Members of the San Francisco Legal Professionals Association shall respect everyone, and shall not discriminate against anyone on the basis of that person’s actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, body size, educational background, nationality, immigration status, economic status and/or other diverse backgrounds.
Members shall contribute to a safe, professional, and collegial environment in SFLPA and LPI. This includes all SFLPA and LPI events, and all situations in which a member interacts or communicates with another member, regardless of whether the interaction occurs at or outside SFLPA or LPI events.
Members understand that people may belong to different communities and backgrounds of which the member is not aware. Members will be mindful of their potential biases, and respectful as they interact with others.
Members understand that disclosure of a person’s diverse background can lead to unintended negative consequences. Therefore, members shall exercise utmost discretion in respecting others’ privacy when diversity-related information is disclosed to or obtained by a member.
Members are encouraged to examine and take advantage of the privileges they have to support others within our association, their own communities, and beyond.