ABA CENTER FOR RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY
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Welcome to the ABA Center for Racial and Ethnic Diversity established by the ABA Board of Governors to coordinate and enhance the ABA’s diversity efforts. The Center is comprised of three racial and ethnic diversity entities (Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Council on Racial and Ethnic Justice and the Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity). Through the efforts of these groups, the ABA will address the issue of diversity with a three-pronged approach: pipeline issues, legal profession issues and social justice issues. With this approach, we are confident that the ABA will continue to move forward on diversity issues. |
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| Paula J. Frederick, Chair, ABA Center for Racial and Ethnic Diversity |
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More Information About the ABA's Main Diversity Entities
Pipeline
Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity in the Profession (ACD)
ACD's mission is to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of
attorneys admitted into the bar by focusing on educational
pipeline issues. It offers programs and services on areas such
as law school admission, bar passage and disparities in K-20
education.
Legal Profession
Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
The Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
through its work and programs is the catalyst for creating
leadership and economic opportunities for racially and ethnically
diverse lawyers within the ABA and the legal profession.
Justice System
Council on Racial and Ethnic Justice
The Council develops partnerships utilizing programs and services
between community groups, civil rights organizations, businesses,
religious organizations and bar associations to eliminate racial and
ethnic bias in the justice system. Its focus is on social justice issues.
Diversity News
Minorities, now roughly one-third of the U.S. population, are expected to become the majority in 2042, with the nation projected to be 54 percent minority in 2050. By 2023, minorities will comprise more than half of all children.
Diversity Throughout the ABA
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Student Resources
The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship provides students with financial assistance to attend law school. During his term as ABA President, William G. Paul initiated the scholarship to encourage racially and ethnically diverse students to apply to and attend law school.
Congratulations to the 2008 Scholars:
| Kenia Acevedo | Melvin Kelley | Jacqueline Palma |
| Shelia Adams | Colleen Lamare | Ryan Rash |
| Tasha Brown | Sharrika Laneair | Jared Salcedo |
| Raquel Everett | Sergio Ledezma | W. Michael Smith |
| Ashley Flucas | Aida Macedo | Elsie Wanton |
| Bryant Hall | Omar Martinez | Fan Wu |
| Joshua Johnson | Jerome Matthews |
Scholars-please complete and submit your Profile Questionnaire.
Links to National Minority Bar Associations
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to contribute additional materials or report a broken link.
