A message from our Chair
Hello Colleagues,
As Chair of the Racial and Ethnic Diversity Caucus, I am honored to welcome you to the ABA Midyear Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. The Caucus is dedicated to providing leadership in advancing the ABA's Goal III principals and the Midyear Meeting provides us with an invaluable opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, collaborate on critical initiatives, and strengthen our collective voice. I am honored to serve alongside such passionate and committed delegates. The Caucus will convene on Sunday February 2, 2025, at noon MDT at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in the Valley of the Sun E. and we invite you to join us as we hear from ABA leaders and debate crucial resolutions scheduled to come before the House.
The Racial and Ethnic Diversity Caucus is uniquely positioned to foster progress within the ABA as we:
- Collaborate and encourage diverse perspectives on resolutions coming before the House of Delegates,
- Engage with ABA leadership, including the President, President-Elect, and Board of Governors, as well as candidates for ABA office and leaders of national affinity bars.
- Network with one another to share ideas, strategies, and experiences that advance diversity initiatives.
- Advocate for the election and appointment of racial and ethnic members to leadership roles within the ABA.
- Support ABA initiatives that align with the Goals of the ABA, including the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund, which helps diversify the pipeline into the legal profession.
The Racial and Ethnic Diversity Caucus will also co-sponsor a seminar on Saturday February 1, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. entitled, "Navigating the Brave New World of DEI: What Courts Have Said and What's Next," and I encourage you all to attend this event. Click here for more details.
As we meet in Phoenix, the work of this Caucus remains crucial for the ABA , as we look toward the broader goal of ensuring that our profession reflects and serves the diverse communities that make up our nation. Your voice and participation are critical to the success of these efforts. Thank you for your dedication to this important mission. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or ideas you may have as we gather for the 2025 ABA Midyear Meeting.
Rhonda Hunter, Chair