Topic: DE&I Sectional Webinar: Mitigating Bias & Creating a Sense of Belonging

The concept of belongingness goes beyond diversity and inclusion. Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance; and belongingness is being able to dance like no one is watching. This presentation will address the following issues:

• Origin of Biases
• Influence of Biases
• Defining Unconscious and Implicit Bias
• Cultural Competency
• Belongingness

Sybil is the Senior Paralegal in the Commercial Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights group in the Phoenix, Arizona office of the national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP and an Adjunct Professor in the ABA-approved Paralegal Studies program at Phoenix College. Sybil is a member of the Oregon Paralegal Association and has a long history with NFPA. In 2002, she was the recipient of the Outstanding Local Leadership Award. From 2007-2010, she served as Ethics Board Chair. Since 2017, she has served as Chair of the Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Committee and as Bar Association Coordinator. Sybil is also a founding member of the Paralegal Division of the Maricopa County Bar Association in Phoenix and served as its first President in 2002. From 2020-2021, Sybil served as Co-Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board for the International Practice Management Association. In 2021, she was appointed to serve for a 3 year term as a member of the Arizona Supreme Court's Commission on Diversity, Equality, and Justice in the Judiciary.

Remote attendance is available.

Please RSVP by September 29th.

• Member Cost: Free
• Non-Member Cost: $15

CLE credit has been applied for this session.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tara Gardell at diversity@mnparalegals.org