Tennessee Defense

Lawyers Association

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Upcoming events

    • 28 Mar 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Next Gen Webinar
    Register

    Join us for our Next Gen Training Series for March with TDLA Member Eric Lyons of Meridian Law, with an interactive webinar on Thursday March 28th at 1pm EST/ Noon CST on the topic of "Strategies and Tips for Responding to a Complaint".

    Responding to a Complaint is about more than just providing a timely Answer. This presentation will discuss the various strategic options that defendants have in responding to a Complaint and when each method can be the most effective. We will discuss: drafting effective Answers; avoiding waiver of affirmative defenses; removal; how and when to use Motions to Dismiss and Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings; and how to avoid having a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings filed against you.

    The interactive webinar will begin at Noon CST/ 1pm EST and last for one hour. The course is approved for one hour of Tennessee General CLE. Zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to webinar.


    About TDLA Next Gen Webinars -

    NEXT GEN Defense Lawyer Training is a FREE TDLA webinar series of 10 short virtual CLE programs running over a 12 month period, with each webinar addressing a different aspect of the defense of a civil case, especially designed for TDLA young lawyers. A TDLA member will educate on the topic and end with an open group discussion.

    Upcoming NEXT GEN Training webinars, registration coming soon:

    April 2024: Handling Case Management Conferences - Hannah Lowe, Farmers Insurance

    May 2024: Written Discovery (answering it and drafting it) – Kitty Boyte, Peterson White

    June 2024: Party Depositions – Scott Rhodes, White & Rhodes

    July 2024: Dispositive Motions – Speaker TBA

    August 2024: Experts (retaining, deposing, defending depositions, etc.) – Steve Dix, Dix & Associates

    September 2024: Motions in Limine and Pre-trial Evidentiary Issues – Dawn Carson, Hickman, Goza & Spragins

    November 2024: Evaluation of Cases for Settlement/Mediation/Settlement Tips and Tactics for Negotiation – Tommy Santel, Parkerson, Santel & Garner

    December 2024: Pre-trial Conferences, Jury Instructions, Jury Verdict Form – Speaker TBA




    • 13 Jun 2024
    • 16 Jun 2024
    • Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, AL

    Join us at the beach for networking and CLE on June 13-16, 2024 for the TDLA/ ADLA Joint Summer Conference at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, AL!

    Conference Brochure: Click Here Tennessee Agenda coming soon!

    To Register: Click Here to be routed to AL Defense Lawyers Association website where you will register.

    Hotel: Reserve your room today! Call 800-634-8001 and reference Group ID #18773 to make your reservation.  Rates begin at $299. Online reservations are available, but you must call if you are looking for room nights outside the conference block (6/13/24 – 6/16/24) or need a specific room type When you call, you can request adjoining rooms if you are bringing family. You won’t be able to make special requests or extend your stay if you book online. Room block deadline is May 13th or until the block sells out, so book early!

    Please remember that ADLA has a contracted room block that we must meet to avoid penalty fees.  Agreeing to a minimum number of rooms helps with the overall cost of the conference. So, we strongly encourage everyone to stay on the property if possible.


    Check back often for updates.


    • 09 Oct 2024
    • 11 Oct 2024
    • Hilton Downtown, Lexington, KY

    Join us in the fall of 2024 for a Joint Annual Meeting with Kentucky Defense Counsel at the Hilton Lexington Downtown on October 9 - 11, 2024. We are working on a fantastic  CLE program and fun activities including Keeneland horse racing and bourbon tastings.

    In order to reserve tickets for Keeneland, we will be opening up meeting registration in June, so we may have a better idea of group tickets for this event.

    Check back often for updates!

    Hotel Information:

    Hilton Downtown Lexington
    369 W Vine Street
    Lexington, KY 40507

    Room block rates start at $189/ night. Book by September 16, 2024.

    Hotel Reservations may be made by clicking here.

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