When I feel overwhelmed, I find a pro bono case.” Is this the opposite of what you might expect to hear? This lawyer said that the ability to step back and look at something new and different meant they provided better service to their paying clients. Who doesn’t want that? Pro Bono week is October 24-30, and the national theme is Moving Forward in a Post-Pandemic World. Minnesota initiatives … [Read more...]
LCL Statement on Anti-Asian Violence
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers stands with others in our profession and across the nation and world in condemning anti-Asian bigotry and violence. This, along with other conduct and rhetoric causes trauma today and contributes to trauma through generations. Research shows that bias and bigotry in all forms, implicit or explicit, undermine the justice our profession strives to deliver and how … [Read more...]
Black History Month
The 2021 theme for Black History Month is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity (https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/). Within our profession, we often discuss the concept of bias. A quick way to understand bias is that our brains create “shortcuts” based on whatever limited information or misinformation is available to fit a particular situation. These “shortcuts” allow … [Read more...]