Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion at the Annual Meeting
Offered in Conjunction with the Bar's Annual Meeting
Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012
Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids
Registration Information
Diversity and Inclusion 2.0: Recognizing Unintentional Intolerance and the Challenge it Presents to the Legal Profession Program
Time: 9:00–10:15 a.m.
While there is no cost to attend, registration is requested for proper facilities planning.
Celebrating Diversity Reception
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
The State Bar is focused on a broad concept of inclusion to diversify and strengthen the legal profession. Its Justice Initiatives community is hosting this reception to celebrate the diversity we currently enjoy and to recommit to the value of better reflecting the society we serve.
Join the Growing List of Pledge Signatories
List Updated April 9, 2012
The State Bar of Michigan actively promotes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the profession. We applaud all who have signed the SBM Pledge to Achieve Diversity and Inclusion and will publicly acknowledge their action.
Former State Bar President Tony Jenkins in a Michigan Bar Journal President's Page quoted an ancient Chinese proverb that says “any journey of a million miles begins with the first step.”
Now that we’ve started the journey, we urge you to join us in this endeavor and to check out who has already signed PDF on by viewing the list of law firms, law schools, bar associations, individuals, and other entities.
Please join us in this very important effort by becoming a signatory to the pledge today!
Reports on Diversity
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