Charting the Future of Law through Inclusive Excellence
This comprehensive course is meticulously designed for attorneys who are committed to understanding and integrating the principles of ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion into their legal practice. Through a series of insightful presentations, participants will explore the evolving landscape of the legal profession, emphasizing the significance of ethical decision-making, the embrace of diversity, and the implementation of inclusive and equitable practices. The course will shed light on the challenges and opportunities that come with fostering a diverse legal environment, the role of leadership in promoting positive change, and the imperative of continuous adaptation to societal and professional demands.
Key Topic Discussed:
Ethical Decision-Making: Exploring the core principles of ethical conduct and their application in the legal profession.
Diversity in Law: Examining the current state of diversity within law firms, understanding its impact, and discussing strategies to enhance representation.
Equity Challenges: Addressing the systemic barriers that hinder equity in legal settings and exploring solutions to overcome these obstacles.
Inclusion Strategies: Developing inclusive practices that ensure all members of the legal community are respected, valued, and able to contribute fully.
Leadership's Role: Emphasizing the responsibility of law firm leaders in fostering an ethical, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
Innovative Practices: Discussing the need for continuous innovation and adaptation in policies and practices to meet the evolving demands of the profession and society.
Systemic Change: Advocating for and contributing to broader systemic changes that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession and beyond.
Continuous Assessment and Improvement: Implementing mechanisms for regular assessment and refinement of diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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Barbara Harris, BA, JD, CDE is the Disproportionality Attorney, Legal Training Coordinator for Washington State Office of Public Defense. Before assuming this position in January 2020, Barbara was WA’s Department Social Health Services’ Chief Review Judge of administrative hearing appeals for five years. Barbara has served as an administrative law judge for WA’s Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), and a judge pro tem in King County Superior Court. Barbara is committed to social justice and indigent representation. She is a past Senior Managing Attorney for the King County Bar Association’s Housing Justice Project and was a public defender for eight years with Associated Counsel for the Accused. Barbara attended Seattle University and Seattle School of Law. She is a credentialed Certified Diversity Executive through the Institute for Diversity Certification.
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I have over a decade of multimedia experience as a desktop publisher, Livestream producer, PA announcer, webcast director, professor, emcee, and more. I am a radio broadcasting graduate with additional coursework in political science and journalism. I gained critical knowledge while shadowing veteran broadcasters. I have extensive training in creative writing, current affairs, freelancing, and story structure. I have crafted current affairs interviews with Justin Trudeau, Romeo Dallaire, Ed the Sock, Kenny and Spenny, and Mike MacDonald. I love working as a creative storyteller and having conversations with people from all walks of life. My goal is to connect with diverse voices and to foster discussions on complex issues while striving to make the conversations as accessible and inclusive as possible.
