Language Matters: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Language for Legal Professionals

The inclusive language principles explored here can be enacted immediately to overcome communication barriers, enhance clarity, and demonstrate respect for clients and colleagues.

Credits: 0 General, 0.75 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR

SKU: P2501-25R

$100.00 or 0.75 credits

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As a Certified Diversity Executive and owner of ChangeBridge Consulting, Becky Gabany utilizes over 10 years of experience advancing social responsibility in healthcare to provide practical approaches for overcoming communication barriers, enhancing clarity, and demonstrating respect for clients and colleagues within the legal profession. Ms. Gabany covers key concepts for inclusive language, including strengths-based language, microaggressions, the language and trauma connection, and more. Links to various online style guides provide additional information for approaching situations where sensitivity to the impact of language will help attorneys navigate the nuances of personal identity and history.

Expires 11/30/2026

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