Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion in nonprofit bylaws

By Michele Berger

How do you move diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from good intentions to reality at your bar association? One way may be to strategically incorporate DEI into the organization's bylaws. Nonprofit lawyer and governance expert Michele Berger shares some important considerations.

Professional Development

2019 Brent Honorees Confirmed

The CWP recently announced this year’s Margaret Brent Award honorees.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Evolution of Model Rule 8.4 (g): Working to Eliminate Bias, Discrimination, and Harassment in the Practice of Law

Kristine A. Kubes, Kubes Law Office, PLLC, Minneapolis, MN; Cara D. Davis, Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, LLP, Dallas, Texas; Mary E. Schwind, Kubes Law Office, PLLC, Minneapolis, MN

Recent amendment to Model Rule 8.4(g) encourages elimination of bias and harassment by lawyers, codifies rules already on the books in numerous states nationwide.

Ethics

Carlson and Bass address lawyer wellness at national forum

American Bar Association President Bob Carlson and Immediate Past President Hilarie Bass will speak this week at a two-day national town hall meeting that will explore addiction, anxiety and depression in the legal profession.