About CLI

The Center for Legal Inclusiveness (CLI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing diversity in the legal profession by actively educating and supporting private and public sector legal organizations in their own individual campaigns to create cultures of inclusion. CLI was formerly known as the Colorado Campaign for Inclusive Excellence.  Its focused work in Colorado is on-going and forms the basis for all of its innovative programs and initiatives, many of which have become national models.

CLI is at the forefront of innovation since it was formed in 2007. The Denver-based organization is expanding the way law firms, corporate law departments and government legal offices addresses the lack of diversity in the legal profession. CLI's inclusiveness program maintains the goal of increasing historically underrepresented groups and aims to increase the retention and advancement of diverse and female attorneys by helping legal organizations create more inclusive workplaces. CLI has become the foremost resource for legal organizations seeking inclusiveness expertise.

CLI includes three main components as part of its vision for transforming the legal profession:

1. Community-wide effort: CLI has proven to be a tremendous catalyst of energy and enthusiasm in the legal community to find meaningful solutions to this challenge. For example, CLI's online campaign Step Up for Diversity, is a grassroots initiative motivating attorneys nationwide to take small steps for big change for diversity and inclusiveness in the legal profession.
2. Innovative Solutions: CLI's groundbreaking work in developing a six-step inclusiveness program represents a significant move toward achieving a new paradigm in the legal community concerning diversity.  CLI acts as a clearinghouse for information on diversity and inclusiveness best practices and supports legal offices in their efforts to adopt the principles of inclusiveness.
3. Clear commitment to diversity: Many lawyers and judges are deeply committed to diversity and inclusiveness in the legal profession.  Join us in our mission to transform the legal profession to one of inclusion where attorneys of all backgrounds succeed without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender expression.

Volunteer:  More than 150 volunteers contribute their time to CLI. The energy and commitment of volunteers have made CLI a resounding success in its short history. To learn about how you can be a part of the CLI's efforts, visit Volunteer.  

Become A Member/Sponsor: Visit Members.

For More Information About CLI's Programs and Initiatives: Visit Programs or download our general brochure.