Lawyers Connecting Beyond the Law - Kick-Off
January 30, 2023
4:30 PM - 6:00 PMMonday, January 30, 2023
We invite you to apply for the Lawyers Connecting Beyond the Law (LCBL) program. LCBL is an enriching culturally responsive program that involves bringing together lawyers and law students of many diverse backgrounds every other month for five (5) large group sessions and small learning groups. Participants agree to engage in both large and small group sessions and casual get-togethers to share new and diverse experiences throughout the year.
Target Audience
This program is open to diverse members of the Cincinnati Bar Association and local law students who have and aspire to have the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures.
2023 Topic
Creating Inclusive Communities. This year our focus is to actively create inclusive communities within the Cincinnati legal profession. Participants will have opportunities to take part in onsite visits, large, facilitated working groups, small discussion groups, and share stories and life experiences that helped shape their current perspectives in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Program Goals
· Make our local bar and community more welcoming and inclusive though the development of personal relationships
· Create new and expanded opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue
· Break down barriers and foster inclusiveness by building cultural competencies
Program Duration
LCBL will January 2023 – September 2023. Participants will be asked to take part in a series of large group learning sessions during the months of January, March, May, July, and September. There will also be opportunities for small group discussions. Off months are reserved for casual get-togethers and opportunities to share experiences.
Program Cost
The Cincinnati Bar Association is pleased to offer this interactive program to its members and local law students free of charge.
Over 300 lawyers have participated in this culturally diverse program since 2018. Join us for this transformative opportunity. Space is limited.
Questions? Contact LaDonna Wallace Smith
Registration Fees
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Member | $0.00 |
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Location Information
University of Cincinnati College of Law2925 Campus Green Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45221