questions thus will be welcome!

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Stacie Caraway, Miller & Martin PLLC, Chattanooga
    Starting shortly after kindergarten, Stacie Caraway, has been engaged in the practice of law for over 3 decades. She currently is a partner with Miller & Martin PLLC based in Chattanooga. She is a...
• Local Government Forum 2025: 2025 Legislative Update for Tennessee Municipal Governments
  
  

  A discussion of legislative changes effecting local governments financial processes. These changes include things such as budget and audit procedures as well as
  purchasing authorities.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • John Waddell, University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service, Nashville
    John Waddell, legal consultant, joined MTAS in December 2023. Prior to joining MTAS, he served as the senior associate counsel for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. He holds a...
• Local Government Forum 2025: Navigating PFAS Litigation - Securing Local Government Funds
  
  

  This session will provide an in-depth look at the legal strategies and current overview of PFAS litigation, focusing on how local government attorneys can protect clients and secure funds for PFAS remediation. As environmental concerns and regulations intensify, local government attorneys must understand statute of limitations issues, emerging regulations, and the current status of nationwide PFAS litigation, including the importance of timely action. The national PFAS litigation has resulted in settlements currently valued at more than $12.5 billion. Ashley will share critical insights into the current settlements, future settlements, MDL status, significant deadlines, and the role of local government attorneys in protecting public health by securing financial resources for their communities.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Ashley Liuzza, Stag Liuzza, New Orleans
    Ashley Liuzza’s practice centers on litigating complex environmental pollution claims, toxic exposure claims, and mineral royalty disputes. Ashley represents a variety of impacted residents,...
• Local Government Forum 2025: From AI Powered Research to Website Chatbots – How to Use AI Responsibly in Your Office
  
  

  Artificial intelligence is transforming the way law firms research, draft, and communicate — but it also raises new ethical and practical questions. In this CLE, Zack
  Glaser of Lawyerist explores how lawyers can leverage AI tools responsibly and effectively, from research platforms like Lexis+ AI to website chatbots that streamline client intake. Attendees will learn how to stay compliant with professional conduct rules, implement office AI policies, and identify the real opportunities (and limits) of these technologies in everyday practice.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Zachary Glaser, Affinity Consulting Group, Bartlett
    Zack Glaser has been practicing Creditors’ Rights since 2011 at The Glaser Firm, P.C. In addition to practicing law, he is also the Legal Tech Advisor for Lawyerist.com, and runs the legal...