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2017-18 Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report
- 1. 2017-18 DIVERSITY & INCLUSION ANNUAL REPORT 120% Increase in Demographic Data Campaigns over the past 2 years have increased numbers to 12% membership participation. 6Co-Sponsored CLEs and Events We partnered with Affinity Bar Associations to provide quality programming to MN attorneys. Increased Section D&I Plans by 80% D&I Liaisons and Committees created customized 2-3 year D&I Plans for their Sections. 7 ...Without diversity and inclusion, our nation's commitment to the rule of law will ring hollow, our system of justice will be in jeopardy... The Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion One of the first objectives of the D&I Council was drafting a Diversity & Inclusion Business Case for the MSBA. The 2018 National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts Leadership in the Bar & Community: An Opportunity & An Obligation Conference-goers had the opportunity to connect with colleagues and discover new ideas and best practices to take back to their own legal communities. Programming addressed bail reform, federal immigration policy, the use of grand juries in officer involved shootings, and Tribal Law policies. D&I ToolsWe continue to develop tools and trainings to help build more inclusive legal communities. Learn more here. Learn more about the Minnesota Affinity Bar Associations. Explore MSBA Sections and Committees. Our tools are free and available to the public. Learn more. Learn about the NCREFC conference. 85 Attendees 6 Speakers 2 CLE Credits Learn about leadership opportunities within and through the MSBA. Read the full Business Case here. Championing Justice, Equality, and Professionalism Our Diversity Enriches Us, Our Inclusion Empowers Us MSBA hosted a 3-day national judges conference on Racial and Ethnic fairness in the courts. 152 Attendees 59% From Outside MN 29 States and D.C. Represented Tolearn more, please see our D&I Strategic Plan, or contact D&I Director, Athena Hollins at ahollins@mnbar.org.