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The House of Delegates resolution recognizing Chief Justice Johnson (Ret.) was approved on
January 23, 2021.

Recognition at Conclave

Mayor LaToya Cantrell presented a key to the city of New Orleans to Chief Justice Johnson (Ret.)
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at the 13 Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession on August 13, 2021.

Memory Book

The recognition committee, with the assistance of Judge Rachael Johnson and the Louisiana
Supreme Court staff, compiled a timeline of photographs from Chief Justice Johnson’s legal
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career. The memory book was also presented to Chief Justice Johnson (Ret.) at the 13 Annual
Conclave.

Traveling Exhibit

A traveling exhibit will be created that highlights significant events in Chief Justice Johnson’s life
and legal career. This project is ongoing.

Conclave

Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession

On March 7, 2008, the LSBA held a historic inaugural Conclave on Diversity in the Legal
Profession, for approximately 120 attendees, to begin a discussion among attorneys regarding
racial, ethnic, gender, and generational diversity. The LSBA hosted the one-day Conclave in
cooperation with the Louisiana Supreme Court and several local and specialty bar associations.
The Conclave has occurred annually since that time (*not held in 2020 due to the coronavirus
pandemic).

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The 14 Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession was held on August 12, 2022, at
the Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel. The theme of the conclave: From Theory to Practice.

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The 15 Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession will be held on August 11, 2023,
at the Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel.

Awards Subcommittee

Award Information:
The LSBA Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession approved the recommendations listed
below under “Awards Background” on November 13, 2015. The LSBA Board of Governors
approved the recommendations for the Louisiana State Bar Association Chief Justice Bernette

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