The Oklahoma Bar Journal May 2023

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Celebrate Diversity With an Award Nomination

T HE DIVERSITY COMMITTEE is now accepting nominations for the annual Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Awards to be presented in November. The three award categories are members of the judiciary, licensed attorneys and organizations that have cham pioned the cause of diversity. All nominations must be received by Tuesday, Aug. 1. For additional information, please contact Diversity Committee Chair Devin Frost at 405-239-6040 or visit www.okbar.org/diversityawards. SELECTION CRITERIA One or more diversity awards will be given to an organization that has an office in the state of Oklahoma and has met one or more of the following criteria: mented an effective equal opportunity program as demonstrated by the organi zation’s commitment to the recruitment, retention and promotion of individuals of underrepresented popula tions regardless of race, eth nic origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, dis ability or any other prohib ited basis of discrimination; Promoted diversity initia Developed and imple

Demonstrated continued corporate responsibility by devoting resources for the improvement of the com munity at large; and Exhibited insightful leader ship to confront and resolve inequities through strategic decision-making, allocation of resources and establish ment of priorities. Two or more diversity awards will be given to licensed attorneys, and an additional award will be given to a member of the Oklahoma judiciary who has met one or more of the following criteria: Demonstrated dedication to raising issues of diversity and protecting civil and human rights;

Led the development of innovative or contemporary measures to fight discrimi nation and its effects; munication and actively promoted inter-group rela tions among populations of different backgrounds; of corporate and commu nity events that promoted mutual respect, acceptance, cooperation or tolerance and contributed to diversity awareness in the commu nity and workplace; and Reached out to a diverse array of attorneys to under stand firsthand the expe riences of someone from a different background. Fostered positive com Participated in a variety

NOMINATIONS AND SUBMISSIONS Include name, address and contact number of the nominee. Describe the nominee’s contributions and accomplishments in the area of diversity. Identify the diversity award category (organization, licensed attorney or member of the judiciary) in which the nominee is being nominated. The submission deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 1. Submissions should not exceed five pages in length. Submit nominations to diversityawards@okbar.org. Information on past award winners can be found at www.okbar.org/diversityawards.

tives that establish and foster a more inclusive and equita ble work environment;

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