The Texas African American Lawyers Foundation (the “TAALF”), a voluntary, nonprofit organization comprised of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals, is established to champion the advancement and empowerment of African American legal professionals within the state of Texas. The primary activities of the Foundation include (1) engaging in the Texas legislative process by addressing, influencing and navigating legislation that directly impacts African American attorneys, (2) providing leadership training and mentoring to African American attorneys, and (3) serving as a significant advocacy resource for African American Lawyers.