Cultural Bias in Decision-Making & Diversity in Litigation
Presented by the CBA Immigration Law Section
Cost
CBA members: $55
CBA Young Lawyer Members (<5 years): $40
CBA Student members: $10
Non-members: $220
AQAADI members: $110*
Government: $110
Paralegal prices available**
Plus applicable taxes
*AQAADI members please contact Isabelle Dongier and await response before registering.
**Paralegals please contact pd@cba.org for assistance.
All sessions will be presented in English. Registrants will receive an on-demand recording following each webcast.
This is the 9th webinar in the CBA Immigration Law Online Symposium. You can purchase the full program at a package rate.
Day 2 - Friday, June 4, 2021 | 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM ET
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm ET Cultural Bias in Decision-Making & Diversity in Litigation
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This session will address the importance of diversity and cultural competence in decision-making, whether on a submitted application or in hearings before a court or tribunal. Tips and strategies will be shared about how to include a client’s experiences with racism when preparing submissions and presenting arguments.
Topics to be covered will include:
- Review of recent case law that addresses cultural competency in decision-making
- The relevance of BIPOC experiences with racism and when this should be included in an application
- The importance of diversity in decision-making at tribunals and the courts
- How to implement diversity and inclusion principles within law firms and other places of employment
Moderator:
Naseem Mithoowani, Mithoowani Waldman Immigration Law Group
Speakers:
Arghavan Gerami, Gerami Law
Jane Rukaria
Gabriela Ramo, EY Law LLP
