How Will COVID-19 Affect Equity in Education?
By Janice V. Arellano – March 23, 2020 | The coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity to educate students about the importance of equality and anti-discrimination.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The mission of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is to ensure that traditionally underrepresented groups work at every level to advance our position as a leader in the ABA-wide effort to build a legal community that reflects the wider communities we serve.
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Youth Access to Mental Health Services Is an Un-Prioritized Civil Right
By Victor M. Jones – December 4, 2019 | Children deserve the dignity of receiving quality services that allow them to lead healthy and productive lives in their homes and communities.
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Supercharge Your Law Practice Through Character Strengths
Understanding and utilizing your greatest strengths will enable you to not only increase your self-awareness and ability to manage stress, but will also supercharge your law practice. In this podcast, Elina Teboul and Jordana Confino discuss how to identify your signature strengths and ways to more fully apply them in the workplace.
Unique Perspectives and Advice on Feeling Like Not Belonging as a Diverse Attorney
John A. Martinez is the Director of Litigation Operations for USAA. He describes a unique situation as a young attorney in which he felt like he did not belong in the courtroom as a diverse attorney and was put on the spot by a judge. He also provides advice to new attorneys on how to deal with feeling like not belonging, whether it is in the courthouse or at the workplace as a diverse attorney.
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19
Events | In-Person
Class Actions 2023
ETHICS 60 min
This premier class-action conference will take place in Chicago and is more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help your clients, or lea…
Nov
01
Events | In-Person
Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
CLE 60 min
Join us as we highlight women leading for success in the courtroom, in the judiciary, and in the profession. This year's conference will feature 9 plenary programs and several networking events.