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Unconscious bias plays a role on how we organize and interpret the world. Such biases are often unavoidable, but their harmful effects can be minimized. This program will give attorneys the tools they need to understand their biases and behave more ethically and fairly in their practice.

As human beings, our everyday decision-making is unavoidably affected by implicit biases and stereotypes. However, as attorneys, it is imperative that we understand these biases and take steps to ensure they do not have unfair or harmful consequences.

Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and state law employers must take care to prevent harassment and discrimination from occurring, which includes conducting a proper investigation. This program covers the best practices of doing workplace investigations. Topics covered include employer communication, confidentiality, evidence gathering, witness interviews, and more.

The decision whether to use an expert and what type of expert to use during employment discrimination litigation can mean the difference between win and lose. In the program, attorney and expert witness Amy Oppenheimer walks viewers through the issues involved in using expert witnesses in these types of cases.