The American Inns of Court and the Elwood L. Thomas
AIC embrace and encourage diversity and inclusiveness
More than just an organization, the American Inns of
Court and the Elwood L. Thomas AIC are the embodiment of an ideal.
We are dedicated to upholding the standards of the legal
profession, to practicing law with dignity and respect, and to
encouraging respect for our system of justice. Achieving a higher
level of excellence and developing a deeper sense of
professionalism occur only with an abiding commitment to the goals
of diversity and inclusiveness.
The American Inns of Court and the Elwood L. Thomas
AIC firmly believe that personal diversity in all its aspects is
essential to our ability to accomplish our mission. Diversity
embodies all those differences that make us unique individuals and
includes people of different race, ethnicity, culture, sexual
orientation, gender, religion, age, personal style, appearance,
physical ability as well as people of diverse opinions,
perspectives, lifestyles, ideas and thinking. We value the
differences in views and perspectives and the varied experiences
that are part of a diverse membership. Diversity enriches and
broadens our membership, which in turn leads to more creative and
meaningful programs.
For the same reasons, the American Inns of Court and the Elwood
L. Thomas AIC value professional diversity. Legal professionals
and law school faculty, administrators, and students, from all
disciplines, from all practice types, from both the public and
private sectors, from all economic strata, and from the least
experienced to the most seasoned are vital to maximizing the Inn
experience. Only by drawing and retaining a diverse membership will
we guarantee the success of our unique organization as well as our
respective professional pursuits. Therefore, the American Inns of
Court and the Elwood L. Thomas AIC are committed to creating and
maintaining a culture that promotes and supports diversity not only
throughout our organization, but in our profession as well.