TLAW was founded on July 7, 1989, in Nashville, Tennessee. TLAW is a statewide women's bar association whose efforts have dramatically increased the number of women on the bench and in other legal positions. TLAW's purposes include:
- Achieving the full participation of women lawyers in the rights, privileges and benefits of the legal profession.
- Increasing the number of women serving on the bench.
- Providing opportunities for mutual support and fellowship.
- Supporting the status and progress of women in society.
- Providing a source for continuing legal education.
Membership to TLAW is open to any person who is a member in good standing of a State or Federal Bar of the United States. Any person supporting the purposes of TLAW, any student, and any law graduate awaiting admission may also be a member. You can join TLAW here.