All BLS members are invited to attend the July 27, 2022, Zoom meeting of the IDEAA Subcommittee at 3:30 pm.  James Hadden, a director of the Museum of Us, will talk about the institutional change the Museum undertook in view of diversity and inclusion principles.  The Museum of Us, known for decades as the San Diego Museum of Man, is an institution with deep colonial roots. It is housed in a monumental structure that quite literally pays homage to the colonial past of California. Over ten years ago, the Museum began a journey of decolonizing and antiracism work, but its outward identity didn’t match this change. This presentation will examine the journey of the Museum as it built an outward identity to match its mission-driven work.  Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89326308008?pwd=T3JjRkRiMk5ZWlMrbjliOXVDUTRudz09

IDEAA stands for inclusion, diversity, equity, action & accountability.  Any BLS member interested in learning about and implementing DEI principles is invited to attend.  IDEAA’s mission is to advance DEI principles in California’s legal community through action, advocacy, education, involvement, and accountability.  We seek to (1) promote the professional development of our subcommittee members in the DEI space, (2) educate BLS members about DEI principles, (3) promote the inclusiveness of the CLA and the BLS, (4) engage in community outreach, and (5) develop and implement BLS policies regarding the principles of DEI.  Anyone interested in attending the meeting or joining the subcommittee should email the co-chairs, Kristin Mihelic or Kyra Andrassy, at Kristin.t.mihelic@usdoj.gov or kandrassy@swelawfirm.com.