 Instead of actively practicing law, however, Lytle taught at Tennessee College's law department and served as a librarian before relocating to New York whereupon she developed a legal practice.In 1900, although Griffin was certified by Chancellor Dehaven and Circuit Court Judge Estes for admission to the Tennessee State Bar, she was denied entrance by Supreme Court of Tennessee on account of her sex.Hence, Griffin decided to pursue a higher education, and completed her law degree by 1906 at the University of Michigan’s law school.