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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Baker Donelson Conference Room

Clinton Sanko and Bruce Doeg of Baker Donelson

Registration 1:45 p.m. / Seminar 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

CBA Members $75 / Non- CBA Members $95

2 Hours Dual CLE Credit

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.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Caroline von Kessler, Community Foundation Vice President of Philanthropy

Rebecca Underwood, Community Foundation

Reese Veltenaar, Acumen Wealth Advisors, CEO/Managing Partner

Wayne Peters, Esq. Gearhiser Peters Elliott & Cannon

Mountain City Club 

Registration 8:15 a.m. / Seminar 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

1.5 Hour General CLE Credit

No Cost CLE 

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Mountain City Club

Garry Thurman, Guardian Investment Advisors Ownder & CEO

Registration and Lunch 11:30 a.m.

Seminar 12:0 - 1:00 p.m.

1 Hour General CLE Credit

Price TBA

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.

Thursday, October 23, 2025

LOCATION TBA

Sharon Stuart, President & Claims Counsel of AIM

Tim Mickel, Evans Harrison Hackett

Andy Pippinger, Puryear, Pippenger & Cook and 

Patrick Cruise, The Hamilton Firm

Registration and Lunch 11:30 a.m. / Seminar 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

1 Dual CLE Credit

CBA Members $50 / Non-CBA Members $65

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.

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

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 

HHM - 1181 King 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

Judges Panel: Honorable Alex McVeagh and Honorable Jennifer Peck

Mediation Panel: Katherine Lentz, Honorable Jeff Hollingsworth and Randy Larramore

Effective Use of an Expert: Barry Gold and Cindy MacAulay

How to Grow a Family Law Practice: Lisa Gill, Gill Family Law, Memphis, TN

Dealing with Mental Health Issues of our Clients

Ethics

Additional Topics and Speakers TBA

SPONSORED BY HHM

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

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Glo Golf | Live Music| Glo Cornhole | Food Trucks | and MORE! 

More info to come!

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 

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Baker Donelson Conference Room

Registration and Lunch 12:00 

Seminar 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

CBA Members $70 / Non-Members $95

1.5 Dual CLE Credit

will Bill Ramsey, Esq. 

Thursday, November 13, 2025

NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: HHM 1200 Market Street 

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

2 Hours General Credit

CBA Members $65 / Non-CBA Members $85

with Kara West - Chapter 13 & 12 Trustee

Amanda Stofan - Chapter 7 Trustee & Chapter 11 Subchapter 5 Trustee

Karen Jolley - Trial Attorney

Ray Johnson - Trial Attorney

Madison Lockwood - Audit Manager

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

Tuesday, December 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 

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

*LOCATION TBA *

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.

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 

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