Committee to Promote Inclusion in the Profession

This committee shall facilitate, analyze and present for consideration initiatives and programs which increases participation, retention and representation of diverse attorneys in the legal profession in Georgia that accurately reflects the makeup of our state. In this effort, the committee will work towards inclusion of lawyers who have been historically underrepresented. It shall advise the Executive Committee and Board of Governors with regard to those interests.

Commitment to Equality Awards

The Commitment to Equality Awards, presented by the Committee to Promote Inclusion in the Profession, recognize the efforts of lawyers and legal employers who are committed to providing opportunities that foster a more diverse legal profession for members of underrepresented groups in the state of Georgia. These awards are presented to lawyers who not only personally excel in their own practice, but who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity in the legal profession. The Randolph Thrower Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an outstanding individual who has dedicated his or her career to these causes.

These awards are presented annually to lawyers that have, throughout their careers, demonstrated an outstanding commitment to improving the profession and supporting diversity in the legal profession and have made great efforts to serve clients from underrepresented groups consistent with the core of our mission.

Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Women Practicing Law in Georgia

The Women in the Profession Committee of the State Bar's Young Lawyers Division held a commemorative program at the Bar Center featuring an informative film, dramatic reading, panel discussion and an exhibit documenting the achievements of women lawyers over the last 100 years.

See the following for more information on the anniversary and events surrounding this important milestone:

An issue of the Georgia Bar Journal was dedicated to the 100th anniversary and contains multiple articles regarding women in the profession.
A "Women in the Law in Georgia" film was produced to be shown at the main event at the Bar Center. You can view that HERE.
View the Exhibit Guide for the program, which contains explanations and information regarding the extensive exhibit that was carefully created.
See photos from the event HERE.

Speaker Clearinghouse

The Speaker Clearinghouse is designed specifically for, and contains detailed information about, minority and women lawyers who would like to be considered as faculty members in continuing legal education programs and provided with other speaking opportunities. For more information and to sign up, visit the signup page.

SEARCH THE SPEAKER CLEARINGHOUSE

Contact a Committee Member

If you have questions or ideas you'd like to share, please reach out.