Events
The Elimination of Bias In The Legal Profession; Navigating Issues of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation In Law Firms
July 11, 2013 | San Francisco
| Duane Morris LLP
The Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) Leadership Development Committee, Duane Morris LLP and the Bar Association of San Francisco will hold a special Diversity MCLE event, "The Elimination of Bias In The Legal Profession; Navigating Issues of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation In Law Firms," on July 11, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Duane Morris' San Francisco office.
This program will begin with a networking reception from 5–6 p.m., which will provide an opportunity for attorneys and community leaders from all over Northern California to network while enjoying refreshments and breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay. From 6–7 p.m., attendees will be treated to an all-star panel discussion regarding strategies for eliminating bias in the legal profession, and how to better navigate issues of race, gender, and sexual orientation in law firms. This event offers one hour of Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession MCLE credit.
Registration is complimentary for ABTL members and non-members. NOTE: For this special event, attendance will NOT be limited to attorneys with 10 years or less law firm experience. Everyone is welcome!
Panelists
- Tammy Albarrán, Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
- Yolanda M. Jackson, Deputy Executive Director and Diversity Director For BASF
- Joanne Sprague, Re-Founder and CEO of FriendFactor.org
- L. Julius Turman, Partner at Reed Smith LLP
Moderator: Terrance Evans, Partner at Duane Morris LLP
For more information or to register online, please visit the registration page. Questions? Contact Michele Bowen at 925.447.7900.
