The ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession is a diverse group of committed lawyers that, 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. We provide a voice to surface and tackle issues of discrimination, racism and bigotry, and to inspire the ABA and the profession to value differences, to be sensitive to prejudice, and to reflect the society they serve.

Minority Counsel Program Spring Meeting!

The third of the 2007-08 Minority Counsel Program meeting will be held on May 8-9, 2008 in Bellevue, WA. Confirmed Speakers include:

Brad Smith
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Microsoft

James C. Carter
Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
Nike

Art Chong
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Safeco Corporation

And, as a special treat . . .

A Conversation with Paula Boggs and Cornell Boggs

featuring

Paula E. Boggs
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Law & Corporate Affairs
Starbucks Coffee Company

N. Cornell Boggs III
Chief Legal Officer & Group Vice President of Public Affairs
Coors Brewing Company

For the complete program (as of April 23, 2008), please click here.

For information on joining the Minority Counsel Program or registering for either or both spring meetings: http://www.abanet.org/minorities/mcp/home.html

Also, mark your calendars for the Fall 2008 Minority Counsel Program on September 18-19, 2008 in Chicago, IL. (Law firm lawyers please note that your firms will need to re-join the Minority Counsel Program this summer in order for you to be eligible to register for the Fall meeting.)

2009 Spirit of Excellence Awards -- Call for Nominations!

The Spirit of Excellence Awards was established by the ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession to celebrate the efforts and accomplishments of lawyers who work to promote a more racially and ethnically diverse legal profession. It is the highlight of the ABA Midyear Meeting. The 2009 Spirit of Excellence Awards will be presented on Saturday, February 14, 2009 in Boston, MA. Please consider nominating lawyers and judges whom you consider worthy of this honor. Nominations must be received by August 18, 2008.

2009 Spirit of Excellence Nomination Form
2009 Spirit of Excellence Nomination Form - Word Format

ABA National Conference for the Minority Lawyer

www.abanet.org/buslaw/meetings/2008/minoritylawyer/#

ABA's Diversity Center

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