Products tagged with 'diversity'

It is estimated that one in five people has a disability. Given the prevalence of disability in our society, attorneys need to be prepared to address the needs of clients with disabilities. This training will first provide practical tips on interacting with people with disabilities and the proper language to use. It will then focus on the legal and ethical issues that can arise when representing people with disabilities, with a focus on two common issues: access for clients with communication disabilities and representing clients with psychiatric disabilities.
Live Webcast Replay on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Originally part of the IICLE Ethics Institute 2022

It is estimated that one in five people has a disability. Given the prevalence of disability in our society, attorneys need to be prepared to address the needs of clients with disabilities. This training will first provide practical tips on interacting with people with disabilities and the proper language to use. It will then focus on the legal and ethical issues that can arise when representing people with disabilities, with a focus on two common issues: access for clients with communication disabilities and representing clients with psychiatric disabilities.
Live Webcast Replay on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Originally part of the IICLE Ethics Institute 2022

Learn a brief background of the factors that limit access to legal resources. Once we understand the problem, the speakers will provide some proactive tips for what attorneys can do to help. Topics covered will include not only the importance of pro bono work, but also some more practical tips covering topics attorneys need to consider when working with low income clients that may differ from their typical clients.
Live Webcast Replay on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Originally part of the IICLE Ethics Institute 2022

Learn a brief background of the factors that limit access to legal resources. Once we understand the problem, the speakers will provide some proactive tips for what attorneys can do to help. Topics covered will include not only the importance of pro bono work, but also some more practical tips covering topics attorneys need to consider when working with low income clients that may differ from their typical clients.
Live Webcast Replay on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Originally part of the IICLE Ethics Institute 2022

This presentation includes a study of federal and state anti-discrimination laws and its impact on the legal profession, as guided by the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 8.4(j). Topics include a discussion of the historical context of anti-discrimination laws, recent legislation and social movements to promote and foster diversity and inclusion in the profession, and case studies.
Live Webcast Replay on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Originally part of the IICLE Ethics Institute 2022

This presentation includes a study of federal and state anti-discrimination laws and its impact on the legal profession, as guided by the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 8.4(j). Topics include a discussion of the historical context of anti-discrimination laws, recent legislation and social movements to promote and foster diversity and inclusion in the profession, and case studies.
Live Webcast Replay on Thursday, June 1, 2022 from Noon to 1:00 PM
Originally part of the IICLE Ethics Institute 2022

Optimize your legal mindset to decrease conflict and positively influence the practice of law at the IICLE® Ethics Institute. Increase the civility of your practice with practical tips from the ARDC; learn the history of legal discrimination and how to eliminate it; and discover techniques to better represent people with disabilities and other typically underrepresented clients. Maximize your technological competence by learning about blockchain technology beyond just cryptocurrencies.

Earn as many (or as few) professional responsibility credits as you need as the end of the reporting period nears!

Get up to date on the hottest topics facing employment and labor attorneys! Topics include remote work checklist, caselaw and employment law updates, COVID developments, a wage and hour update, and novel discrimination theories. You won't want to miss our lunch presentation featuring agency officials giving the inside scoop, or our special ethics presentation with a political and social justice panel discussion.

Registration includes post-event access to the online on-demand recording.