Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions from MSBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee to help the MSBA continue its efforts to create an environment in which all individuals are encouraged to join, thrive and lead the legal profession regardless of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic of identity. (Estimated time to complete the survey: five minutes.)

The MSBA is committed to diversity and inclusion and including members of diverse perspectives and backgrounds within our association and our leadership. The participation of a diverse group of legal professionals will help us become a stronger bar association.

We will randomly select five individuals who respond to this survey before it closes and provide gift cards ranging in value from $25 to $50. You may only submit your answers to the survey one time. Thanks for your participation.

Please contact us at info@msba.org if you need any help completing this survey.

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* 1. Identify your organization/practice sector (check all that apply):

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. What gender do you identify as?

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* 4. Specify your ethnicity:

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* 5. Do you self-identify with a disability?

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* 6. Where do you live?

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* 7. If you reside in Maryland, please identify your county:

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* 8. How long have you been an MSBA member?

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* 9. Are you a  member of any MSBA sections?

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* 10. Do you currently serve on any MSBA section council(s), committee(s), or task force(s)?

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* 11. Are you a member of any other local, specialty, state, or national bar associations?

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* 12. The MSBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee creates, advances, and carries out diversity and inclusion initiatives within the MSBA, through its various sections and committees, and by partnering with local and specialty bars. 


Are you aware of the Committee’s inaugural 2019 Symposium: For the Future of Our Bar… and Beyond, where attendees engaged in education and awareness on diversity, inclusion, and equity, as well as a forum for open dialogue and networking?

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* 13. Are you aware of the Committee’s prior events during the MSBA Legal Summit and Annual Meetings in Ocean City?

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* 14. Have you participated in any of the following MSBA events related to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Please check all that apply.

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* 15. If you have been aware of prior MSBA events related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, but you have not attended any such events, please provide the reason(s) why you did not attend. (Check all that apply.)

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* 16. Identify any speakers you would like to see and any topics you would like to see addressed in future MSBA trainings and symposiums.

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* 17. What voices do you think are missing from the MSBA?

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* 18. Are you aware that MSBA provides many programs on demand to members via YouTube and the MSBA website? 

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* 19. Would you watch MSBA diversity, equity, and inclusion programming on-demand if you are unable to attend an event?

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* 20. Are you aware of the MSBA’s Leadership Academy, a 12-month program designed to assist a diverse group of lawyers become better leaders in the legal community and within MSBA leadership?

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* 21. Have you ever visited the MSBA website for information about its Diversity and Inclusion Committee?

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* 22. Are you satisfied with the committee’s outreach and collaboration with local and specialty bar associations?

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* 23. Are you aware of diversity, equity, and inclusion resources or committees available to you within your employment?

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* 24. What if any training on cultural competencies, diversity, racism, and/or unconscious bias have you taken? Please identify the training, who sponsored the training, and when you attended.

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* 25. What, if anything, did you find most valuable about any of these trainings?

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* 26. Additional questions or comments:

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* 27. Please provide your name and email address if you would like to be considered for the gift card giveaway mentioned at the start of the survey.

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