TBA Convention 2026: 2 General, 5.25 Dual

Courses Included

• TBA Convention 2026: Before you Buy the AI: A Practical Framework for Evaluating Your Firm's Technology
  
  

  This session cuts through the hype with a problem-first approach to technology purchasing for law firms and practices. You will learn how to audit your current tech stack for gaps and redundancies, calculate real ROI on the tools you already own, and build a framework for evaluating new products, including AI, based on actual needs rather than sales demos. Walk away with a conversation toolkit you can use on the expo floor and long after the conference ends.

  Course Information

  Format:Webcast - Archived VideoDual Credits:1.25General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Catherine Sanders Reach, Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association,,
    Catherine Sanders Reach is Director for the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association, providing practice technology and management assistance to lawyers and legal...
• TBA Convention 2026: Legislative Update 2026
  
  

  In this annual convention favorite, 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. 

  Course Information

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

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Ashley Harbin, Adams & Reese LLP, Nashville
    Ashley Harbin is a seasoned advisor specializing in navigating the intersection of law, government, and public policy. With nearly a decade of legislative experience and a strong legal background,...
  • Brad Lampley, Adams & 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...
• TBA Convention 2026: From CCTV to AI: Surveillance, Safety, and the Cost of Privacy
  
  

  This joint session will examine the balance between governmental interests in public safety and individuals’ constitutional rights to privacy. The discussion will address legal considerations under the Fourth Amendment, including protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, as well as the potential implications of surveillance technologies on First Amendment rights, particularly freedom of speech.

  Topics are expected to include the use and regulation of technologies such as automatic license plate readers, facial recognition systems, and residential surveillance devices, along with considerations of accuracy, oversight, and potential bias. The program will feature a panel of speakers with expertise in civil rights, constitutional law, and artificial intelligence.

  Course Information

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

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Bianca White, Lincoln Memorial University, Knoxville
    After graduating law school in 2009, Bianca practiced labor and employment law for 2 years with a firm in Knoxville, Tennessee. In 2011, Bianca transitioned into her current role as a research...
• TBA Convention 2026: Better Right Now - From Burnout to Balance: Rethinking How Lawyers Engage Technology, Clients, and Themselves
  
  

  What does it mean to be a successful lawyer in today’s high-pressure, technology forward environment? These interactive sessions will explore how attorneys can enhance their effectiveness with clients while also supporting their own well being. Drawing on emerging ideas about adaptive empathy, mindfulness, and mental health research, the presentation will leave participants with practical strategies for focus and resilience, plus real-life wisdom and tools attorneys can begin using immediately in their practice.

  Although the planned sessions build on one another, they are also independent. Participants are welcome to stay for both or attend just one as their schedule or interests allow.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:2.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Melanie Reid, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, Knoxville
    Melanie Reid is the Associate Dean of Faculty and a professor of law at the Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law. She teaches criminal law, criminal procedure, comparative law, criminal...
• TBA Convention 2026: 12 Time Management Things Attorneys Should Do, But Don't
  
  

  Take control of your time—and your practice—in this high-impact session with time management guru and attorney Paul Unger. Packed with practical strategies and powerful productivity hacks, this program will help you cut through chaos, eliminate time-wasters, and streamline your workflow fast.

  Walk away with simple, effective tools you can use immediately to reduce stress, boost efficiency and make every minute count. If you’re ready to work smarter (not harder), this session is a must.

  Course Information

  Format:Webcast - Archived 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...
• TBA Convention 2026: Don't Outsource your Mind: Conscious Lawyering with AI
  
  

  Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in legal practice, but it comes with important risks and responsibilities. This program provides a practical overview of how attorneys can use AI tools effectively while maintaining independent judgment and meeting their ethical obligations.

  The session will cover AI’s capabilities and limitations, recent case law addressing AI use in litigation and discovery, and the evolving duties attorneys face when relying on these tools. Participants will also learn practical strategies for protecting client confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive data when using AI, along with tips for reviewing and verifying AI-generated work.

  Designed for attorneys at all experience levels, this program offers straightforward guidance on using AI responsibly while protecting client information and maintaining professional standards.

  Course Information

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