Implicit Bias and Bias-Reduction Strategies

Course Demo. No credit provided in demo mode.

Credit Hours:
TN - Dual: 1.08 Credits
CA - Elimination of Bias: 1.0 Credits
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - Professionalism: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
IL - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits

Running Time: 1 Hours, 5 Minutes
Faculty: Steven A Nielsen -

Course Description

Having presented MCLE programs in the areas of "Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession" and "Diversity, Inclusion and Equity" for over a decade, attorney Steven A. Nielsen has witnessed the importance of these issue grow, along with the statistical data and measurement of progress. In this presentation, Mr. Neilsen focuses on "Implicit Bias," and the promotion of bias-reducing strategies to address how unintended biases regarding race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics undermine confidence in the legal system. Among specific Implicit (or "Subconscious") Biases which he addresses are "Ageism," and "The Halo Effect." He discusses the impact these biases have on the legal profession and society writ large, on individual lawyers and their practices, and scenarios in which they can impact the courtroom and the law firm workplace.