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Discussion with Velva Price, first female African American President of the Austin Bar Association
Discussion with Velva Price, first female African American President of the Austin Bar Association
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In the inaugural episode of the Council of Firsts, Austin Bar Association President, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina President of the Austin Bar talks to Velva Price, first female African American President of the Austin Bar Association.
The Austin Bar Association was established in 1893 as the Travis County Bar Association. Since that time, there have only been 14 female presidents and 8 minorities. 3 of the females are also minorities. This podcast seeks to discuss the need for diversity in these and other legal leadership positions.
The Austin Bar Association was established in 1893 as the Travis County Bar Association. Since that time, there have only been 14 female presidents and 8 minorities. 3 of the females are also minorities. This podcast seeks to discuss the need for diversity in these and other legal leadership positions.
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (52)
Discussion with Richard Pena, first Hispanic President of the Austin Bar Association and first Hispanic President of the State Bar of Texas by Austin Bar Association - Council of Firsts