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The first session was held on September 3, 2020 and January 20, 2021 and titled How to Promote
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within Your Firm.

The second session was held on October 22, 2020 and January 21, 2021 and titled How to Develop
a Diversity & Inclusion Strategy for Your Law Firm.

A webinar titled The Right to Vote in America was held on October 27, 2020 and featured the
following speaker:

Stephanie A. Finley, former U.S. Attorney of the Western District of Louisiana

A webinar titled The Access to Justice Crisis for Louisiana Immigrants was held on November 19,
2020 and featured the following speakers:

Laila L. Hlass, Tulane University Law School
Mary C. Yanik, Tulane University Law School Immigration Rights Clinic

Diversity Outreach to the Law Schools, Colleges and Children

Suit Up for the Future High School Summer Legal Institute and Internship Program

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The 9 Annual Suit Up for the Future High School Legal Institute and Internship Program was
held on June 14, 2021 – July 2, 2021. The 2020 program was cancelled due to the coronavirus
pandemic. Fourteen students successfully completed the program.

Support to Minority Involvement Section

The Diversity Committee assists and supports the Minority Involvement Section in its activities.
The chair of the Minority Involvement is a member of the Diversity Committee’s Specialty Bars
subcommittee.

Specialty Bars Subcommittee

The Department supports and assists specialty bar associations. During the term of Past President
Mark A. Cunningham, he requested that each identified specialty bar leader accept appointment to
the Diversity Committee. Past President Cunningham’s goal was to convene at least one meeting
per year to engage these leaders and identify areas that the organizations need additional assistance
and support.

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