Beyond the Rhetoric: Obstacles & Opportunities in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
This is a virtual CLE hosted by the Governement Counsel Section. Call in information will be sent out on the morning of the CLE. Please contact Ashley Staab at [email protected] with any questions.
Start Date - End Date
August 23, 2022
Registration Deadline
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Beyond the Rhetoric: Obstacles and Opportunities in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Legal Professionals
August 23, 2022
12:00 - 1:00
Hybrid presentation. Please make sure you select whether you plan to come in person or virtually when you register for this CLE.
Presentation Description
As the legal profession learns to adjust to the post pandemic "new normal" in legal workplaces, there have been many questions about the social inclusion (SI)/ Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in the profession since the 'Black Lives Matter' global movements, and locally with the escalating cases of workplace sexual harassment and sexual abuse cases in our profession known as the 'shadow pandemic'. Yet too many DEI trainings and initiatives designed to address these efforts are also designed to be unwelcome for people who haven't bought in to their premise. In this workshop, we will explore the most common assumptions embedded into today's DEI initiatives and discuss how these assumptions can unwittingly create polarization and resentment while undermining future efforts at inclusion. We will also consider alternative frameworks for DEI engagement in the legal profession and explore the ways in which we can do better at meeting people where they are and providing them with a meaningful place in the DEI movement.
J. Ryann Peyton Bio
Ryann serves as the Director of the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program (CAMP), a program of the Colorado Supreme Court. A former litigator and a seasoned consultant and advocate on professionalism, diversity, and equity in the legal field, Ryann is a frequent commentator, presenter, and lecturer. Prior to joining CAMP, Ryann focused their law practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on LGBTQ families and civil rights. Ryann has been routinely recognized for their legal practice, most recently earning the 2019 American Bar Association Rosner & Rosner Young Lawyer Professionalism award. Ryann sits on the boards of several Colorado legal organizations and will lead the Colorado Bar Association as President in 2022. Ryann earned their law degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and holds an LLM and undergraduate degree from the University of Denver.
Applied for 1 general and 1 EDI CLE credit.
Registration Fees
| Price Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| CBA Members In Person | $5.00 |
| CBA Members Virtual | $5.00 |
| Government Counsel Section Members In Person | $0.00 |
| Government Counsel Section Members Virtual | $0.00 |
| Non-Members In Person | $10.00 |
| Non-Members Virtual | $10.00 |
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