The Role of Race in Your Case
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About
This Course
Race is an issue that permeates many, if not all, areas of life in the United States. The judicial system is no exception. Whether it is with respect to the parties, those representing them, or the decision-makers in a case, race and considerations around the same can shape the direction and outcome of a case in myriad ways.
As advocates, it is incumbent on attorneys to educate ourselves about the role bias and structural racism play in the judicial system, to approach representation from a culturally competent perspective, and to effectively guard against racial discrimination by decision-makers in our cases.
During the program, attorneys will learn about some of the social science research and scholarship that pertains to identifying and addressing bias, approaches and best practices for providing culturally competent representation, and case law and reform efforts as they relate to discrimination among judges and juries.
This course is for attorneys and legal professionals seeking to increase their knowledge and understanding of bias and discrimination in the legal system, with a specific emphasis on litigating race discrimination.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize how structural racism and bias operate in the judicial system
- Discover tips and tools for providing culturally competent legal representation
- Comprehend the legal landscape for identifying, preventing, and/or litigating race discrimination in your cases
About the Presenters
Evan Reid, Esq.
Georgia Resource Center
Practice Area: Public Interest (+ 1 other areas)
Evan is a Staff Attorney of the Georgia Resource Center. Prior to joining the GRC team in March 2023, he worked as a 2020 Equal Justice Initiative Law Fellow in Montgomery, Alabama. At the Equal Justice Initiative, Evan assisted attorneys in representing various capital litigants at the post-conviction stage. In addition, Evan researched and published information connecting America’s long history of racial terror to the death penalty and mass incarceration. Evan received his J.D. from the University of California, Davis School of Law, where he was awarded the Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Service Award, and his B.A. from Morehouse ...
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Lindsay Bennett, Esq.
Human Rights Lawyer I Freelance Writer
Practice Area: Public Interest (+ 3 other areas)
Lindsay Bennett has been practicing law for nearly 20 years. She began her legal career as a Fellowship Attorney with the Georgia Capital Defender, based in Atlanta. Lindsay subsequently spent 12 years working within the Federal Defender system, first in Georgia and later in California. She served as the Assistant Chief of the Capital Habeas Unit for the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of California before leaving for private practice in 2020. During her time with the Federal Defender, Lindsay helped form the office’s diversity committee and co-led intern recruitment and training programs for her office. Lindsay is a member ...
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