Institutional Bias: Where Are We and How Did We Get Here?

A report was presented in 2020 to the American Bar Association (“ABA”) House of Delegates, recommending that the ABA adopt a resolution urging all states to adopt mandatory CLE requirements for lawyers to receive periodic implicit bias training.  This program is intended to raise awareness about implicit bias and begin the conversation among Arizona lawyers.  The presenters will provide an overview of institutional bias - what it means; its history in the United States; and real-life examples from the past and present.   

Booker T. Evans, Jr. is a highly respected litigator who has worked at several of the most prominent law firms in Arizona.  Prior to his 30 years in private practice, Booker served as a Chief Deputy District Attorney in Las Vegas, Assistant U.S. Attorney in Nevada and Arizona, and Corporate Counsel for APS. In his pre-attorney days, he worked as a psychologist and a professor. Booker has received multiple diversity awards which include the Champion of Diversity Award, the NAACP Legal Redress Award and the MLK Justice Award.

Kina Harding is a dedicated family law attorney.  She has been inducted into the “Top 40 under 40″ Trial Attorneys. Kina is a graduate of the Bar Leadership Institute, Ladder Down, and Arizona State University’s SparXX 2016 Class of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.  She is a former president of the Arizona Black Bar.   Kina studies and facilitates dialogue on the influence of race and ethnicity in developing perspectives and how those perspectives impact American culture and progress. 

Timothy Overton is a skilled commercial litigator. He also advises corporations, organizations and law firms on all things diversity, inclusion, and belonging. He has been on the cutting edge of diversity and inclusion efforts, receiving multiple recognitions for his D&I efforts, and participating in councils such as the Leadership Council for Legal Diversity, the Arizona Commission on African American Affairs, and the Arizona African American Leadership and Legislative Committee.  Tim also teaches a class on Race and the Law at ASU Law School.

Webinar Details:

October 1, 2020

12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Cost: None | CLE Credits: 1.5

RSVP: Tracy Ward @ 602.212.8890 or Tracy.Ward@nbarizona.com

Future CLE Events: nbaz.com/cle

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory
Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 1.5 hour(s) of professional responsibility. Statements expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of NB|AZ. No guarantees, representations or warranties are made by NB|AZ as to the accuracy or adequacy of the information provided by the program speakers. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them.

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 15 hours (if all presentations are attended) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including no less than 7.0 hours (if all presentations are attended) of professional responsibility.

Statements expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Bank of Arizona, sponsors or organizational committee. No guarantees, representations, or warranties are made by National Bank of Arizona as to the accuracy or adequacy of the information provided by the program speakers. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them.

Fifth Annual Barristers & Baseball CLE Event
 

The Peoria Municipal Court, National Bank of Arizona, and Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law invite you to attend the Fifth Annual Barristers & Baseball CLE Event.

To Be Rescheduled – Date TBD
1:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
(4.0 hours CLE, includes 1.0 ethics)

New Location
Rio Vista Recreation Center
8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381

Admission is free.
Registration includes CLE, refreshments and free parking.
The first 25 registrants who request it will receive a free ticket to the 6:40 p.m. Brewers vs. Mariners game at
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N. 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382

Sports and entertainment law have become an integral part of the legal profession as well as both U.S.and world culture. The legal and sports fields involve performance of athletes, team management, commercial regulation and community involvement. This year’s presenters share in-depth knowledge of many a legal issue comprising sports and entertainment law.  Our team includes these distinguished speakers:

• Honorable George T. Anagnost, Peoria Municipal Court, Presiding Judge
• Gabriel Feldman, Tulane Law School,  Sher Garner Associate Professor of Sports Law and Paul and Abram B. Barron Associate Professor of Law
• Stephen M. Hart, Lewis Roca, Rothgerber, Christie, LLP, Partner
• Sara F. Hawkins, Sara F. Hawkins Attorney at Law, Founding Attorney

RSVP to Tracy Ward: 602.212.8890 or
Tracy.Ward@nbarizona.com

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 4.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 1.0 hours of professional responsibility.

Statements expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Bank of Arizona. No guarantees, representations or warranties are made by National Bank of Arizona as to the accuracy or adequacy of the information provided by the program speakers. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them.

All tax liabilities, if any, associated with the benefits are the responsibility of the recipient, and the recipient may receive an IRS tax reporting statement that includes the approximate retail value of the benefits. If tax documentation including a valid W-9 or W-8 is not completed, the prize may be forfeited.

Exploring Impostor Syndrome

A Resiliency Workshop

What is “impostor syndrome?”  How it can impact your competence, relationship with clients and overall, your practice. This is an interactive workshop and presentation geared towards learning how to recognize and combat impostor syndrome. 

Emily T. Bashah, Psy.D. is the owner of Bashah Psychological Services, PLC, which provides clinical, forensic and consulting services for various populations.  Dr. Bashah presents training workshops for attorneys, first responders, mental and behavioral health organizations, universities as well as local, state and national organizations.  She is approved to evaluate and provide therapy for the Arizona State Board of Nursing and Arizona Medical Board.

To Be Rescheduled – Date TBD
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CLE Credits: 3.0

National Bank of Arizona
Conference Center
6001 N. 24^th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016

RSVP: https://awla.clubexpress.com/

AWLA Members $30.00
Non-AWLA Members $40.00

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 3.0 hours of professional responsibility.

Statements expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Bank of Arizona. No guarantees, representations or warranties are made by National Bank of Arizona as to the accuracy or adequacy of the information provided by the program speakers. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them.

Advanced Real Estate Issues in Bankruptcy

Please join us as we discuss real estate issues that may occur in bankruptcy matters, including:

• Tax Issues focusing on tax liens, domestic support obligations and Trustee’s using IRS tax liens to carve out Debtor’s homestead
  • Presented by Kenneth Neele, Esq., Neele Law Firm, PLC and Stuart Rodgers, Esq., Lane & Nach, P.C.
• Avoiding consensual 2nd mortgages
  • Presented by Scott Hyder, Esq., Law Office of Scott W. Hyder, PLC
• Recorded Judgments are Not Liens on Homesteads
  • Presented by James Kahn, Esq., Kahn & Ahart, PLLC
• Dismissal of Completed Chapter 13’s for Failure to Make Payments Outside Plan
  • Presented by Gary R. Stickell, Esq., Gary R. Stickell, Attorney at Law
• New Statutes affecting Homeowners Association Fees
  • Presented by Scott Hyder, Esq., Law Office of Scott W. Hyder, PLC 

Seminar Details:

To Be Rescheduled – Date TBD
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

CLE Credits: 3.0

National Bank of Arizona
Conference Center
6001 N. 24^th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Refreshments will be provided

Cost: None

CLE Credits: 3.0

RSVP to Tracy Ward: 602.212.8890 or Tracy.Ward@nbarizona.com

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 2.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including .5 hours of professional responsibility.

Statements expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Bank of Arizona. No guarantees, representations or warranties are made by National Bank of Arizona as to the accuracy or adequacy of the information provided by the program speakers. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them.