Publications
Commission Books
Dear Sisters, Dear Daughters: Words of Wisdom from Multicultural Women Attorneys Who've Been There and Done That
Through letters the contributors offer practical advice and inspiration that all women will find beneficial to their careers and personal development.
The Burdens of Both, The Privileges of Neither
This examines the unique difference in attitudes directed toward woman attorneys of color.
A free supplementary report on the experiences of Native American women lawyers is available.
The Simplest Reason
Our members explain why becoming an ABA member is an important asset in the careers of minority attorneys.
Periodicals
Miles to Go: Progress of Minorities in the Legal Profession
A reference tool for every legal employer, law school, and anyone interested in diversity in the legal profession.
(Please note that to print all or part of this report, it needs to be printed on legal size paper.)
Examines the participation of minorities in the ABA as members, speakers and leadership.
Past reports are also available:
- Goal IX Report 2006-2007
- Goal IX Report 2005-2006
- Goal IX Report 2004-2005
- Goal IX Report 2003-2004
- Goal IX Report 2002-2003
- Goal IX Report 2001-2002
The Commission's quarterly, GOAL IX Newsletter, informs readers about ABA initiatives, federal policies and programming of importance to minority lawyers.
The Commission Reporter is a monthly online publication which highlights news and notes about your colleagues, maybe even you.
Commission Brochures
Multimedia
Raising the Bar, Diversity and Retention in the Legal Profession
Raising the Bar is a comprehensive multimedia program for finding answers to diversity and retention questions in the legal profession.
Other Diversity Publications
Racial and Ethnic Bias in the Justice System - ABA Coalition for Justice
Attacking Bias in the Justice System: A Compendium of Program Alternatives (online) -ABA Coalition for Justice
The Directory of Minority Judges of the United States, 3rd Ed - ABA Judicial Division
If you are a minority judge, JD is taking information for the upcoming directory.
American Bar Association Resource Guide: Programs to Advance Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Legal Profession (online) - ABA President's Advisory Council on Diversity.
The March for Civil Rights: The Benjamin Hooks Story - ABA Publishing
Achieving Diversity in Your Law Office
Valuing Diversity: Law Firms and Leadership in the 21st Century


