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The Awards subcommittee met on March 17, 2022. The Diversity Committee met to approve the
recommendation on April 1, 2022. The LSBA Board of Governors will consider the
recommendation on April 8, 2022.
The recipient will be awarded at the LSBA Annual Meeting on June 9, 2022.
Louisiana State Bar Association Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson Trailblazer Award
proposed recipient:
Honorable Freddie Pitcher, Jr., Phelps Dunbar LLP, Baton Rouge, LA
2021-22 Awards Subcommittee Recommendation
Louisiana State Bar Association’s Guardian of Diversity Award
The Awards subcommittee met on March 17, 2022. The Diversity Committee met to approve the
recommendation on April 1, 2022. The LSBA Board of Governors will consider the
recommendation on April 8, 2022.
The recipient will be awarded at the LSBA Annual Meeting on June 9, 2022.
Louisiana State Bar Association’s Guardian of Diversity Award proposed recipient:
Greater New Orleans Martinet Legal Society, Inc., New Orleans, LA
Awards Background
On January 22, 2010, the LSBA Board of Governors approved a diversity award to recognize
outstanding efforts made by (1) a bar association, (2) law firm or law department, (3) an individual
attorney or judge, (4) a court, or (5) a community organization or individual in promoting diversity
in the legal profession, in particular, to recognize efforts ensuring the full and equal opportunity
of all persons for entry and advancement in Louisiana's legal profession. It proposed that the
diversity award should bear the name “Louisiana State Bar Association Human Rights Award,”
and be awarded by the Association annually during its annual meeting.
On April 19, 2013, the LSBA Board of Governors approved to amend the Human Rights Award
guidelines and criteria to allow the award to be presented annually in two categories - individual
and organization.
On February 19, 2013, the LSBA Board of Governors approved a diversity award to recognize
outstanding efforts made by members of the bar from a group underrepresented within the
Louisiana legal profession who have demonstrated excellence or accomplished greatness in the
face of great adversity. It proposed that the diversity award should bear the name “Louisiana State
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