Thank you to all the panelists and attendees for participating in our inaugural Race and Ethics CLE series! We had incredibly insightful and candid discussions on race in the legal system. You can check out the recordings of the sessions below. All sessions are eligible for DEI credit!
How Will DEI Programs Survive? BLSA CLE Series | How Will DEI Programs Survive? (youtube.com)
Are the Bar and Character and Fitness Requirements Exclusionary? BLSA CLE Series | Are the Bar and the Character And Fitness Requirements Exclusionary? (youtube.com)
What is the Value of Equity in Legal Education? BLSA CLE Series | What is the Value Of Equity in Legal Education? (youtube.com)
Should Ethical Practice be Intersectional? BLSA CLE Series | Should Ethical Practice be Intersectional? (youtube.com)
Join us for our final session, “Is Using Race in Voir Dire Ethical?,” on July 29, 2024, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The panelists for this session include:
Judge Tanya Bransford, Minnesota Administrative Law Judge
Chief Judge Kristien Butler, Ramsey County Attorney
Somah Yarney, Legal Scholar
This session aims to explore the ethical dimensions of using race in voir dire, addressing implicit biases, and aligning with Minnesota Judicial Branch recommendations. It’s an excellent opportunity for participants to engage in a critical discussion on a significant aspect of our legal system.
We look forward to seeing you there
Isaac Manchego | (he/him/his)
J.D. candidate 2025
Black Law Students Association 3L Class Representative
Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, MN
E: isaac.manchego@mitchellhamline.edu
C: 818.293.7420