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Linda P. Clark, Kean Miller LLP, Baton Rouge, LA
Erin R. Wedge Latuso, Forman Watkins and Krutz LLP, New Orleans, LA

Black History CLE Seminar
The LSBA's Diversity Committee’s Pipeline to Diversity and Outreach Subcommittee hosts a
CLE seminar in celebration of Black History Month. The seminar is co-hosted by Adams and
Reese LLP.

The CLE seminar was held on February 21, 2019 at Adams and Reese LLP in Baton Rouge, LA.
The session entitled “The Disproportionate Impact of Non-Unanimous Juries” featured the
following speakers:
Kellen J. Matthews, Adams and Reese LLP, Moderator
Senator Daniel A. Claitor, Louisiana State Senate, District 16, Baton Rouge, LA
Senator Jean-Paul J. Morrell, Louisiana State Senate, District 3, New Orleans, LA

Diversity Outreach to the Law Schools, Colleges and Children

Suit Up for the Future High School Summer Legal Institute and Internship Program

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The 8 Annual Suit Up for the Future High School Legal Institute and Internship Program was
held on June 10 – 28, 2019.

A partial grant from the Louisiana Bar Foundation assisted in covering stipends of up to $250 per
student for the 18 students that successfully completed the program and for interns that assisted
with the program.

Suit Up Publicity:
Article featured in the Nola.com.
Segment featured on WDSU news.
Article featuring Suit Up alumnus Ashley Berry a participant of the Indiana University (IU)
Robert H. McKinney School of Law Summer Law and Leadership Academy.

Support to Minority Involvement Section

The Diversity Committee assists and supports the Minority Involvement Section in its activities.
The chair of the Minority Involvement is a member of the Diversity Committee’s Specialty Bars
subcommittee.

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