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SDNY Chapter: Implicit Bias: Managing Cognitive and Interaction Issues in the Courtroom
This in-person program will explore how implicit bias may taint our civil and criminal justice systems and what you can do to achieve more equitable results. The program will be led by leading experts on this topic and will include separate interactive workshops for lawyers and judges. It will offer 3 CLE credits in Diversity and Professional Practice (pending approval). The program will be followed by a reception.
Speakers
1. Hon. Bernice Donald, U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit (Ret.) – A trailblazing judge with over 100 awards. She also serves as faculty for the Federal Judicial Center and the National Judicial College.
2. Professor Sarah Redfield of the University of New Hampshire School of Law – Nationally respected author, presenter, and trainer. Her work focuses on implicit bias and on strategies to interrupt that bias and reduce the negative consequences of its manifestations in legal and workplace environments.
3. Elizabeth Kelley, Attorney at Law – Elizabeth Kelley is a criminal defense lawyer with a nationwide practice focused on representing people with mental disabilities. She serves as a Vice Chair of the ABA Criminal Justice Council.
The speakers are authors of the book Extending Justice: Strategies to Increase Inclusion and Reduce Bias
Registration
Deadline to register is May 15, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:
- Free
CLE
3.0 CLE credits in Professional Practice and Diversity
(pending approval from the NYS CLE Board)
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Padmaja Chinta pchinta@chintafratangelo.com and secretary@fbasdny.org.