ABA Diversity Programming

The ABA is hosting a number of programs to promote diversity in law firms. From the notice,

Building a more diverse legal profession is not a quick-fix,short-term goal. It is an ongoing campaign. As President of theAmerican Bar Association, Carolyn Lamm has formed a PresidentialDiversity Commission, which is presenting a series of CLE distancelearning programs to help diverse lawyers advance their careers. Theprograms will address diversity from the perspectives of race,ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Registration is now open for the first program in the series.Registration for the second and third programs will be available laterthis year.

• Removing Bias from Attorney Evaluations (Webcast)Friday, October 16, 2009 from 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. eastern time. Click here to register.
• Smart Soloing: Success Strategies for Diverse Lawyers (Webcast – Winter 2010)
• What Law School Didn’t Teach You: Self-Advocacy for Survival and Sustainability (Webcast or teleconference, Spring 2010).

The first program in the series will address key ways to reduce theimpact of bias concerning associate advancement in law firms. The paneldiscussion will focus on how fair evaluations help ensure opportunitiesfor associates to work on complex matters for important clients andimprove their skills, increase their referral base and achieve a highlevel of satisfaction with law practice. This program is available toABA members at a reduced rate of only $25. Non-members can register foronly $45 and non-members who register for one or more of the programsare eligible for 50% off ABA membership dues.

For full descriptions of all the programs in the series, please visit www.abacle.org/diversityseries

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