Unconscious Bias: Stories from Real Life & Practical Tips to Move Forward

Presented by the CBA Women Lawyer Forum and the CBA Equality SubCommittee

Monday, May 10, 2021 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET (Recording)

A panel of women lawyers representing diversity in the profession will speak about their lived experiences of working in a predominantly white legal profession. These women will share their individual experiences, such as incidents of bias or discrimination, or other road blocks or challenges they faced in the practice of law and how they navigated through those incidents or challenges. The panel will also share strategies that lawyers can utilize to improve their experience and opportunities within the legal profession.

Presenters

Moderator:
Kamaljit Lehal, Lehal Law

Speakers:
Koren Lightning-Earle, Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge
Navdeep Kaur, Gittens & Associates
Candace Thomas, Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General, Nova Scotia