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Apply by Next Week for YLD 2026-2027 Appointments and Board Elections

Posted by: Laura Labenberg on Feb 9, 2026

The TBA Young Lawyers Division has announced the opening of the 2026-2027 leadership appointment and election filing process. Those interested in an appointed position on the division's board should review available positions and complete the online application by Feb. 15, 2026. For positions subject to election, petitions should be filed with YLD Secretary Zack Walden no later than Feb. 15, 2026. Candidates for vice president, secretary, treasurer, East Tennessee governor, Middle Tennessee governor and West Tennessee governor must submit a written petition with 25 or more signatures from TBA members in good standing. During this election cycle, the vice president must reside in the Eastern Grand Division of Tennessee. Candidates for district representatives in even-numbered districts (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14) require a self-nominating petition (no additional signatures are not required). For more information or to download the appropriate petition visit the YLD Election Guidelines webpage. Elections for contested races will take place between Feb. 23 and March 8, 2026, by electronic voting. The YLD is committed to being the "service arm of the bar" by providing pro bono clinics throughout the state, sponsoring the Tennessee State High School Mock Trial Competition for high school students and the Diversity Leadership Institute and Rural Judicial Fellowship programs for law students. It also is dedicated to serving the professional needs of young lawyers through the development of CLEs, special initiatives and networking opportunities. The TBA YLD is comprised of lawyers in their first 10 years of practice or under 36 years of age, whichever occurs later.