I Think Therefore I Am Biased – New Year’s Eve Edition
Date: Dec 31, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $143.00
Non-Member Price: $179.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Diversity
Earn up to 2 credits, including 2.0 in Diversity! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
Presenters
- Sean Carter, Esq.
- Humorist At Law, Mesa
Nationally renowned speaker and "Humorist of Law" Sean Carter will bring his engaging approach to exploring how the human brain is wired to recognize patterns and make generalizations. Because of this natural cognitive function, you are susceptible to forming unconscious biases, but Carter will make unpacking this complex topic accessible and memorable. You will tap into the latest strategies from a renowned expert so you can navigate the subtle assumptions surfacing in your daily practice. You will learn how the brain's pattern recognition firmware creates racial, gender and other biases, and how to use those insights to get better results in the matters you handle. Through a blend of scientific studies, video demonstrations and personal anecdotes, Carter will show you how these mental shortcuts affect your work.
Moving beyond the underlying science of cognitive function, Carter will detail how these hidden biases influence your decisions about hiring, client communication and firm management. You will discover practical ways to recognize your own assumptions and negate their effects, allowing you to make fairer evaluations of women and lawyers of color. Instead of a dry lecture on compliance, you will come away with actionable tips to mitigate bias and improve decision-making across your legal organization.
Learn the latest strategies for recognizing cognitive bias and managing your practice more effectively, including:
- How the brain's pattern recognition firmware generates racial, gender and other biases.
- Your susceptibility to making assumptions based on incomplete or faulty information.
- How unconscious bias affects your decisions in hiring, evaluating and employing colleagues.
- How cognitive shortcuts affect your ability to communicate effectively with clients.
- Actionable tips for recognizing your own biases and negating their effects in your daily work.
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