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What the Blues Teach About Bias and Inclusion in the Law
Jazz and the blues are about a lot of things, including struggle, culture, bias, inclusion, change, and resilience. Each of those concepts is critical to understanding and combatting bias in the practice of law. Join this CLE performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he connects the world of jazz and blues to diversity and inclusion in the legal world.
Topics include:- Understanding the sources of discriminatory conduct in the practice of law.
- The specific prohibition on discrimination and harassment in Maine, including a review of Maine’s unique Rule 8.4(g).
- A discussion about the difference between creating diverse law firms vs. promoting inclusion within law firms.
- How to improve current efforts in the practice.
- Personal strategies for individual lawyers to improve communication and avoid discriminatory behavior.
- The need to change law firm culture to bring about better communication and decision-making processes.
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Stuart Teicher, Esq.Maine State Bar Association CLE Programs:
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