DIPC members will report to the Vice-Chair DIPC, who serves under the Vice-Chair of Membership, Diversity, and Inclusion. Committee members will be appointed by the Vice-Chair DIPC, working with the committee’s Chair, out of the pool of applicants. Although being diverse is not a requirement to apply, individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to submit an application.
Duties and Expectations:
- Expect to dedicate 2 to 4 hours commitment each month
- Be knowledgeable and supportive of the Section’s DEI plan
- Be knowledgeable of the many facets and differences between justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JDEI)
- Be knowledgeable of concepts such as biases (including implicit, invisibility, stereotyping, linguistic, cultural, cosmetic, selection, similarity), allyship, intersectionality, and microaggressions
- Be comfortable in participating in often uncomfortable and in-depth discussions regarding JDEI
- Maintain an ABA and Tax Section membership for the full duration of term
The application period for the 2024-2025 committee is now closed. Please check back in early spring 2025 for the next call for applications.