The Boston Bar Association is committed to achieving diversity both at the Boston Bar Association and in all aspects of the legal community -- in law firms, on the bench, in academia, in public service and government, in legal services providers and in corporate and non-profit law departments. The Boston Bar Association strives to foster an environment where all members of the bar recognize and appreciate differences, and demonstrate respect for one another.

The differing perspectives, experiences and dynamics found in a diverse membership and staff will enable the Boston Bar Association to represent effectively the interests and views of the bar as a whole and give it greater impact in the many communities in which members live and work. The Boston Bar Association is committed to achieving inclusion and diversity of all people, regardless of gender, race, ethnic origin or heritage, religion, class, sexual orientation, age or disability, in all Boston Bar Association activities, as well as in the general membership, section and institutional leadership and staff. The Boston Bar Association strives to involve lawyers in projects in the community and to partner with organizations that share this commitment, all with the goal of eliminating barriers and increasing diversity in the Boston community.