How to Advance Diversity and Advocate for Equality in the Law Firm
Empower your legal practice by mastering diversity, equity, and inclusion. This course navigates the intricacies of advancing diversity within law firms, examining implicit bias, relevant model rules, and the benefits of inclusive practices. Delve into practical steps to achieve diversity, interrupt bias, and establish impactful programs for recruiting and retaining diverse talents.
Key Topics discussed:
• Understanding DEI in Legal Practice
• Model Rules of Professional Conduct
• Types of Law Firm Diversity
• Implicit Bias and its Impact
• Benefits of Enhanced Law Firm Diversity
• Examining Latest DEI Data in the Legal Field
• Key Hurdles in Achieving Diversity
• Steps to Boost Diversity and Inclusion
• Policies for Bias Interruption
• Guidance for Recruiting Diverse Attorneys
• Forming Diversity Committees and Useful Programs
• Measuring Impact and Accessing Resources
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• Georgia and Tennessee Licensed Attorney with 30 years of litigation, compliance, negotiation and extensive management experience • Strong legal, business and technical judgment and strategic abilities; able to provide superior skills as a lawyer to bring about positive outcomes for legal cases and provide sound legal consultation and advice on various matters. • Computer proficient in Microsoft Office software and various legal research programs including Casemaker, LEXIS, Westlaw and Relativity E-Discovery Software. • Good organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task efficiently. Georgia and Tennessee Bar Licenses, Georgia and Tennessee certified mediator and arbitrator Practice Areas: Mediation/Arbitration; Collections and FDCPA Compliance; Contract Drafting, Review and Enforcement; Settlement and Negotiation; Office and Employee Administration and Management; Legal Research and Writing
