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Overview
Practice-Specific Strategies for Promoting Equity and Inclusion
Zoning laws, lending practices, and other mechanisms have historically perpetuated social and economic disparities in real estate. Though the law has changed, issues and remnants yet persist. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to recognize, understand, and overcome implicit bias in zoning and real estate practices. Delve into the historical context, current challenges, and practical solutions to promote equity and inclusion through your practice - register today!
- Understand the damage that zoning laws have done to marginalized communities and how modern practices can help rectify past wrongs.
- Learn to identify and address various sources and forms of bias in real estate transactions.
- Explore the enduring impacts of historical and discriminatory restrictive covenants.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Overcoming Implicit Bias in Zoning
- Legal History
- How Zoning Can Create Inequities
- Regional General Welfare
- Inclusionary Zoning
- State Responses (Zoning Review, Missing Middle Reforms, Inclusionary Zoning Authority)
- Identifying and Combating Bias in Real Estate Transactions
- Bias in Lending
- Bias in Appraisals, Property Valuation, and Insurance
- Lingering Effects of Discriminatory Covenants and Restrictions
- Bias and Discrimination in Leasing
- Signs of Implicit Bias in Legal and Real Estate Professionals
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
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1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-31-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2029 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-20-2026 |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-20-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2027 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2027 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-20-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-21-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-20-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 11-21-2026 |
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CLE
Agenda
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Implicit Bias in Zoning and Real Estate
- Overcoming Implicit Bias in Zoning
- Legal History
- How Zoning Can Create Inequities
- Regional General Welfare
- Inclusionary Zoning
- State Responses (Zoning Review, Missing Middle Reforms, Inclusionary Zoning Authority)
- Identifying and Combating Bias in Real Estate Transactions
- Bias in Lending
- Bias in Appraisals, Property Valuation, and Insurance
- Lingering Effects of Discriminatory Covenants and Restrictions
- Bias and Discrimination in Leasing
- Signs of Implicit Bias in Legal and Real Estate Professionals
- Overcoming Implicit Bias in Zoning
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Land use planning professionals, real estate professionals, lenders, appraisers, and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
S. Mark White
is a planner/attorney in the law and planning firm of White & Smith, LLC. He is recognized as an expert in zoning and subdivision law, form-based zoning and New Urbanism, land use and takings litigation, housing, development of comprehensive growth management plans, and implementation systems. Mr. White has represented clients at every level from city, state and local governments, as well as major private developers, many of whom are involved in environmental permitting proceedings and takings litigation. He publishes extensively on planning and land use issues. Mr. White is a member of The Missouri Bar, American Institute of Certified Planners and the American Planning Association. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Bethany College and his J.D. and master's degrees in regional planning degrees from the University of North Carolina.
Speaker bio
James F. Freeman, III
is an attorney with Swanson Bernard, LLC, where he practices in the areas of construction, land use, church, commercial litigation, business, contract, employment, probate litigation, appellate practice, transportation and corporate law. He is admitted to practice in Kansas and Missouri, and before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth and Tenth circuits, and the U.S. District Court for the districts of Kansas and Missouri. Mr. Freeman is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan, Kansas and American bar associations, as well as The Missouri Bar. He earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
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