disabilities and attorneys who are members of LGBT groups. is further urgency because without regard to how noble our profession is, it remains the least diverse profession of all comparable professions. It is submitted that more diversity will occur if those attorneys covered by Goal III believe economic and promotional opportunities will be available to them on an equal basis. The fact that the legal profession is the least diverse in many ways contributes to 50% of all young people believing the justice system is not fair (according to a recent Harvard study). Despite noble efforts, our apparent inability to adequately address such serious deficiencies in our own profession causes this resolution to be extremely urgent. Status of Legislation. (If applicable) N/A Brief explanation regarding plans for implementation of the policy, if adopted by the House of Delegates. A newly formed Corporate Counsel Subcommittee of the Commission on Racial and E t hn i c Diversity will be responsible for implementation of the policy resolution and the ABA Model Diversity Survey. It is reasonably certain that a research organization (to collect and codify data relating to the survey) will assist in the implementation of the Resolution. This Resolution will allow the ABA to be a leader in diversity and inclusion, playing a crucial and unique role, as the national voice of the legal profession in the U.S. The ABA will lead the profession to embrace and promote diversity at higher levels in law firms and corporations. Cost to the Association. (Both direct and indirect costs) Modest funding ($20,000) has been requested for FY2017 for costs associated with the implementation of this policy resolution and the ABA Model Diversity Survey. Disclosure of Interest. (If applicable) N/A Referrals. Judicial Division Section of Litigation Section of Tort and Insurance Practice Business Law Section Family Law Section Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice Section of Intellectual Property Law International Law Section Labor and Employment Law Section Law Practice Management Section
disabilities and attorneys who are members of LGBT groups. is further urgency because without regard to how noble our profession is, it remains the least diverse profession of all comparable professions. It is submitted that more diversity will occur if those attorneys covered by Goal III believe economic and promotional opportunities will be available to them on an equal basis. The fact that the legal profession is the least diverse in many ways contributes to 50% of all young people believing the justice system is not fair (according to a recent Harvard study). Despite noble efforts, our apparent inability to adequately address such serious deficiencies in our own profession causes this resolution to be extremely urgent. Status of Legislation. (If applicable) N/A Brief explanation regarding plans for implementation of the policy, if adopted by the House of Delegates. A newly formed Corporate Counsel Subcommittee of the Commission on Racial and E t hn i c Diversity will be responsible for implementation of the policy resolution and the ABA Model Diversity Survey. It is reasonably certain that a research organization (to collect and codify data relating to the survey) will assist in the implementation of the Resolution. This Resolution will allow the ABA to be a leader in diversity and inclusion, playing a crucial and unique role, as the national voice of the legal profession in the U.S. The ABA will lead the profession to embrace and promote diversity at higher levels in law firms and corporations. Cost to the Association. (Both direct and indirect costs) Modest funding ($20,000) has been requested for FY2017 for costs associated with the implementation of this policy resolution and the ABA Model Diversity Survey. Disclosure of Interest. (If applicable) N/A Referrals. Judicial Division Section of Litigation Section of Tort and Insurance Practice Business Law Section Family Law Section Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice Section of Intellectual Property Law International Law Section Labor and Employment Law Section Law Practice Management Section
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