Capital District
Black & Hispanic Bar Association
Promoting an increase in racial and ethnic diversity at all levels of the legal profession in the New York Capital District
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To promote an increase in racial and ethnic diversity at all levels of the legal profession in the Capital District (Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties and surrounding) for the benefit of Black, Hispanic, and other attorneys of color and the entire legal profession
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To create awareness in the legal profession about the value of racial and ethnic diversity and the need for full equal employment of racial and ethnic attorneys of color; and assist in preparing Blacks, Hispanics, and other students of color as they pursue a legal career
Jennifer Richardson, Esq.
I am pleased to continue my service as the President of the Capital District Black and Hispanic Bar Association for the 2019-2020 term. As President, one of my goals will be to
encourage and foster diversity on the bench, particularly for people of color. Over the past years the Capital District Black & Hispanic Bar Association, in conjunction with the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission and other bar associations, has held a free CLE during the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus weekend with the hope of educating lawyers of color on the various pathways and rules related to becoming a judge. I hope to continue and expand upon this tradition by honoring judges and historic firsts during this upcoming year.
I appreciate the support and hard work of our officers and board of directors. We are all committed to the goals of this organization to promote diversity in the legal profession and the judiciary. We continue to work successfully with Albany Law School and with the BALSA and LALSA to mentor law students and newly admitted attorneys. We hope this website helps us to continue to expand our member base, inform the public of our mission and events, enhance our work with other local bar associations and collaboration with other minority bar associations.
Our organization is committed to promoting diversity in the legal profession and the judiciary and with your help, we can accomplish our goals.
