CME & CLE Year End Package - Includes Mediation Ethics: 3 Dual, 4 General

Courses Included

• Dispute Resolution Law Forum 2025: Mediation Ethics - The Ethics of Rule 31
  
  

  Mediators are required to conduct themselves ethically in their mediation practices. This one-hour course is designed for mediators to gain a understanding of the mandates set forth in Rule 31 that establish ethical boundaries. Specifically, each attendee will learn what a mediator must know about the guides (standards and principles), what the mediator must do (specific requirements), and what the mediator must not do (specific prohibitions). The mediator who understands these boundaries will become more competent and confident in the work of settling disputes and in ensuring a “quality process.”

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Stephen Shields, Jackson, Shields, Yeiser , Holt, Owen & Bryant, Memphis
    Stephen L. Shields, JD, LLM is the founding member of Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute and a Partner in the Memphis law firm of Jackson, Shields, Yeiser, Holt, Owen & Bryant. He is a...
• Dispute Resolution Law Forum 2025: A Primer on Mass Arbitration
  
  

  What is Mass Arbitration? How does it work in practice? Where does mediation fit into it? What are the current issues in Mass Arbitration? How should Mass Arbitration be addressed in an arbitration agreement? Arbitrators and meditators who might be selected, defense counsel whose clients may be subject to mass claims, plaintiffs’ lawyers who may be asked to participate in a consortium of lawyers filing mass claims, and corporate counsel whose clients have ADR plans will all be interested in this short presentation.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Robert Arrington, Wilson Worley Moore Gamble & Stout PC, Kingsport
    I am of counsel at Wilson Worley, PC in Kingsport. My practice consists of business and employment litigation, labor and employment law, and alternative dispute resolution. I am on the roster of...
  • Maura Smith, Maura A. Smith Law Offices LLC, FARRAGUT
    I relocated from Connecticut to Tennessee in 2020 and opened an office in Knoxville. I continue to serve my existing clients who hail from various states, including CT, NY, FL and NC, and welcome...
• Dispute Resolution Law Forum 2025: Federal ADR Plans
  
  

  This session starts with a short overview of ADR in the federal court system, then continues with an analysis and discussion of the current ADR plans and practices in the United States District Courts of Tennessee.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Lynda Hill, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville
  • Wendy Oliver, U.S. District Court, Memphis
• Tax Law 2025: Divorce & Taxes
  
  

  DeathDivorce and Taxes

  
  “… but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin

  Some would say though that divorce is sometimes just as inevitable as death; and taxes can play a big role in how your client is “resurrected” after their divorce. We will discuss various client considerations and concerns related to taxes before, during and after divorce which you can implement into your family law practice. This seminar will discuss potential federal and state tax pitfalls when a client is considering divorce. This will help us help our clients walk through different tax scenarios which pop up during and after divorce happens.

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  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Sarah Larkin, Hunter, Smith & Davis, Johnson City
    Sarah E. Larkin focuses her practice on family law, insurance defense, and litigation.
    
    Having grown up in a small town along the Ohio River, Sarah attended nearby Marshall University in Huntington,...
  • Jeannette Tysinger, Hunter, Smith & Davis, LLP, Johnson City
    Jeannette Smith Tysinger has a diverse practice emphasizing estate planning and administration, real estate and development, business and nonprofit organizational and operational matters, contracts...
• The Art of the Family Law Consultation
  
  

  Join K.O. Herston for an insightful and practical seminar designed specifically for family law attorneys. "The Art of the Family Law Consultation" will guide you through the essential steps of conducting effective client consultations, from initial intake to preparation and execution.

  In this seminar, you will learn:

  • Intake Process: How to gather crucial information efficiently and empathetically.
  • Preparation: Strategies for preparing thoroughly to address client concerns and legal issues.
  • Consultation Mechanics: Counterintuitive insights and techniques for managing the consultation to build trust and rapport.

  Whether you're a seasoned attorney or new to family law, this seminar will provide valuable tools and perspectives to enhance your consultation skills and increase client retention.

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  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 Family Law section member? Join the sectionto receive additional savings.

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  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • K.O. Herston, Herston Law Group, PLC, Knoxville
    I’ve been practicing law in Knoxville since 1997, and my practice is devoted exclusively to family law.I graduated from Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee...
• Ethical Issues Concerning Arbitrator Independent Legal Research
  
  

  Commentators have offered vastly different approaches to the issue of whether arbitrators can and should perform independent legal research apart from the briefs submitted to them by the parties. With the growth of arbitration, it is prudent to reexamine those approaches to the extent they have limited arbitrators’ ability to conduct fulsome legal analysis. In this webcast, we will review different approaches to independent legal research, the applicable ethical rules, and how courts have approached these issues. We propose an approach that balances accuracy and efficiency with the quality of arbitration rulings and awards.

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  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Gail Ashworth, Wiseman | Ashworth | Trauger | Moore | Silvus, Nashville
    Gail Vaughn Ashworth has been successful in high profile cases ranging from defense of health care institutions and individuals to obtaining one of the largest wrongful death verdicts for the...
  • Christopher Sabis, Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, PLC, Nashville
    https://srvhlaw.com/attorneys/chris-sabis/
• The Office: What Michael Scott Teaches About Lawyer Professionalism
  
  

  Step into the world of Dunder Mifflin as we explore the antics of Michael Scott to uncover critical lessons in professionalism. In this engaging CLE program, Stuart Teicher (the CLE Performer) connects the comedic missteps of The Office with the Georgia Creed and Aspirational Statements on Professionalism. Learn how Michael’s pitfalls (and the behavior of some other characters) illustrate important principles of professionalism. And you don’t have to be a fan of the show—Stuart will explain the plot points so everyone can relate. Learning objectives include the need for lawyers to…

  • Preserve the dignity and integrity of the legal profession through appropriate conduct
  • Demonstrate faithfulness, competence, and diligence in client representation
  • Counsel clients effectively on informed decision-making and alternative dispute resolution
  • Maintain civility and respect in dealings with opposing counsel
  • Strive for excellence in advocacy while being a moral voice for clients and society
  • Model respect for courts through honesty, knowledge, and appropriate conduct

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  SAVE MONEY: Use the prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership. Not a TBA member? Join now to start saving!

  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...