Trial and appellate judges from across the state gathered in Memphis, Tenn., for their annual judicial conference. The conference featured more than 11 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars with topics ranging from the legal implications of electronic medical records to internet crimes against children. A joint CLE regarding appellate advocacy was also held with members of the Tennessee Bar Association.
During the conference, Chancellor Carol McCoy of the 20th judicial district was elected as the Tennessee Judicial Conference president. Chancellor McCoy replaces outgoing Conference President Bill Acree, circuit court judge of the 27th judicial district. Chancellor McCoy is the first female president of Tennessee Judicial Conference.