The Diversity Conference kicked off the bar year with the September 20 forum at William and Mary Law School. The panels did not disappoint, and audience participation took the program to a new level. Attendees were challenged and challenged others to think of diversity and inclusion in new ways. The program sold out nearly two weeks before it began. Continue reading Forum Photo Album

A number of cases are going in front of the U.S. Supreme Court that test the concept of gender inclusion. How will the Supreme Court evaluate these issues? A panel attempted to explain. Continue reading Forum Panel 4: How Many Sexes can Stand Under Title VII’s Umbrella

How can a practitioner recognize and address the needs of our diverse community? Changing demographics of our Commonwealth brings changing legal needs of our clients. Learn how to adapt our services to the needs of today’s client. Continue reading Panel 2: Understanding Diversity: The Changing Realities and Considerations in the Practice of Law in the Commonwealth of Virginia

As sworn guardians of the rule of law, lawyers have a special duty to conduct themselves in an honorable manner, free of bias against individuals based on the color of their skin or other similar personal characteristics. Easier said than done. Learn how we can assess these biases and improve our decision making abilities. Continue reading The First Panel: Implicit Bias and Its Effect on Lawyers

One successful event may be attributed as a flash in the pan. However, two successful years means you are on to something. The second forum started with insightful remarks by Justice Goodwin. Continue reading Second Annual Forum on Diversity Builds on Success to Engage the Bar

Individuals on the autism spectrum face challenges in their daily lives, nevermind the challenges with our legal system. Explore the issues those on the spectrum face and how to assist them. By Walewska Watkins Continue reading The Autism Spectrum and the Legal Process An Overview