Diversity, Inclusion, and Implicit Bias in the Legal Setting
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About
This Course
Understanding discrimination and implicit biases and implementing diversity within the legal profession are crucial topics for legal professionals to understand and apply to their daily practices and lives.
This informative course will delve into these topics and provide
examples, best practices, and a future perspective. Ms. Sharp identifies the diverse groups affected by implicit biases and the harmful assumptions that are made while defining important terminology, explaining how to identify and address unconscious biases.
About the Presenters
Cynthia Sharp, Esq.
The Sharper Lawyer
Practice Area: Attorney Well-Being
Veteran attorney Cynthia Sharp (CEO of The Sharper Lawyer) works with motivated lawyers seeking to generate additional revenue for their law firms. She practiced law from 1982–2009 and then embarked on a professional speaking and writing career. Ever since, she has served solo and small firm attorneys throughout North America. In the spring of 2020, she co-founded legalburnout.com, dedicated to helping those in the legal industry succeed by applying principles of mindfulness to all areas of their lives.Cindy, author of The Lawyer’s Guide to Financial Planning published by ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division, is also a Contributor ...
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