Building the Case for Inclusive & Accessible Communications in the Legal Profession

December 9, 2022

Virtual

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Building the Case for Inclusive & Accessible Communications in the Legal Profession

December 9, 2022 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Sponsored by the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Section

Our words matter and as attorneys and leaders, we have an incredible opportunity to create an inclusive environment for our colleagues and clients. In the legal profession, we communicate via spoken and written words and an important component of creating an inclusive environment for all is ensuring that our communications are inclusive and accessible. Join this CLE to learn how you can advance your diversity, equity and inclusion journey to impactful and lasting change through the use of inclusive language.

To join the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Section of the Wyoming State Bar, navigate to this link, log in, scroll down to the DEI section and pay the $25 fee: https://www.wyomingbar.org/my-bar/practice-sections/

Speakers

Emily Weaver

Emily Weaver is the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) director for PacifiCorp. In this role, Emily leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive organization-wide DEI strategy that will advance organizational culture. Prior to the DEI director role, Emily led PacifiCorp’s labor relations efforts in Wyoming. Before joining PacifiCorp, Emily gained experience as a civil rights investigator and attorney, compliance professional, research scientist and evaluator. Emily holds a Juris Doctorate and Master of Public Administration from the University of Wyoming and is licensed to practice law in Wyoming.

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