Stay up to Date on the Latest Diversity and Elimination of Bias Rules
The ABA anti-bias model rule is only one of the recent changes addressing diversity in the legal profession. Take a pulse on recent rule-making efforts and learn the benefits of creating an inclusive practice. Get practical tips for building a diverse and bias-free culture at your firm. Register today!
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Explore the changing and expanding definitions of diversity and inclusion.
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Learn what recent case law and rule-making efforts mean to your daily practice.
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Find new ways of applying the anti-bias principles in legal representation and beyond.
Who Should Attend
This elimination of bias update course is designed for attorneys. It will also benefit paralegals.
Course Content
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The Changing Definition and Expressions of Bias
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The Implications of Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College
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Practicing Inclusion
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What Attorneys Can and Cannot Say
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Putting Yourself in Someone Else's Shoes - Building Cultural Competence
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Reviewing Common Situations Attorneys are Likely to Face
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Defining "Knowingly": Recent Case Law
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Gray Areas that Can Land Attorneys in Hot Water
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