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Minnesota CLE presents the Race, Equity and Justice Webcast Series – 5 NEW webcasts which examine ways we may provide justice in a fair and equitable manner, address bias, improve outcomes and provide equal protection under the law for all races while transforming our practices and restoring trust in the legal system. The series includes:
Register today to take advantage of this opportunity to hear from a venerable ensemble of speakers and take part in the ongoing conversation around these critical topics.
Times listed are Central Time.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Race, Equity and Justice: Eliminating Bias and Inequity in Law Enforcement and Government – A Framework for Changing Culture
An analysis of real world examples of what is working and what is not working in our legal system and government; and a conversation about best practices, new initiatives, ideas for monitoring progress, leveraging resources, and developing accountability tools to address and eliminate bias and inequity in our legal system.
– John J. Choi; Ramsey County Attorney
– Elizer Darris; ACLU Minnesota and Minnesota Board of Public Defense
– James C. Burroughs II; Children’s Hospital Minnesota
– Jody Alholinna; Alholinna Law Office
– Imani Jafaar; Office of Police Conduct Review, City of Minneapolis – Department of Civil Rights
Thursday, November 5, 2020
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Race, Equity and Justice: Ethical and Legal Considerations for How the Legal System Responds to Protestors
All criminal defendants are concerned with avoiding jail and a criminal record. Protestors have the added concern of advancing their cause, which increases the ethical and legal complexity of their lawyer’s role. Knowing what is important to your client, advising them of their rights and responsibilities and working zealously on their behalf while adhering to the rules of professional conduct is the focus of this session.
– Jack G. Rice; Jack Rice Defense
– Willow Najjar Anderson; Anderson Law Firm, LLC
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Race, Equity and Justice: Black in Blue – Police Officers of Color Discuss the Challenges of Serving, Leading and Moving from Racial Hostility to Community
Join this frank discussion about the challenges of protecting the public, leading officers, the unique stressors and stigmas officers of color face, particularly leaders, and ways to eliminate racial hostility and bias and build trust in communities.
– Jamil Stamschror-Lott; Creative Kuponya
– W. Blair Anderson; Chief of Police, St. Cloud Police Department
– Suwana Kirkland; Acting Commander, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Race, Equity and Justice: Armed and Considered Dangerous – The Paradox of Being a Black Gun Owner – A Critical Conversation about Race, Gun Rights, Protests and Government
This session discusses the stark reality and consequences of exercising your Second Amendment rights in a society where you are often perceived as a threat; how race affects charging and disposition of gun charges; the marginalization of black gun owners and what we may do to provide every citizen equal protection under the law.
– Nekima Levy Armstrong; Civil rights attorney and activist
– Richard Robinson; Strong Arm Protection, LLC
– DeAundres D. Wilson; Wilson Law Office
– Professor David A. Schultz; Hamline University (moderator)
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Race, Equity and Justice: Using Restorative Justice to Disrupt Bias and Transform the Criminal Justice System
This session explores trauma, healing, conflict transformation and issues related to the current system of criminal justice and examines alternative processes, such as Victim-Offender Dialogue and the Circle Process, for addressing offenses.
– Dr. Raj Sethuraju; Metropolitan State University
$225
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Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
This package provides 5.5 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, and elimination of bias CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.
Click titles for credit status and individual event codes.
Race, Equity and Justice: Eliminating Bias and Inequity in Law Enforcement and Government – A Framework for Changing Culture
1.0 elimination of bias credit
Race, Equity and Justice: Ethical and Legal Considerations for How the Legal System Responds to Protestors
1.0 ethics credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
Race, Equity and Justice: Black in Blue – Police Officers of Color Discuss the Challenges of Serving, Leading and Moving from Racial Hostility to Community
1.0 elimination of bias credit
Race, Equity and Justice: Armed and Considered Dangerous – The Paradox of Being a Black Gun Owner – A Critical Conversation about Race, Gun Rights, Protests and Government
1.0 standard CLE credit
Race, Equity and Justice: Using Restorative Justice to Disrupt Bias and Transform the Criminal Justice System
1.5 elimination of bias credits
