TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Jennifer Vossler on Mar 25, 2021

On Wednesday, the TBA rallied its past, current and future female presidents for a one-hour virtual conversation to share their experiences and war stories and to honor female lawyers who have impacted the profession. The discussion opened with a tribute to the late Judge Pamela Reeves, the first woman to serve as president of the TBA, who was a mentor, leader and friend to so many. “She never forgot those who helped her along the way,” Judge Cynthia Wyrick said. Panelists also shared stories of non-traditional paths to becoming a lawyer; how they overcame challenges; and identified challenges that still exist within the profession. “We’ve come a long way, but one of the biggest challenges is unconscious bias. Women have a different perspective to bring to the table,” Michelle Greenway Sellers said. TBA Executive Director Joycelyn Stevenson served as moderator with former TBA presidents Wyrick, Jackie Dixon, Gail Vaughn Ashworth, Kathryn Reed Edge and Marcy Eason; TBA Vice President Tasha Blakney; TBA President-elect Sherie Edwards; and current TBA President Sellers. Watch the program here for free.