ethics and professionalism in state government
Co-Sponsored with the NBA State Government Attorneys CLE Committee
| DEC 7, 2012 | Registration 12:15p.m. | Seminar 1 - 4:15p.m. | 3.0 CLE Hours | Register |
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1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM:
THE TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT’S ACCESS TO JUSTICE INITIATIVE
LEARN ABOUT:
Changes that have made pro bono participation easier for all attorneys
New opportunities for government attorneys to participate in pro bono legal services
FACULTY: JUSTICE JANICE HOLDER, Tennessee Supreme Court
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
ETHICS RULES UPDATE AND BPR PRIMER
THE SESSION WILL HELP YOU:
1. Understand how the Board of Professional Responsibility operates
2. Stay current on recent Rule changes
3. Reply to the Board of Professional Responsibility should you be contacted
4. Follow reporting requirements
5. Gain an appreciation for professionalism
FACULTY: RACHEL WATERHOUSE, Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel
Board of Professional Responsibility
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM: ELEPHANTS DON’T GET ULCERS
- WHY LAWYERS ARE SMART ENOUGH TO MAKE THEMSELVES SICK
THE SESSION WILL HELP YOU:
1. Calm the mind
2. Effectively face anxiety (both at home and in the workplace)
3. Survive emotional storms
4. Develop resiliency skills
5. Identify resources when help is needed
FACULTY: LAURA MCCLENDON, MA, LEAP
Executive Director, Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program - TLAP
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ STATE GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
By special arrangement with the Department of Human Resources, Strategic Learning Solutions Division, this seminar is offered at a special rate to attorneys in State government agencies. Government attorneys are to register* by following the agency standard approval process for in-service training. Also, forward a copy of your registration form to: SHARON BUWALDA, TN Department of Human Resources, James K. Polk Building, 1st Floor, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243-0635. Phone: 615-741-4157 or Fax: 615-532-0728; Email: Sharon.Buwalda@tn.gov. *Registration deadlines printed by the Department of Human Resources for the special rate are strictly applied.
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Received before or on DEC 5:
$138 NBA member; $189 non-member
Received after DEC 5:
$148 NBA member; $199 non-member
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Registration must be received before or on DECEMBER 5 to guarantee written materials at the program. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline; however, a substitute may attend for a registered participant.
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seminars Details
REGISTRATION:
12:15 P.M.
SEMINAR:
1 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.
-------------------------------------------------------------- CREDIT: 3.0 CLE HOURS - DUAL
LOCATION:
DOUBLETREE HOTEL
315 4th Avenue, North
Nashville, TN 37219
Click Here for Directions
Recommended Parking: Hotel Court Event and Self Park
Deaderick and 4th Avenues
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PRODUCERS:
BRIAN CARROLL
Department of Transportation
MARTHA DAVIS
Office of the Attorney General
THERESA DENTON
Department of Agriculture
ABIGAIL LIPSHIE
Department of General Services
THADDEUS “THAD” E. WATKINS, III
Department of General Services

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TN CLE Requirements:
Fifteen hours per year, including three hours of Ethics & Professionalism. Must be reported by December 31.