HCBA Lawyer Magazine No. 32, Issue 2 | Page 28

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Diversity , Equity & Inclusion Committee Chairs : ­Antina­Mobley­ – ­Public­Defender ’ s­Office­ & ­Christina­Potter­Bayern­ – ­Potter­Bayern­Law­

“ equity ” tothe DeiCommittee ’ s titlecutsa clearpathtowards continuallyfacilitatingimpartialfairnesstoallwhomtheHCBA welcomesthroughitsdoorsforthenextcenturyandbeyond .

This year ’ s celebration of the Hillsborough County Bar Association ’ s 125th Anniversary accompanies two excitingly important changes :

First , the previously titled Diversity and Inclusion Committee is now titled the Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion Committee — adding “ Equity ” to our title directive .

Second , the Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion Committee is now a standing committee of the HCBA .

While thrilling , these two changes raise two questions : ( 1 ) What does “ Equity ” add to “ Diversity and Inclusion :” and ( 2 ) Why is designation as a “ standing committee ” pivotal to the Committee ’ s continued mission ? This article answers each question in turn .

1 . What does “ Equity ” add to “ Diversity and Inclusion ”?

“ Diversity and Inclusion ” is a

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