Replay: How the N.J. Attorney General’s Office is Combatting Hate and How Lawyers Can Help
Date: Nov 30, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $172.62
Non-Member Price: $225.00
Areas of Law: Diversity, For All Attorneys
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Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Yolanda N. Melville, Esq.
- Director, Division on Civil Rights, Office of Attorney General, Trenton
Presenters
- Michael E. Campion, Esq.
- Deputy Director, New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, Newark
- Dr. Kristin Golden
- Chief Data Officer, New Jersey Office of Justice Data
- Weldon Powell
- Chief of Detectives for the Division of Criminal Justice, NJ Attorney General Office
This is a replay of How the NJ Attorney General’s Office is Combatting Hate and How Lawyers Can Help, which originally took place on September 29, 2026.
Incidents of hate and bias in New Jersey and across the nation have surged to record numbers, making it critical to understand the state's response. Register today for this replay to tap into the latest strategies you need to know from some of the state's leading experts, so that you can confidently navigate even the most complex matters that come your way. As an attendee, you will learn how the office of the New Jersey State Attorney General is combatting this rise through criminal and civil enforcement, and how to use that knowledge to get the best results in the matters you handle. Our panel of experts will also share the most important recent trends in bias-incident tracking processes and state-led education.
Beyond data tracking, the panel will detail how to assist clients facing antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of bias. You will learn how to navigate the Division on Civil Rights’ reporting processes, so you can handle these claims with confidence. You will come away with the strategies you need to address these issues and expand your practice, all while watching on demand for CLE credit.
Learn the latest strategies for getting the best results in civil rights enforcement and bias incident reporting, including:
- Preliminary bias statistics from 2025
- How the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Justice and Division on Civil Rights are combatting bias incidents
- What attorneys can do to help victims of hate and bias
- Answers to common questions regarding criminal and civil enforcement
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