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Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
Originally presented: May 23, 2023 | Course length: 2.0 hours
Understanding the bias and challenges faced by clients and lawyers with disabilities is fundamental to creating more equitable outcomes in our legal system and more inclusion in our profession. This program offers practical guidance for advocating for clients with disabilities and incorporating disability inclusion into your professional relationships and priorities.
WELCOME (5 MINUTES)
Start with Considering the Client’s Needs – Reflections on Becoming More Disability-Inclusive (15 MINUTES)
An experienced solo practitioner reflects on becoming more disability-inclusive in her family law practice.
– Jill K. Meyer
Advocating for Clients with Disabilities – Best Practices for Access and Accommodation (45 MINUTES)
A disability rights attorney provides a quick primer on the Americans with Disabilities Act, shares best practices around access and accommodation, and discusses advocating for clients with disabilities.
– Justin M. Page
Committing to Disability Inclusion in the Legal Profession (60 MINUTES)
Increase your understanding of the bias and barriers attorneys with disabilities face, learn about the Minnesota Disability Bar Association, and get concrete steps attorneys can take to be more inclusive and better support colleagues with disabilities.
– Deborah R. Autrey, Lauren E. Clements & Ann E. Motl
$135
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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.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 2.0 elimination of bias credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 2.0 credits.
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
