Diversity and Inclusion

In collaboration with Ogletree Deakins, the ACC-SoCal Diversity Committee recently launched a series of web-based programs centered on racial justice and reform.

Please join us at 2:00 p.m.  on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, for the fourth module in this social justice webinar series –

Social Justice – Report Card: Evolution of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity in the Legal Profession”

This program discusses the benefits of, and business case for, diversity and inclusion.  It addresses all forms of diversity and gently encourages self-examination (in terms of the diversity of those in whom we place our trust) and greater self-awareness of potentially offensive words and deeds.  In addition, this program offers concrete suggestions to create a more diverse and inclusive work environment, thereby improving and strengthening the organization.

ACC Houston Diversity CLE Webinar
Implicit Bias in the Courts - with our featured speaker Judge Vanessa Gilmore
December 3, 2020  | 12 - 1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
 

Judges must guard against implicit bias and should consciously reject stereotypes, attitudes, and preferences, to prevent implicit bias from affecting the application of the law. Learn more when you join ACC and Judge Gilmore for this candid conversation.

In the midst of the perfect storm – most notably, the coronavirus pandemic and the killing of George Floyd – racial disparities and injustices took center stage. While many organizations were focused on safely reopening after weeks of sheltering in place, our diversity practitioners were curiously examining the “storm” through a generational lens to explore the implications on race relations for businesses.

Our efforts culminated in the creation of UnMasked™, a comprehensive equity and engagement program. Grounded in empirical science and observation, UnMasked™ exposes the complex nexus of implicit bias, current crises, and generational shifts in mindsets on race and diversity. UnMasked™ also uncovers intra-generational differences in expression and belongingness of Black American Millennials contrasted to pre-Millennial generations of Blacks in the workplace and marketplace. Understanding these nuanced differences fosters diversity innovations, deepens belongingness and reduces conflict to identity differences.  

Learning Objectives:
•    Understand how recent events are affecting race relations in the workplace and marketplace.
•    Explore assumptions and stereotypes that inform biases underlying the racial disparities unmasked by the current “perfect storm.”
•    Examine generational differences in views on racial and ethnic diversity and the culture gap.
•    Explore identity insights through an intra-race, cross-generation perspective.
•    Explore concepts of belonging and social integration, and variations between pre-Millennial and Millennial Black Americans.
•    Identify equity-minded and inclusive leadership skills to foster a culture of belongingness for NextGen.

In the midst of the perfect storm – most notably, the coronavirus pandemic and the killing of George Floyd – racial disparities and injustices took center stage. While many organizations were focused on safely reopening after weeks of sheltering in place, our diversity practitioners were curiously examining the “storm” through a generational lens to explore the implications on race relations for businesses.

Our efforts culminated in the creation of UnMasked™, a comprehensive equity and engagement program. Grounded in empirical science and observation, UnMasked™ exposes the complex nexus of implicit bias, current crises, and generational shifts in mindsets on race and diversity. UnMasked™ also uncovers intra-generational differences in expression and belongingness of Black American Millennials contrasted to pre-Millennial generations of Blacks in the workplace and marketplace. Understanding these nuanced differences fosters diversity innovations, deepens belongingness and reduces conflict to identity differences.  

Learning Objectives:
•    Understand how recent events are affecting race relations in the workplace and marketplace.
•    Explore assumptions and stereotypes that inform biases underlying the racial disparities unmasked by the current “perfect storm.”
•    Examine generational differences in views on racial and ethnic diversity and the culture gap.
•    Explore identity insights through an intra-race, cross-generation perspective.
•    Explore concepts of belonging and social integration, and variations between pre-Millennial and Millennial Black Americans.
•    Identify equity-minded and inclusive leadership skills to foster a culture of belongingness for NextGen.

This timely and important panel discussion will feature Central Ohio business and industry leaders as they discuss current world events, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession in the greater context of social inequity.

The ACC BC Chapter and Harris & Company LLP invite you to a virtual webinar on diversity & equality.  

(Not a member of the ACC yet? Click here to learn more.)

Thursday, November 5, 2020  |  Noon to 1:00 pm

Does your organization have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Policy?  What are “modern” ED&I practices?  What legal issues arise as organizations assess, implement and/or evolve their ED&I practices, and how do you minimize legal risks?  Even if you don’t practice employment law, being well-informed of these hot-topic issues will help you steer your organization into making good choices.

Our speakers will explain the legal context and share tips on how to identify best practices and legal risks that may arise in your organization. You will obtain practical guidance (or identify when to seek expert advice) on issues such as the scope of an ED&I policy; the privacy challenges that arise when collecting ED&I data; addressing allegations of micro-aggressions; participating as a member of an internal “ED&I Council”, and fielding colleagues ED&I challenges shared “in confidence”.  

Presenters:
•    Ingrid Otto, Harris & Company 
•    Suzanne Kennedy, Harris & Company

This event is eligible for 1 CPD credit with the Law Society of BC.

REGISTER NOW!
 
VIRTUAL LOCATION
This meeting will be virtually hosted by Harris & Company via WebEx. Meeting connection details will be sent to registrants closer to the event date. 

This event is proudly sponsored by HARRIS & COMPANY LLP.

Questions? Contact Teresa at britishcolumbia@accglobal.com.