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
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