The Inn is named in honor of Joseph M. Pritchard, who died of cancer on May 31, 1979, at the age of 35. He served on the Texas Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors from 1973 through 1977, and was Secretary of the organization from 1976 to 1977.
A CELEBRATION OF YOUNG LAWYERS PAST AND PRESENT
Each year in conjunction with the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, the Texas Young Lawyers Association Joseph Pritchard Inn sponsors a social event in honor of past and present TYLA directors.
JOSEPH M. PRITCHARD INN SCHOLARSHIP
The Joseph M. Pritchard Inn annually awards a $500 scholarship, based on need and merit, to one second-year law student at an ABA accredited law school in Texas. The dean of the law school selects the recipient.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership is open to past and present TYLA officers and directors. The $30 dues fund the annual scholarship and help off-set expenses for the Inn’s annual meeting social during the State Bar Annual Meeting
2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Falak MominSt. Mary’s School of Law School | JD Candidate '24Falak is a first-generation college and law student from San Antonio, Texas. Upon graduating high school, Falak attended Emory University, where she graduated with a liberal arts degree in Political Science and Educational Studies. She then pursued higher academia and graduated with her Masters in Teaching & Masters in Muslim Societies and Civilizations from University College London. After teaching as a secondary teacher, Falak decided to attend law school. Falak wanted to pursue a career that would align with her ideals of a growth mindset and service to the underprivileged and voiceless within the community. Falak has matured her critical thinking and leadership skills with her time as a student at St. Mary’s while participating in on and off-campus opportunities. After graduating from law school, Falak plans to become a corporate lawyer while continuing to contribute to charitable work in the larger San Antonio community.
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