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Nomination period: October – February

3. The Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession shall recognize a current member (all
categories of membership) of the Committee who has demonstrated a commitment to diversity and
has gone above and beyond their role on the committee to address the needs of underrepresented
groups or public interest causes. This individual should demonstrate an ongoing commitment to
the Committee through their appreciation, connection, and respect for all facets of diversity and
make active contributions to the betterment of the greater community as an agent for social change.

The criteria is as follows:

A current member of the Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession must nominate the
individual;
The recipient is to be selected by the current chair(s) of the Committee on the Diversity in the
Legal Profession;
The recipient may receive the award once in his/her lifetime;
Enhances inclusion through positive communication between persons of different backgrounds;
Develops innovative methods for increasing and valuing diversity through wide-
ranging activities;
Demonstrates outstanding efforts to promote an environment free from bias and discrimination;
Organizes, creates and facilitates various community events promoting diversity, respect, and
inclusiveness.

Nomination period: September – December

Integration Subcommittee (Programming that includes diverse and inclusive topics)
Diversity and inclusion presentations were in cooperation with local and specialty bar associations
and within existing LSBA CLE programs.

Inclusive Professionalism Facilitators Training

A “Train the LSBA Facilitator” workshop designed to equip speakers in facilitating discussions
to foster inclusive professionalism was implemented in 2011.

The Integration subcommittee continues to recruit attorneys to become experienced facilitators to
become members of the “Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator Training Team.” This team of trained
facilitators will train other LSBA members across the state that have an interest in presenting
diversity and inclusion presentations.

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