Illinois MCLE - Diversity and Inclusion Courses

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Diversity & Inclusion: Recognizing the Damaging Effects of Implicit Bias in the Workplace

Implicit bias, increasingly studied and discussed, involves subconscious associations our minds create linking various concepts and ideas. These biases arise from our experiences, cultural backgrounds, societal norms, media influences, and other factors. This CLE program explores the nature of implicit bias and its influence on the legal profession and workplace. Participants will examine how these biases subtly affect behaviors and decisions and will learn practical strategies to miti... More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
Implicit Bias and DEI Today: Challenges & Opportunities

Implicit biases, stemming from natural brain processes, influence everyone, including lawyers. Understanding these biases is crucial to anticipating and preventing legal risks. In this CLE course, Professor Bruce Adelson will draw from his research at Georgetown University School of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law to explore the impact of microaggressions and bias in the legal profession. Using real court cases and EEOC complaints, he will illustrate how such beh... More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
The Intersection of Bias and Legal Ethics

Bias, though often viewed negatively, can shape our preferences positively, influencing our likes for particular things, scents, or people. However, bias can also lead to discrimination. This CLE course will examine the complexities of bias, particularly its dual role within the legal profession. We will explore how bias affects legal practice and client advisement, and provide actionable strategies for identifying and addressing bias. Attendees will gain practical insights int... More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
Being a DEIA Agent of Change in The Legal Workplace and Beyond

This introductory CLE course on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) offers a comprehensive legal overview of various related concepts and initiatives. The course will open with the definition and legal history of DEIA as well as some relevant background. Going as far back in history as the Civil War, the course will explain how the concepts in the modern understanding of DEIA evolved from the beginning of American history through the Civil Rights movement till today a... More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How the Law Created Inequity

Efforts to equalize opportunity are often encapsulated by the words “diversity, equity and inclusion”. The need and purpose for DEI requires an understanding of how inequality is embedded into the law. This CLE course will explain the many laws and judicial pronouncements that have made inequality the law. The course will present some of the more seminal cases, some taught as early as grade school and some virtually unknown – in order to shed light on claims of inequity and the efforts... More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
Diversity and Race in Jury Selection

This fascinating CLE course will look at jury selection from the historical lens of diversity and race. The course will examine how the “all white juries” of the past resulted in infamous miscarriages of justice and how the Supreme Court has addressed the racial discrimination in jury selection going all the way back to the 1880’s. The course will take a particular look at New York State courts and how they have recently addressed this issues and then zoom out to look at what other sta... More Info

$34

1.25Diversity/Inclusion
Implicit Bias: “I’m Not Like You…Except That I Am”

Presented by a trial lawyer, mediator and life coach, this informative CLE course will address why human beings tend to judge and categorize other humans and demystify their perceived need to do so. The course will then dovetail with the topic of bias and prejudice elimination and how that fits into the perceived need and will facilitate how to reframe those common “caveman-like” reactions. The course will take a light-hearted tone and respect all opinions and perspectives. The... More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
Changing the Landscape of Diversity, Inclusion & the Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession

This CLE course will address the disproportionate numbers of women and minorities who hold partner positions in law firms. The course will also address the key impediments that have impacted women and minorities from advancement and explain how litigation is often used as a tool to combat discrimination and to advance inclusion and diversity. The course will present practices that law firms can adopt to increase their firm’s diversity and thereby change the legal landscape. More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
How Microaggressions Can Dismantle an Organization’s Professional Development & Diversity & Inclusion Goals

Seemingly innocuous comments, pronoun use and jokes can all seem innocent, but may amount to an inadvertently hostile environment for employees. Employee turnover as a result of such toxic environments are never good for a businesses’ bottom line. This enlightening CLE course will use a social science and current events approach to make you more aware of implicit bias and micro-aggressions for healthier work environments. The course will help you to recognize and admit biases you might... More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
Everything You Wanted to Know About Diversity In The Legal Profession, But Were Afraid to Ask

A survey of the hot button topics concerning diversity and inclusion in the legal profession not just through stats and theory but real life experience. A frank discussion of the real reasons our profession lacks diversity; the harm not just to the larger culture but to our bottom lines; and what has to change for our profession to adequately reflect and serve the larger culture. More Info

$34

0.75Diversity/Inclusion
Implicit Bias and Micro-Aggressions: Their Effect on Law Firm Culture and Success

Regardless of what business you’re in, the issues of implicit bias, diversity and inclusion has impacted your business. When it comes to the practice of law, this means attracting, providing services to and retaining an increasingly diverse clientele. This CLE course will explain how implicit bias and the automatic associations individuals make between groups as well as stereotypes about those groups may result in micro-aggression – the outcome of that bias. The course will focus specifically... More Info

$34

1.25Diversity/Inclusion
New Illinois Attorney Basic Skills

Defined under Rule 793 as a Basic Skills Course and therefore designed to help newly admitted attorneys in Illinois fulfill their minimum Continuing Legal Education Requirements, this CLE course addresses important topics for novice attorneys. The course will focus on providing necessary information for first year Illinois attorneys. More Info

$187

6Total Credits

5 Ethics, 1 Div
Diversity and Inclusion: The Concept of Implicit Bias

The concept of implicit bias, the stereotypes or attitudes that unconsciously impact our actions, decisions and understanding, is a subject of considerable study today. Formed by ones culture, experiences, society, media exposure or other element, it is often a reliable indicator of how a person will behave, even if that behavior runs counter to their explicit values. This CLE course will explore the impact of implicit bias on the workplace as well as present strategies for addressing the issu... More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
How Leadership Can Create Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

While bias, discrimination and harassment in the workplace has come under fire in the past few years, there still remains a degree of insidious behavior that can have an adverse effect on the workplace environment. Particularly for vulnerable employees, the climate of a workplace can directly impact employee performance and satisfaction. This CLE course will provide leaders and managers with the tools to examine their workplace and the interpersonal relationships within it and offer tips and str... More Info

$65

1.5Diversity/Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion: The #MeToo Movement’s Impact on the Legal Profession

Gender discrimination and gender diversity has perhaps never been more center-stage. This CLE course will take an attorneys view of the issue and discuss them in terms of the legal profession. The course will explain pay equity in law firms, sexual harassment issues and how diversity can be improved in law firms. Practical, effective steps by individuals and organizations can take to increase diversity and avoid inappropriate sexual conduct in light of the lessons we’ve learned in the #MeToo and... More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
Recognizing and Removing Bias from the Legal Profession

The term implicit bias has received a great deal of attention lately and has been identified as the cause of unjust behaviors in everything from hiring practices to the legal system. But what is implicit bias and how rampant is it in reality? How much is just media hype? This CLE course will explain implicit bias, its origin, how it can be differentiated from explicit bias, legal action that may arise from it and the degree to it has impacted the legal system. More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
Bias in the Legal Profession

Bias can influence employment decisions, even unintentionally. Any form of bias, even just perceived, can translate into legal action against a law firm. This CLE course will explain how bias can translate into legal causes of action and show how these lawsuits have affected certain law firms. Learn what to avoid, what actions to take, and how to make sure that our profession creates a fair and just playing field for all. More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion