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Promoting Inclusivity in Legal Practice: What Attorneys Need to Know and Do (On-Demand)

Elimination of Bias Credits:
Original Date Of Course:

$179.00

Course Description

This CLE course, Promoting Inclusivity in Legal Practice: What Attorneys Need to Know and Do, will equip legal professionals with the knowledge and practical strategies to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in their practice. Participants will explore the ethical obligations, cultural competencies, and best practices for creating inclusive client interactions, workplaces, and courtroom advocacy. The course will address common barriers to inclusivity and provide actionable steps for promoting equity in both individual practice and firm-wide policies. Attorneys will leave with a deeper understanding of how to support marginalized communities while meeting professional standards of conduct.

Syllabus

  1. Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Legal Practice
  2. Ethical Considerations for Diversity and Inclusion in Law
  3. Building Inclusive Client Relationships and Communication Strategies
  4. Implementing DEI Best Practices in Law Firms and Legal Organizations
  5. Addressing Systemic Barriers in the Justice System and Advocating for Change

Credit Details

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Course Instructor

Dafney Dubuisson Stokes, Esq.
Original Date Of Course

Elimination of Bias Credits

1.5
Dafney Dubuisson Stokes, Esq.
Dafney Dubuisson Stokes, Esq.
Dafney Dubuisson Stokes, Esq. is a partner at Wong Fleming, P.C. who concentrates her practice in commercial litigation, creditor's rights, bankruptcy, and automotive finance, with extensive experience representing Fortune 500 corporate clients in federal litigation matters. She holds a B.A. with honors from Boston College and a J.D. from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, and is licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
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