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List of Services
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Thursday, September 4, 2025 - CLE - Lead Where You Are: Practical Leadership for Legal Professionals
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Chambliss Bahner & Stophel Conference Room
Speaker: Wade Hinton
Registration 8:00 a.m. / Seminar: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
1.5 Dual CLE Credit Hours
This 75-minute interactive workshop is designed for legal professionals at all levels—whether in law firms, corporate legal departments, or public sector environments—who want to strengthen their leadership impact.
Participants will explore core leadership concepts including strategic thinking, communication, and inclusive practices. The session also includes a values alignment exercise to help teams reflect on whether their current culture reflects their stated principles.
Grounded in real-world challenges and delivered in a “brave space” environment, this session blends open dialogue, peer engagement, and actionable tools. Participants will leave with greater clarity, confidence, and practical strategies to lead from wherever they sit.
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Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - CLE - Mediation
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Hamilton County Commission Room
Retired Justice Honorable Sharon Lee, C&M Honorable Robin Miller, Honorable Jeff Hollingsworth, Marc Harwell and Misty Harris
Registration 8:15 a.m. / Seminar 8:30 - 3:45 p.m. (One Hour Lunch Break)
6 CLE & CME Credit Hours
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - CLE - CBD in the Workplace
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Chambliss Bahner & Stophel Conference Room
Matt Brock, Esq.
Registration 10:15 a.m. / Seminar 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.
2 General CLE Credit Hours
CBA Members $50 / Non-CBA Members $65
DUI Basics for Non-Specialists
Designed for attorneys outside criminal defense and those just beginning, this hour equips non-specialists to confidently advise friends or clients facing DUI charges. Learn simple, actionable steps, including what to do post-arrest, common pitfalls to avoid, and when to refer to a DUI specialist. Mr. Brock breaks down the essentials for general practitioners responding to casual DUI inquiries.
Deeper Insights into DUI Defense
Building on the basics, this hour explores key aspects of DUI defense for attorneys looking to go beyond surface-level advice. Mr. Brock will cover critical elements like evaluating field sobriety tests, understanding breath and blood test procedures, and identifying prosecutorial weaknesses. Drawing from his extensive courtroom experience, he shares practical strategies to strengthen client representation without overwhelming complexity.
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Friday, September 12, 2025 - CBA Annual Golf Championship
Friday, September 12, 2025
Bear Trace at Harrison Bay
Lunch and Range Ball: 11:00 a.m.
12:00 Shotgun Start
• 1-Dozen PRO v1 Titleist golf balls
• $10,000 CASH - Hole-In-One
• Tee-off at 12:00 Noon
• Round of Golf
• Range Balls
• “Drink and Snack” carts during tournament
• Wine and Cheese Awards Reception
• Longest Drive Competition
• Prizes for each Closest-to-the-Pin on three Par 3 holes
• 2 Mulligans
• Lunch catered by Mission BBQ
The tournament concludes with wine and cheese hors d’oeuvres. First, Second and Third place will be awarded. Awards will also be presented for the Longest Drive, and Closest to the Pin on three of the Par 3’s.
BEAR TRACE AT HARRISON BAY • The second course in The Bear Traces to open, Harrison Bay is a true classic and quite possibly the crown jewel of the entire collection. This Bear Trace is surrounded by both water and heavily wooded land, making an ideal setting for the course. Harrison Bay stretches from 7,140 yards (championship tees) to just under 5,300 yards (forward tees). The Bear Trace at Harrison Bay features Bermuda fairways lined with soaring pine and hardwood trees. Although water touches 12 fairways, there is more than sufficient room to hit safely. Most greens are open in front, which makes the course user-friendly for high-handicap players and allows run-up shots. Fairway and green side bunkers are designed in the traditional Nicklaus fashion and add notable character to the overall integrity of the course. Like other courses in the collection, the emphasis on playability is clearly evident.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - CLE - The 100th Anniversary: TN vs. John ScopesList Item 4
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Hamilton County Commission Room - 4th Floor
Honorable Tom Greenholtz and Linda Moss Mines
Registration 1:00 / Seminar 1:30 - 3:30
CBA Members $65 / Non-CBA Members $85
2 CLE Hours
The Scopes Trial, also known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, was the 1925 prosecution of science teacher John Scopes for teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school, which a recent bill had made illegal. The trial featured two of the best-known orators of the era, William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow, as opposing attorneys. The trial was viewed as an opportunity to challenge the constitutionality of the bill, to publicly advocate for the legitimacy of Darwin’s theory of evolution, and to enhance the profile of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - AI in the Legal Practice: Unlocking CoPilot 365 and LLMs for Secure Users
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Chambliss Bahner & Stophel Conference Room
Paul Sponcia, The IT Company, LLC
Registration 9:15 a.m. / Seminar 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
2 Hours Dual CLE Credit Hours
CBA Members $60 / Non-CBA Members $80
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Thursday, September 18, 2025 - CLE - Landlord -Tenant Law and Procedure with 2025 Update
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Baker Donelson Conference Room
Paul Hatcher, Esq.
Registration 8:15 a.m. / Seminar 8:30 - 11:45
3 General CLE Credit Hours
CBA Members $75 / Non-CBA Members $95
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - Forensic Genetic Genealogy in the Law
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Chambliss Bahner & Stophel Conference Room
Susan Robinson Lynch
8:00 a.m. Registration / 8:30-11:45 Seminar
3 CLE Credit Hours
CBA Members $65 / Non-CBA Members $85
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Thursday, September 25, 2025 - Forensics Nursing Insights and Real Cases
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Chambliss Bahner & Stophel Conference Room
Jenelle Lea, ER, ICU, EMS, & Forensic Nurse Expert Witness
Registration 1:15 p.m. / Seminar 1:30 - 3:00
1.5 General CLE Credit Hours
Jenelle is the principal founder of SEAL Consulting, a legal nurse consulting practice. In addition to being a legal nurse, Jenelle maintains current clinical practice within the ICU, ER, and as a Forensic Nurse Examiner. With over 31 years of nursing experience and five years of legal nursing, Jenelle is able to quickly identify the critical errors in your cases.
Jenelle’s legal experience includes med-mal, personal injury, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and more. She is a testifying witness and case analyst for medical and family law cases involving threats of violence. Additionally, she managed a large ambulance company for many years, was a paramedic, and is familiar with EMS.
Jenelle enjoys collaborating with both plaintiff and defense attorneys on interesting medical-legal cases within civil and criminal law.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - CLE - E-Discovery
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Baker Donelson Conference Room
Clinton Sanko and Bruce Doeg of Baker Donelson
Registration 1:00 p.m. / Seminar 1:15 - 4:15 p.m.
CBA Members $75 / Non- CBA Members $95
3 Hours Dual CLE Credit
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - New Administration, New Orders: What Lawyers Need to Know About the Newest Executive Orders
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Chambliss Bahner & Stophel Conference Room
Akram Faizer, Dean, LMU Duncan School of Law
9:15 a.m. Registration / 9:30 - 11:30 Seminar
2 CLE Credit Hours
With so many Executive Orders being issued - and often at breakneck speed - it can be difficult, even overwhelming, to keep up. This session will help everyon stay informed by offering a timely and accessible overview of the latest EOs issued by the Trump administration.
Professor Akram Faizer is Professor of Law at the LMU - Duncan School of Law, where he teaches U.S. Constitutional Law, First Amendment Law, Administrative Law, Estate Law, and Property Law. He writes prolifically in the area of Constitutional Law, with special emphasis on the difficulties related to integrating historically marginalized groups such as racial and ethnic minorities, migrants, gender minorities and the poor. He joined the LMU faculty in July 2011, was named Professor of the Year for the 2012-13 academic year, appears frequently on local media and awarded tenure as of July 1, 2017.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - CLE - Claims Jeopardy
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Chambliss Bahner & Stophel
Sharon Stuart, AIM President and Claims Counsel
11:30 Lunch and Registration
12:00 - 1:00 Seminar
1 Hour Dual CLE Credit
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - Forensic Genealogy
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Baker Donelson Conference Room
Christine Neumann, Discovering Connections
8:00 a.m. Registration / 8:30 - 10:30 Seminar
CBA Members $55 / Non-CBA Members $70
2 General CLE Credit Hours
Christine has worked with many attorneys, trust administrators, and estate executors and has seen firsthand how complex and overwhelming some heir searches can be. Whether it is tracking down a family member who has been estranged for 60 years or trying to locate 200+ first cousins and first cousins once removed who are lawful heirs to an estate, the task can seem daunting.
Christine is passionate about genealogical research and loves the challenge of untangling the branches of family trees and solving her client's complex genealogical research cases.
Her extensive experience and education, gives her clients peace of mind, knowing that they do not have to worry about how their case will be handled.
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Friday, October 24, 2025 - Casino Royale Jaw Bones & Saw Bones
Friday, October 24, 2025
In support of the Chattanooga Bar Association/Foundation's Courthouse Eviction Mediation Service and the Medical Foundation of Chattanooga's Project Access.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - CLE - Legislative Update
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Nicole Watson - Moderator, Speakers to be announced
Registration 12:45 / Seminar 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
4th Floor County Commission Room
3 Hours General CLE Credit
CBA Members $65 / Non-CBA Members $80
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - CLE - Family Law Update
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
HHM - 1200 Market Street
Registration 8:00 a.m. / Seminar 8:30 - 3:30
6 Hours CLE Credit
Breakfast and Lunch Provided by HHM
CBA Members $150 / Non-CBA Members $200 / Staff $75
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Thursday, November 6, 2025 - CLE - Best Practices for Trust Account Management
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Chambliss Bahner & Stophel
Steven J. Christopher
8:00 Registration / 8:30 - 11:45 Seminar
CBA Members $50 / Non-CBA Members $75
3 Dual Hours CLE Credit
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Saturday, November 8, 2025 - Glo Golf
More info to come...
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - CLE - Generating AI Created Images and Videos for Legal Practice / Intellectual Property Aspects Around AI
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Chambliss Bahner & Stophel Conference Room
Registration and Lunch 11:00 a.m. / Seminar 11:30 - 2:30 p.m.
CBA Members $85 / Non-CBA Members $105 / Staff $50
3 Dual CLE Credit Hours
Lunch Provided
Session 1 with Bill Dean: Generating AI Created Images and Videos for Legal Practice
Session 2 with Daniel Cole: Intellectual Property Aspects Around AI
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025 -CLE - General Sessions Civil Overview
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Sessions Court - Courtroom 6
Honorable Christie Sell
Registration 12:00 / Seminar 12: 30 - 1:30 p.m.
CBA Members $45 / Non-CBA Members $65
1 Hour General CLE Credit
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - CLE - Don't Be That Lawyer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Chambliss Bahner & Stophel Conference Room
Sharon Stuart, AIM
Registration 11:30 a.m. / Seminar 12 - 1:00
CBA Members $45 / Non-CBA Members $60
1 Hour Dual CLE Credit
Lunch Provided
Sometimes, lawyers intentionally behave badly. More often, however, we momentarily fail to live up to our normal standards. This CLE will present real-life examples or attorney malpractice and ethical lapses from actual cases around the country and will provide helpful strategies and advice for staying out of malpractice trouble.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - Quality of Life
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Chambliss Bahner & Stophel Conference Room
Speakers to be announced
8:00 Registration / 8:30 - 3:30 Seminar
6.5 Dual CLE Credit Hours
More information to be announced.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - CLE - Family Law Update
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Chambliss Bahner.& Stophel
Barry Gold, Esq.
8:00 Registration
8:30 - 11:45 Seminar
CBA Members $85 / Non-CBA Members $105
2.5 General CLE Credit / 0.5 Dual CLE Credit
More information to be announced.
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Thursday, December 4, 2025 - CLE - John Bode & Friends Labour and Employment Update
Thursday, December 4, 2025
John Bode and Friends to be Announced
Miller & Martin 12th Floor Conference Room
Registration 2:30 / Seminar 2:45 - 5:00 p.m.
CBA Members $65 / Non-CBA Members $85
2.25 Hours General CLE Credit
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - CLE - Chancery Court Part I
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Hamilton County Chancery Court, Part I
Honorable Pam Fleenor
Registration 1:15 / Seminar 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
CBA Members $75 / Non-CBA Members $95
3 General CLE Credit Hours
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - CLE - Probate Court
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Honorable Jeffrey Atherton, Honorable Robin Miller, Rachael Kapperman, Esq., Anne Fricker, Probate Mentoring Chief and Michelle McGill, Chief Probate Clerk
Chancery Court Part II
Registration 1:00 / Seminar 1:30 - 4:45
CBA Members $75 / Non-CBA Members $95
3 General CLE Credit Hours
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