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    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Standing Committee

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

    The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is committed to serve the ABA and our Section members for the Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate.
    Kellye C. Clark

    Kellye Curtis Clark - Diversity Officer

    Kellye Curtis Clark is a partner -Shreves Schudel Saunders Parello & Clarke, PLLC practicing real estate law. In addition to her role as the Section's Diversity Officer holds position as Liaison to ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty and a Member of the Planning Committee.

    Standing Committee Programming

    Defending Democracy: In The Lone Star State A Fireside Chat on Voting Rights, Property Rights and Election Laws

    This program is presented by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Standing Committee of the ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law. Recorded on April 30, 2022

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Standing Committee

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    Diversity Equity and Inclusion Report

    Diversity Equity and Inclusion Report

    The Real Property Trust and Estates Section’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee planned and executed a few events furthering its mission. Although the world went on lockdown for several months, the ever presence of system barriers were evident requiring many institutions to address these long-standing issues. As a committee, we are committed to increasing the number of diverse individuals who belong to our membership, raising awareness and educating the legal community on real property and trust and estate issues impacting diverse communities, and continuing to be a beacon modeling inclusivity and openness for the Real Property Trust and Estates section.

    Profiles of Membership

    Profiles of Membership

    The Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law is dedicated to promoting and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. We strive to represent the best legal professionals from all backgrounds and to develop and promote an inclusive group of leaders at all levels of the Section.

    Book Club

    Book Club

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    Probate & Property

    Probate and Property, NFT

    NFTs for Estate Planners: Not Just a Token Return

    As anyone paying attention to the news almost certainly knows, nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, are suddenly everywhere. Recent examples include (1) digital art by the artist Beeple auctioned by Christie’s for $69 million; (2) an album by rock band Kings of Leon; (3) Jack Dorsey’s first tweet, which was auctioned for more than $2.9 million, the proceeds of which were donated to charity; (4) a game where you can buy and sell “crypto-kitties” with players paying as much as $172,000 for a crypto cat; and (5) a recent New York Times article about NFTs, which was itself auctioned as an NFT, resulting in more than $500,000 in proceeds that were donated to charity. This year’s Oscar’s gift bags even included a memorial NFT of Chadwick Boseman for each nominee.

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