The Unseen Toll of Bias
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Accreditation:
LSO -
Level:
EDI Professionalism -
Time allotted:
1.25 hours
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Course overview
We all have mental shortcuts that lead to bias - here's how to take control of yours.
Why should you take this course?
Bias is often framed as a character flaw
or a purely social-justice topic, but for lawyers and paralegals it is first
and foremost a professional performance issue.
Mental shortcuts—anchoring, affinity, confirmation bias—speed up everyday
decisions, yet silently distort judgment, erode client trust, and threaten
compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct.
This session reframes bias as a normal brain function that becomes a liability only when left unexamined. You will see how cognitive dissonance and moral injury drain confidence and leadership effectiveness, then learn simple “pause-point” tools to interrupt bias in real time.
By anchoring reflection to Rule 2.1-1 (Integrity) and Rule 6.3-1.1 (Human-Rights Obligations), the program shows you that managing your own bias is not political correctness—it is professional correctness essential to fair and competent practice.
This program is designed for lawyers and paralegals who want to sharpen judgment, protect reputation, and foster psychologically safe teams without the blame-and-shame approach often associated with EDI training.
This session reframes bias as a normal brain function that becomes a liability only when left unexamined. You will see how cognitive dissonance and moral injury drain confidence and leadership effectiveness, then learn simple “pause-point” tools to interrupt bias in real time.
By anchoring reflection to Rule 2.1-1 (Integrity) and Rule 6.3-1.1 (Human-Rights Obligations), the program shows you that managing your own bias is not political correctness—it is professional correctness essential to fair and competent practice.
This program is designed for lawyers and paralegals who want to sharpen judgment, protect reputation, and foster psychologically safe teams without the blame-and-shame approach often associated with EDI training.
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Learning Objectives
Recognize
how unconscious bias comes from everyday mental shortcuts rather than moral failing, building a foundation for self-reflection.
Explain
how cognitive dissonance, moral injury, and bias-induced burnout affect judgment, confidence, and wellbeing.
Analyze
common decisions points — mentorship, delegation, feedback — and see where bias may shape outcomes.
Evaluate
the costs of unmanaged bias, including its impact on leadership credibility, client trust, and psychological safety within teams.
Apply
evidence-based reflection techniques to interrupt automatic reactions and align with professional standards.
Demonstrate
strategies to model bias-aware leadership behaviors that promote fairness, inclusion, and integrity in legal practice.
Patrick Jones
Content marketer, instructor, writer, influencer
ABOUT PATRICK
Patrick Jones is a content marketing professional since 2002. He has a Masters Degree in Digital Marketing and a Bachelors in Education and has been teaching marketing strategies for over 15 years in Chicago. Patrick enjoys teaching all levels and all ages. He looks forward to sharing his love of building meaningful and effective content with all students to develop their marketing abilities.
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