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one-hour CLE program (including PowerPoint) to discuss the Revised
Code of Professionalism (this could be a stand-alone presentation or
could be included as part of a multi-topic program);
Committee on the Profession project. Contact completed and
programs scheduled. 17 programs conducted in 2021. Programs in
progress. Ongoing.
▪ Coordinate with the Senior Lawyers Division to provide panelists from
that group to discuss the Revised Code of Professionalism and their
experiences through the years with respect to professionalism, ethics
and the practice of law. This program could be offered to other
organizations and/or law schools to make presentations to their
respective groups;
Committee on the Profession agenda item. In process.
Continue joint programming between the Senior Lawyers Division and
the Young Lawyers Division to advance professionalism in the practice
of law and to provide a forum for those groups to learn from and
benefit from one another’s perspectives;
Ongoing.
▪ Contact either judges’ associations or judges and offer to present the
one-hour CLE program on the Revised Code of Professionalism,
including providing speakers and materials; and
Committee on the Profession project. Contact completed and
programs scheduled. Programs in progress. Ongoing.
▪ Provide a copy of the Revised Code of Professionalism of appropriate
size and quality for display in every courthouse throughout the state
(the actual goal would be to provide a framed copy of the code but
budget implications would need to be explored).
Sent framed copy of the revised Code of Professionalism to the courts.

BENCHMARK(S): Greater understanding of the Code of Professionalism and related
services offered by the LSBA, as well as greater satisfaction among practitioners and
fewer disciplinary complaints.

Goal 3: The LSBA helps foster inclusion and participation by the

diversity of its members and works to satisfy the unique needs
of all members.

■ The State Bar fosters a welcoming environment throughout the association
(leadership, sections, committees and personal outreach) by nurturing a spirit
of inclusivity that embraces the variety of experiences, perspectives and
interests across the membership.
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