The law firm Rogers, Shea & Spanos announced that Partner George Spanos and Attorney Laura Blum have been selected as Co-Chairs for the 2026 Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Domestic Law Forum. The event, scheduled for April 2, 2026, at the Hilton Hotel in Franklin, Tennessee, will gather legal professionals from across the state for a day of Continuing Legal Education focused on family law.
Spanos, who will also serve as a featured speaker at the forum, emphasized the importance of the TTLA in protecting Tennessee families' rights. "The TTLA is a vital organization for protecting the rights of Tennessee families, and this forum provides a critical platform for attorneys to stay at the forefront of evolving family law statutes and trial strategies," said Spanos. As a Board-Certified Family Trial Law Advocate, he brings extensive expertise in complex domestic litigation to his leadership role.
Laura Blum, who has co-chaired the annual forum since 2019, brings specialized experience in high-conflict custody and appellate work to the planning committee. "Collaborating with the TTLA to curate a curriculum that addresses the most pressing issues in domestic law is a privilege," Blum stated. "Our goal is to provide practitioners with the tools they need to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients during some of life's most challenging moments."
The appointment of these two attorneys to lead the state's premier domestic law educational event underscores the growing importance of specialized family law expertise in Tennessee's legal landscape. With family law statutes continually evolving and domestic cases becoming increasingly complex, forums like this provide essential training for attorneys handling sensitive matters involving divorce, child custody, and property division.
The 2026 TTLA Domestic Law Forum will offer Continuing Legal Education credits focusing on practical strategies, legislative updates, and advanced advocacy techniques. This comes at a time when Tennessee's legal community faces new challenges in domestic law, including changes in custody standards, property division in high-asset divorces, and evolving mediation practices. For more information about the firm, visit https://www.rogerssheaspanos.com.
The leadership roles held by Spanos and Blum reflect their firm's commitment to advancing legal education and professional standards within Tennessee's family law community. Spanos currently chairs the TTLA Domestic Legislation Committee and serves on the Tennessee Bar Association's Family Law Executive Council, while Blum participates in the John Marshall Inns of Court and the Lawyers' Association for Women. Their combined experience positions them to develop a curriculum that addresses both foundational principles and emerging challenges in domestic law practice.
