The mission of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association (STLA) is to promote fellowship, learning, and networking among trial lawyers throughout thirteen southern states. We provide continuing legal education for members. We do not engage in political activity or fundraising of any kind. STLA encompasses the following member states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Essential to the Southern Trial Lawyers Association is a commitment to supporting charitable causes and helping those in need. Each year, the STLA president chooses a charity for the organization to support and our members actively support many causes throughout their own communities.