Diversity & Inclusion

The Chicago Bar Association strives to develop programs to encourage a bar more reflective of the racial and ethnic diversity of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Diversity-Related Committees and Initiatives

• Alliance for Women
• D.I.C.E. Committee (Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, Equity and Engagement)
• Immigration and Nationality Law Committee
• LGBTQA+ Committee
• Human Rights Committee
• Racial Justice Coalition
• YLS Civil Rights Committee
• YLS Women in the Law Committee

Programs and events sponsored by the above committees.

Learn more about CBA Committees.

Programs Aimed at Encouraging a More Diverse and Inclusive Bar

• Chicago Bar Association Learning: Diversity and Inclusion Professional Responsibility Credit
• Black History Month (chicagobar.org)
• Women's History Month (chicagobar.org)

 

Celebrations Honoring the Achievements of Women and Diverse Attorneys

• Alliance for Women Annual Awards
• Earl B. Dickerson Awards 
• Vanguard Awards 

Videos, Podcasts & Publications

• The CBA Racial Justice Coalition - YouTube
• The Equal Rights Amendment: Why It Still Matters and How It will Affect Our Future - YouTube
• Women Lawyers in the Courtroom - YouTube
• The Represent Edition: Kate Black Explains How Women Can Run for Office and Change the World - Legal Talk Network Podcast
• The Mastering the Game Edition: Career Tips from Diversity Expert Sharon Jones - Legal Talk Network Podcast
• Recognizing and Respecting the LGBTQ+ Community – CBA's @theBar (chicagobar.org)
• Diverse Perspectives: Helena Wright on Sisters in the Law – CBA's @theBar (chicagobar.org)
• Women in the Law – CBA's @theBar (chicagobar.org)
• When Mindfulness and DEI Intersect:  "Mindful DEI" - CBA Record, July/August 2021
• Intersectionality: A Framework for Understanding Bias and Ourselves - CBA Record, July/August 2021