The Tennessee Bar Association's Litigation Law Forum 2021 is a premier continuing legal education event designed for legal professionals seeking to enhance their litigation skills and stay abreast of current trends in the field. Organized by the Tennessee Bar Association, this forum offers a comprehensive program featuring expert speakers and interactive sessions tailored to the needs of litigators.
The forum covers a range of pertinent topics, including recent developments in defamation law, strategies for addressing Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) cases, and discussions on attorney well-being. These sessions aim to provide attendees with practical insights and updates on evolving legal issues affecting litigation practice.
In addition to the educational sessions, the event offers opportunities for networking with peers and industry leaders. Notable speakers include Ronald Harris of Neal & Harwell PLC, Kent Halkett of The Law Offices of Kent A. Halkett, Todd Hambidge of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, Daniel Horwitz of Horwitz Law, PLLC, and Amy Mohan of Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison. Their diverse expertise enriches the forum's content, providing attendees with valuable perspectives on various aspects of litigation.
This forum is ideal for attorneys, legal scholars, and law students involved in litigation practice who are looking to deepen their understanding of current legal challenges and enhance their professional skills. Participation in this event also contributes to fulfilling Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements, making it a valuable opportunity for professional development.
Speakers(6)
Hon. Bernice Bouie Donald
Retired Judge at Burch Porter & Johnson
Hon. Bernice Donald (Ret.) joined Burch Porter & Johnson in 2024 following her retirement from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 2023.
John Farringer IV
Attorney at Sherrard Roe Voigt Harbison, PLC
John Farringer is a trial lawyer focusing on complex business and commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in state and federal courts and serves on the Tennessee Bar Association Board of Governors.
Peter Gee
Partner at Morgan & Morgan
Peter Gee is a partner at Morgan & Morgan-Memphis, focusing on personal injury cases, including automobile collisions and slip and fall incidents.
Roger A. Page
Justice at Tennessee Supreme Court
Justice Roger A. Page was sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court in February 2016. Prior to this, he served on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals and as a circuit court judge, presiding over both civil and criminal trials.
Stuart Burkhalter
Attorney at Riley & Jacobson
Stuart Burkhalter practices complex commercial litigation with experience in state and federal courts, as well as private arbitration. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Mid-South Super Lawyers since 2016.
Terrence O. Reed
Senior Counsel at FedEx Express
Terrence Reed is a Senior Counsel at FedEx Express specializing in employment law and complex commercial litigation, with experience trying cases in various state and federal courts across the country.
Event Details
- Date
- April 9, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States
- Live Virtual Event
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Attorneys, legal scholars, law students
- CLE Credits
- 3 CLE hours, including 1.0 dual credit and 2.0 general credits