The Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession invites you to join us again this year at the its signature Spirit of Excellence event, which will be hosted virtually on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4pm Central. See attachment for formal invitation and information on sponsorship!

Please join us in congratulating this year’s honorees:

·         Barbara L. Creel

·         Román D. Hernández

·         Sherrilyn Ifill

·         Mayor Lori B. Lightfoot

·         John C. Yang

Learn more about the honorees here.

The virtual event will provide an opportunity to recognize and reflect upon the significant progress that has been made and the significant work that remains to be done. We would be honored to have you join us again this year and we welcome your generous support of the Awards through charitable sponsorship. The funds raised at this event support the programs implemented by the Commission to ensure that diverse lawyers enter and stay in the practice of law which benefits the profession and those it seeks to serve.  If you have any questions, please Keevin Woods at Keevin.Woods@americanbar.org.