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Today, we celebrate and honor the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous communities. At GLP Attorneys, we recognize the importance of acknowledging the past and advocating for the rights and voices of Indigenous peoples. Let’s use this day as a reminder to educate ourselves, engage in meaningful conversations, and support initiatives that uplift Indigenous communities. Learn more about the history of the Washington Tribes here: https://lnkd.in/g5HDErkP  #IndigenousPeoplesDay #SupportIndigenousVoices #GLPAttorneys #PersonalInjuryLaw #PersonalInjuryAttorneys #LawFirm #WashingtonState

Discover the inspiring journey of Prasenjeet Dhage, a legal activist from Althino, Panaji. Learn how he champions human rights, reforms education, and promotes peace through activism and writing.

“There are…too few lawyers who look like the wider population they serve; that must change”. Millicent Grant has been a trailblazer in the legal sector as this article from Next 100 Years: Women In Law details. Through our Millicent Grant awards, we are proud to offer students from those underrepresented backgrounds the opportunity to study law, and to progress in their careers as CILEX lawyers. Do you share Millicent’s passion to improve #diversityinlaw ? Please get in touch with us to find out how The CILEX Foundation can help. #DEI #LegalCareers #LawStudents #CILEX

Today we honor Juneteenth and celebrate the emancipation and freedom of Black people once enslaved. White supremacy was interwoven with the founding and history of the U.S., our capital, and DC. The nation’s capital was established on land annexed from Potomac slave plantations. Enslaved African Americans constructed the White House and the Capitol. For their forced labor, enslaved African Americans received no wages, while the government paid their enslavers. Washington, DC was also a bustling thoroughfare for the slave trade, with traffickers selling enslaved African Americans throughout the South. https://lnkd.in/dyHwN9h8 Today—160 years after the Civil War—there are resurgent forces glorifying our history of slavery. Just one month ago, in May 2024 Shenandoah County School Board voted to rename two Virginia public schools after Confederate Generals who fought to keep African Americans in bondage. In June 2024 the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights went to court on behalf of the VA NAACP and five Shenandoah high school students—to challenge the School Board’s action to take Shenandoah backward in time. We are proud to stand with those courageous VA students fighting for their right to education free of racial discrimination. Please stand with us. https://lnkd.in/dfDtK2wv #Juneteenth #racialjustice #StandWithUs #Reparations

#LawyersofLinkedIn, this three-part Ontario Association of Black Paralegals (OABP) program is presented by Shequita Thompson-Reid, and focuses on equipping legal professionals with tools to address racism and discrimination in the workplace. Shequita Thompson-Reid gives a primer on the historical foundations of racism in the field of law, imparts techniques for supporting racialized coworkers, and shares her professional experiences navigating racism. The presenter also discusses how to be an anti-racist, navigate comfort zones and growth zones, the “staircase to oppression,” the three forms of microaggressions, and statistics on existing inequalities within the legal field. The presenter emphasizes the difference between authentic and performative allyship, she addresses white supremacy, its intentions, impacts, and manifestations, both overt and covert, in the workplace, highlighting the psychological toll on racial minorities. Furthermore, Shequita Thompson-Reid explores organizational practices and strategies that law firms can adopt to improve outcomes for racialized employees, while also offering advice for legal professionals facing discrimination; emphasizing the creation of a more comfortable and inclusive workplace. You can watch the full program on-demand at CPDonline.ca when you get a low cost subscription! Save 50% on your 2024 CPD when you enter the code '2YEAROFF'! https://lnkd.in/eSv8wKfu #Law #lawstudents #lawyers #lawfirmmarketing #lawyerlife #lawyering #lawsuits #lawandlegislation #legalissues #legalprofession #paralegals

#LawyersofLinkedIn, this three-part Ontario Association of Black Paralegals (OABP) program is presented by Shequita Thompson-Reid, and focuses on equipping legal professionals with tools to address racism and discrimination in the workplace. Shequita Thompson-Reid gives a primer on the historical foundations of racism in the field of law, imparts techniques for supporting racialized coworkers, and shares her professional experiences navigating racism. The presenter also discusses how to be an anti-racist, navigate comfort zones and growth zones, the “staircase to oppression,” the three forms of microaggressions, and statistics on existing inequalities within the legal field. The presenter emphasizes the difference between authentic and performative allyship, she addresses white supremacy, its intentions, impacts, and manifestations, both overt and covert, in the workplace, highlighting the psychological toll on racial minorities. Furthermore, Shequita Thompson-Reid explores organizational practices and strategies that law firms can adopt to improve outcomes for racialized employees, while also offering advice for legal professionals facing discrimination; emphasizing the creation of a more comfortable and inclusive workplace. Watch the full program and more videos on-demand at CPDonline.ca when you get a subscription! https://lnkd.in/eSv8wKfu #Law #lawstudents #lawyers #lawfirmmarketing #lawyerlife #lawyering #lawsuits #lawandlegislation #legalissues #legalprofession #paralegals

The online panel event on Wednesday, 24th January was a master class on the right to protest. For law students, academics, practitioners, in house lawyers, case workers, and policy advisors, the chance to hear from the top lawyers and organisations in the field was not to be missed. The scope and reach of the recent legislative measures, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the Public Order Act 2023, were discussed, as were the societal shifts impacting the use of protest as a means of effecting change. Key cases, from Tabernacle and Cuadrilla, to the most recent such as the Colston 4, the Stansted 15 and Insulate Britain were explored and vital insights drawn. The impact of the current landscape on the right to protest and the rule of law was placed under the microscope. On the panel were: • Kirsty Brimelow KC of Doughty Street Chambers • Raj Chada of Hodge Jones & Allen • Akiko Hart, Director of Liberty • Tyrone Steele, Senior Project Lawyer at JUSTICE James Harper, General Counsel of Global Nexis Solutions and Executive Sponsor of the Rule of Law and CSR at LexisNexis, moderated the discussion. For all law undergraduates thinking of entering our essay competition, the panel provided an exceptional analysis of where we are today, and the challenges faced by both citizens and lawyers, set in the context of fundamental rights. An insightful discussion to inspire an answer to the essay question: ‘Should the right to protest be unfettered?’. But if you did miss it, the event was recorded by our hosts LexisNexis, and you can listen to the full session here: https://lnkd.in/eXGSrmdq The panel provided links to further resources on the right to protest: JUSTICE JUSTICE report 'The State we are in: Addressing Threats and Challenges to the Rule of Law': https://lnkd.in/ejxza59i Become a member of JUSTICE, as a student or practitioner, here: https://lnkd.in/eZTvACFh Liberty The work of Liberty is set out here: https://lnkd.in/egkjj3sh And more detailed information about the right to protest: https://lnkd.in/eNd3SVX8 Police Foundation The Police Foundation blog is a useful source of alternative insights: https://lnkd.in/e3GBRE7z ILBF law undergraduate essay competition The deadline for entries is 29th February at 4pm. All details of the competition and how to enter are here: https://lnkd.in/e28mxtxM

HAPPY JUNETEENTH FROM THE MBLA! Yesterday, President Epperson-Temple gave remarks at the Massachusetts Bar Association's Annual Juneteenth Reception. A except from her remarks is quoted below: "Juneteenth stands as a significant milestone in the ongoing fight against racism, particularly the institutional and structural racism that underpinned slavery and continues to permeate our healthcare, our workplaces, and our educational systems to this day. It is a day to reflect on the long struggle for freedom and equality faced by Black people in the United States. While we acknowledge the progress made since 1865, we must also recognize the persistent challenges and injustices that remain. As lawyers, we have a profound responsibility to commit ourselves to the fight for civil rights and equal protection for all under the law. We must work to ensure that our society continues to progress forward towards true equality and justice, preventing any regression into old prejudices and inequalities." Learn more about Juneteenth here: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF #mablacklawyers #juneteenth #freedom #freedomday #diversityequityinclusion #diversityinlaw

Today Poirier Law Firm recognizes and honors Juneteenth. This annual holiday, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865. As we celebrate today, we must also recognize the systemic barriers still in place and the work that must be done to dismantle them. #Juneteenth #poirierlawfirm #thepoirierlawfirm #attorney

In honor of Women’s History Month, Brooks Pierce is spotlighting women attorneys and senior staff at the firm. They will continue the conversation about women’s history and achievements this month by providing advice and insight about being a woman in the legal profession. Jessi Thaller-Moran, partner at Brooks Pierce, shares advice to women starting a legal career: "One piece of legal advice to women starting a legal career is that there are a million ways to advocate for your client. Loudest and most combative is not always the most effective. Use the beginning of your career as an excuse to “try on” advocacy styles from mentors, friends, colleagues, even people you spot in the courtroom or across the table at a deal. You will be at your best as a lawyer when you are authentic to your personal strengths." Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eZxV7ndu