TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Laura Labenberg on Mar 17, 2024

Diversity Law Week in Memphis and Nashville concluded with impactful presentations at the University of Memphis School of Law and Vanderbilt University Law School. The final events offered students insights from the deans of admission, a college primer, a mock law school class and a panel discussion with experienced attorneys. Over the course of the week, 100 diverse high school students across the state had an opportunity to shadow attorneys, explore courtrooms and immerse themselves in law school for a day. Diversity Law Week, a project of YLD President Quinton Thompson, was designed to help these students — particularly those who expressed an interest in the legal profession — chart their career paths. Thanks to Thompson and Diversity Law Week Chairs Ariel Anthony, Erin Shackelford and Kevin Christopher for their exceptional leadership and dedication to making this program a success.

MEMPHIS

Memphis lawyer Will Perry speaks to Diversity Law Week students, March 2024
High school students in Memphis hear from attorney and TBA Board of Governors member Will Perry

Panel of attorneys speak to Diversity Law Week students in Memphis, March 2024
High school students in Memphis hear from a panel of lawyers. From left: Tanisha Johnson, Laquita Stokes, Jarrett Spence, Patrick Morris, Esparanza King and Jennifer Sneed

Law school and high school students at the University of Memphis, March 2024
Law school and high school students at the University of Memphis School of Law

Law school and high school students at the University of Memphis, March 2024  Law school and high school students at the University of Memphis, March 2024
Lawyers, law school and high school students at the University of Memphis School of Law

NASHVILLE

Vanderbilt University Law School session for Diversity Law Week 2024  Vanderbilt University Law School session for Diversity Law Week 2024
Vanderbilt University Law School speakers address students participating in Diversity Law Week 2024
Left: Law School Dean Chris Meyers
Right: Law School Associate Dean Yesha Yadav

Vanderbilt University Law School session for Diversity Law Week 2024
Students hear from a panel of lawyers and law students at Vanderbilt University Law School

Vanderbilt University Law School session for Diversity Law Week 2024
Students hear from Vanderbilt University Law School Admissions Director Todd Morton

Vanderbilt University Law School session for Diversity Law Week 2024
Students participating in the 2024 Diversity Law Week in Nashville