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 Provide programming that focuses on disability issues
The Member Outreach and Diversity Department encourages
representation and participation of judges at its annual Conclave on
Diversity in the Legal Profession.
 Recognize those that execute the Statement of Diversity Principles;
Signatories of the Statement of Diversity Principles are featured on the
LSBA Diversity Webpage and new signatories are featured in the
Louisiana Bar Journal or “Bar Briefs.”
 Continue pipeline programs such as Suit Up for the Future High
School Summer Legal Institute and Intern Program; and
Although the 2020 program was cancelled due to COVID-19, Suit Up
scheduled to resume in June 2021.

 Create programming to increase diversity pipeline to legal profession.
o Invite law students to events
 Law students are invited to volunteer and attend the
Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession;
 Female law students are invited to attend the Women’s
Professional Development workshop held at the LSBA
Midyear meeting;
 Law Students are invited to volunteer for the Suit Up
program and experience all activities except for the
mock legal argument.
 The LGBT Subcommittee is planning programming at
one of the law schools with the LGBT Student groups
and allies.
o Explain partnership between those in the profession and those
studying to enter the profession
o Create programming about profession for law students
o Provide information on importance the LSBA places on
diversity and inclusion in the legal profession
The Conclave continues to be an opportunity to showcase the
LSBA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The work of the
Diversity Committee’s Integration subcommittee is ongoing in
service to local and specialty bar associations and law firms by
providing speakers to present on diversity and inclusion topics.
The work of the Diversity Committee’s Pipeline to Diversity and
Outreach subcommittee is ongoing to feature seminars that
highlight topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

BENCHMARK(S): Members feel the LSBA is accessible.

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