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...]
I Found Myself On the Other Side of the Law
I was a public attorney who found myself on the other side of the law due to a highly-publicized drug arrest. I spent the weekend in jail before being arraigned by a clerk who was a friend, tears rolling down her cheeks. The arrest led to a drawn-out legal battle, employment issues, and the potential of losing my attorney’s license. As part of my treatment, my counselor recommended that I get in … [Read more...]