Event Description
“Where
all think alike, no one thinks very much” –
Walter Lippman
Research shows that diverse and
inclusive teams are more thoughtful, strategic, careful, and innovative. They
are smarter. However, the urge to choose colleagues that look like you and have
had the same kinds of experiences is immediate and, frankly, consistent with
human nature. We are most comfortable with what we are used to, and in most
businesses (especially law firms), we have historically been most comfortable
with, and most used to seeing, white men in positions of leadership. The
benefits of a diverse and inclusive team, however, unquestionably outweigh any
initial discomfort.
To achieve the benefits of a diverse
trial or litigation team, not only diversity but fostering a genuine sense of
being must be part of an organization’s culture and the way it works. When teams
commit to diverse and inclusive leadership and membership, they will have a
greater likelihood of success. Our panelists will explore how we can build
stronger teams and promote and integrate a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
When we feel like we can bring our genuine selves to our work, we perform at our
best.
Panelists:
Ann Anaya | Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity
Equity and Inclusion Officer, AmerisourceBergen
Sheryl Axelrod
| President and CEO, The Axelrod Firm, P.C.
Gerardo
Alcazar | Partner, Blackwell Burke, P.A.
CLE Credits:
1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credits | Event Code: 441535
Cost:
Civil Litigation
Section Members: Free*
MSBA Member not in the Civil Litigation Section:
$15
Non-MSBA Member: $25
Law Student:
FREE
Deadline to
register: February
28th, 2022 at 11:00 am. To register after that time, email the program manager.
Remote Participation: Remote instructions will be
emailed to you the day prior to the event.
Payments: Due to the pandemic, accounting staff have
limited access to the office making the processing of checks difficult. We
request that you register online or over the phone by credit card whenever
possible. If you need assistance, please contact the program manager. If
you must pay by check, please use this
registration form.
Cancellations: Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation
policy .
Accommodations: The MSBA is committed to
creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If
you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify
the program manager. Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior
to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations.
Thank you.
Program Manager:
Kara
Haro
kharo@mnbars.org
612-278-6329