Addressing diversity and gender sensitivity issues within the legal community;

Encouraging awareness and support of diversity and gender sensitivity issues in the legal profession and the Palm Beach County Bar Association; and,

Increasing the inclusion of topics, services and programs related to diversity and gender sensitivity in all aspects of the practice of law.

Coordinating the placement of minority law students for internships in area law firms or governmental agencies.

Bar Board of Directors Adopts Anti-Discrimination Policy

The Board of Directors of the Palm Beach County Bar Association recently adopted the following anti-discrimination policy:

The Palm Beach County Bar Association is committed to a policy of inclusion and diversity with respect to the composition of its staff, its membership, the chairs and members of its committees, and its officers. Consistent with this policy of promoting inclusiveness and diversity, the Association does not discriminate against any individual because of such individual's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, U.S. Military or veteran status, or age.