Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias: Practice Pointers for Pro Bono Advocacy

This CLE will present a conceptual framework, concrete skills toolkit and interactive exercise intended to enhance attorney competence in pro bono advocacy, with particular attention to diversity and inclusion and the disruption of implicit biases when working with economically disadvantaged clients.

Program Fee:
Free for Members | $50 for Nonmembers

3:30 – 3:35 p.m.          Introduction

3:35 – 3:45 p.m.          Diversity, Inclusion, and Pro Bono

3:45 – 4:25 p.m.          D&I Skills Toolkit

• Toolkit Skill 1: Cultural Competence
• Toolkit Skill 2: Disruption of Implicit Bias
• Toolkit Skill 3: Practice Pointers Unique for Pro Bono Advocacy
• D&I Toolkit Skills: Compliance

4:25 – 4:55 p.m.          Ethics Application

4:55 – 5:00 p.m.          Questions and Answers

New York: 1.5 Total (1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias & 0.5 Ethics)
New Jersey: 1.5 Total: (1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias & 0.5 Professional Responsibility)
California: 1.5 Total: 1.0 Elimination of Bias (Implicit Bias) & 0.5 Professional Responsibility
Pennsylvania:1.0 Professional Responsibility
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

Sponsoring Association Organizations:
City Bar Justice Center, Kurt M. Denk, Executive Director
Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci, Executive Director

Co-Sponsoring Association Committee:
Pro Bono & Legal Services, Jessica M. Klein, Chair

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org