Continuing Legal Education Programs

Torts – Evidence – Ethics: The Cutting Edge Review

Course Overview

Justice Programs offers two-day programs in Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis. Each program provides the fifteen (15) hours required CLE and includes four (4) hours of ethics/professionalism/dual credit on Friday afternoon. You may register for both days (15 hours), one and a half days (11 hours), one day (7.5 hours) or one-half day (4 hours).

Tort Law / Comparative Fault – John Day

John's review of the most recent tort and comparative fault opinions will give you an up-to-the-minute picture of the current state of the law in this practice area. John will offer an analysis of emerging trends, and how those trends can (and will) affect your practice going forward.

U.S. Supreme Court Review – Joe Riley

Joe reviews the significant U. S. Supreme Court opinions during the 2010-11 term. His review is not so much from an academic perspective, but rather from a practical perspective of what every Tennessee lawyer should know about our Supreme Court. He also examines the judicial philosophies of the various justices in an effort to explain current rulings and determine the future of the court.

Evidence: The Essential Rules in Every Trial Lawyer’s Tool Kit – Penny White

Penny will lead a discussion concerning evidence rules and principles that should be in every trial lawyer’s tool kit.

Significant Recent Cases/Legislation – Penny White, Joe Riley

Penny reviews the significant decisions in the areas of civil procedure, employment law, family law, workers' compensation, estates and property. Joe summarizes recently enacted state legislation.

Pretrial and Trial Simulations – Penny White, Joe Riley

Using a hypothetical case, Penny and Joe lead the participants in a discussion of various procedural, evidentiary and strategic issues that arise before and during trial.

Ethics: Understanding and Following the Tennessee's Rules of Professional Conduct – Penny White, Joe Riley

Joe and Penny take a no-holds-barred look at various ethical and professionalism issues confronting the Tennessee lawyer. This interactive presentation is based upon hypothetical scenarios that require resolution through the application of the Rules of Professional Conduct. It is a thought-provoking examination of the nature of our profession and your responsibilities to both serve your client and promote our system of justice.

Ethics: The Questions We Want Answered – Penny White, Joe Riley

In the final hour, Penny and Joe give you the opportunity to submit the most difficult ethics/professionalism questions you want answered. They will also explore previously submitted questions from inquisitive lawyers from other parts of the state. This is an interactive session with possible solutions to these dilemmas being provided by other participants at the seminar.

FIFTEEN (15) CLE HOURS, INCLUDING FOUR (4) ETHICS / PROFESSIONALISM / DUAL HOURS

Day One

8:00 – 8:30	Registration
8:30 – 10:30	Tort / Comparative Fault Law Update
10:30 – 10:40	Break
10:40 – 12:10	U.S. Supreme Court Review (2010-2011 Term)
12:10 – 1:10	Lunch (on your own)
1:10 – 2:25	Tort / Comparative Fault Law Update
2:25 – 2:35	Break
2:35 – 4:05	Evidence
4:05 – 4:15	Break
4:15 – 5:30	Tort / Comparative Fault Law Update

Day Two

8:00 – 8:30	Registration
8:30 – 10:15	2011 Significant Recent Cases Involving Employment Law, Workers’ Comp, Civil And Appellate Procedure, Miscellaneous And What Lies Ahead For 2012
8:30 – 10:15	2011 Legislation
10:15 – 10:25	Break
10:25 – 12:10	Pre-Trial and Trial Simulation
12:10 – 1:10	Lunch (on your own)
1:10 – 2:40	Ethics and Professionalism
2:40 – 2:50	Break
2:50 – 4:20	Ethics and Professionalism
4:20 – 4:30	Break
4:30 – 5:30	Ethics: The Questions We Want Answered