Mission

The D&I Council's purpose is to lead the advocacy and promotion of historically discriminated groups within the MSBA and the legal profession, through an inclusive culture where various viewpoints, experiences, and beliefs are respected and considered.

Diversity Goals

Diversity Resources

Five reasons to join the D&I Council

1. You want to actively create change in the legal profession. 
   We create leadership and professional opportunities for lawyers from diverse backgrounds.

2. You crave concrete tasks that create real change. 
   We are governed by a strategic plan.

3. You want to shape our future plan for how MSBA addresses our lack of diversity. 
   Our current strategic plan goes through 2024, and reviewing and updating our path forward is an ongoing process.

4. You want to meet passionate people and work with them. 
   Our Council is full of amazing, diverse professionals committed to inclusivity.

5. You want to make history with us.
   The MSBA's Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan and goals are among the most robust and unique in the country. 

Qualifications & Interest Form

Leadership Council

Co-Chairs

• Toni Ojoyeyi Asurion
• Adam Revoir Barna, Guzy & Steffen

Members

• Jerri Adams Belcher EngelMeier
• Charles Dolson Charles Dolson Law
• Nur Ibrahim Nossaman LLP
• Christopher Luehr Lommen Abdo
• Dana Mitchell Deputy Attorney General at MN Office of the Attorney General

Emeritus Members

• Ivan Fong
• Peter Glass
• Pamela Rochlin