Trailblazers

The African American legal community in DFW and across Texas has produced numerous trailblazers in law, including esteemed lawyers and judges who have significantly influenced the profession and society at large. The J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation takes a moment to celebrate their invaluable contributions to Texas legal history. 

Notable figures include: 

J.L. Turner, Sr. 

Judge L.A. Bedford 

C.B. Bunkley 

John Lewis Turner, Jr. 

W. J. Durham 

Barbara Jordan 

Fred Finch 

Chief Justice Carolyn Wright 

Judge Sam Lindsay 

Chief Justice Jefferson 

Judge L. Clifford Davis