TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 22, 2026

The TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) recognized participants in two of its leadership development programs during the 2026 Annual Convention in Knoxville. Members of the Diversity Leadership Institute's Class of 2026 (DLI) celebrated their graduation after completing the six-month leadership and mentoring program, which included professional development opportunities, service projects, virtual programming and participation in YLD meetings throughout the year. Law students who participated in the YLD's 2026 Rural Judicial Fellows program also were on hand and attended special programming alongside the DLI class. Fellows also participated in YLD meetings and networking events during the convention. Learn more about the DLI and Rural Judicial Fellows programs on the YLD website.