The Police and Justice System Action Team of Cincinnati Community Action Now was one of several award recipients honored at a Thursday dinner hosted by the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati-Cincinnati Bar Association Round Table.

        The “Forward Together Celebration Dinner” held at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront honored those who have made considerable efforts and achievements in promoting diversity in the legal community.

        The CAN team received the Public Institution Award for its “Cincinnati Plan,” a multifaceted police-community partnership designed to replace the adversarial relationship between police and some members of the community with a true partnership.

        Other award winners were:

        Stan M. Chesley, recipient of the Individual Award for his consistent financial support of the Round Table's Summer Work Experience in Law program.

        Blank Rome Cominsky & McCauley LLP, recipient of the Law Firm Award for advancing opportunities for minorities as partners and their strong support of causes that advance diversity.

        LensCrafters, recipient of the Corporation Award in recognition of the productivity and accomplishments of the recently created LensCrafters Diversity Council.

        Baker and Hostetler LLP, recipient of the Education Award in recognition of the firm's diversity initiatives and for its Judge Paul D. White minority scholarships.

        Special Citations were presented to Cincinnati CAN, lawyers and others who participated in the historic Collaborative on Police Community Relations.

        The BLAC-CBA Round Table was formed 15 years ago to address racial divisions in the local legal community and to increase opportunities for minorities.

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