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.
