Lawyering in a Diverse World
Relevant, real-world workshops on issues of diversity to empower future lawyers for a just and humane world
These trainings are brought to you by the Office of Student Affairs, Student Bar Association, the Center for Professional Development, and the Access to Justice Institute.
Join us for a series of engaging workshops designed to create awareness and empower you with skills and tools on a variety of issues related to diversity, and ultimately give you the competitive edge for effective lawyering in our increasingly diverse and complex world.
Whether you choose to start your legal career in a solo or large-firm business or corporate practice, serve as government or public interest lawyer, or use your legal education to teach or enhance civic leadership or a business career, you will be more successful and effective if you are skilled at working with diverse groups of clients, constituents, colleagues and communities.
Through the following series of workshops, you will gain tools to better understand and engage in issues of inclusion, diversity, and cross-cultural competence which are not only global and business imperatives, but is also a justice imperative.
Any student is welcome to attend any and all of these trainings.
There is no cost to participating in these events, however, space is limited so RSVP is required.
While there is no requirement to attend the entire series, we encourage you to attend as many as you are able to so that you can receive a comprehensive experience. To encourage attendance, we will award a Certificate of Completion of the Whole Lawyer series if you attend at least five of the trainings and one Table Talk event.
Workshops/Events At a Glance
Schedule of Trainings and Events
September |
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
Inclusion, Diversity, and Cross-Cultural Competence as Justice Imperatives
Discussion Leader: Ada Shen-Jaffe, Senior Advisor to the Dean, Seattle University School of Law
Join us for an interactive work session to learn about and review frameworks that can strengthen your effectiveness as an advocate and a leader in an increasingly diverse and global world. We will look at some of the basic building blocks of self-awareness and "EQ" (emotional intelligence), and move on to anti-oppression frameworks relating to status, social rank and power that can help ground your work as a professional, wherever your career path takes you, in the increasingly important justice imperatives of inclusion, diversity and cross-cultural competence.
October |
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Law Student Diversity Table Talk: Race, Gender and the Election
Presented and facilitated by Seattle University Office of Multicultural Affairs. This is a student-initiated event. For more information, please contact Malou Chavez, SBA Diversity Representative at chavezm2@seattleu.edu.
Diversity is an important component of who and what we are as a law school; the more we discuss critical issues of race, class, gender, ability and sexual orientation, the better we can continue to advance social justice.
Table Talk is an informal, small group, facilitated conversation over a meal. Participants will be given background reading (short reading) in advance to spark conversation about the intersection of race and gender in political power.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
How to be a Mentee/Creating Useful Networks
Discussion Leaders: Fé Lopez, Assistant Director for Student Life and Stacey Lara-Kerr, Associate Director of Center for Professional Development
"How to be a Mentee" is a presentation on the does and don'ts of being a good and effective mentee. Having mentors is extremely important in a law student and young attorney's career. They can provide much needed guidance and can often be an advocate in obtaining and retaining a job.
"Creating Useful Networks" is a presentation on how law students can create and maintain networks within the legal community. This is an opportunity to find out the diverse variety of legal networks in our community and how to create your own.
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
The Disability Perspective
Presented by Andrea Kadlec, David Carlson and/or Stacie Siebrecht from Disability Rights Washington
This training focuses on understanding and advocating for people with disabilities. You will learn about the protection and advocacy system established by the federal government and the services Disability Rights Washington (DRW) provides. After getting an overview of the different types of disabilities, participants will gain an understanding of the importance of using people first language and the disability culture. Participants also will participate in a game to educate individuals as to the important roles people with disabilities have played in our history and the critical developments in the disability civil rights movement. The training also will provide some tips on interviewing individuals with disabilities so as to obtain accurate information from a person with a disability. Finally, participants will learn about how to apply the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) to providing services to people with disabilities with a specific focus on RPC 1.14 and 1.6.
January |
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Saturday, January 24, 2008
Cross Cultural Lawyering
Discussion Leader: Professor Paul Holland, Director, Seattle University School of Law Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic
To be effective in our multicultural society, lawyers must develop the ability to anticipate, identify, and overcome culture-based assumptions, their own and those of the many others with whom they interact (e.g., clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, judges). This highly interactive session is intended to introduce students to a variety of practices which will improve their ability to avoid the pitfalls of our human tendency to make such assumptions.
February |
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Monday, February 23 - Thursday, February 26, 2009
Diversity Week
Monday, February 23, 2009
ATJI Social Justice Monday
12 - 12:50 p.m.
Room 327
Refreshments provided
Interactive workshop using techniques of the Theatre of the Oppressed. Facilitated by Jaspreet Chowdhary, featuring members of Stage Advocates.
Monday, February 23, 2009
The Status & Future of Diversity in Times of Economic Downturn: Can the U.S. Afford Diversity?
5 - 5:50 p.m.
Room C3
Dinner provided
Roundtable dialogue with Prof. Delgado & Prof. Stefancic.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Roundtable Dinner with Members of the Law Review & Seattle Journal for Social Justice
5 - 5:50 p.m.
Room C6
Dinner provided
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Attorney General's Office - Diversity Luncheon
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Room 328
Lunch provided
Informal luncheon with AAGs: Pedro Bernal, Diane Cartwright, Elijah Forde, Jonathan Mark, Jacqueline Walker, & Maureen Ann Mannix, as moderator.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Screening of "For My Wife"
5:30 p.m.
Room 329
David Rothmiller's unique documentary humanizes the struggle for full LGBT marriage equality and getting Washington state to pass equality legislation. Sponsored by OutLaws and American Constitution Society.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Minority Law Student King County Courthouse Tour & "Discover Law Buddy Day"
8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
King County Courthouse
Law students will be paired with youth, observe trials, and attend a networking lunch with members of the bar and bench. RSVP to Shametrice Davis at shametriced@kcba.org by February 13.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Student Organization Tabling Fair
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Court Level
If you have been waiting for a chance to get involved, the time is now! Each organization will display/ talk about what "diversity" means to them.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Roundtable Discussion with the Honorable Mary Yu, Ms. Marcine Anderson, & Ms. Twyla Carter
6 p.m.
Second Floor Gallery
Dinner provided
An open-ended conversation on their perspectives of the legal experience as multiracial persons of color. Sponsored by APILSA.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
What is the Meaning of Diversity Today?
12 - 12:50 p.m.
Room 327
Lunch provided
Are We in a Post-Racial Society Now?
With an African-American President, does diversity take on a new meaning? Are these discussions still relevant? Roundtable dialogue with Professors Martin, & Mahmud.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
The International Perspective: What is the Meaning of Diversity Today?
12 - 12:50 p.m.
Room 109
Lunch provided
Are We in a Post-Racial Society Now?
Dialogue with Professors Slye & Chinen.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
"Minority Voting Rights" CLE with Professor Avila
4 p.m.
Room C6
Refreshments provided
Learn how methods of election deny people of color a meaningful opportunity to participate in the political process. WSBA Young Lawyers Division CLE. SU Law students may attend at no cost. RSVP to Fe Lopez at lopezf@seattleu.edu.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Diversity Week Reception
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Second Floor Gallery
Heavy appetizers
Come celebrate! Network with alumni and attorneys from the legal community and specialty bar associations.
Keynote Speaker: Jeff Robinson of Schroeter Goldmark & Bender
RSVP to Fe Lopez at lopezf@seattleu.edu by February 19.
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Safe Spaces
9 a.m. - noon
Room 109
Continental breakfast and light lunch will be served.
Discussion Leader: Dr. Manivong J. Ratts, Department of Counseling and School Psychology, Seattle University School of Education
This training focuses on being an ally to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) community. Basic LGBTQ concepts and theories as well as strategies on how to create an inclusive environment for LGBTQ individuals are explored. Participants will have opportunities to practice ways to address anti-LGBTQ comments and develop skills to address common LGBTQ-related questions. Upon completion of the training, each participant will receive a Safe Space notebook and emblem that can be displayed in one's office. The emblem represents a safe environment that is supportive and affirming of LGBTQ individuals. Note: This training is intended for those who are committed and ready to be allies to the LGBTQ community. It is not meant as a forum for debating LGBTQ issues. This training is sponsored through a grant from the Pride Foundation.
RSVP by Monday, March 23, 2009 to lawstudentevents@seattleu.edu.
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
Bias in the Courtroom
9 a.m. - noon
Room 109
Continental breakfast and light lunch will be served.
Discussion Leaders: Jeff Robinson, Attorney, Schroeter Goldmark Bender, and Jill Otaki, Assistant U.S. Attorney
Lawyers representing either side in a criminal or civil case can and should seek decisions that are free of racial bias for tactical and ethical reasons. This training will discuss why avoiding racial bias is in the mutual interest of both sides in criminal and civil litigation. This training will also discuss techniques designed to reveal racial bias in potential jurors and promote race-neutral decision-making in the courtroom.
RSVP by Monday, March 30, 2009 to lawstudentevents@seattleu.edu.
