Rogers, Shea & Spanos Attorneys to Lead 2026 Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Domestic Law Forum

Rogers, Shea & Spanos announced that Partner George Spanos and Attorney Laura Blum have been selected as Co-Chairs for the upcoming 2026 Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Domestic Law Forum. The event will take place on April 2, 2026, at the Hilton Hotel in Franklin, Tennessee, bringing together legal professionals from across the state. This appointment represents significant recognition within Tennessee's legal community and highlights the firm's leadership in family law education and advocacy.

George Spanos, who will also serve as a featured speaker at the forum, brings extensive expertise as a Board-Certified Family Trial Law Advocate. His role as Seminar Chair and speaker continues his long-standing commitment to advancing legal education within the Tennessee bar. Spanos emphasized the importance of the TTLA organization in protecting the rights of Tennessee families, noting that the forum provides a critical platform for attorneys to stay current with evolving family law statutes and trial strategies. For more information about the firm's work, visit https://www.rogerssheaspanos.com.

Laura Blum brings complementary experience to the leadership role, having served as a Co-Chair of the annual forum since 2019. Her background in high-conflict custody and appellate work informs her approach to curriculum development for the event. Blum described the opportunity to collaborate with the TTLA as a privilege, with the goal of providing practitioners with tools to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients during challenging family law matters. The Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association serves as a vital resource for legal professionals throughout the state.

The 2026 TTLA Domestic Law Forum will offer a full day of Continuing Legal Education credits, focusing on practical strategies, legislative updates, and advanced advocacy techniques in family law. This educational component is particularly important as family law statutes continue to evolve, requiring attorneys to maintain current knowledge to effectively represent clients. The selection of Spanos and Blum as Co-Chairs reflects their established reputations within Tennessee's legal community and their dedication to improving family law practice standards across the state.

This leadership appointment matters because it positions experienced practitioners at the forefront of family law education in Tennessee. The Domestic Law Forum serves as a key venue for sharing knowledge about complex domestic litigation issues, ultimately benefiting attorneys and the families they represent. By bringing together legal professionals to discuss pressing issues in domestic law, the forum contributes to the development of more effective advocacy strategies and better outcomes for clients navigating family law matters. The event's focus on practical education ensures that Tennessee attorneys remain equipped to handle the evolving challenges in family law practice.