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House of Delegates Resolution

Demarcus J. Gordon, Diversity Committee member and Chair of the Minority Involvement
Section, with feedback from the recognition committee, prepared a House of Delegates resolution
to acknowledge Chief Justice Johnson’s retirement and service to the Diversity Committee and the
legal profession.

The House of Delegates resolution recognizing Chief Justice Johnson (Ret.) was approved on
January 23, 2021.

Memory Book

The recognition committee, with the assistance of Judge Rachael Johnson and the Louisiana
Supreme Court staff compiled a timeline of photographs from Chief Justice Johnson’s legal career.
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The photo book was presented to Chief Justice Johnson (Ret.) at the 13 Annual Conclave on
Diversity in the Legal Profession on August 13, 2021.

Traveling Exhibit

A traveling exhibit will be created that highlights significant events in Chief Justice Johnson’s life
and legal career.

Conclave Subcommittee

Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession

On March 7, 2008, the LSBA held a historic inaugural Conclave on Diversity in the Legal
Profession, for approximately 120 attendees, to begin a discussion among attorneys regarding
racial, ethnic, gender, and generational diversity. The LSBA hosted the one-day Conclave in
cooperation with the Louisiana Supreme Court and several local and specialty bar associations.
The Conclave has occurred annually since that time.

The 13 Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession was held on August 13, 2021 at
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the Sheraton New Orleans. The theme of the conclave: Celebrating 55 Years of Civil Rights:
Moving from Why to How. A highlight of the program was Freedom Rider Charles Person. Mr.
Person participated virtually.

Awards Subcommittee

Past Award Information:

The LSBA Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession approved the recommendations listed
below under “Awards Background” on November 13, 2015. The Board of Governors approved

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