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• Ethics Update 2026-27: Current Developments from the Board of Professional Responsibility
  
  

  Sandy Garrett, Chief Disciplinary Counsel with Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility, will provide a timely update on the latest developments in legal ethics from the BPR. This program will provide valuable insights into professional responsibility requirements and offer practical guidance to help lawyers navigate ethical challenges with confidence and maintain compliance with evolving standards of practice.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Sandra Garrett, The Board of Professional Responsibility, Brentwood
    SANDY GARRETT is Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. Sandy has been with the Board of Professional Responsibility since October,...
• 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...
• Developing Lawyers, Developing Leaders: Communicating Across Generations
  
  

  This session explores strategies for effectively communicating and collaborating across generations within the legal profession. Led by Dr. Amy Schmisseur of Belmont University, the session examines generational characteristics, workplace expectations, communication preferences and common sources of misunderstanding. Multigenerational workplaces are now the norm. Attorneys in leadership roles must manage differing expectations around work style, feedback and communication.

  Attorneys will gain practical tools to strengthen intergenerational relationships, reduce workplace friction and foster professionalism.The program also emphasizes inclusive leadership, active listening and adaptive communication techniques designed to enhance teamwork, client relationships and assist in mentoring success.

  Course Information

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

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Amy Schmisseur, Belmont University College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,
• Beyond the Hype: Practical Applications of AI
  
  

  This CLE will give you a foundational understanding of how AI works, and how you can leverage it right now in ways that actually work. While this session is sponsored by the Family Law Section, the information is applicable to all attorneys!

  Presenter John Haines represents clients in divorce and family law matters throughout East Tennessee. A Navy veteran who served five years in the United States and Europe, John earned his J.D. from the Duncan School of Law. He is tech-savvy and maintains a keen interest in leveraging modern technology to enhance efficiency and accessibility within a small firm practice.

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  Course Information

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

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • John Haines, The Haines Firm, Knoxville
    John Haines represents clients in divorce and family law matters throughout East Tennessee. A Navy veteran who served five years in the United States and Europe, John earned his J.D. from the Duncan...
• Perspectives From the Bench 2026: A Conversation with Chief Justice Bivins and Dean Koch
  
  

  The Litigation Practice Section is thrilled to continue their Perspectives From the Bench series here in Nashville. We will host an afternoon conversation with Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeff Bivins and Nashville School of Law Dean Bill Koch at TBA's new office and CLE space. Moderated by attorneys Hunter Branstetter and Todd Presnell, the panel will discuss each Justice's 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. 

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.50

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Chief Justice Jeffrey Bivins, Tennessee Supreme Court, Nashville
    Justice Jeff Bivins was sworn in as a member of the Tennessee Supreme Court in July 2014. He was appointed to this position by Governor Bill Haslam. Prior to assuming that position, he was a judge on...
  • Hunter Branstetter, Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, Nashville
  • William Koch Jr, Nashville School of Law, Nashville
    Bill Koch is currently the President and Dean of the Nashville School of Law. Before joining NSL in 2014, he served on the Tennessee Supreme Court and the Tennessee Court of Appeals. During his...
  • Todd Presnell, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP, Nashville
    Todd Presnell is a partner in Bradley’s Nashville office where he maintains an active trial practice, serves in discovery-counsel roles, and leads and advises on internal corporate...
• AI Gadgets, Toys and Apps (and some that wish they were AI)
  
  

  AI is everywhere—and not just in the headlines. In this lively and fast-paced session, Bill takes you on a tour of the latest gadgets, toys, and apps claiming to be “AI-powered,” from the genuinely useful to the wildly overhyped. Some tools might transform your practice, some will make you laugh, and others will leave you wondering why they exist at all. Come for the tech insights, stay for the entertainment, and walk away with a clearer sense of what’s worth your time (and what belongs in the junk drawer).

  Course Information

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

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • William Ramsey, Womble Bond Dickinson, Nashville
    Bill Ramsey brings over four decades of legal experience to his practice, focusing on complex civil and criminal litigation. He is also highly regarded in the entertainment industry for representing...
• The Rookie Series: Opening Your Own Firm
  Sponsored by the TBA YLD & the General, Solo and Small Firm Section
  

  The TBA Young Lawyers Division is excited to present a new installment of its Rookie Series: Opening Your Own Firm. This CLE is offered in collaboration with the TBA's General, Solo and Small Firm section. Join us on Jan. 29 at noon CST for a live webcast designed to help you begin answering the following question of "Are you ready to build your own legal practice and take control of your career?" This program is tailored for aspiring solo practitioners and entrepreneurial attorneys interested in launching a solo or small  law firm. Whether you are fresh out of law school or transitioning from an established firm to start your own practice as a solo practitioner or launch a firm with colleagues, this is a valuable opportunity to learn from attorneys who have successfully made the transition. This webcast will cover essential steps for opening your own firm, including practical tips and common pitfalls to avoid, as well as providing information on how the TBA may be an asset for you in this transition. 

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  Course Information

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

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Emma Elliott, Peregrine Law, PLLC, Nashville
  • Jesse Harbison, Jesse Harbison Law PLLC, Nashville
  • Savannah Oliver, Law Office of David McKenzie, Lewisburg
  • Ryan Terrell, Ryan Terrell Law, PLLC, Nashville
• Lyrical Lessons from Taylor Swift: An Ethics Program
  
  

  Taylor Swift’s songs aren’t just artistic masterpieces, they are ethics masterpieces too! Join the CLE Performer Stuart Teicher as he reviews select lyrics from Taylor’s songs and shows how they illustrate lessons from the Rules of Professional Conduct. And yes, this is different from Stuart’s OTHER Taylor Swift program. Songs (and lessons) include:

  - “I Did Something Bad” and the prohibition on assisting in a client fraud - Rule 1.2(d)
  - “Blank Space” and how even the messiest of stories in the lawyer/client relationship need to be kept confidential – Rule 1.6
  - “Look What You Made Me Do” and the frustration (and obligations) lawyers have when being manipulated by clients – Rule 2.1

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  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 to...
• What Batman Teaches about Attorney Ethics
  
  

  What can lawyers learn from mannered Bruce Wayne or his alter ego, the Caped Crusader? The CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher thinks there are a lot of lessons. Whether it’s about collaboration or the danger of pushing the ethical envelope too far, the ideals learned form the Batman story reveal important ethics issues. Topics covered include:

  -The importance of meaningful pro bono work (Rule 6.1)

  -The need to mix being zealous, but fair (Rule 3.2)

  -The role of empathy in the attorney-client relationship (Rules 1.2 and 1.4)

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  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 to...
• 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
• The Top Ten Litigation Mistakes (And How to Keep Them From Happening To You)
  
  

  This course is a fast-moving review of the top ten Tennessee civil litigation mistakes (legal and ethical) and how to keep them from happening to you. These include legal and ethical mishaps in civil litigation in state trial and appellate courts (often unexpected, terrifying but preventable mistakes) from filing the complaint, through trial and appeal.

  The continually updated countdown was originally compiled with the help of an advisory board of retired Tennessee trial and appellate judges, including former Tennessee Chief Justice William M. Barker of Chattanooga, Chancellor C. Neal Small of Memphis, Chancellor Wil V. Doran of Collierville and others. 

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.75General Credits:0.00

  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...