TALS' Equal Justice University Conference

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August 26 - 28, 2026

Embassy Suites, 1200 Conference Center Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Make plans to join members of Tennessee's equal justice community for the 2026 Equal Justice University conference. This annual conference includes all of your usual favorites and more:

  • CLE Approved for 13.5 MAX hours, 11.5 DUAL hours, 13.5 GEN hours;
  • 45+ highly focused CLE sessions presented by subject matter experts;
  • Presentation of the Access to Justice Awards;
  • Engaging and inspiring keynote speakers; and
  • Great networking opportunities with your fellow equal justice community members.

About EJU

Equal Justice University (EJU) is the annual gathering of approximately 275 lawyers, advocates, social worker professionals, and pro bono attorneys involved in providing civil legal assistance and access to justice across Tennessee. EJU provides a unique opportunity for this community to gain up to 14 hours of Continuing Legal Education credit (CLEs) as well as networking opportunities. EJU also provides dynamic speakers that express the value in being a part of the access to justice community. The EJU experience not only renews the civil legal service community’s commitment to equal access to justice in Tennessee; it also introduces new pro bono lawyers, community advocates, and law students to this important mission.

Many Thanks to Our 2025 Sponsors!

Co-Sponsor: Tennessee Bar Foundation

Program Track Sponsor: Bass Berry & Sims

Welcome Luncheon Sponsor: Studio Bank

Leadership Luncheon Sponsor: Tennessee Bar Association

Session Sponsors: Belmont University College of Law, Tennessee Department of Human Services

Ambassadors: Disability Rights Tennessee, LawDroid, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, University of Tennessee Winston College of Law

Conference Bag Sponsor: Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators

Access to Justice Awards

Click here to learn more about the Access to Justice Awards. 

Congratulations to the 2025 award winners!

2025 B. Riney Green Award: Chay Sengkhounmany

2025 Janice M. Holder Award: Christy Harness

2025 New Advocate of the Year Award: Michael Davis (East), Jake Old (West), Patricia Sellars (Middle)

 

2025 Conference Planning Committee

Chair: Ashley Holliday, West Tennessee Legal Services 

Committee

Nicole Grida, Memphis Area Legal Services

Caitlin Hakim, West Tennessee Legal Services

Deb House, Legal Aid of East Tennessee

David Kozlowski, Legal Aid Society of Middle TN & the Cumberlands

Tessa Lemos Del Pino, Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors

Danita Marsh, Disability Rights of Tennessee

DarKenya Waller, Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands

Anne-Louise Wirthlin, Administrative Office of the Courts

Deb Yeomans-Barton, Legal Aid of East Tennessee

2025 EJU Agenda and 2025 EJU Photos

2024 EJU Agenda and 2024 EJU Photos

2023 EJU Agenda and 2023 EJU Photos

2022 EJU Agenda and 2022 EJU Photos

2021 Virtual EJU Agenda

2020 Virtual EJU Photos

2019 EJU Photos

2018 EJU Photos

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