Nomination Form LSBA Guardian of Diversity Award Deadline for Submission: February 28, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. CST

Award Description:
This award recognizes local and specialty bar associations, courts, law firms/departments, community organizations (which includes non-profits and public interest organizations), and educational organizations (which include law schools and schools with a law-related program) that implement and advance diversity programs to promote and support diversity in the legal community.

Award Applicants:

A Bar Association, Court, Law Firm/Department, Community Organization (includes non-profits and public interest organizations). Please note that an individual is not eligible to apply for this award – groups only.

Award Criteria:
The recipient should demonstrate the following diversity and inclusion efforts within the legal profession or the practice of law:

Creating and implementing innovative strategies to promote and advance the concept and spirit of diversity and inclusion;
Making a significant impact on diversity issues in the legal profession;
Enhancing access and equality in employment, economic, and educational opportunities in the legal profession;
Advocating and promoting an understanding and awareness of diversity in the legal profession;
Dedication to improving and bridging the relationship between diverse groups in the legal profession;
Proven commitment to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

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LSBA Guardian of Diversity Award Nominee's Organization Name.

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Indicate if the Nominee is a Bar Association, Court, Law Firm/Department, or Community Organization (includes Non-Profits and Public Interest Organizations). Please note that an individual is not eligible to apply for this award – groups only.

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Nominee's Email/Organization's Contact Person

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Nominee's Telephone Number

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Nominee's Address

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Please provide name of person nominating the Bar Association, Court, Law Firm/Department, or Community Organization for the LSBA Guardian of Diversity Award. (Also required if self-nomination). Please note that an individual is not eligible to apply for this award – groups only.

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Email of the person submitting the nomination.

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Phone number of the person submitting the nomination.

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* 9.
Address of the person submitting the nomination.

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* 10.
In 300 words or less, explain why this nominee should be selected for the LSBA Guardian of Diversity Award. Please provide specific details that comply with the above award criteria.

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* 11.
Please indicate what type of supporting documentation will be provided. Supporting documentation must be emailed to diversity@lsba.org or mailed to 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 by the deadline of February 28, 2025. Limited to 15 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, single sided pages.

Resume

Biography

Letters of support

Program material

Other (list specific documents to be submitted)

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* 1. LSBA Guardian of Diversity Award Nominee's Organization Name.

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* 2. Indicate if the Nominee is a Bar Association, Court, Law Firm/Department, or Community Organization (includes Non-Profits and Public Interest Organizations). Please note that an individual is not eligible to apply for this award – groups only.

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* 3. Nominee's Email/Organization's Contact Person

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* 4. Nominee's Telephone Number

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* 5. Nominee's Address

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* 6. Please provide name of person nominating the Bar Association, Court, Law Firm/Department, or Community Organization for the LSBA Guardian of Diversity Award. (Also required if self-nomination). Please note that an individual is not eligible to apply for this award – groups only.

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* 7. Email of the person submitting the nomination.

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* 8. Phone number of the person submitting the nomination.

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* 9. Address of the person submitting the nomination.

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* 10. In 300 words or less, explain why this nominee should be selected for the LSBA Guardian of Diversity Award. Please provide specific details that comply with the above award criteria.

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* 11. Please indicate what type of supporting documentation will be provided. Supporting documentation must be emailed to diversity@lsba.org or mailed to 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 by the deadline of February 28, 2025. Limited to 15 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, single sided pages.

* 1.
LSBA Guardian of Diversity Award Nominee's Organization Name.

* 2.
Indicate if the Nominee is a Bar Association, Court, Law Firm/Department, or Community Organization (includes Non-Profits and Public Interest Organizations). Please note that an individual is not eligible to apply for this award – groups only.

* 3.
Nominee's Email/Organization's Contact Person

* 4.
Nominee's Telephone Number

* 5.
Nominee's Address

* 6.
Please provide name of person nominating the Bar Association, Court, Law Firm/Department, or Community Organization for the LSBA Guardian of Diversity Award. (Also required if self-nomination). Please note that an individual is not eligible to apply for this award – groups only.

* 7.
Email of the person submitting the nomination.

* 8.
Phone number of the person submitting the nomination.

* 9.
Address of the person submitting the nomination.

* 10.
In 300 words or less, explain why this nominee should be selected for the LSBA Guardian of Diversity Award. Please provide specific details that comply with the above award criteria.

* 11.
Please indicate what type of supporting documentation will be provided. Supporting documentation must be emailed to diversity@lsba.org or mailed to 601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 by the deadline of February 28, 2025. Limited to 15 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, single sided pages.