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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.
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