HBA Diversity Awards

Geographic Scope: Houston, Texas area

Focus Areas: Recognition of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the legal profession

Purpose: The Houston Bar Association awards outstanding law firms/organizations and individuals in recognition of their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the legal profession.

Eligibility:

• Law firms/organizations and individual attorneys
• Must demonstrate commitment to DEI initiatives
• Nominees must be HBA members (for individual nominees)

Award Categories:

• Law Firm/Organization Award
• Individual Attorney Award

Recent Recipients (2025):

• Law Firm/Organization: Spencer Fane LLP
• Individual: Cisselon Nichols Hurd (Shell USA, Inc.)

Selection Committee: Representatives from the Gender Fairness Committee, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, LGBTQ+ Committee, HBA President, and Executive Director

Contact Information:

• Email: maggiem@hba.org
• Phone: 346-471-3428
• Contact: Maggie Martin, HBA Marketing and Communications Director

Application Process

1. Nomination Submission: Submit nomination forms for either individual attorneys or law firms/organizations
2. Required Materials:
   • Individual Attorney Nomination Form
   • Organization Nomination Form
3. Submission Format: Online forms available on HBA website
4. Committee Review: Nominations reviewed by committee of HBA representatives and leadership
5. Recognition: Award recipients recognized at the ABC Committee's Summer Associate Luncheon in June

Nomination Forms

• Individual Attorney Nomination Form (online)
• Organization Nomination Form (online)