Uncover the hidden biases that shape the legal system and explore ethical strategies for creating a more just and equitable society.
Implicit bias, a pervasive and often unconscious phenomenon, can have profound and often harmful effects on the criminal justice system. From jury selection to sentencing, unconscious biases can lead to disparities and systemic inequalities. This course explores the ethical challenges posed by implicit bias in the legal system, examining its impact on various aspects of the justice process.
We will delve into the following chapters:
This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to recognize, mitigate, and ultimately address implicit bias in your own work. You will learn about the origins of implicit bias, its impact on various aspects of the legal system, and strategies for promoting a more just and equitable legal system. By exploring these critical issues, we strive to build a more informed and ethical legal community.
Empowering Legal Professionals, One Hour at a Time
CLE for Me provides innovative, accessible, and engaging Continuing Legal Education designed to meet the needs of today’s busy legal professionals. With a focus on practical insights, emerging trends, and compliance requirements, we deliver courses that are as impactful as they are convenient. Our expert-led programs empower attorneys to stay informed, enhance their skills, and excel in their practice—all at their own pace.
Licensed Attorney in Illinois
Joanne Boy is a licensed attorney in Illinois, with over 20 years of diverse experience spanning publication/editorial work, immigration, policy, compliance, litigation, higher education, public housing and affordable housing Joanne has actively contributed to the larger practice of law and the affordable housing industry as an in-house attorney with the Chicago Housing Authority, the third largest public housing authority in the United States and to the world of higher education as a visiting professor with DeVry University and DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Business teaching political science, public administration, nonprofit management, and business law/ethics related courses to undergraduate and graduate level students. Her experiences are well-entrenched in assisting the development and furtherance of public-private endeavors in many areas of life. She remains dedicated to educating and shaping the next generation of lawyers and leaders.
