If you’ve ever tried a case in federal or state court, you know that picking a “jury of your peers” is often a challenge for all. Sometimes, otherwise qualified prospective jurors say that they have conflicts with their schedules, while others are all too happy to feel like they are participating in a Law &
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Implicit Bias: What We Can ALL Learn About It in the Workplace
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Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Highlight
After the longest break away from this blog in 8 years (some purposeful, some not — and albeit not very long), it’s time to break from the summer doldrums and start thinking again.
Last week, I had the opportunity to introduce a former law professor of mine — Professor Kimberly Norwood — at my firm’s…
Let’s Talk About Religion and the Workplace
By Daniel Schwartz on
As I hinted at the beginning of the year, I expected topics relating to religion to take front and center this year. And certainly, the events of the first few months have supported that.
Today, I’ll be moderating a community forum at my firm, Shipman & Goodwin LLP, entitled “Gotta Have Faith? Religion in the…