Promoting Diversity And The Elimination Of Bias

  • Presenter, “Let’s Talk About Race: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace,” Bay Area Human Resources Connections, via Webex, April 21, 2021
  • Presenter, “Creating A Respectful and Inclusive Workplace: Elimination Of Bias Training For In House Counsel,” Paragon Legal, via Zoom, October 9, 2021
  • Presenter, “Creating a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace,” Public Policy Institute of CA Training for Managers, November 11, 2020
  • Speaker, “Preventing Disability Discrimination: Providing Reasonable Accommodations for Lawyers with Disabilities” League of California Cities’ 2013 City Attorneys Spring Conference, Napa, CA, May 10, 2013 (satisfies mandatory continuing legal education – elimination of bias credit requirement for CA attorneys)
  • Speaker, “Elimination Of Bias Against Lawyers With Disabilities: Overcoming Barriers, Creating Access And Providing Reasonable Accommodations,” Practising Law Institute 2009 California MCLE Marathon, San Francisco, CA, December 7, 2009 (satisfies mandatory continuing legal education – elimination of bias credit requirement for CA attorneys)
  • Speaker, “Gender Bias In The Legal Profession,” The Lawyers’ Club of San Francisco Annual Mega MCLE Program, San Francisco, CA, January 2008
  • Panelist, “Achieving Diversity Through The Elimination Of Bias In The Legal Profession: Effective Strategies For Hiring, Retention And Promotion,” State Bar of California Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, September 27-30, 2007
  • Moderator and Panelist, “Making A Case For Diversity In The Legal Profession: Eliminating Barriers And Creating Pathways For Attorneys Of All Backgrounds To Succeed In The Practice Of Law,” The Lawyers Club of San Francisco, CA, January 25, 2007
  • Lead Facilitator, Diversity Policy Table at “Raising Profits And Potential,” 2006 National Employer Summit Sponsored by Business and Professional Women’s Foundation and Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C., November 9, 2006
  • Moderator and Panelist, Business and Professional Women/USA National Conference: “New Frontiers,” Panel on “Embracing Diversity to Create Welcoming Local Organizations,” Dallas, Texas, July 19-21, 2006
  • Moderator and Panelist, “A Dream Deferred No Longer: Achieving True Diversity In The Legal Profession” Plenary Session on “Challenges To The Practice Of Law– Perspectives Of Attorneys From Diverse Backgrounds,” State Bar of California Spring Summit on Diversity (presented results of 2005 State Bar survey examining the experiences of attorneys of diverse backgrounds with recommendations on eradicating bias and increasing diversity in the legal profession), San Jose, CA, June 3, 2006
  • Panelist, “How to Apply and Get Appointed to a State Bar of CA Committee or Section,” (encouraging diverse candidates to apply for appointments), San Francisco, CA, January 2006
  • Panelist, “Access for All: The Implications of Disabilities on The Practice of Law,” (reasonable accommodations for attorneys with disabilities), State Bar of California Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, October 2004
  • Panel Moderator, “Creating Visibility: Practical Advice for Marketing Your Firm’s Diversity: Enhancing Your Firm’s Visibility Through Technology,” co-sponsored by the California Minority Counsel Program, the Practising Law Institute, and The State Bar of California, San Francisco, CA, January 13, 2004

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