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.
Highlights from the 2008 ABA Midyear Meeting
Hon. William J. Caprathe on the 8th Annual Judicial Clerkship Program
2008 Spirit of Excellence Awards
2008 Spirit of Excellence AwardsHOT NEWS – YLD Scholarship Program 6/15/08
The ABA YLD Scholarship Program is designed to encourage the participation of minority, solo/small firm, government, private sector, and military service attorneys in the Young Lawyers Division. A priority will be given to those applicants who express a desire to become actively involved with the ABA YLD and require financial assistance. read more
Application Deadline: June 15, 2008
The term, “Native American,” came into usage in the 1960s to denote the groups served by the Bureau of Indian Affairs: American Indians and Alaska Natives (Indians, Eskimos and Aleuts of Alaska). It is, therefore, an umbrella term that includes both American Indians in the contiguous 48 states, and Alaska Natives in Alaska. Sometimes, the term, as used, also includes Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders who receive benefits in some federal programs.
- Mary L. Smith,
National Native American Bar Association’s
delegate to the ABA House of Delegates
ABA Entities with Diversity Initiatives
For information about diversity initiatives within the ABA's Sections, Division and Forums, please visit www.abanet.org/minorities
Links to National Minority Bar Associations
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