Course Level:

Basic

Advance Preparation:

Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation:

On-Demand Webcast

Prerequisite:

None

Course Code:

1410993

Total Credits:

CLE Credit:

CA CLE 1.00 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias - Approved Until: 10/29/2025

PA CLE 1.00 Ethics - Approved Until: 10/29/2026

VT CLE 1.00 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias - Approved Until: 12/31/2025

NJ CLE 1.00 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias - Credits through Reciprocity

NY CLE 1.00 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias - Credits through Reciprocity

AR CLE 1.00 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias - Credits through Reciprocity

CT CLE 1.00 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias - Credits through Reciprocity

NH CLE 1.00 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53

GA CLE 1.00 Ethics - Approved Until: 12/31/2024

TN CLE 1.00 Ethics/Professionalism - Approved Until: 10/29/2025

WI CLE 1.00 General - Approved Until: 12/31/2025

MS CLE 1.00 Ethics - Approved Until: 10/29/2025

Self-Apply:

AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.

No MCLE Requirements:

DC, MD, MA, MI, SD

Not Eligible for CLE:

AK, AZ, HA, IL

Kenneth Williams , Shareholder
Segal Mccambridge Singer & Mahoney

Madina Axelrod, Shareholder
Segal Mccambridge Singer & Mahoney

SEGMENT 1:

Kenneth Williams , Shareholder

Segal Mccambridge Singer & Mahoney

• The importance of DEI in the legal profession
  • DEI in the workplace empowers team members to be their best whole person, professionally, and personally
  • DEI in the legal profession leads to increased innovation and success, due to improved problem solving by bringing diverse cultures, perspectives
  • Diversity in the legal profession brings in more clients, by reflecting the rich diversity of the organizations and communities of those clients
• Strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace culture
  • Identifying diverse groups within the organization
  • Creating a diversity, equity and inclusion committee to bring awareness to the firm through education, lectures, presentations, training and workshops
  • Organizing mentorship programs
  • Offering pro bono and public service initiatives
  • Establishing processes to assess the status of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and report potential infractions
• Overcoming barriers to diversity and inclusion
  • Identifying barriers that limit ability to diversity and become fully inclusive
  • Identifying where there has been the most significant resistance to DEI initiatives
  • Taking unique steps to ensure the workforce is diverse and inclusive
  • Identifying how to involve employees from underrepresented populations without making them feel tokenized

SEGMENT 2:

Madina Axelrod, Shareholder

Segal Mccambridge Singer & Mahoney

• Best Practices for Promoting Equity Within Legal Teams

• • Equitable Hiring Practices
  • Transparent Career Advancement
  • Mentorship and Sponsorship Programs
  • Equitable Work Distribution
  • Fair Evaluation Processes
  • Inclusive Environment

• The Impact of Diverse Teams on Legal Practice and Client Service

• • Enhanced Problem-Solving
  • Improved Client Relationships
  • Reduction of Legal Risks
  • Boosting Firm Reputation

• Actionable Steps for Creating a Culture of Belonging

• • Foster Open Communication
  • Celebrate Diversity
  • Feedback Mechanisms
  • Engagement in Community Initiatives

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Professionals
• HR Professionals
• Law Firm Top Level Executives
• Paralegals
• Legal Assistants
• Other Interested Legal Professionals