ABA CENTER FOR RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY
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Welcome to the ABA Center for Racial and Ethnic Diversity established by the ABA Board of Governors to coordinate and enhance the ABA’s diversity efforts. The Center is comprised of three racial and ethnic diversity entities (Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Council on Racial and Ethnic Justice and the Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity). Through the efforts of these groups, the ABA will address the issue of diversity with a three-pronged approach: pipeline issues, legal profession issues and social justice issues. With this approach, we are confident that the ABA will continue to move forward on diversity issues. |
| Paula J. Frederick, Chair, ABA Center for Racial and Ethnic Diversity |
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More Information About the ABA's Main Diversity Entities
Pipeline
Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity in the Profession (ACD)
ACD's mission is to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of
attorneys admitted into the bar by focusing on educational
pipeline issues. It offers programs and services on areas such
as law school admission, bar passage and disparities in K-20
education.
Legal Profession
Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
The Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
through its work and programs is the catalyst for creating
leadership and economic opportunities for racially and ethnically
diverse lawyers within the ABA and the legal profession.
Justice System
Council on Racial and Ethnic Justice
The Council develops partnerships utilizing programs and services
between community groups, civil rights organizations, businesses,
religious organizations and bar associations to eliminate racial and
ethnic bias in the justice system. Its focus is on social justice issues.
Diversity News
Student Resources
Judicial Clerkship Program - A joint effort of the Advisory Council on Diversity and the Judicial Division, the program is designed to bring judges and traditionally underrepresented law students together through structured networking activities. Students are able to demonstrate their knowledge and research skills in a small group setting while interacting with the judges in a team building effort.
For more information, contact Sharon Tindall at (312) 988-5642.
NEW! Diversity Collection - get your copy NOW!
This first edition of The Diversity Collection highlights a sampling of diversity-related articles published in recent years by ABA groups. These articles explore racial and ethnic diversity issues in the legal profession, educational pipeline and social justice systems. GET YOUR FREE COPY HERE->
Diversity Spotlight
Day Pitney LLP has announced that Peter Wilson, Jr., who was until recently an Associate in the firm’s Institutional Financial and Commercial Lending practice, has been named Director of Diversity & Legal Recruiting. read full article->
Diversity Quick Reading
The Greenlining Institute publishes an Annual Report on Diversity in the Legal Profession. The 2008 report analyzes the diversity at fifteen of California largest law firms at both the associate and partnership levels.
Diversity Throughout the ABA
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National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2008
The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York. Red Fox James, a Blackfeet Indian, rode horseback from state to state, getting endorsements from 24 state governments, to have a day to honor American Indians.
- 4.5 million - As of July 1, 2007, the estimated population of American Indians and Alaska Natives, including those of more than one race.
- 5 - Number of states where American Indians and Alaska Natives were the largest race or ethnic minority group in 2007. These states are Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
Links to National Minority Bar Associations
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