The mission and vision for LABF’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee is to reflect our fundamental belief that diversity strengthens our practice and that all people deserve inclusivity, equity, and a chance to have a seat at the table. Pursuing these principles gives the bankruptcy community the opportunity to attract the best and brightest professionals to our practice by welcoming, recognizing, and supporting people of diverse background, especially those who are underrepresented and have been historically disadvantaged; by becoming a resource and ally within our region to pursue these goals; and by committing to diversity in our governance, structure, and decision-making.
2026 Neiter Fellowship application is open To be eligible to receive the award, applicants must have accepted an offer of a full-time summer externship with a bankruptcy judge in the Central District of California (San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, Riverside, Santa Ana, or Santa Barbara division) for 2026. Recipients of the award will receive a stipend to assist with their living expenses as they pursue a full-time externship with a bankruptcy judge in the Central District during the summer of 2026. The amount of the stipend is not guaranteed and will be determined based on available funds and number of applicants awarded. |
Click HERE to complete the 2026 Application