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• Why Mediation Is a Team Sport, Not a Solo Effort

  • When
    24 Nov 2025
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  Join us for a TDLA FREE CLE webinar on Monday, November 24th at 1pm EST/ Noon CST with Tommy Santel with Santel Garner in Murfreesboro.

  Mediation is not a one-person show. It only works when counsel, clients, adjusters, and the mediator each do their part, because resolution happens when everyone plays their position. In this one-hour session, seasoned mediator Tommy Santel will share practical strategies, real-world insights, and proven techniques to help you understand your role and maximize results at the table. Learn how to be a true team player in mediation—and how collaboration can turn conflict into resolution.

  Webinar was approved for one hour of General TN CLE. Registrants will receive a zoom link prior to the webinar.

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• What New Lawyers Need to Know

  • When
    09 Dec 2025
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  Attention New Lawyers! Join us on Tuesday, December 9th at 1pm EST/ Noon CST for a TDLA FREE CLE webinar.

  This one-hour CLE webinar is designed specifically for new lawyers navigating the practical realities of legal practice that law school often overlooks. Join us to gain critical insights into the business side of law, equipping you with the knowledge to thrive in your early career. Topics include:

  • CLE Deadlines: Understand your continuing legal education requirements, including how to track credits, meet deadlines, and stay compliant with state bar regulations.
  • Professional Privilege Tax: Learn about the professional privilege tax, who needs to pay it, when it’s due, and how to manage this obligation.
  • BPR Dues: Get clarity on Board of Professional Responsibility dues, their purpose, and how to ensure timely payment to maintain good standing.
  • Networking: Discover effective strategies for building professional relationships, leveraging connections, and expanding your network to support career growth, including the value of TDLA membership.
  • Business and Leadership Development: Explore practical tips for attracting clients, marketing your services, developing your resume, navigating job transitions, leadership skills, and building a sustainable practice in a competitive legal landscape.

  This session, led by TDLA President Rachel Bishop and Past President Hannah Lowe, will provide actionable advice and insider knowledge typically known by law firm administrators, empowering new attorneys to navigate the business of law with confidence. Don’t miss this opportunity to bridge the gap between law school and real-world practice!

  This TDLA webinar is approved for one hour of General TN CLE. Webinar zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the webinar.

  
  

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• TDLA Trial School 2026

  • Start
    23 Jan 2026
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    24 Jan 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Nashville, TN

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  TDLA Young Lawyers:

  Get ready to level up your litigation game! TDLA Trial School is your chance to learn from a powerhouse faculty of seasoned trial pros who’ve been in the trenches. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to build real courtroom skills and gain insider insights from some of the best in the business! The Trial School is set for January 23-24, 2026 in downtown Nashville.

  The TDLA Trial School combines engaging classroom instruction with a hands-on trial experience using a NITA case file. Participants will step into the role of trial attorney, practicing everything from voir dire and opening statements to direct and cross-examinations, introducing exhibits, and delivering compelling closing arguments. 

  Participants will receive real-time feedback on their trial presentations from experienced judges and coaches—and best of all, they'll hear actual jury verdicts at the conclusion of their trials!

  Approximately two weeks before the Trial School, participants will be paired with a mentor and attend a 'pre-trial conference' to help prepare for the program.

  
  

  ~ TDLA Trial School Testimonials ~

  • "The TDLA Trial School was a great experience. The ability to work through a mock trial and gain real world advice and practice tips from judges, lawyers, and other professionals in the legal field is invaluable."
  • "TDLA Trial School gave me an opportunity to practice examining witnesses and my public speaking skills. It was great to simulate a trial and understand the preparation needed for real life trials. Feedback was constructive, and I look forward to implementing the feedback into my every day practice."
  • "Great experience, especially for brand new attorneys looking to explore trial advocacy."
  • "This was an excellent experience, which helped me grow as a lawyer, advocate, and storyteller."
  • "TDLA Trial School was an amazing experience for a young lawyer and allowed me to gain additional experience and confidence in the courtroom!"

  
  

  The Trial School will take place at the Doubletree Nashville downtown and the Davidson County Courthouse in downtown Nashville.

  Registration

  Registration Fee is $495/ pp. **Registrations will be limited to 12 participants** Registration will close January 7, 2026.

  NEW this year! Law firms choosing to send more than one participant will receive a discount. Please contact office@tdla.net to register if sending more than one participant. Based on availability at that time so plan to reserve soon! Progressive discounts based on the number of attendees, offering deeper savings for larger groups.

  • 1 Attendee: Full price at $495 per participant (no discount).
  • 2 Attendees: 15% discount on the total – $841.50 ($420.75 per participant).
  • 3 Attendees: 20% discount on the total – $1,188 ($396 per participant).

  • 4 Attendees: 25% discount on the total – $1,485 ($371.25 per participant).

  
  

  Tentative Agenda

  Friday January 23, 2026

  DoubleTree Hotel Downtown Nashville
  

  8:30am CST Registration opens

  9am-10am CST "Theme Making in Closing Arguements"
  
  10am-10:30am  "Voir Dire"

  10:30am-11:30am "Open & Direct Examinations"

  11:30am-Noon "Cross Examinations"

  Noon - 1pm - LUNCH

  1pm-2pm "How to Act in Court and Crisis Recovery"

  Afternoon Free time to meet with your group

  5pm-7pm Dinner for young lawyers and mentors

  
  

  Saturday January 24, 2026

  Davidson County Courthouse

  7:30-8:00am                Breakfast at Davidson County Courthouse (Jury Assembly Room)

  General Courthouse Agenda

  7:45am-8:30am           Courtroom Setup/ Pre-Trial Conference

  8:30am-9:00am           Jury Reports/ Voir Dire

  9:00am-9:30am           Opening Statements

  9:30am-9:45am           BREAK

  9:45am-10:15am         Plaintiff First Witness

  10:15-11:00am Plaintiff Second Witness

  11:00am-12:00pm      Plaintiff Third Witness

  12:00-1:00pm LUNCH at Courthouse

  1:00-1:45pm Defense First Witness

  1:45-2:30pm Defense Second Witness

  2:30-3:15pm Defense Third Witness

  3:15-3:30pm BREAK

  3:30-3:45pm Closing Arguments

  3:45-4:30pm Jury Deliberations/ Participant Discussions on out of Jury Presence

  4:30-5:15pm Verdict/ Adjourn

  
  

  Hotel: 

  DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Downtown Nashville
  315 4th Ave, North
  Nashville, TN 37219

  Room rate is $239/ night

  Reservation by phone: 1-800-222-8733 Refer to the Group Code 919

  Hotel Reservation Link: Click Here

  
  

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• 5th Annual Southeastern Women Litigators Summit

  • Start
    05 Mar 2026
  • End
    06 Mar 2026
  • Location
    Hyatt Regency Savannah

  Women litigators in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee are teaming up again to support, educate and advance women civil defense litigators at the 5th Annual Southeastern Women Litigators Summit (SEWL) from March 5-6, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia.

  Mark your calendars to join your colleagues from five states for the 5th SEWL Summit, “Anchored in Advocacy,” offering a comprehensive overview of the litigation process. We’ll gather at the Hyatt Regency Savannah from March 5-6, 2026, beginning and ending each day at noon.

  Whether you’re a seasoned litigator or newer to the practice, you’re sure to sail away with cutting-edge ideas for excelling in the courtroom. The progressive CLE sessions will chart a course from pre-suit to trial, beginning with early evaluation and strategy and ending with voir dire and opening statements. In between, we’ll explore best practices for written discovery, expert discovery, motions in limine, and jury charges.

  We’ll also hear from the bench, featuring Hon. Lisa Godbey Wood, U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of Georgia, and Hon. Elizabeth D. Gobeil, Court of Appeals of Georgia.

  All hands on deck for honing your trial skills and navigating new connections in the scenic harbors of Savannah!

  
  

  TO REGISTER: Coming Soon!

  AGENDA: Coming Soon!

  
  Location

  Hyatt Regency Savannah
  2 W. Bay Street,
  Savannah, GA 31401

  Hotel Information:  Reservation links coming soon!

  Sponsorship opportunities are only open to law firms and corporate counsel’s business entities. To view the 2026 Opportunities, click here.

  
  

  Thank you to last year's SEWL Sponsors!

  
  

  
  

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