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FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Dealing with Unconscious Bias & Discrimination

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Fox Rothschild LLP recently issued the following announcement.

When:December 4, 2019 at 10:00am – 10:45am

People:Catherine T. Barbieri

Hosted By:The Women, Diversity & Change Summit - Philadelphia

Location: DoubleTree Hotel Center City

237 S. Broad St.

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Whether discrimination comes from overt prejudice or unconscious bias, minorities and women are not receiving equal opportunities or treatment when it comes to landing in-house counsel positions, earning promotions, or making partner in a law firm. In fact, the impact of unconscious bias can be insidious and underestimated or rationalized too easily. How can lawyers identify their own unconscious biases and overcome discrimination when it affects them directly?

This panel will explore:

The types of unconscious bias to look out for:

Power of language

Institutional bias

Ignorance and education

How to approach:

Managers

Peers

Direct reports

When an official approach is needed – reporting bias

Original source can be found here.

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