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Continuing Goals
Racial Diversity in the Judiciary
To continue to explore ways to increase the number of minority judges
at all levels of the judicial system. A subcommittee will be
charged with the task of developing an informational seminar about
becoming a Judge.
Maintaining Diversity in Texas Law Schools
To seek an increase in the number of minority law students in Texas
law schools. The Diversity in the Profession Committee will examine
ways to make LSAT prep courses available to economically
disadvantaged college students.
Minority Representation on the State Bar Board of
Directors
To develop a program to identify and encourage minority attorneys to
serve on the State Bar Board. The ideas developed by the Committee
will be implemented in cooperation with local minority bars.
Law Firm Diversity
The Diversity in the Profession Committee always remains committed
to encouraging and facilitating the recruitment and retention of
minority lawyers in major Texas law firms. In addition, the
committee will continue to assist bar associations for which it
has helped launch a Statement of Goals initiative assessing
the hiring and retention of minorities by signatories to the
statement.