Lawyers with Bias
A Look at Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession
We all hold implicit biases which create blind spots that subconsciously affect our understanding and decision-making. Implicit bias has insidious consequences that continue to contribute to low diversity and inclusion rates in law. Paulette Brown, the first woman of color to be president of the American Bar Association, offers concrete examples of biases at play in the legal profession, and what lawyers, firms, and companies can do to mitigate its harmful effects.
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CA: Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession : 0.5
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NY: Diversity Inclusion and Elimination of Bias : 0.5
TX: Ethics : 0.5
A Look at Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession
We all hold implicit biases which create blind spots that subconsciously affect our understanding and decision-making. Implicit bias has insidious consequences that continue to contribute to low diversity and inclusion rates in law. Paulette Brown, the first woman of color to be president of the American Bar Association, offers concrete examples of biases at play in the legal profession, and what lawyers, firms, and companies can do to mitigate its harmful effects.
- APPROVED FOR:
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AZ: Professional Responsibility : 0.5
CA: Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession : 0.5
CT: Ethics and Professionalism : 0.5
IL: Diversity/Inclusion : 0.5
NY: Diversity Inclusion and Elimination of Bias : 0.5
TX: Ethics : 0.5
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