Free CLE Series for Tennessee Attorneys

The Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation is offering up to four hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credits this Fall. This is in response to the lower than anticipated number of credits awarded for our annual educational conference this year.

The judges of the Court of Workers' Compensation Claims (CWCC) have created and will host four individual, virtual sessions live via Microsoft Teams on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM Central time (12:30 PM Eastern time) starting on October 23, 2024.

Each session will last one hour. Attorneys are invited and encouraged to attend all four sessions. There is no cost to attend. The sessions will not be recorded, and CLE credits will be available only to those attending the live presentations.

Schedule

1. Update on Court Procedures and Best Practices
   • Date: October 23, 2024 | Register for Webinar 1
   • Presenters: Judge Joshua Davis Baker, Judge Pamela Beason Johnson, Judge Amber E. Luttrell
   • Description: Trial judges offer tips on program rules, statutes, handling hearings, and best practices for a successful trial.
2. Settlements: When It's Time to Settle
   • Date: October 30, 2024 | Register for Webinar 2
   • Presenters: Judge Brian Addington, Judge Shaterra Reed Marion
   • Description: Learn the procedure for obtaining court approval of settlements in workers' compensation claims.
3. Case Law Review-The Sequel: The CWCC Goes to the Movies
   • Date: November 6, 2024 | Register for Webinar 3
   • Presenters: Judge Allen Phillips, Judge Robert Durham
   • Description: An engaging and up-to-date review of appellate decisions from the last year that covers cases not discussed at the Bureau's June conference (with a little movie fun mixed in).
4. Summary Judgments
   • Date: November 13, 2024 | Register for Webinar 4
   • Presenters: Judge Lisa A. Lowe, Judge Dale Tipps
   • Description: Explore common summary judgment issues, timing of motions, and practical pointers for preparing your case.

We will be using Microsoft Teams to present the sessions and track attendance. A link to join will be available upon registration. If you have any questions, email [email protected].

By providing these educational opportunities, we hope to perpetuate our mission of minimizing the impact of work-related injuries to all participants in the Tennessee workers' compensation system.