Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee

Charter

Description: The ALA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee (the Committee) serves as an inclusion and diversity resource for the advancement and expansion of underrepresented groups in the Association, legal practice environments and ALA constituent organizations. The Committee supports the organization’s members and legal industry stakeholders by providing tools that assist with leading and increasing diversity and inclusion awareness in the Association, in the legal management community and in all legal service organizations.

Committee Size: 9

Term: 3 years

Appointments per year: Varies

In-Person Meetings/Expectations: Attendance is expected at one in-person meeting per year held in conjunction with ALA's Annual Conference & Expo. Committee members will be in good standing with the Association and possess a keen interest in advancing and developing goals, objectives, education and resources related to diversity and inclusion. Committee members participate in monthly scheduled conference calls and communicate regularly within the ALA Online Community and by email. Each committee member is assigned and/or volunteers to lead and/or contribute to one or more Committee projects, and it is expected that Committee members volunteer for assignments equally. Support of the candidacy by the employer is highly recommended as there is a time and travel commitment expected. Previous committee or leadership service with ALA or chapter is helpful but not required.

Eligibility: Service on the Committee is open to any member, business partner or other interested party whose knowledge, skills and expertise is deemed useful to the work of the committee.  Only regular members may serve as chair or chair-elect of committees.  knowledge of or experience with diversity and inclusion is helpful, but not required.

Call for volunteers: Summer

Selections made: Fall

ALA Headquarters Liaison: Maria Arroyo

Current Committee Roster

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility Committee Plan of Work