Margaret Behm: Driving Force For Change

What does it take to reshape an entire legal system from the inside out?

Find out firsthand from Margaret Behm and the attorneys and judges who actually did it alongside her.

Plan to spend some time with LAW on Wednesday, March 25th, to witness the Oral History of Margaret Behm: Driving Force for Change – An Oral History in Legal Leadership.

We hope you will join us from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM as we proudly present a 90-minute, moderated panel discussion to broaden the perspective and deepen the discussion with Margaret Behm and her distinguished guests.

The presentation will be followed by a reception beginning at 5:00 PM.

This isn’t your typical CLE. It’s a front-row seat to history — a rare and candid 90-minute conversation with the remarkable legal minds who stood with Margaret Behm as she helped transform Nashville’s legal landscape and beyond.

Hear from an extraordinary panel of distinguished attorneys and jurists, including — Jeanie Nelson, Chancellor Anne Martin, Harlan Dodson, Judge Marietta Shipley, Tyler Yarbro, Judge Walter Kurtz, Beth DeBauche, and Lucinda Smith — for an unfiltered look at the pivotal moments, bold strategies, and hard-won victories that redefined what’s possible in Tennessee law.

You’ll hear the inside story on:

• How women broke through the barriers of litigation and firm leadership — and what it actually took to make it stick
• The behind-the-scenes strategy of landmark judicial campaigns that changed the face of the bench
• How coalitions were built, institutions were founded, and access to justice was expanded for communities that needed it most
• The real ethical dilemmas that arise when you’re pushing for change in a system built to resist it
• What it means to lead with credibility, professionalism, and purpose — even when the odds are stacked against you

This panel is designed as a professional masterclass in legal leadership and institutional reform. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll walk away with practical, transferable insights on how to exercise influence, champion meaningful change, and leave your own mark on the profession.

Because the most powerful thing about this history? It’s still being written — and you’re part of it.