“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.”
Advancing the active participation of attorneys, judges, law professors and law students of color in the science of jurisprudence.
Our mission is to uphold the honor of the legal profession, to promote collaboration and networking among Rhode Island attorneys, and to protect the civil and political rights of all citizens of the State of Rhode Island.
Thurgood Marshall
(1908 - 1993)
American jurist and first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to his 1967 nomination to the bench by President Lyndon B. Johnson, he was a successful legal advocate, notably including his victory in Brown v. Board of Education.
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The fundamental criteria for TMLS membership is a strong commitment to forwarding our organization’s goals and ideals. Attendance at monthly meetings is welcome and encouraged, but not mandatory, and there are various opportunities for member participation throughout TMLS' annual event and programming calendar.
“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.”
— Thurgood Marshall