Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion continue to generate a number of “hot topics”. Through this Lunch and Learn Series, participants can learn more about some of them.

The history/ heritage and cultural topics include:

• Why “Black Lives Matter” and not “All Lives Matter”?
• Critical Race Theory: what is it?
• Why create a DEI Action Plan?
• In celebration of Black History Month….
• In celebration of Women’s History Month…
• In celebration of Native American Heritage Month…
• Happy Day of Abundance instead of Happy Thanksgiving
• First Black Women Judges, a discussion by the author
• Ketanji Brown Jackson: why she matters
• Identity-related statuses and demographic data
• Juneteenth
• The Real MLK
• History of Black Lawyers

The workplace related topics include:

• CROWN legislation and the latest requirements for hair and appearance
• Diversity-related litigation
• Growth trends in diversity
• Allyship as an underrated status
• Implicit bias and blind spots
• Future trends for diversity in the legal profession in light of the ABA’s new rule on diversity education for law students
• Opportunities for community engagement

Space is unlimited.

Fee schedule: To be determined based on size of audience, topic(s) selected, and organizational affiliations.

For additional information or to schedule a training workshop, please contact Jane Ferketic at deia@halloransage.com or call 860.297.4641.