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ABA Supports LGBT Inclusion

in its Diversity Goals

At the 2007 Mid-Year meeting in Miami, the ABA House of Delegates voted in favor of a committee-supported recommendation to amend the ABA's Goal IX to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.

The eleven goals of the ABA reflect the specific ideals that the ABA aspires to serve in all its work. When originally adopted in 1991, Goal IX was "to promote full and equal participation in the legal profession by minorities and women." In 1999, Goal IX was amended to include "persons with disabilities." In furtherance of Goal IX, the Association has taken a host of actions that have greatly increased opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to achieve their full potential as members of the bar.

The recommendation that was adopted amends Goal IX to assure full and equal participation in the profession without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity. The recommendation was passed without any opposition. 

Congratulations to all who worked to make this historic event happen, especially Courtney Joslin for her years in service to the profession.

Also from the Law Student Division:

Announcing this year's Michael Greenberg Writing Competition,
established in memory of Michael Greenberg, former NLGLA board member and Philadelphia attorney who died in 1996 from complications of AIDS, this exciting competition is dedicated to encouraging and recognizing outstanding law student scholarship on the legal issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex persons.

Submission Deadline: June 1, 2007   ---   For more information, please click here.

Position Vacancy at NLGLA

Development Associate

The Development Associate will have primary responsibility for the Association’s membership programs and the Foundation’s giving programs. The Associate will have primary responsibility in ensuring the integrity, reliability and currency of data in the membership and fundraising databases. The Associate will oversee outside vendors and consultants in these areas, including outside computer services, and printing and mailing services. S/he reports to the Executive Director.  For more details, click here.