The purpose of the Diversity Champion Award is to recognize an individual who embodies high ethical standards, unquestioned integrity, consistent competence, and who champions diversity in the legal profession. Criteria may include one or more of the following:
Facilitates recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion of diverse individuals in the legal profession.
Provides outstanding service and education to the community at large by unifying and uplifting diverse people of all backgrounds.
Promotes ideals of diversity in the legal profession.