Fostering Inclusivity: Empowering Underrepresented Individuals within the Legal Field

Embark on a nuanced journey through the complexities of navigating the feeling of being out of place within the legal profession, a sentiment universally recognized yet disproportionately experienced by specific segments. This encompasses individuals within legally protected categories, those who have been marginalized, and those who find themselves on the periphery. The legal arena is poised for essential transformation, an urgent call to embrace inclusivity, dismantling the harsh barriers of discrimination and isolation encountered by underrepresented lawyers and clients.

This comprehensive CLE course invites participants to delve deep into the intricate layers of overt and covert discrimination that contribute to a sense of displacement among underrepresented members within the legal sector. Attendees will explore the varied expressions of discrimination within legal workplace settings, arming themselves with a toolkit of strategies that employers can utilize. These strategies possess the potential to nurture a profound sense of belonging, fostering a unified and cohesive environment.

This course is an exceptional platform for acquiring profound insights and actionable knowledge, specifically curated to cater to the ambitions of legal professionals' ambitions to amplify inclusivity within their field.

Learning Objectives:

• Define “Monachopsis” and explore its causes and effects
• Distinguish between overt vs. veiled discrimination behaviors
• Explore the “Universe of Discrimination” and the importance of intersectionality
• Develop tools for employers to implement to combat discrimination

Production Date: 7/25/2024