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...]
Are you holding your breath?
Lately, we’ve been talking with people who tell us they are holding their breath as the inauguration nears. Our profession has been on the front lines for legal and policy initiatives and responses as our society faces an unprecedented number of challenges. Lawyers quickly became involved in the necessary follow-up to the capitol insurrection. That engagement will grow and become more intense as … [Read more...]
Feeling SAD after the holidays?
As we moved through the 2020 holiday season, most of us knew how different things would be. There was less “hustle and bustle.” Many typically found joy and comfort in the year-end rush to make the most of the holidays, to savor the warmth of friendships, to bask in the love of our families. That is not to say that problems take the holiday season off; instead, we collectively try to focus on the … [Read more...]
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