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Published Friday, June 14, 2013
Many minority attorneys, judges and other legal practitioners observe that while barriers have come down in the profession, change remains slow with stagnation and even backsliding. The recent recession, chipping away at affirmative action, and business diversity programs being less of a priority nationwide have hindered diversity, they say. But many metro Denver law firms contend they believe in diversity and have programs to recruit and cultivate African-American, Hispanic, Native American, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender and other minority lawyers.
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Published Monday, June 10, 2013
The Board of Directors of the Center for Legal Inclusiveness (CLI) is pleased to announce it has selected Karen Hester, JD, as its new Executive Director.
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Published Monday, June 10, 2013
Karen Hester, former Director of Diversity and Inclusion, joined CLI as its new executive director June 10. Karen has more than 10 years of experience in diversity and inclusion, and is also a former practicing attorney.
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Published Sunday, April 21, 2013
Denver, Colorado – April 18, 2013—Attorneys and legal professionals from Colorado and across the country will attend the Center for Legal Inclusiveness’ (CLI) 7th Annual Legal Inclusiveness & Diversity Summit, on Monday, May 6, 2013 in Denver, Colorado at the Sheraton Denver Downtown hotel.
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Published Monday, March 11, 2013
Please join CLI and attendees of the 7th Annual Legal Inclusiveness & Diversity Summit for the closing conference reception on Monday, May 6 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202. Reception only tickets also available for purchase. More than a dozen general counsel will be attending.
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Published Thursday, February 28, 2013
Join the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado for their Annual Banquet dinner and presentation of the 2013 Minoru Yasui Award on April 12 at 5:30 p.m. at The Palace Chinese Restaurant. Individual tickets are $75, $60 Gov/Non-profit. Table sponsorships are also available. Send completed registration forms to Fay Matsukage by April 5.
Published Monday, February 11, 2013
Vanessa Devereaux, University of Colorado Law School student, and Virginia Duong, University of Denver Sturm College of Law student, have been selected as the recipients of the 2013 Diversity Bar Exam Scholarships.
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Published Friday, February 1, 2013
CLI seeks a dynamic, experienced leader committed to diversity and inclusiveness in the legal profession to serve as its Executive Director. This individual will be responsible for CLI’s day-to-day administration, providing diversity and inclusiveness presentations to CLI members and the public, and driving future programing for the nonprofit. The Executive Director is appointed by and accountable to CLI’s Board of Directors.
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