The Court Square Series 2012 in Murfreesboro was a three-hour continuing legal education (CLE) program organized by the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA). This event aimed to provide attorneys with the latest developments across multiple areas of law, featuring presentations from experienced legal professionals.
Key topics covered during the program included multidistrict litigation (MDL) practices, class action fundamentals, and updates on pending mass tort litigations, presented by Mark Chalos of Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein. Carolyn Schott of Baker Donelson provided an overview of Tennessee taxes, discussing franchise and excise taxes, exemptions, sales tax, and inheritance and gift taxes. Michael Williamson of The Williamson Law Office addressed the intersection of divorce cases and bankruptcy proceedings.
The event was held on September 19, 2012, at the Patterson Park Community Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It offered attendees the opportunity to earn 3.0 general CLE credits. The program also encouraged networking among local attorneys and provided insights into various legal specialties.
This program was particularly beneficial for attorneys seeking to stay informed about recent legal developments and enhance their practice through expert-led sessions.
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Speakers(4)
Carolyn Schott
Attorney at Baker Donelson
Carolyn Schott has experience in business and tax planning, business litigation, corporate governance, compliance, and code and regulation-based planning and problem solving. Her particular areas of regular representation include transactional taxation and tax litigation, nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations, and federal tax and estate planning.
Carolyn Wenzel
Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison
Carolyn has experience in business and tax planning, business litigation, corporate governance, compliance, and code and regulation-based planning and problem solving. Her particular areas of regular representation include transactional taxation and tax litigation, nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations, and federal tax and estate planning.
Mark P. Chalos
Managing Partner at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein
Mark Chalos is the managing partner of the Nashville, Tennessee office of Lieff, Cabraser. He represents individuals and businesses who have suffered losses due to fraud and other economic wrongs, as well as those harmed by defective products and environmental disasters.
Michael Williamson
Attorney at The Law Office of Michael K. Williamson
Michael Williamson concentrates his practice in Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Mediation. He has practiced for 30 years, representing banks, credit unions, and other creditor clients in State Court and Federal Bankruptcy proceedings, as well as individuals in Family Law matters, including contested divorce and custody proceedings.
Event Details
- Date
- September 19, 2012
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Murfreesboro, United States
- Patterson Park Community Center
- Pricing
- Free for TBA members
- Audience
- Attorneys seeking updates on various legal topics
- CLE Credits
- 3.0 general CLE credits