Section of Litigation

    Diversity Leadership Award

    Established in 2008, the Section of Litigation Diversity Leadership Award recognizes individuals or entities who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting full and equal participation in the legal profession through the encouragement and inclusion of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and/or persons of differing sexual orientations and gender identities.

    Award Details

    Nominations are due by January 31, 2020.
    View the form to submit your nomination.

    One award recipient or entity will receive an engraved award, which is presented at the Section Annual Conference (SAC) Luncheon; recognition on the Section of Litigation website; and complimentary registration, air travel, and 2 nights of lodging to attend SAC.

    2019 DLA Recipient

    Congratulations to 2019 Diversity Leadership Award recipient Judge Richard A. Jones (Seattle, WA)!

    Nominations

    If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please consider the following:

    • How many years has the individual or entity been actively promoting diversity?
    • How many years has the specific project or program been operating (if applicable)?
    • What has been the program or initiative’s impact (e.g. number of persons who have participated or received benefits; has the program or initiative served as a model for other programs; is the program likely to become a model)?
    • The plan that is in place to keep the program going.
    • How the individual or entity’s approach to increasing diversity is innovative.
    • Any professional or personal sacrifice the nominee has made to further diversity.
    • Any previous recognition the individual or entity has received for their contribution to diversity by others in the field.

    For individual nominations, include a resume or similar document describing the nominee’s principal areas of practice, number of years of practice and professional achievements.

    For entity nominations, include the names of persons at the entity who are responsible for diversity activities and their qualifications.

    Supporting Materials: These materials may include newspaper clippings, press releases and other publicity that describe the nominee’s contribution to diversity in the profession. Please note: submission of electronic materials cannot exceed 4MB. Documents exceeding 4MB must be sent through regular US mail or express mail to ensure delivery.

    Letters of Support: A maximum of three letters of support from other individuals or organizations knowledgeable of the nominee’s contributions are welcome.

    Questions: Please submit all materials via the online nomination form. Contact Heather Nichols with any questions.