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Understanding Bias in Law: A 360-Degree View

Explore the nuanced dimensions of bias in the legal realm

Created byFrances Trelease
4.8
(13 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Jan 12, 2024
Understanding Bias in Law: A 360-Degree View

What You'll Learn

check_circleExamine biases in legal contexts, including litigation, hiring practices, and attorney evaluations.
check_circleUnderstand the impact of cultural, socioeconomic, and personal factors on inherent biases.
check_circleExplore the pervasive nature of implicit bias and its unintended consequences in legal settings.
check_circleAnalyze gender bias within the automotive industry and its implications on career advancement.
check_circleInvestigate various biases, including those based on disabilities, accents, and international backgrounds.
check_circleExamine disparities in compensation and evaluations, revealing systemic biases.

About This Course

Embark on a profound exploration of biases in the legal field through the lens of Attorney Ejola Cook, managing partner of the auto legal group in Florida. This course transcends conventional discussions, delving into case studies on biases in litigation, hiring practices, attorney evaluations, team dynamics, and leadership. Gain insights into the pervasive nature of bias, whether explicit or implicit, and its impact on gender, race, disability, and more. Through real-world examples and conversations, understand the challenges faced by individuals in the legal profession and explore strategies to acknowledge, overcome, and leverage biases for success. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate biases in the legal world and contribute to fostering diversity and inclusion. 

Key Topics discussed: 

• Insights from Attorney Iola Cook's Legal Career 
• Acknowledging and Overcoming Bias in the Law 
• Navigating Implicit Bias in Legal Practice 
• Gender Bias in the Automotive Industry 
• Exploring Various Types of Bias 
• Bias in Compensation and Evaluations 
• Strategies to Overcome Implicit Bias 
• Taking Control of Your Narrative 
• Navigating Bias in Custody Decisions 
• Overcoming Bias in the Automotive World 
• Bias in Education and Ageism in the Legal Field 
• Exploring Implicit Bias Across Legal Practices

Your Instructors

Frances Trelease
Frances Trelease

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Ovation-Earning Speaker and Workshop Facilitator Teaches Employers and Mid-Career Job Seekers How to Overcome Age Bias in Hiring | Multigenerational Workforce Expert | "Small Shifts in Thinking Can Lead to Major Results"

Ejola Cook
Ejola Cook

Experienced Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. Skilled in Domestic Relations, Sales and Auto Finance, Government Relations, and Real estate Development, Trials, Document Drafting, and Appeals. Strong legal professional graduated from Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center.

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What Students Are Saying

4.8
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