Ethics & Specialty Credits

4.28

Enhancing Client Representation by Addressing Racial and Ethnic Bias

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 0 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
OnDemand
2 hours 52 minutes
Cindy Cole Ettingoff
Mary Ewing
Jerry Casheros
Anna Pesola
Gwen Roy-Harrison
With Cindy G. Cole Ettingoff from Ettingoff Law and Mediation + 4 others
Recorded March 16, 2026.
Product ID 101657

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$299

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Overview

Find New and Practical Ways to Effect Change

You try your best to be fair, to educate yourself on the world around you, and to make things better. But it's incredibly difficult to step outside your personal experience to empathize with others. This course will help you do better. We'll explore how racial and ethnic bias can subtly impact our work, and more importantly, how a deeper understanding can lead to more effective, ethical representation. By equipping you with tactics to spot and address these biases, we aim to not only help you fulfill our ethical duties but to build stronger client relationships and foster a more just legal system. Register today!

  • Take a deep dive into how ethical rules intersect with racial and ethnic bias.
  • Challenge assumptions when assessing the case's merits or the client's credibility.
  • Identify and challenge institutional biases in legal procedures and culture.
  • Practice inclusion in everyday speech and in legal writing.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Legal Ethics Rules and Recent Opinions on Bias, Inclusion, and Diversity
  2. Microaggressions and Common Manifestations of Racial and Cultural Bias
  3. Shedding Bias in Your Legal Writing
  4. Confronting Systemic Bias in the Judicial System: What You Can Do
  5. Learning to Do Better: Self-Assessment and Correction Tips for Building Client Trust
  6. Having the Tough Conversations With Your Colleagues
  7. Tools and Resources for Continued Improvement and Community Outreach

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 0 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

OnDemand Video

CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 3: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 3.0 on-demand credit hours, including 3.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 3.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 3.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Implicit Bias

Earn Until

OnDemand - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics and 3.0 hours will apply to Elimination of Bias - Implicit Bias credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics and 3.0 hours will apply to Elimination of Bias - Implicit Bias credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 4 Total Credits
  • 3.6 Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity

Earn Until

OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility and 3.6 hours in the area of Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility and 3.6 hours in the area of Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 3.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 3.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 3.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 3.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida CLE - 3.5: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 3.50 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).

Video Download - Florida CLE - 3.5: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 3.50 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).

Georgia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 3.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 3.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Diversity and Inclusion

Earn Until

OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 3: "Enhancing Client Representation by Addressing Racial and Ethnic Bias" is an accredited program under the regulations of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education. It is planned that this program will provide a maximum of 3.0 hours of unmoderated activity credit toward the mandatory continuing legal education requirements under the Iowa rule, including 3.0 hours of diversity and inclusion unmoderated activity credit.

Idaho CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Diversity and Inclusion

Earn Until

OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 3.0 hours of diversity and inclusion credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 3.0 hours of diversity and inclusion credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Indiana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 3.0 hours of distance education, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics.

Kansas CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 3.5: Approved by Kansas CLE for 3.50 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 3.50 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 3.5: Approved by Kansas CLE for 3.50 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 3.50 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Video Download - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Minnesota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Elimination of Bias

Earn Until

OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics and 3.0 hours of elimination of bias credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics and 3.0 hours of elimination of bias credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Professional Fitness and Integrity

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 3.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 3.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Carolina CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 3.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 3.0 professional responsibility.

Video Download - North Carolina CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 3.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 3.0 professional responsibility.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, or 3.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, or 3.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 3.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 3.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Jersey CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits
  • 3.6 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Jersey CLE - 3.6: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.60 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 3.60 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias.

Video Download - New Jersey CLE - 3.6: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.60 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 3.60 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 3.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 3.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethical Considerations

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 3.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 3.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias

Earn Until

OnDemand - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.5 hours can be applied to the diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.5 hours can be applied to the diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Ohio CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Professional Conduct

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 3.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Video Download - Ohio CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 3.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Access to Justice

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of access to justice credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of access to justice credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 0.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 3.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 0.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 3.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - South Carolina CLE - 3: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 3.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 3.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Texas CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas CLE - 3: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 3.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Video Download - Texas CLE - 3: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 3.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Utah CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Professionalism & Civility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Utah CLE - 3: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit and 3.0 hours of professionalism and civility credit.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 3: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit and 3.0 hours of professionalism and civility credit.

Virginia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 3.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Video Download - Virginia CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 3.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Vermont CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Diversity and Inclusion

Earn Until

OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 3.0 hour of self-study Diversity and Inclusions credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 3.0 hour of self-study Diversity and Inclusion credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 0 Total Credits
  • 3 Equity Credit

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 0: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 0.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 3.0 hour of equity credit.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 0: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 0.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 3.0 hour of equity credit.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits
  • 3.6 Elimination of Bias

Earn Until

OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 3.60 hour of pre-recorded Elimination of Bias credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 3.60 hour of pre-recorded Elimination of Bias credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 3: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 3.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 3: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 3.0 hour of ethics.

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 3.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 3.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NFPA.

Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

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OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 3.0 hour of ethics, by Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 3.0 hour of ethics, by Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Professional Responsibility

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OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 3: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 3.0 hours, of which 3.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

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OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 3.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 3.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

NFPA Approved · 0 Total Credits

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OnDemand - NFPA - 0: NBI, Inc. is an NFPA-approved CLE provider. As such, members can claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. The course duration is 180 minutes, which includes 180 minutes of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Video Download - NFPA - 0: NBI, Inc. is an NFPA-approved CLE provider. As such, members can claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. The course duration is 180 minutes, which includes 180 minutes of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

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CLE Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. Legal Ethics Rules and Recent Opinions on Bias, Inclusion, and Diversity

  2. Microaggressions and Common Manifestations of Racial and Cultural Bias

  3. Shedding Bias in Your Legal Writing

  4. Confronting Systemic Bias in the Judicial System: What You Can Do

  5. Learning to Do Better: Self-Assessment and Correction Tips for Building Client Trust

  6. Having the Tough Conversations With Your Colleagues

  7. Tools and Resources for Continued Improvement and Community Outreach

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Cindy G Cole Ettingoff
Cindy G.
Cole Ettingoff
Ettingoff Law and Mediation
Mary Ewing
Mary
Ewing
Mary Ewing Law Office PC
Jerry Casheros
Jerry
Casheros
McCormick Barstow LLP
Anna K Pesola
Anna K.
Pesola
McCormick Barstow LLP Attorneys At Law
Gwen Roy-Harrison
Gwen
Roy-Harrison
Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law
Speaker bio
Cindy G Cole Ettingoff

Cindy G. Cole Ettingoff

Ettingoff Law and Mediation
Cindy Cole Ettingoff

is an attorney with Ettingoff Law and Mediation. She is engaged in virtually every aspect of labor and employment law practice and has represented employers, employees, and unions in litigation, contract negotiations, arbitrations, and mediations. Ms. Ettingoff is a Rule 31 general civil mediator, family mediator, and mediator trainer, CPR mediator, FINRA mediator, and is listed on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Mediator/Dispute Resolution Panel. She is a past chair of the Tennessee Bar Association ADR Section, immediate past president of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators and member of the Mid-South Community and Justice Center board. Ms. Ettingoff is a member of the American Bar Association (ADR, Labor and Employment Law, and Civil Rights and Social Justice Sections), and served as a case reviewer for the FLSA, FLMA, or workers' compensation subsections' 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2021/2022 midwinter publications. Ms. Ettingoff earned her J.D. degree from the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.

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Mary Ewing

Mary Ewing

Mary Ewing Law Office PC
Mary Ewing

is a founding member of Mary Ewing Law Office PC. Having previously practiced for 20 years with Ewing & Ewing PC, she is a tireless advocate in her representation of those who have been injured as a result of an automobile collision, dangerous condition, defective product, or professional negligence. Ms. Ewing also represents those involved in divorce litigation, workers' compensation claims, Social Security claims, and employment matters. She has been a frequent presenter at numerous continuing legal education seminars, held a board position with the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association for 30 years, and was certified as a civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Ms. Ewing served as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Denver College of Law for many years, as well as on the teaching faculty for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Colorado and her J.D. degree from the University of Denver. 

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Jerry Casheros

Jerry Casheros

McCormick Barstow LLP
Jerry Casheros

is a partner in the law firm of McCormick Barstow LLP in the firm's litigation practice group. He focuses his practice on representing clients in family law and professional liability defense matters. Mr. Casheros is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in family law. He has successfully represented clients in complex, high net worth divorce and contentious custody litigation cases. Mr. Casheros earned his B.A. degree from the University of California, Berkeley and his J.D. degree from the University of California - Davis School of Law. 

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Anna K Pesola

Anna K. Pesola

McCormick Barstow LLP Attorneys At Law
Anna Pesola

is an attorney with McCormick Barstow LLP Attorneys At Law in the firms' Business Litigation and Family Law Practice Groups. Ms. Pesola's practice concentrates in Civil Litigation, with an emphasis on Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Contracts, Business Torts, and Professional Liability. She earned her B.A. degree in Philosophy, summa cum laude from Northern Illinois University (Minors in Psychology and Sociology - Certificate in Criminology - Full University Honors in Honors Program) and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from University of Wisconsin Law School (Concentration in Family Law and Criminal Law - Mock Trial Team). Ms. Pesola is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Fresno County Bar Association and Fresno County Young Lawyers Association. 

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Gwen Roy-Harrison

Gwen Roy-Harrison

Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law
Gwen Roy-Harrison

is the Principal and Co-Chair of the DEI Committee with Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law. She focuses on representing multi-family housing providers, developers, and business owners of all sizes, including litigating residential and commercial landlord disputes. Ms. Roy-Harrison spends much of her time in court prosecuting and defending cases on behalf of large property management companies, small to medium businesses, and individual owners. She has honed an expertise in The Fair Housing Act (FHA) and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with respect to housing providers and HUD compliance. Ms. Roy-Harrison advises and represents clients involved in HUD complaints, state/local discrimination investigations, regulatory compliance, and conducts Fair Housing Act trainings. She has also honed a specialty in resolving disputes for condominium and cooperative associations. Outside of the courtroom, she devotes considerable time to the transactional sphere, including lease review and drafting, non-disclosure agreements, and confidential settlement or general release agreements. She earned her B.S. degree from the University of Mary Washington and her J.D. degree (Lead Articles Editor, San Diego Law Review) from the University of San Diego School of Law. Ms. Roy-Harrison is a member of the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in the Law (DC Chapter), Board Member, 2020-present, DC Bar Association, Real Estate, Housing and Land Use Section and The Barristers. She is admitted to practice in Virginia, District of Columbia and Maryland.

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