In 1954, a group of prominent Minnesota attorneys practicing primarily in representing injured individuals realized the value of their informal networking sessions. They decided to formalize their private network meetings by forming the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association. In the beginning, MTLA operated only with a letterhead. Members met a couple of times a year informally, bringing their personal checks to settle up and pay any debts owed by the Association. On April 13, 2007 the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association Membership voted to rename the association to the Minnesota Association for Justice. The Minnesota Association for Justice helps members keep current on emerging topics, issues and trends through high quality seminars, conventions and institutes, as well as invaluable monthly