Niya Fonville

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Series: Special Considerations When Representing Child Clients

It’s no secret that the ability to form a trusting relationship with clients is one of the most important skills a lawyer can have. As a rule, “when a…

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Series: A Note on Working with Older Adults and Clients with Diminished Capacity

Social isolation creates an increased risk for elder abuse.[1] Thus, with the emergence of the pandemic and with the number of elderly individuals in our…

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Series: Cross-Cultural Lawyering

As humans, we are multi-dimensional beings made up of several identities, including race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual…

The Second Biennial Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

We are thrilled to announce the Minorities in the Profession (MIP) Committee’s second biennial Diversity and Inclusion Symposium. This free, virtual program…

Racial Equity Institute Introductory Groundwater Training Set For May 9 At the Bar Center

Imagine being asked “Hey girl, what attorney are you here for?” by a court official or having a client you have never met claim (in a phone consultation)…