Diversity Portal
Diversity Committee
The Maine State Bar Association is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion among the Maine Bar, its staff, and its Board of Governors. Specifically, the Association is committed to increasing the number of lawyers from historically underrepresented populations. This includes, but is not limited to, people who are women, Black, LGBTQ+, Native American, and disabled.
The Diversity Committee, created by the Board of Governors in 2020, seeks to identify opportunities for education, increasing the diversity of the Bar, and confronting racism. As one of its initial efforts, the Committee formed a section for members who identify as Black, indigenous, and people of color. The Committee has also worked with expert facilitators to provide training around diversity, inclusion, equity, bias, and harassment for attorneys, staff, and the Board of Governors.