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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 9 Annual Suit Up for the Future High School Legal Institute and Internship Program is
scheduled to be held on June 14, 2021 – July 2, 2021. The 2020 program was cancelled due to the
coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Specialty Bars Subcommittee

The Department provides assistance and support to specialty bar associations with diverse
memberships. During the term of Past President Mark A. Cunningham, he requested that each
identified specialty bar leader accept appointment to the Diversity Committee. Past President
Cunningham’s goal was to convene at least one meeting per year to engage these leaders and
identify areas that the organizations need additional assistance and support.

President Alainna R. Mire was prevented from continuing this effort due to the coronavirus
pandemic.

Specialty Bars Conference

The Specialty Bars Conference is scheduled to be held on August 27, 2021 at the Ritz Carlton New
Orleans.

Diverse Attorney Participation and Support Efforts

The Department is committed to encouraging attorneys of diverse backgrounds to become
involved in all aspects of the LSBA.

The Department assists in the coordination of a reception for minority bar leaders during LSBA
Annual Meeting.

The Department provides assistance in identifying diverse attorneys that would be potential
candidates when there is a vacant House of Delegates seat or Board of Governors seat.

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