CBA Record March-April 2023

comed, valued, respected, heard, and understood. JEDI in Action Defining what we mean when we use these terms is just the first step. Defini tions won’t mean much without actions to back them up, and the CBF is commit ted to incorporating JEDI into all aspects of our work. The necessary actions are a mix of things we can do now (and in many instances are doing already) and longer term initiatives that will require a sus tained commitment for many years. Each JEDI element is critical for a justice system that is truly fair, accessible, and equitable for everyone. These elements go hand in hand with the continued work to expand the pool of free and affordable legal help, make the courts more user-friendly and accessible, and improve fairness through out the system.

From left: CBF Young Professionals Board 1st Vice President and JEDI Committee Co-Chair Paul Bateman Jr., Sidley Austin LLP; CBF Board member Anne Geraghty Helms, DLA Piper LLP (US); CBF Board President Gregory Boyle, Jenner & Block LLP; Toussaint Romain, Chief Executive Officer of the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy; CBF Board Secretary and JEDI Committee Co-Chair Greta Weathersby, WEC Energy Group; CBF Board Member Michael Lehrman, Baker McKenzie; and CBF Executive Director Bob Glaves, shown at a recent CBF Board JEDI Program meeting at DLA Piper LLP (US).

rience a feeling of belonging. (This por tion of the definition is based on HUD Diversity and Inclusion definitions.) The goal is that everyone feels wel

Inclusion The behavior and culture that we put forward that encourages everyone to feel valued for their unique qualities and expe

Bob Glaves is the Executive Director of The Chicago Bar Foundation.

YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION

SPRING INTO SERVICE CLOTHING DRIVE

Spring cleaning? Put your gently-worn professional clothes to good use!

Drop off your gently-worn and dry-cleaned professional clothing items at the CBA Building Lobby (321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago) through April 14. This includes but is not limited to suits, blouses, dress shoes, ties, belts, briefcases, and accessories.

Your donations will help stock DePaul University College of Law’s Legal Career Closet for students in need of interview wear.

Questions? Contact Emily Anderson at eanderson@chicagobar.org.

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