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Overview
Note: This program may not offer Elimination of Bias or Diversity credit in all jurisdictions. Please check the credit details for information about the type and amount of MCLE credit offered in your jurisdiction.
Why You Should Attend
Many lawyers are wondering what they can do to help foster inclusion in the law office. At this program, faculty will explore the types of biases and microaggressions that take place in law offices, how recipients and bystanders can respond to them, and what all lawyers can do to promote equity and inclusion. Participants will also learn about the impact of the 2023 Supreme Court decision on workplace DEI initiatives.
What You Will Learn
After completing this program, participants will be able to:
· Recognize the biases and microaggressions that occur in law offices
· Understand the bystander phenomenon and apply upstander intervention techniques
· Understand what it means to be an effective ally in the legal workplace
· Develop action items for promoting equity in the legal workplace
Who Should Attend
This program will be of great interest to all legal professionals concerned about issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the law office, including partners and associates, in-house counsel, diversity and professional development directors, and professionals working in government or nonprofit organizations.
Program Level: Update
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None