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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARDS

LSBA Guardian of Diversity Award

Description:
This award recognizes local and specialty bar associations, courts, law firms/departments, community
organizations (which includes non-profits and public interest organizations), and educational
organizations (which include law schools and schools with a law-related program) that implement and
advance diversity programs to promote and support diversity in the legal community.

Applicants:
A Bar Association, Court, Law Firm/Department, Community Organization (includes non-profits and
public interest organizations). Please note that an individual is not eligible to apply for this award—
groups only.

Criteria:

The recipient should demonstrate the following diversity and inclusion efforts:

• Creating and implementing innovative strategies to promote and advance the concept and spirit
of diversity and inclusion in society;
• Making a significant impact on diversity issues in the legal profession;
• Enhancing access and equality in employment, economic, and educational opportunities;
• Advocating and promoting an understanding and awareness of diversity;
• Dedication to improving and bridging the relationship between diverse groups;
• Proven commitment to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Nomination Period:

October - February

For more information about this, or other LSBA diversity and inclusion awards, please go to:
https://www.lsba.org/Members/Awards.aspx.