ABA and National Affinity Bars Equity Webinar

Description

The murder of George Floyd, recent protests across the country, and the disparate impact of COVID-19 have brought into sharp focus systemic inequities both in the justice system, the legal profession, and their respective communities. Representatives from the National Affinity Bar Associations will discuss how they are identifying and addressing these inequities and share their strategies for breaking down the barriers of bias, racism, and discrimination.

This program is part of the ABA's Racial Equity in the Justice System, a central clearinghouse of ABA-related information and resources for attorneys, the legal profession and the public on a wealth of issues addressing bias, racism and prejudice in the justice system and society. For more information please visit: https://www.americanbar.org/advocacy/justice-system/

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR CLE CREDIT.

Panelists

The webinar will be moderated by:
Justice Adrienne Nelson, Associate Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court

Speakers include:

• A.B. Cruz, President, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
• Elia Diaz-Yaeger, President, Hispanic National Bar Association
• Tricia “CK” Hoffler, President, National Bar Association
  
• Colleen Lamarre, President Elect, National Native American Bar Association
• Judi O'Kelley, Chief Program Officer, National LGBT Bar Association
• Karen Richardson, Executive Director, National Association of Women Lawyers

Co-Sponsors

• ABA Coalition on Racial and Ethnic Justice
• ABA Commission on Disability Rights
• ABA Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights & Responsibilities
• ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
• ABA Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
• ABA Commission on Women in the Profession
• ABA Council for Diversity in the Educational Pipeline
• ABA Diversity and Inclusion Center
• ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice
  

Resources

• MNAPABA and NAPABA Stand in Solidarity with the Black Community. (June 20, 2020)
• Stand Against Hate Campaign
• Racial Justice Resource Library
• Lavender Law 365® expands nationwide to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion coaching to law firms, law schools, and companies across the country (April 2020)
• Resolution in Support of Racial Equity and Justice (October 2020)
• NAWL's Statement and Call to Action in Response to the Murder of George Floyd (June 1, 2020)
• NAWL Joins NAPABA in Denouncing Racism as We Focus on the Challenges of the Coronavirus  (April 2, 2020)