The Georgia Alliance of African American Attorneys (GAAAA) was founded in 1992 as a direct result of the legal case Tyrone Brooks, et al., v. Georgia State Board of Elections and Max Cleland, Secretary of State and Chairman of the Georgia State Board of Elections. This case challenged the lack of diversity among Georgia's judges, and the subsequent ruling led to a significant increase in the number of African American judges in the state.  

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Our formation was a response to the need for a unified voice to advocate for the interests of African American attorneys and the broader Black community in Georgia. Its founding members recognized the importance of fostering a sense of community, providing professional development opportunities, and advancing civil rights and social justice.  

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Since its inception, the GAAAA has been instrumental in various legal challenges, including election protection, indigent defense, African American attorney support, and voting rights issues. The organization continues to be a vital force in the legal community, advocating for the rights of marginalized groups and promoting diversity and inclusion.