National Bar Association 101st Annual Convention

JAMS is a proud sponsor of the National Bar Association's 101st Annual Convention.

The National Bar Association will host its 101st Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together judges, lawyers, scholars, and advocates from across the country for a week of learning, collaboration, and community. Guided by the theme “The Rhythm of Excellence: The Power of Promise, The Energy of Now,” the event will feature substantive CLE programs, timely policy discussions, and cultural experiences that highlight both the NBA’s legacy and Nashville.

Featured JAMS Attendees and Speakers: Hon. Cheri Beasley (Ret.), Hon. Bernetta D. Bush (Ret.), Hon. Bernice Bouie Donald (Ret.), Channing Fleetwood, Paul E. Garrison, Esq., Hon. L. Priscilla Hall (Ret.), Hon. Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix (Ret.), Randy K. Jones Esq., Kim M. Keenan, Esq., Denise Langford Morris, Retired Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court, Melissa Lelaind, Lisa D. Love, Esq., FCIArb, Hon. Clifton B. Newman (Active/Retired), Brian Parmelee, Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS, Joanne Saint-Louis, Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.), and Hon. Gail S. Tusan Senior Judge.

Featured Panel Information:

Civil Trial Advocacy Bootcamp - 6 hours CLE
Saturday, July 25th | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
JAMS Speaker: Kim M. Keenan, Esq.

When Employees Go Digital: Surveillance, Speech and Corporate Risk Management
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM
This session explores legal risks at the intersection of workplace technology, employee monitoring, social media and online speech. This CLE will examine dispute resolution professionals with practical strategies to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape, focusing on issues such as employee cyberspying, data exfiltration, and the proliferation of false or misleading statements on social media. Attendees will examine recent case law, regulatory developments, and enforcement trends, while gaining insight into balancing employee privacy rights with corporate interests in protecting confidential information and brand reputation. The program also offers guidance on drafting and enforcing workplace policies, conducting internal investigations, and responding effectively to reputational threats in the digital age, with dispute prevention tips and strategies.
JAMS Speaker: Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS

MLK Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition
The competition is open to other attendees of the NBA Annual Conference and family members of the student competitors.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 11:15 AM- 2:15 PM
Competition Judge: Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.)