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Memorandum

To: LSBA Board of Governors

From: Tricia R. Pierre,
Director of Member Outreach and Diversity

Date: March 22, 2024

Re: Guardian of Diversity Award Revised Criteria

On February 20, 2013, the Guardian of Diversity Award was approved by

the Louisiana State Bar Association Committee on Diversity in the Legal

Profession.

On November 13, 2015, the Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession
approved the following recommendation provided by the Awards

Subcommittee to request that the Guardian of Diversity Award bear the new

name Louisiana State Bar Association Guardian of Diversity Award. It
would be awarded by the Association annually at the LSBA Annual

meeting.

The Guardian of Diversity Award recognizes exceptional efforts of bar

associations, courts, law firms/departments, and community organizations
(non-profits and public interest organizations) within the state of Louisiana

that demonstrated a sustained, long-term commitment to encouraging,

increasing and/or retaining diversity in the legal profession.

The criteria are as follows:

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.