About TANBA
Built by Turkish American lawyers, for the community we serve.
TANBA exists to unite Turkish American legal professionals across the United States, to advance their careers and voices within the profession, and to ensure that every Turkish American who needs counsel can find it.
- (i)
Professional advancement
CLE programs, leadership development, and pipelines into the judiciary and public office.
- (ii)
Mentorship
Pairing law students and early-career attorneys with experienced practitioners.
- (iii)
Community service
Pro bono clinics and know-your-rights education for Turkish Americans.
- (iv)
Referral network
A vetted directory of Turkish-speaking attorneys nationwide.
- (v)
Cultural bridge
Engagement with U.S. bar associations, the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, and Turkish American civic organizations.
- (vi)
Representation
A collective voice on issues affecting Turkish Americans in the legal system.
Integrity
DürüstlükWe say what we will do, then do it.
Service
HizmetThe community comes before the institution.
Excellence
MükemmellikProfessional work, held to a standard.
Community
ToplulukNobody advances alone.
Attorneys
Referrals, CLE, a directory listing, and colleagues who understand your practice and your clients. Voting rights in the association and a path to committee and board service.
Judges & Government Lawyers
Complimentary membership and a forum for public-sector lawyers and the bench. A pipeline program to encourage Turkish American candidates for judicial and public office.
Law Students
Free membership, a mentor for the academic year, and bar-exam and clerkship support. Access to every event and to attorneys willing to answer the questions nobody teaches.
Legal Professionals & Affiliates
Paralegals, academics, foreign-licensed lawyers and allies who support the mission. Full access to events, resources, and the newsletter.
- 2025
Founding conversations
Turkish American attorneys in New York and Washington, D.C. begin meeting about a national association.
- 2026
Board formed, bylaws adopted
A founding board is seated, bylaws are adopted, and TANBA is incorporated as a non-profit.
- 2026
Founding membership opens
Applications open to attorneys, judges, law students, and legal professionals nationwide.
- 2027
First annual convention
Planned. Location and dates to be announced to the founding class first.
TANBA is a non-profit, non-partisan professional association. Membership is open regardless of political affiliation, religion, or national origin.