Implicit bias has become a topic of increasing interest
and importance to lawyers and judges. Join us as our speakers address implicit bias from the perspective of the lawyer, including its causes,
effects, and management. Themes
discussed in the recently published book, Enhancing
Justice: Reducing Bias, published by the American Bar Association and edited
by Professor Sara Redfield will be highlighted.
Welcome:
Steven M. Elrod, Holland & Knight LLP and CBA President
Panelists:
Hon. Michael B. Hyman, Illinois Appellate Court
Professor Sara Redfield, University of New Hampshire
Hon. Kristal Royce Rivers, Juvenile Justice Division, Circuit Court of Cook County
John C. Sciaccotta, Aronberg Goldgehn
Adam Sheppard, Sheppard Law Firm, P.C.
Copies of Professor Redfield's book, Enhancing Justice: Reducing Bias, will be available for sale or order at www.ShopABA.org or call 1-800-285-2221 or complete and order form.
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Networking reception immediately follow the presentation courtesy of:
Program cost:
CBA Member: Complimentary
Non-member: $100
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